Ruth Mary Monter

Ruth Mary Monter of San Marcos, Texas, left this world on January 27, 2023, to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Andrew Monter Sr. and their grandson, Lee Monter. She is survived by her children: Victoria Anne Washington, Andrew Monter Jr., Victor Monter, Miranda Combs, Mary Monter and Alberta Roth, her twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was born on April 12, 1927, in Silver Creek, NY to Angelo & Anna (Perillo) Desko and had six siblings who predeceased her. She married Andrew on February 8, 1947. During the World War II era, the women who joined the workforce provided the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war were referred to as ''Rosie the Riveter''. Ruth joined the U.S. government's Rosie the Riveter campaign and was recruited by the munitions industry making triggers for the guns for our American military forces. In 2019, Rosie the Riveters was collectively recognized for their contributions with a Congressional Gold Medal. Ruth was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Marcos, Texas. She enjoyed volunteering and helping others in the community. During her time in Texas, she volunteered in activities to support the San Antonio Police Department, San Antonio Fire Department, Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Center for Health Care Crisis, San Antonio Food Bank, Blue Santa, the Lone Star Paws 4 A Cause, food drives and toy drives. Her hobbies included BINGO, crossword puzzles, crafts, gardening, canning, reading and good conversations.

A mass will be celebrated at the San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Father Ruben Garcia will act as the celebrant. A viewing will follow from 12:00 - 4:00 P.M. at Funeral Caring USA in Shertz, TX 78154. Phone: (210) 946-4445.

An additional viewing for friends and family will be held at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home and she will be interred with her husband at Saint Mary's Cemetery Ascension Mausoleum in Dunkirk, NY. Floral arrangements will only be accepted at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048 through Flowers by Anthony, 349 Lake Shore Drive E, Dunkirk, NY 14048 where advanced arrangements have been made to ensure floral arrangements are not delivered before they can be accepted at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Floral arrangements can not be accepted in Texas, please send them to NY.