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With our hearts filled with great sadness, Ruth (Manganello) Strumke passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by loved ones.
Ruth was the daughter of James Manganello and Margit (Ekstrom) Manganello, born on February 23, 1932, in Peekskill, NY.
Ruth grew up in Montrose, NY, and went on to graduate from Hendrick Hudson High School. Ruth married George E. Strumke Sr. on October 24, 1954, and resided in their marital home in Peekskill, NY for 60 years, before moving to Myrtle Beach, SC in 2014.
She worked for the Peekskill City School District, retired from IBM as an administrative assistant, and was a former Director for Mary Kay.
She was a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary for Centennial House Co. #1. Her love, passion, and dedication were to her family, friends, and Mary Kay.
She is survived by seven children: Linda (Russ) Duncan, Patti Ann (Dan) Carey, Lori Strumke, Karen (David) Morley, George (Tina) E. Strumke Jr., James (Marilyn) Strumke, Michael Strumke; ten grandchildren: Thomas Tooley, Kisha (Jones) Johnson, Nicholas Strumke, Kayla (Duncan) Juhasz, David Morley, Nicole Carey, Kyle Duncan, George E. Strumke 3rd, Jeremy Jones, Samantha Morley and ten greatgrandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband George E. Strumke Sr., and grandsons: Dustin Strumke and Robert (Strumke) Shubert. grandsons: Dustin Strumke and Robert (Strumke) Shubert.
Visitation will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, 414 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 1969 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:15 am.
Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery.
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