Ruth L. Thompson -“beloved wife, mother, Nana, and
friend”
BOLIVAR, N.Y.- Ruth L. Thompson, 81, a lifelong resident of
Bolivar, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on
Thursday, June 13, 2019, after a long illness.
Born on Friday, October 15, 1937 in Bradford, Pa., she was a
daughter of Louis and Florence Kuhn Colley.
On February 6, 1971 in Friendship, she married David “Dave” S. Thompson,
who survives.
Ruth was a graduate of Bolivar High School, Class of
1955. For 35 years, she was employed as
a credit manager for the Olean Medical Group in Olean, until her retirement.
Ruth was a member of the Olean Exchange Club and was
secretary/treasurer of the Bolivar Joint Fire District. She was a hospice volunteer for many years in
Cattaraugus County and was a loyal supporter of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire
Department. Ruth was known for her
kindness, be it making cookies for shut-ins to having strangers welcomed into
her home for Christmas and Easter.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband; four children,
Debra A. Payne of Kalkaska, Michigan, John W. (Randy Cook) Kinnicutt of
Rochester, Diane R. (Bill) Sortore of Little Genesee, and Jeanie D. (Mike)
Kostun of Wellsville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister,
Mary (Gary) Bastian of Wellsville; several nieces and nephews; and her best
friend, Sue Eaton.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by two
brothers, Bill Colley and Louie Colley; and a sister, Jean Pray.
Family and friends may call from 1p.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday,
June 15, 2019, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street,
Shinglehouse, Pa., where funeral services will follow at 3pm. with The Rev.
David Herne, of Heritage AFlame Ministries, Bolivar, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery,
Bolivar.
Ruth’s family wishes to thank the Bolivar and Richburg Fire
Departments, her V.N.A. nurses, faithful caregivers, and friends who have
lovingly helped care for her during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ruth’s name may be made to
the Bolivar Fire Department, 460 Main Street, Bolivar, NY, 14715.
Ruth’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, share a fond memory or view a video
tribute of Ruth, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
