Schenectady –
Ruth Thompson, 94, wife of the late Oren Thompson, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Schenectady Center Nursing Home.
Born January 3, 1928, in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of Earl and Adeline Teller. She attended Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady and then worked at General Electric Co. Later she was employedby the Adoria Hair Salon as a beautician. She had a great sense of humor, enjoyed cooking, gardening, music (40's), camping and loved her family and pets.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynda Inman of Altamont, NY; 2 granddaughters, Ashley Ross of Galway, NY, Melyssa Rockefeller (Jeffrey) of Ballston Spa NY, and 2 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Marjorie Patnode (Robert) Schenectady, and Vivian Renus (Richard) of Ballston Lake, and her brother Frank Teller of Rotterdam, and also several nieces and nephews.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Oren, her daughter Terry Ross (Mark) and her long-time, previous son-in law Barry Inman (Lynda), and several brothers and sisters.
There are no calling hours scheduled. Family and Friends will be notified of the date and time for her Memorial Service at Saratoga National Cemetery, at a later date.
Memorial donations in her name may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at stjude.org/donatetoday or a charity of your choice.
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