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Ruth McDevitt Obituary
Ruth L. McDevitt
of Hallstead, Pa.
Ruth L. McDevitt, 78, of Hallstead, Pa., passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Binghamton, N.Y. She was predeceased by her first husband, William A. Fish in 1973; a daughter, Christine M. Fish in 1965; and a son, James A. Fish in 1986. Ruth is survived by her second husband, Robert F. McDevitt. Also surviving are her children, David W. Fish, Sacramento, Calif., Robert C. and Sharyn Martinfish, Apalachin, N.Y., Cheryl A. and Mike Ciccarelli, Granite Bay, Calif., Carol R. and Melburt Benitez, Sacramento, Calif., Connie S. and Jim Geist, Holley, N.Y., and Cathy L. Slater, Kirkwood, N.Y.; a sister, Ruby and Jack Clarkson, Inverness, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Ruth was employed at Singer-Link and retired in 1984. A special thanks to Ruth's home healthcare provider, Pam Ervin and to Bill Thompson from Barnes-Kasson Transportation.
A funeral service will be held at Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, 5 Susquehanna Avenue, Hallstead, Pa., on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Richard Woodruff officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hallstead, Pa. The family will receive callers at the funeral home Wednesday from 12 noon until the start of the service. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the Blue Ridge Senior Center, Great Bend, Pa. 18821; or to the Dialysis Unit at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, N.Y.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth McDevitt
cathy slater
May 14, 2009
SPRING TIME AND SEEING ALL THE FLOWERS IN BLOOM ; THE ONES YOU LOVE ! MAKES ME THINK OF YOU. YOU LOVED MANY DIFFERENT FLOWERS AND TREES, THEY MADE YOU HAPPY. JUST LIKE YOU MADE US HAPPY. YOU GAVE ME MANY PLANTS,TREES AND FLOWERS AND MY HOME IS BLOOMING WITH LOVE-THANK YOU <3
carol benitez
April 29, 2009
mom everyday on my route there are these donkeys every time i drive by i look for them and they are in there pasture eating . i always think of you and how much you loved donkeys.i hope everyone will think of you when they see a donkey.and say a prayer for you
CONNIE GEIST
April 28, 2009
mom
A YEAR HAS PASTED AND I STILL MISS YOU.YOU WERE A GREAT MOM! I KNOW IT WAS HARD RISING US KIDS,EXSPECALLY AFTER DAD DIED.I WOULDN'T TRADE MY CHILDHOOD FOR ANYTHING. I'M A BETTER PERSON LIVING THE LIFE WE HAD. IT WAS HARD SOMETIMES, BUT WE HAD SO MANY GOOD TIMES ALSO. YOU WERE THE GLUE THAT KEPT THIS FAMILY TOGETHER, WITH ALL THE FAMILY GET TOGETHERS IN OUR ADULT LIFES. YOU WELL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I LOVE YOU MOM CONNIE
carol benitez
April 27, 2009
mom today you have been gone for 1 year.i remember how nice and sweet you were and patient you were you had to be with all of your kids. i remember the good times as i grew up.going to the park going swimming. in the winter going sleigh riding. in the fall going trick or treating and the spring making sure we had new clothes for easter so we would look nice and doing our hair with dippty doo. i also remember how hard you worked to do make these memory's mom i miss you so much and i love you .i am going to treasure all the good times we shared togeather.love you carol
April 26, 2009
April 9, 2009
I had a Bad Dream this morning and wanted to share it with you Mom. It is about Jake;Andrew's Snake, first we were baking 3 or 4 look alike snakes in the oven- hopefully they were made of dough. but the dream right after that was how Jake was eating himself because he was sick and starving. I woke up and text Andy and ask him when the last time he ate. He went to the pet store Today! I truly believe you were tring to get my attention and make sure Jake was Ok. you always ask Andy how Jake was and if He needed food. Thanx Mom for that Message in my Dream. I love You and Miss you Dearly. Cathy
One of Many Visits From your Kids <3 O n X's
April 9, 2009
April 8, 2009
hi mom
I love you and miss you so much. i need you in my life, i miss talking to you on the phone
Ruby Clarkson
March 18, 2009
Dear Ruth,
I don't think a day goes by that I don't think about you and remember the growing-up years we shared. Every once in awhile something triggers a memory and it is then that I miss you so much.
I wish we could talk right now but we will have that opportunity when I see you again. I wish I could tell Mother that I love her once again. I know you are there with her and know that it was a beautiful reunion. How blessed we were that we grew up and had the opportunity to go to a church that taught us the Word of God and how to become one of His children and therefore know that we will be forever with Him and with each other.
