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Ruth Deats Obituary
Of Charles St., Elmira, NY, resided with her daughter in Caton, NY for several years. Ruth went to be with her Lord on August 27, 2008 at Founders Pavilion, Corning, NY. She is survived by her daughter, NormaJo (Jimmie) Carl of Corning, NY; son, John (Sally) Deats of Lancaster, NY; grandchildren, David James Carl, Jimmie Joe Carl, Jason and Jeffrey Deats; great-grandchildren, JoLynn, Benjamin, Alexandria, and Ellie Carl; sisters, Norma Van Etten, Beatrice (Ron) Butcher; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband, Charles Furman Deats and son, Louis Charles Deats; sister-in-law, Mary Niver; brother-in-law, Kenny Van Etten. She worked at Remington Rand until its closing and retired from Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed bowling and going to garage sales. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Sunday, August 31, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., with Reverend Edward Crandall officiating. Family will provide flowers and those wishing may make memorial to the charity of one's choice. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com
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Peggy Rittenhoouse Spallone
August 30, 2008
Hi Norma Jo, sorry to hear about your mom. I have some wonderful memories about Charles St & Edgeworth School. Love, Peggy Rittenhouse Spallone
Madeleine Pabis
August 29, 2008
Norma Jo, John and family, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
She was such a sweetheart. I have such nice memories of her. She will always be in my heart. Love to you all
Terry Van Etten
August 29, 2008
Dear Norma Jo & John,
So sorry to hear about Aunt Ruth's passing. She was a wonderful Aunt and I'll always remember the good times we had at Waneta Lake and on Charles St. I'll also remember her great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Cousin Terry.
Rose Burns
August 29, 2008
NormaJo and John
Just wanted to say how sorry I am about the passing of your Mom. I am sure she is happy with your Dad and of course Louie. I still think about him often. I wish I could be there but I am currently in Florida. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Margie VanEtten Smith
August 29, 2008
Norma Jo and John, so sorry. I'll be seeing you guys on Sunday,
Your cousin Margie Sue
Andy Smith
August 29, 2008
Hi Family,
I am so sorry about Aunt Ruth and I wish I could be there. Margie just wrote me and told me. I am on the way home but I won’t be able to be there to celebrate her life with all of you. I have great memories of her and Ken and Norma taking their Sunday rides and stopping by the house. She would make the best cakes and I would stop while I was working to see her and have cake. She was so cute.
Again I am sorry and I will see everyone when I get home.
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