Obituary of Ruth R. Druse

Ruth R. Druse, 89, formerly of Richfield Springs, Cooperstown and Bemus Point, NY died Wednesday, March 13, 2013. She was born July 31, 1923 in Springfield, NY the daughter of the late Ward and Lena Eckler Rathbun. Ruth was a graduate of Cobleskill College and Oneonta State Teachers College. For 20 years, she taught second grade at Mount Markem Central School in West Winfield, NY. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Richfield Springs and volunteered at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was of the utmost importance. Surviving are two daughters, Sylvia Derrick of Amelia Island, FL; Cynthia (Daniel) Strafel of Alpharetta, GA; a son, Thomas (Jeanne) Druse of Rock Hill, NY; seven grandchildren, Mitchell (Joelle) Derrick; Stacey (Alec) Huff; Bradley (Laurin) Derrick; Loring (George) Esch; Eric (Shelby) Strafel; Alicia (Ryan) Bonifas; Kristen Druse; nine great grandchildren, Brynn, Braxton, Taylor, Braden, Bryce, Griffin, Elliot, Koen, and Grayson; a sister in law, Mrs. Frank (Nancy) Druse; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert F. Druse whom she married December 13, 1944 and who died August 26, 1989; and two brothers, Leon and Gordon Rathbun. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in Springfield Center Cemetery. You may light a candle in remembrance of Ruth at www.lindfuneralhome.com.