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1943
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2025
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Ruth Hover Obituary
Born in Westfield, MA on February 8, 1943, she was the daughter of Inez Jones.
Ruth was a graduate of Westfield and Cheshire schools. She was a CNA for many years and a mentor to many. She worked at Berkshire Medical Center for many years and also worked for Berkshire Visiting Nurses and BARC.
She was loved by everyone. She enjoyed doing puzzles, playing games on her computer, going to tag sales and she loved her dogs and cats. She was a long time Avon Representative. Ruth also loved to dance and loved country music. She was the life of the party.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Conyers and Karen Dinofrio, both of Pittsfield. Two sons, Robert Starbird, Jr., and Ronald Hover both of Pittsfield. Grandchildren, Kristy and Freddie Conyers Jr., Douglas Starbird, Jr., Yvonne, Paul, Karamae, Nicole Starbird, Michael North, Jr., Arianna Hover and ten great-grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Bonnie Nicola of Pittsfield.
Ruth was predeceased by her two sons, Douglas Starbird, Sr., and R.J. Hover, Jr. She also was predeceased by a grandson, Ryan Starbird, Sr., and four brothers, Frederick, Allen, Alfred and David Jones, and sisters, Liz White and Irene Jones. As well as her life time partner, Gary Reid.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield. Funeral home services will follow at 11 a.m., officiated by Deacon George Morrell. Burial will follow in Pittsfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the Dementia Society of America in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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Chris Thomson
August 9, 2025
Sad to see that Ruth has passed. I worked with her at BVNA for years. She not only was a great CNA, she was also a wonderful person. May she be at peace.
Leslie LaPlante
August 7, 2025
Ruth and I were CNAs at BMC for many years. She was caring and kind to everyone she met. Rest in peace, Ruth. Prayers to your family. Leslie LaPlante
Jessica fuller
August 6, 2025
Our deepest condolences Ronnie and family . Such a nice lady growing up I remember many times playing on the tire swing . Sending prayers..
Lisa Pope
August 6, 2025
Brenda, Kristy, & Freddy,
I´m so sorry to hear about your mother´s/grandmother´s passing. Whenever I ran into her through the years, she always had a smile on her face, & a fun story to tell. She loved her family & talked so kindly of her children & grandchildren each time I saw her. Thinking of you & the entire family at this sad time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Lisa Pope
Kevin Barnes
August 5, 2025
Rest in peace Ruth
Irene morrison
August 5, 2025
To Ruth's family iam very sorry for your loss may God help your family in this sad time thinking of your family in this sad time
Julie
August 5, 2025
Karen, l am very saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom. Just know l am thinking of you!
Linda and Dennis Melle
August 5, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.We Had So Many good times when You came To the House with Ashlyn You were the best Ruth Im going to Miss You so Much Love Linda
Michele Robins-Keifer
August 5, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss! Ruth was a great lady, and a fun coworker back in the day! Sending love and sympathy
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