Ruth S. Bartivic,90 Retired Postal Carrier Mrs. Ruth S. (nee Sakal) Bartivic, 90, died suddenly on October 7, 2012, at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Mrs. Bartivic was a resident of Springfied for 61 years. Mrs. Bartivic retired in 1984 from the U.S. Postal Service in Media, PA after 20 years as a special delivery carrier.She was a member of Holy Cross Church in Springfield. She enjoyed birds, cross point stitchery, and gardening. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors: Her seven children Joan (William) Curran, Christine A. (William) Urbine, Donna (Timothy) English, Jonathan (Kathleen) Bartivic, Maria (George) Jenkins, and Theresa A. (David) Getz; also survived by 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Pre-deceased by her husband Joseph Bartivic in 1978 and a daughter Ruth I. Bartivic in 2011. Visitation: Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday October 11, 2012 after 7 PM at the Kovacs Funeral Home, Inc., 530 W. Woodland Avenue, Springfield, PA 19064. Also invited to a viewing on Friday, October 12, 2012 9:30 to 10:15 AM at Holy Cross Church, 651 E. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064.Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA 19064. Donations in her memory may be made to the donor's choice. Online Condolences: www.Kovacsfuneralhome.com
Published in The Daily Times on October 9, 2012
