Obituary of Ruth L. Wood

Ruth L. Wood, 81, of Washington Township, N.J., died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in Country Arch Nursing Home, Pittstown, N.J. Born: February 18, 1923, in Newark, N.J., a daughter of the late Frederick Stoffers and Lillian Taetzsch. Personal: She and her loving husband, William, were married 60 years. She had lived in Washington Township for the past 20 years previously living in Springfield, N.J. Ruth was a homemaker and was of the Presbyterian faith. She was a loving person who dedicated her whole life to caring for her family and friends. Memberships: She served as an Elder for the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, N.J., where she was president of the woman's club and chairperson for the antique show at the church. Survivors: her husband; a son, Gary and his wife, Linda, of Bethlehem Township, N.J.; and a daughter Ruth Suzan Wood of Phoenix. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, N.J., with the Rev. Dr. Charles H. Bairer officiating. Call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Warren Hills/Ford Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Avenue, Washington. Entombment will be in Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge, N.J. To view online obituaries, visit warrenhillsmemorialhome.com. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, to the church, 27 Church Mall, Springfield, NJ 07081.