Ruth V. Knauer
July 21, 1932 - December 11, 2017
Ruth V. Knauer (nee Seese), age 85 of Buena, NJ, formerly of Deptford, NJ passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Knauer, III. Loving mother of Becky Armato, Diane Popolo, Sandy Edmeads, and Frank Blough, and dear step mother of Donna Morris, Denise Watts, Randy Knauer, Mark Knauer, and the late Johnny Knauer. She is also survived and will be sadly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth was predeceased by her parents Robert and Josephine Seese, as well as her sister Grace DeBlase. She was born in Bruceton Mills, WV, and was a longtime Deptford resident, before moving to Buena. Ruth was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. A 30-year employee and retiree of Kimble Glass, and a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Vineland. She was an avid reader and gardener; her roses were her passion. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and prior to her husband’s passing she was a well-seasoned traveler. She and Jack traveled the World, cruising being their ultimate favorite. Viewing will be Friday, Dec. 15th, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at the Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012, where a prayer service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Gloucester County Veteran’s Cemetery, Williamstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com
Ruth V. Knauer (nee Seese), age 85 of Buena, NJ, formerly of Deptford, NJ passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Knauer, III. Loving mother of Becky Armato, Diane Popolo, Sandy Edmeads, and Frank... View Obituary & Service Information