Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-11T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-11T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home

BORN

April 24, 1930

DIED

June 4, 2025

LOCATION

Reading, Massachusetts

SCHUBARTH, Ruth E. (Smith) Of Reading, June 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Cromwell H.W. Schubarth, Sr. Devoted mother of Cromwell Schubarth, Jr. and his wife, Nancy of San Jose, CA, Karen Ricker of Lee NH, Alyssa Teves and her husband, Stephen of Wrentham and Nancy Anderson and her husband, Everett of Reading. Cherished sister of George, Richard, Stephen, the late Albert, the late Walter and the late Bruce Smith. Loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 12. Visiting Hours will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), READING, on Wednesday, June 11, from 4-7pm. An Eastern Star Service will be held at 6:30pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 95 Woburn St. (corner of Chute St.), Reading, on Thursday, June 12, at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Puritan Memorial Park, in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Reading Scholarship Fund, Inc., in memory of Ruth Schubarth, P.O. Box 492, Reading, MA 01867. www.douglassfuneralhome.com

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Ruth or boss as I called her, was an essential part of my life when I was growing up in high school more than 30 years ago at this point. She showed me compassion. She taught me things that my parents should’ve, but didn’t.

We actually spoke a few years ago and I tried to get in touch and it kept going to voicemail so I decided that she’s probably too sick to get in touch a boy did I miss her when I graduated RMHS in 1992. She was one of the only people that could understand me as...

Emmamaagic Einhorn

November 22, 2025 | S. Paris, ME | Teacher

On behalf of Massachusetts Nurses Honor Guard Ann Os Watch-
To the Family & Friends of Nurse Ruth E. (Smith) Schubarth know we express our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies. Thank you, Nurse Ruth for your outstanding dedication, and service to nursing, a career that reflected your empathy, caring, kindness, and compassion. Thank you for your love and service to others. Your nurse colleagues: Brothers and Sisters will take over from here. May you rest in peace. May fond...

Massachusetts Nurses Honor Guard ANN Os Watch

November 14, 2025 | PO Box 357 Kingston MA. 0236, MA | Friend

So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a great neighbor on Sturges Rd.
Christine (Macdonald) McEleney

Christine McEleney

June 16, 2025 | Reading, MA

I’m so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, during this difficult time.

Kim Sanborn

June 10, 2025 | York Harbor, ME

Alyssa, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I fondly remember your mom, Mrs Schubarth, as our school nurse.

Lynda Kuhne

June 10, 2025 | Durham, NH

Such an amazing woman. She embodied grace and kindness; we should all strive to be like her. Heartfelt hugs to all the family

Linda Poehler Smith

June 10, 2025 | Woburn, MA | Friend

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of knowing her through Rainbow, as the school nurse, and “Heidi’s aunt”. She was kind and loving. I also loved to hear her laugh! May your memories bring you comfort.

Krissie Callahan

June 09, 2025 | Shirley, MA | Friend

So very sorry to hear this sad news! Knew Ruth as a co-worker at RMHS. Loved her sense of humor and always interesting conversation. Heaven surely has a beautiful new angel, but she will be greatly missed by all she left behind.
Ginny Anderson

Virginia Anderson

June 08, 2025 | READING, MA | Friend

Though we know Heaven has welcomed a Very Special Person, our hearts still feel the sorrow. Ruth had a great sense of humor and lots to give us all. She was our neighbor and my work friend from RMHS.
With our sympathy and love to all your family!
Mary Ellen and Walter Begonis

Mary Ellen Begonis

June 07, 2025 | Reading, MA | Friend

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