Ruth Turner, 77, a lifelong resident of Moosic, died Wednesday evening at Allied Hospice in Scranton. Her husband of 33 years, Carl E. Turner, tragically died on May 15, 1991.
Born Oct. 6, 1940, daughter of the late Lafayette Sr. and Mildred Paris Aldrich, Ruth was a graduate of Moosic High School, class of 1958. She worked at several dress factories in the local garment industry before retiring as a health care aide for the Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ruth was also a faithful member of the Moosic United Methodist Church.
She was independent, enjoyed traveling and never passed up a slot machine that she didn't enjoy. Memories of Atlantic City bus trips with her family will never be forgotten. Later in life, she even served as a bus driver for the Riverside School District.
Above all, Ruth was both an amazing and nurturing mother. It was not uncommon for her children to hear from others, "You have the best Mom." And they surely did. Her children often teased her but despite her angry facade, she loved every minute of it. This was part of their amazing bond.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, she will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children, Debbie Ondusko and husband, David, Lehighton; David L. Turner and longtime companion, Alberta Houman, Moosic; and Douglas C. Turner and wife, Amy, Moosic; her brother, William Aldrich, Taylor; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Duane E. Turner; and her brother, Lafayette Aldrich Jr.
Her family would like to thank the tremendous staff of Allied Hospice for the care and compassion given to both Ruth and her family throughout Ruth's stay.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Marcy Cemetery, Foote Avenue, Duryea, to be celebrated by the Rev. Dr. Michael Shambora, pastor of the Moosic United Methodist Church. Ruth will be laid to rest alongside her beloved son Duane at the conclusion of services.
Scranton Times
Born Oct. 6, 1940, daughter of the late Lafayette Sr. and Mildred Paris Aldrich, Ruth was a graduate of Moosic High School, class of 1958. She worked at several dress factories in the local garment industry before retiring as a health care aide for the Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ruth was also a faithful member of the Moosic United Methodist Church.
She was independent, enjoyed traveling and never passed up a slot machine that she didn't enjoy. Memories of Atlantic City bus trips with her family will never be forgotten. Later in life, she even served as a bus driver for the Riverside School District.
Above all, Ruth was both an amazing and nurturing mother. It was not uncommon for her children to hear from others, "You have the best Mom." And they surely did. Her children often teased her but despite her angry facade, she loved every minute of it. This was part of their amazing bond.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, she will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children, Debbie Ondusko and husband, David, Lehighton; David L. Turner and longtime companion, Alberta Houman, Moosic; and Douglas C. Turner and wife, Amy, Moosic; her brother, William Aldrich, Taylor; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Duane E. Turner; and her brother, Lafayette Aldrich Jr.
Her family would like to thank the tremendous staff of Allied Hospice for the care and compassion given to both Ruth and her family throughout Ruth's stay.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Marcy Cemetery, Foote Avenue, Duryea, to be celebrated by the Rev. Dr. Michael Shambora, pastor of the Moosic United Methodist Church. Ruth will be laid to rest alongside her beloved son Duane at the conclusion of services.
Scranton Times
Ruth Turner, 77, a lifelong resident of Moosic, died Wednesday evening at Allied Hospice in Scranton. Her husband of 33 years, Carl E. Turner, tragically died on May 15, 1991.
Born Oct. 6, 1940, daughter of the late Lafayette Sr. and Mildred Paris Aldrich, Ruth was a graduate of Moosic High School, class of 1958. She worked at several dress factories in the local garment industry before retiring as a health care aide for the Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ruth was also a faithful member of the Moosic United Methodist Church.
She was independent, enjoyed traveling and never passed up a slot machine that she didn't enjoy. Memories of Atlantic City bus trips with her family will never be forgotten. Later in life, she even served as a bus driver for the Riverside School District.
Above all, Ruth was both an amazing and nurturing mother. It was not uncommon for her children to hear from others, "You have the best Mom." And they surely did. Her children often teased her but despite her angry facade, she loved every minute of it. This was part of their amazing bond.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, she will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children, Debbie Ondusko and husband, David, Lehighton; David L. Turner and longtime companion, Alberta Houman, Moosic; and Douglas C. Turner and wife, Amy, Moosic; her brother, William Aldrich, Taylor; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Duane E. Turner; and her brother, Lafayette Aldrich Jr.
Her family would like to thank the tremendous staff of Allied Hospice for the care and compassion given to both Ruth and her family throughout Ruth's stay.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Marcy Cemetery, Foote Avenue, Duryea, to be celebrated by the Rev. Dr. Michael Shambora, pastor of the Moosic United Methodist Church. Ruth will be laid to rest alongside her beloved son Duane at the conclusion of services.
Scranton Times
Born Oct. 6, 1940, daughter of the late Lafayette Sr. and Mildred Paris Aldrich, Ruth was a graduate of Moosic High School, class of 1958. She worked at several dress factories in the local garment industry before retiring as a health care aide for the Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ruth was also a faithful member of the Moosic United Methodist Church.
She was independent, enjoyed traveling and never passed up a slot machine that she didn't enjoy. Memories of Atlantic City bus trips with her family will never be forgotten. Later in life, she even served as a bus driver for the Riverside School District.
Above all, Ruth was both an amazing and nurturing mother. It was not uncommon for her children to hear from others, "You have the best Mom." And they surely did. Her children often teased her but despite her angry facade, she loved every minute of it. This was part of their amazing bond.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, she will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children, Debbie Ondusko and husband, David, Lehighton; David L. Turner and longtime companion, Alberta Houman, Moosic; and Douglas C. Turner and wife, Amy, Moosic; her brother, William Aldrich, Taylor; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Duane E. Turner; and her brother, Lafayette Aldrich Jr.
Her family would like to thank the tremendous staff of Allied Hospice for the care and compassion given to both Ruth and her family throughout Ruth's stay.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Marcy Cemetery, Foote Avenue, Duryea, to be celebrated by the Rev. Dr. Michael Shambora, pastor of the Moosic United Methodist Church. Ruth will be laid to rest alongside her beloved son Duane at the conclusion of services.
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