Ruth A. Schlomberg

Schlomberg, Ruth A. TROY Ruth A. Seibert Schlomberg, 84, of Brunswick, formerly of Speigletown, peacefully passed into eternal life on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the Community Hospice in Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Casper and Ruth Goodwin. Ruth was a very kind and gentle person, loving wife, mother and mother-in-law, grandmother and friend, who always put her family first. She was the beloved wife for 49 years of the late William Francis Schlomberg, who died January 3, 1996, devoted and loving mother and mother-in-law of Nancy Lynn and Ernest C. Beatty of Brunswick; the devoted grandmother of Kristin Ruth Fowler of Brunswick, all of whom were the pride and joys in her life. Sister of Casper A. Seibert of Waterford; sister-in-law of Eleanor Seibert of Nassau and Florence Seibert of Clifton Park. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her brother, Donald Seibert; sisters-in-law, Audrey Seibert, and Gladys Schlomberg; and brothers-in- law, Al and Carl Schlomberg. After graduation from Troy High School in 1942, she went to work at the Watervliet Arsenal as a "Rosie the Riveter" drill press operator throughout World War II and was called back to work there during the Korean War. She shared many stories about life during the war years, and the dedication and contributions everyone unselfishly made for "the boys" and the country. In 2004, the arsenal dedicated a memorial window to "The Women of the Watervliet Arsenal 1813 to present", in which she is portrayed at her machine as the center of the window. Last year, she was featured in a documentary by WMHT called "No Ordinary Lives, the War Years in Troy, NY", where several people were interviewed to tell what it was like during that time and to discuss their contributions to the war effort. Poised at her machine, she was on the cover of the DVD and other promotional materials for the show. She also worked at the former Montgomery Ward in Menands and Cluett-Peabody & Co. in Troy. She shared many stories about working and the friendships cultivated at these jobs. She then focused on being a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, keeping a welcoming home, and traveling. Ruth was a faithful parishioner of Trinity Church, Lansingburgh and formerly of St. John's Episcopal Church, Troy. Ruth handled life and health challenges with a quiet dignity and drew strength from her strong Christian foundation and faith. The twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes never faded and no matter her own situation and health, she always placed everyone else's well-being before her own. To some you may be forgotten, to others part of the past but in our hearts, you are treasured as long as life and memories last. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday from the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, corner of 109th St. and Third Avenue, Lansingburgh, and at 12:00 noon in Trinity Church, Lansingburgh, 585 4th Ave., Troy, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, it would please Ruth if donations in her memory were made to Trinity Church Lansingburgh Memorial Fund, 585 - 4th Ave., Troy, NY 12182 or to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Ruth's family wishes to thank Drs. Maria Kansas-Devine, John Popp, Venkat and Sarada Reddy and the Radiation Therapy department at Samaritan as well as the PCU and 5th floor doctors and staff, especially Dr. Kavanaugh-Black and Chaplain Challen Hammer and the staff of Community Hospice for their loving, very attentive, and wonderful care. For guest book please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com