I am so sorry that I never got to really know your family. I have been closer to them and we e-mail often. They send me pictures of some of their outings. I admire each one. You sure did a good job raising them. I'm so proud of you.
I think about our last phone conversation and remember that it was a great talk, really up-beat and I cherish that. I still hear your voice as you thanked me for calling you that day.
Just wanted to say I miss you.
Love,
Ruby
Bob McDevitt
February 4, 2009
It doesn't seem it's gonna be almost a year that you've passed. I miss ya and it's lonesome here without you. Love Robert
connie geist
January 15, 2009
hi mom
Billy ,cathy and Andy came out to my house a day after Christmas and we had a real nice time. I guess I'm feeling sorry for myself because both you and dad are gone, and I miss you so much. I thank God for my Brothers and Sisters and I hope they know how very much I love them
Joni Montesi
January 11, 2009
Hi everyone. I was going through some boxes and found pictures of all of us and your mom when I was with Dave in NY. They brought back great memories. I know you guys miss her, but at least she is not suffering anymore. I miss you guys a lot and hope to see you soon.
carol benitez
January 8, 2009
hi mom I found the little house on the prairie books for jessica I was at good will and there was 6 so i bought them for her . i told her that you would be watching over her while she reads the books. miss you mom love you carol
Cathy Slater
January 1, 2009
It's Janurary 1st 2009, Andrews 18th Birthday. Just wanted to say we miss you. Connie got you a wreath to put on the grave. with a note from your kids, Looks lovely. Christmas didnt have much meaning this year. All those years you keep the spirit alive for the whole family. Billy Connie & I visited the Blue Ridge Senior community center, looks like that was a great place to volunteer at. Glad we got to stop there.
carol benitez
January 1, 2009
happy new year mom it is 2009 . I remember one year you made us pizza for new years eve and i said i wish we had noise makers to bring in the new year you said get out the pots and pans and bang them so i did.as we were getting out on our own we would call and wish each other happy new year. I well miss those days calling you on the holidays I well think of you and all the fond memorys of your life .i love you and think of you a lot carol
carol benitez
December 25, 2008
merry christmas mom
I remember how you gave us kids a nice christmas. and how you enjoyed watching us open our giftsI remember one time late at night i woke up and i went into the living room and the christmas tree lights were on and you were arrangeing the gifts i remember how everything looked so beautiful. you didn't notice me but i just watch you for a few moments . that morning you were in the kitchen i asked you what you got for christmas and you said i enjoyed you kids playing with your toys.but i knew you didn't receive anything. you always sacifaced to give what your kids needed.mom thank you for everything you done for me.when i grew up I always tried to make sure you had a gift to open on christmas so you wouldn't feel left out. i well cherrish every memory of you i miss you mom and love you one year you gave me a christmas ornimeant that is always hung on special place on the tree. love you always carol
Dave Billy Fish
December 20, 2008
Miss you Mom and I hate Christmas and always have, I hate it more now than before with you not here. I came home this year and it's not the same. I can't visit you. I stopped in to see Bob McDevitt the other day. Love, And Miss you MOM. Love Billy
Bobby Fish
December 14, 2008
today is December 14th.. i miss the phone call from mom wishing me a Happy Birthday.. that phone call
meant alot to me..
carol benitez
December 12, 2008
hi mom it is holiday time i am sorry i missed thanksgiving I remember we always had a nice thanks giving I always was thankful we have a big family. i love you and miss you very much carol
cathy slater
November 12, 2008
Happy Birthday Mom! The family shared a nice dinner at your favoriate resturant "Olive Garden". Thank you for all the fond memories we share of you durning our visits together. We miss you and Love Yousoooooomuch. lv cathy & Andrew
carol benitez
November 12, 2008
happy birthday mom I remember how you enjoyed your birthday and how you liked when all your children called or sent cards to you. I well always miss you and love you .
CONNIE GEIST
November 10, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM
I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I OFTEN THINK ABOUT YOU AND WISH I COULD TALK , SEE,AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND GIVE YOU A BIG HUG. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY MOM. LOVE CONNIE
I LOVE YOU MOM
November 10, 2008
Cheryl Ciccarelli
October 23, 2008
Hi Mom,
It's October, fall is here with all it's beautiful colors. We are all missing you so much. I have such fond memories of when you came to visit us in California. Carol and Dave came to dinner the other day. We sat around the table and talked of childhood memories. It was good to laugh. I carry you in my heart and think of you each day.
With love and hugs.
