BAINBRIDGE – Ruth M. Steffen, 86, of Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 18, 2011 in Sidney.
She was born April 18, 1925 daughter of the late Augustus and Ruth (Jennings) Stalker in the Town of Coventry.
Ruth married John Steffen on Aug. 4, 1943 in Edgefield, S.C.
He predeceased her on Dec. 30, 2010 after 67 years of marriage. Ruth worked many jobs in the area, including, American Plastics, Keith Clark, The Bainbridge Algonquin Motel and the Bainbridge Quickway.
Ruth was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bainbridge, a 30 year member of Fresh Air Fund Program, the Ladies Card Club, Bainbridge Women’s Club, the Greene Red Hat Society, Rolling Antiques Car Club, the Algonquin Car Club, Bainbridge Fire Dept. Auxiliary, and Sidney Moose Auxiliary.
Ruth is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Gary Christian of Fort Atkinson, Wisc. and Linda and Kevin Quick, Unadilla; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Pam Steffen, Sidney; a sister, Shirley Wright, Tampa, Fla.; a brother, Clifford and Linda Jones, Greene; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Parsons, Sidney Center and Minnie Stalker, Binghamton; grandchildren Tammy Wild, Jessica Dufford, Matthew Quick, Corey and Kayla Steffen, Joshua and Brianna McClenon; six great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was also predeceased by a sister, Nancy Nurek and brother, Robert Stalker
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.
A memorial services will be held Friday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bainbridge at 11 a.m. The Rev. Marilyn Sanders will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 1 South Main St. Bainbridge, NY 13733.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.