Obituary of Ruth A. Arnold

 

Mrs. Ruth A. Arnold, R.N., 93, of Gloversville, New York, went into the loving arms of Jesus, on Saturday December 11, 2021 Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Fred Arnold, along with her parents and her sister; Eleanor (Dick) Reed.

 She was born on July 19, 1928 in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Earl and Bernice (Farrington) Fancher. She graduated from Gloversville High School and decided to further her education by earning a nursing degree from the Nathan Littauer School of Nursing, and was later employed as an RN by Nathan Littauer Hospital. She was a proud alumna of the Nathan Littauer School of Nursing and was a devout Christian.

 

Ruthie enjoyed social activities such as traveling, playing card games (such as pitch) and dominoes, and she loved watching sports, particularly Football and Hockey. She also enjoyed quieter activities, such as fishing and gardening. She especially loved cultivating blueberries, and she had over 50 bushes that she raised. Her primary love, however, was her family and her grandchildren.

 

Ruth is survived by her children: Janet Levine, Linda (Angel) Arnold Pando, Jeffrey (Bev) Arnold; her grandchildren: Sarah Pando, Rebecca Levine, Scott (Sarah) Goodbread, Kari (Andrew) Banta, and Daniel Levine; her great-grandchildren: Wyatt Goodbread, Gwendolyn Goodbread, Amelia Goodbread, Eleora Goodbread, and Gideon Goodbread; and Ruth’s siblings: Genevieve (Late Bill) Coon, David (Beryl) Fancher, Mavis (Late Coral) Ide, Donald (Late Betty) Fancher; and loving nieces and nephews.

 

A graveside interment service will take place in the Spring of 2022 at Ferndale Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205, or a charity of your choice.

 

The staff of Walrath and Stewart Funeral Home are honored to have been entrusted with Ruth’s care.

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