Cheryl
carol benitez
October 7, 2008
hi mom I called bob yesterday and he told me that it was your anniversary I remember when you ask me to go for a walk .and you told me that you wanted to get married. I said to you are you sure this is what you want to do , you said i love him and you said yes. you asked me to stand up with you and i said yes you looked happy and pretty on your wedding day.i love you mom and miss you carol
cathy slater
October 7, 2008
October 6,2008 Went out to Eat with Bob McDevitt tonight. This would of been your 30 year Anniversary. He sure does miss Mom and is sad and alone. Mom loved Holloween and enjoyed when the trick or treaters came to the house.
cathy slater
September 5, 2008
Mom, music has always been a big part of my life. The time you got me a tape recorder so i could tape the latest songs off the radio. Now new songs have meaning and these two are for you. Mariah Carey, Bye Bye. and Diamond Rio, One More Day. " I need you back Mom<3 "
Dave and Tara Fish
August 20, 2008
Grandma, I will hold dear the memories of many family gatherings at your home. We miss you.
melissa fish
August 13, 2008
grandma,
i'm sorry i wasn't at your resting place. i miss you alot,and i do think of you. i'm wearing your necklace,and i know you will protect me. thank you for giving me a great father, aunts and uncles we will keep checking on grandpa bob. i love you and we will meet again.
love always your grandaughter,melissa
Rhonda Goldsmith
August 4, 2008
Dear Cathy, and all of Ruth's family,
I just recently found out that Ruth had passed; my family and I wish to extend our Deepest Sympathy to the family. Ruth was a very sweet lady and was always very kind to me. I will always remember her gentleness.
God Bless you all-
Cathy Slater
June 26, 2008
Mom, We had our annual reunion this week. We had a picnic at Dorchester park where we had many family gatherings throughtout the years. Wasn't the same without you. worried the reunions will be a thing of the past after this year. It's hard getting everyone together on the same day. (hopefully im wrong) Just want you to know Im lost without you and I feel so alone. I think of questions to ask you throughout the day just to feel disappointed that you cant answer them. Im so sorry Mom that I cant hug you anymore. I Miss you
carol benitez
June 19, 2008
hi mom
today is my birthday
I remember that you always called me. to wish me happy birthday or sent me a card. I remember when I was little you would make me my faviorte supper That always made me feel special. my faviorte child time gift was that swimming pool.i enjoyed swimming in that every chance i could.I remember my adult time gift was the avon cape cod collection wine decanter. I love you mom and apprecited every phone call card and your love you gave me miss you carol
connie geist
May 15, 2008
mom I love you so much and miss you, i wish so much i could talk with you , its so hard to except you being gone. i only hope you know how much i really loved you. when dad died i prayed for a long time afterwards that he wouldn,t take you away from me too. and i thank God for that, he gave me many happy years with you.
Cathy Slater
May 11, 2008
MOM I MISS YOU EVERYDAY. Must be Dad needed your help to watch over us kids now because our family is grown larger each year. We could all use some guidance from you now. I hope you like all the flowers your kids, grandkid & greatgrand kids planted for you today on Mothers Day. I want to thank Everyone that sent cards of sympathy to our families and for keeping Ruth in memory
Andrew Slater
May 11, 2008
Grandma, i wish you could have made it passed mothers days, i miss you so much and i know that you are in good hands now, i just wish i could have seen yow on mothers day and showed you some love, thank you for being a wonderful mother to my mom and wonderful grandmother to me, i love you so much and i miss you
carol benitez
May 11, 2008
hi mom happy mothers day .
I know that I always enjoyed talking to you and visiting you
I just wanted to tell you that I miss you and love you .you are always in my thoughts
Robert Martinfish
May 11, 2008
Today is Mothers Day. i wish i could give you flowers in person.. i'm going to plant flowers at your grave site today..
Nancy Ehrets
May 6, 2008
To all Uncle Bill and Ruthie's children, I am very sorry for the lost of your mom. I mostly remember the days you were all so little on Knapp Hill Rd. God Bless you all, your cousin Nancy (I hope you remember me)
Karen & Wayne Couto
May 6, 2008
Cheryl, Mike, Matt & Michelle, We send our heartfelt condolences to you and your extended family on the loss of your Mother (in-law) and Grandmother. Mom's always hold a special place in our hearts that will never be lost or forgotten. Know you were loved and find comfort in the memories and knowing you have a special Angel in heaven to watch over you. Ruth, thank you for Cheryl, she is my long-time best friend. love, Karen & Wayne Couto
Michele Williams-Geist
May 3, 2008
Connie and Jim and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom and grandma.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Michele,
Jason, Lacee and Jared Geist
connie geist
May 1, 2008
mom
I have so many happy memories of you ! like the time we went camping and the many family reunions we had at dorchester park. also the trip to california to visit cheryl. and the bus trip to NYC. and even the time we went to see the house you lived in when you were a little girl.
