Ruth Anna Bartholf

September 25, 1931 - December 16, 2014

Ruth Anna Bartholf, age 83 of Hope, NY died Tuesday December 16, 2014 at the Nathan Littauer Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Wells, NY on September 25, 1931. The daughter of the late; Edward and Elsie Stuart Harrington. She was a lifetime area resident, a homemaker and seamstress. She was a member of the Town of Hope Fire Department Auxiliary. On February 19, 1949 she married Richard Bartholf with whom she was married to for over 65 years. Survivors include her husband Richard Bartholf of Hope. Two sons; Edward (Cathy) Bartholf of Hope and Jeffery (Melissa) Bartholf of Hope. Two daughters; Nancy Abrams of Wells and Pamela (Kip) Richardson of Northville. One sister; Marie (Daniel) Nelson of Liverpool, NY. One sister-in-law; Arlene Harrington of Wells. Eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive her. She was predeceased by her son-in-law; Skip Abrams, her brother; Harold and sister-in-law; Susan Harrington, brother; Donald Harrington and sister; Betty Whitman and brother-in-law; Harry Whitman. The family would like to express a special thank you to the Nathan Littauer Hospital Staff and Physicians for the excellent care and compassion shown to Ruth. Friends may call on Thursday December 18, 2014 from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. at the Northville Funeral Home where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Wadsworth Cemetery, Hope. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.