Ruth Claire (Mc Hugh) "Mc Hugh" Buker

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dearest Ruth (Ruthie) Claire Buker, who

left us on Sunday August 3, 2025, in Woodstock, Virginia. She was 84 years old.

Ruthie was born June 15, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts. She joined the U.S. Army before becoming a registered nurse. She worked in pediatrics for many years. Ruthie was devoted to her Catholic Church.

She dearly loved her family and friends, her beloved pets, the dogs she had: Lancer-Jasmine- Charlie, and her living dog, Benji who Marysia Sellaro kindly adopted and cares for. She brought him on the regular basis to visit Ruthie at her Nursing Home in Woodstock, Va. She was an avid traveler, loved cruises and has been in many countries including Russia

Ruthie is survived by her older sister, Evelyn May Keener.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Elizabeth (Bessie) May McHugh, her siblings: Marion F. Costello, Helen J. McHugh, Edward M.McHugh and James G. McHugh.

A special thank you to Marysia Sellaro, for being Ruthie's most loyal friend, bible study partner, guardian and for spending time and caring for her so faithfully.

In lieu of flowers Ruthie requested donations to her brother's James G. Mc Hugh Scholarship Fund at Wyoming Catholic College located at 306 Main St. Lander, WY 82520

A funeral mass service will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church in Moorefield at 12 PM. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Arul Anthony. Inurnment will follow in the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefiled, WV.