MARYLAND – Ruth Hazel Eldred, 92, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.
She was born November 17, 1916 in Mt. Vision, the daughter of Norris and Hazel (Markel) Kimball.
She married Norris B. Eldred on February 8, 1943. He predeceased her on February 18, 1984.
Mrs. Eldred was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Mt. Vision and belonged to a number of Square Dancing Clubs.
She is survived by her sister, Betty and husband, William Brindle of Laurens; a nephew, Gary Brindle of Dallas Texas and his daughter, Kimberly Brindle of Kaufman, Texas; a nephew, Eric and wife, Gretchen Brindle of Laurens, their daughter, Morgaine Brindle of Colorado Springs, CO, their son, Kyllan and wife, Laurie Brindle (son, Tolba) of Cherry Valley; Ruth's step-daughter, Eunice Thomas of North Richland Hills, Texas; and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will take place on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Vision Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Schenevus-Maryland Emergency Squad, 105 Co. Hwy 34, Schenevus, NY 12155, to the American Cancer Society, Southern NY Region, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790 or to the American Heart Association, Central Region, 120 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502
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The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, is serving the family.