In Memory Of
Ruth Salter
1925
2020
Ruth Salter
October 2, 1925 — January 26, 2020
Ruth Salter, 94, passed away peacefully after suffering from Alzheimer's on
Sunday, January 26, at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Ruth experienced
fullness of life being an avid world traveler, hiker (lifetime member of the
ADK), bicyclist, music and theater lover, including acting in many plays. Her favorite role was that of Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath at Capital Repertory Theatre..
She graduated with high honors from the former St. Agnes School in Albany,
earned a B.A. from Mt. Holyoke College (Phi Beta Kappa) and a MA in
education from Columbia University. She worked for over 37 years at the
State Education Department in Albany.
Ruth was the daughter of George and Alma (Stahbrodt) Salter. She is survived
by her nieces Susan Thompson (Albert De Salvo), Albany and Barbara
Wheeler, Wayne, NJ. She also leaves nephews Andrew (Christine) ,Pompton Lakes, NJ and Daniel Wheeler. Portland, OR, niece Rachael Biggs (William, Austin, Tx; grand nephews Alex and Nicholas Wheeler and Wilson
Biggs and grand niece, Lillian Biggs. She is also survived by special dear
friends Breta and Bruce Camilleri , Xenia, OH,, and their children: Bradley
(Christa), Pico Riviera, CA; Brent (Missy), Pipersville, PA; Bobby (Carly),
Columbus, OH; and Belinda (Kiel) Wilcox, Niskayuna, NY. She was preceded
in death by her sister, June Curtis.
We sincerely thank the wonderful staff at Daughters of Sarah for their
compassionate care of Ruth during her time there.
Ruth was a congregant at the Albany Unitarian Universalist Society. A
memorial service will be held there at a future date. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Ruth's memory may be made to Capital Repertory Theatre, 111
N. Pearl Street, Albany 12207; to Parsons Child & Family Center, 60 Academy
Road, Albany 12208; or to Capital City Rescue Mission, PO Box 1999, Albany,
12201.
Sunday, January 26, at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Ruth experienced
fullness of life being an avid world traveler, hiker (lifetime member of the
ADK), bicyclist, music and theater lover, including acting in many plays. Her favorite role was that of Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath at Capital Repertory Theatre..
She graduated with high honors from the former St. Agnes School in Albany,
earned a B.A. from Mt. Holyoke College (Phi Beta Kappa) and a MA in
education from Columbia University. She worked for over 37 years at the
State Education Department in Albany.
Ruth was the daughter of George and Alma (Stahbrodt) Salter. She is survived
by her nieces Susan Thompson (Albert De Salvo), Albany and Barbara
Wheeler, Wayne, NJ. She also leaves nephews Andrew (Christine) ,Pompton Lakes, NJ and Daniel Wheeler. Portland, OR, niece Rachael Biggs (William, Austin, Tx; grand nephews Alex and Nicholas Wheeler and Wilson
Biggs and grand niece, Lillian Biggs. She is also survived by special dear
friends Breta and Bruce Camilleri , Xenia, OH,, and their children: Bradley
(Christa), Pico Riviera, CA; Brent (Missy), Pipersville, PA; Bobby (Carly),
Columbus, OH; and Belinda (Kiel) Wilcox, Niskayuna, NY. She was preceded
in death by her sister, June Curtis.
We sincerely thank the wonderful staff at Daughters of Sarah for their
compassionate care of Ruth during her time there.
Ruth was a congregant at the Albany Unitarian Universalist Society. A
memorial service will be held there at a future date. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Ruth's memory may be made to Capital Repertory Theatre, 111
N. Pearl Street, Albany 12207; to Parsons Child & Family Center, 60 Academy
Road, Albany 12208; or to Capital City Rescue Mission, PO Box 1999, Albany,
12201.
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