Obituary of Ruth E. Harris

Ruth E. Harris, 92, of Tryon St. Amsterdam, passed away November 6, 2007 at the E.L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Fultonville, NY on April 16, 1915 a daughter of Ivan and Bessie Hiam Haskin. She was a graduate of Tonawanda High School Class of 1934. She was a resident of Fredonia, NY for 14 years until moving to Saratoga, NY in 1961. Mrs. Harris later moved to Amsterdam, NY in 1996. She was employed as a clerk at Leech?s Toy Store, and worked as a secretary at the First Presbyterian Church and the YMCA office all while in Fredonia, NY. Mrs. Harris taught religious education and was very active in the First Presbyterian Church in Fredonia, NY. She married Elmer W. Harris on May 5th 1938. He passed away on January 2, 2000. Survivors include two sons, David Harris Carol of Gilroy CA and Steven Harris Patricia of Amsterdam. Four Grandchildren, David Harris Jr., Nancy Harris, Steven Harris Jr. and Maria Harris. Four great grandchildren, Kimberly, Kristina, Victoria and Brandon Harris. Nieces and cousins also survive. Ruth was predeceased by her grandson Thomas Harris and a sister, Elizabeth Shutes. Funeral Services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam. Interment will be in St. Mary?s Cemetery, Ft. Johnson, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Montgomery County, 1 Kimball St., Amsterdam, NY 12010.