Ruth B. Condu

November 3, 2010

Ruth B. Condu, 93, of The Villages, Lady Lake Fla., died Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Ruth was born in West Nanticoke and lived in Wilkes-Barre until 1999. Ruth has resided in The Villages, Lady Lake, Fla., since that time in a move to be closer to her son. Above all, Ruth was known for and defined as a hard worker and adored her years first as a restaurant business owner and, finally, as a career professional waitress at Perugino's Italian Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre. She had many loyal and adoring customers. Ruth worked until the age of 80 when she moved to Florida. She was of the Protestant faith. An avid swimmer in her younger years, Ruth loved the beach, enjoyed travel, was a voracious reader and had a great love for her animals and pets. Ruth was a devoted, generous and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Condu, in 1979. She is survived by her son Philip Wesley (Kim) Condu, The Villages, Fla.; one granddaughter Kelly (Brent) Mallek, Evans, Ga.; two grandsons, Kevin (Tamra) Condu, Ocklawaha, Fla., and Craig (Kelly) Condu, Racine, Wis.; two great-grandsons, Michael Philip Nelson, Milwaukee, Wis., and Daane Wesley Mallek, Evans, Ga.; as well as several nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's name to The Marion County Humane Society, 701 NW 14th Rd., Ocala, FL 34475. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are entrusted to the Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, Fla.