I remember when i was a young girl , you sent me a valentines day card in the mail. I felt so special because you mailed it to me with my name on it and it was a beautiful card with a picture of a pretty little blonde haired girl on it. i think you knew i liked to check the mail . and from that day on i kept all my cards, i still have that card today. thank you mom for all your love. love always connie
Jessica Caligiuri
May 1, 2008
Grandma is such a beautiful person, she taught everyone what strength is truly about. She struggled with her illness and still was able to remain positive with a smile on her face most of the time. I look at Grandma as the root of our family tree. She was someone everyone could lean on for love and support & she kept everyone close knit together. I see so much of Grandma in my Mom, the way she would sacrifice something for herself to give to her children. I remember when I asked Grandma if I could have her Little house on the Praire books because I knew she would no longer be able to read them with her eyes going bad. She ended up getting rid of them years before & asked my mother to look them up online for her & buy them for me & say they were from her. That nearly made me cry, Grandma has such a big heart, a heart of Gold. God will be pleased to have her join his family, where we too will meet with her again!!
Mike Ciccarelli
April 30, 2008
Mom Fish,
My memory of Mom Fish is delightful. She made my day when she agreed to let me marry her daughter. From that day forward she was my mom too. I wish that my children had the benefit of spending more time with thier grandma. I am glad that they are old enough to remember her and have pictures of our time together to reflect on.
Connie, Cathy, Carol, Cheryl, Dave, and Bob all get along so well after all of these years - mom did her job and did it well. I love her and will miss her. The Holy Spirit over looks us all and we should all take comfort knowing that mom is where she belongs. We all love her and will have nothing but fond memories to fill our minds and give us peace.
Fiske Family
April 30, 2008
Grandma, Great Grandma,
we love you very much, and you will be missed.
Love,
Shaunny, Kevin, Marissa and Ashton
David Fish
April 30, 2008
my mom; you will be missed, I love you and you will always be with me.
love, Billy
robert mcdevittruth april29
April 30, 2008
thank you all from the bottom of my heartfor your kindless in the time of our loved one robertmcdevitt
Nikki LeTavish Anderson
April 30, 2008
To Billy, Bobby, Cheryl, Carrie, Connie, and Cathy, this is how i remember you, as we were kids hanging out and playing together at your house on Knapp Hill Road. I have many happy memories of you and your mother. Your mother was there for me while my Mom was working. I considered your family, a second one for me. Although it has been many, many years, I have often thought back fondly of the times i shared with your mother and you. My prayers are with all of you.
Cheryl Ciccarelli
April 30, 2008
To our mom,
You gave us life, you gave us love. We have so many wonderful memories. Thank you for loving us all unconditionally. Please know that you will live on in our hearts. We will carry you with us forever.
With love,
Cheryl
carol Melbert Benitez
April 30, 2008
I miss you mom I will speak to you through prayer You well always be in our thoughts and hearts we well always love you wherever god takes us
Cathy Slater
April 29, 2008
Mother; I hope your wishes were granted. You raised wonderful children to be caring responsible Adults. I know you are proud of us! I am thankful for this large family. I miss you dearly Mom! cathy
Ike and Betty Armstrong/Neal
April 29, 2008
Bob and Family,
We were saddened to see that Ruth had passed. I know it has been a long journey with the dialysis and all. Just know that Ike and I are thinking of you and we will keep you in our prayers.
Ike and Betty
Mike Caligiuri
April 29, 2008
im very sorry for the loss of grandma fish. her soft voice was always so comforting and soothing. her kindness has held a closeness to my heart. i feel very priveledged to be a part of her fabulous family. ill always love and miss grandma and keep her soft, gentle kindness as my inspiration in life for my family.
Emerson Fiske
April 29, 2008
Bob,
We are so Sorry for your loss.
May God be with you.
Your neighbors, Sandy and Em
connie geist
April 29, 2008
mom I love you very much .you will always be in my heart . you made me who I am today . thank you mom for your love and for being my mom.
Scott & Colleen Wayman
April 29, 2008
Uncle Bob,
We are so sorry about the loss of Aunt Ruth. We loved her very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Love you Unc,
Joni Montesi
April 29, 2008
Dave, Cathy, Carol, Cheryl, Bob, and Connie, I am so sorry for your loss and wish I could be there with you to comfort you in your time of sorrow. She was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Kirk and Barbara Hinkley
April 29, 2008
Bob; We are very sorry for your loss.
Bobby
April 29, 2008
Mom
I should of visited you more, while you were here. life gets so busy. I took your life for granted, thinking that you would always be here and now your gone
I miss you already
Your neighbor Diane & Richard
April 29, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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