ROCHESTER – Ruth E. Lepley, 92, of Rochester, formerly of Albany, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 in Rochester. Mrs. Lepley was born Ruth E. Canfield in Stamford, NY on October 15, 1916, the daughter of the late Otis P. Canfield and Mary Barlow Canfield. Shortly after their marriage, Mrs. Lepley and her husband moved to Albany, NY. After Mr. Lepley’s death in 2000 she moved to Rochester. Mrs. Lepley was a member of The First Church In Albany for over fifty years, a member of CSEA Retired Employees Association, a Colonie, New York Republican Committeewoman for about ten years, and she was retired from the Food Services Department of South Colonie Schools.
Mrs. Lepley was predeceased by her husband William F. Lepley. She is survived by her son William O. Lepley and daughter-in-law Edith and daughter Mary Elizabeth Dixon and son-in-law Richard; five grandchildren: Wendee Russell, Deanne Slater, Shellee Tricarico, Stephen Dixon, and William A. Lepley; and nine great grand children. She is also survived by a beloved niece Doreen Smith; three nephews: Gary, Timothy and Terry Yanson; two grand nieces: Kelly Gill and Christine Agostinelli; and two cousins: Elizabeth Barlow and Ethelynn Canfield. She was predeceased by her sister Mary Yanson, and brother Archie Canfield.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany on Thursday at 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Interment will be in Memory’s Garden, Colonie. Contributions in her memory may be made to First Church Drive-In Ministry, 110 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 ( http://www.firstchurchinalbany.org/ ). To leave a message of condolence or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit http://www.hansfuneralhome.com/
Mary Alys Prostack
Dear Bill, Dee, Mary Beth and Dick,
Know that our thought are with you. ‘We have lost another Matriarch of our families. They have made us what we are and I know they were all proud of their accomplishments.
Love Alys, Rebecca, Jim and Steven and kids
Deborah Highter
Dear Family,
Aunt Ruth will be always be in my heart. I want to express my sympathy to all of you. You were all very fortunate to have had her love.
Sincerely,
Deborah (Brickner) Highter
Karl and Dianne Gilman
Dear Mary Beth, Dick and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of Ruth.
Your family will be remembered in our prayers.
We will pray for the repose of her soul.
You took such very good care of Ruth! Listening to all the stories made it seem as though we had known her for years.
May fond memories be your strength during these difficult days.
Love and prayers,
Dianne and Karl
Andy & Roberta Ricchueto
Dear “Dixie” ,Dick and family
Our deepest condolences to all of you at this sad time. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts these days. Please know that she is in a better place and I’m sure she is happy to see your Dad and the rest of the family in heaven. It sounds like she led a full and eventful life and loved every minute of it!
Roberta,Andrew and family
Shelly Schuler
Mary Beth,
Sincere condolences to you, Dick and the rest of the family.
I know it’s hard to lose a mother.
May loving memories put a smile on your face, and ease the pain in your heart.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Shelly Schuler
Kelly Gill
Dear Mary Beth and Dick:
I just wanted you to know that I love you very much and also how much I love Aunt Ruth. We are thinking of you. It was very sad news to hear about her passing. As you know, Aunt Ruth was a very big part of both mine and Chris’s upbringing and we felt as close to her and Uncle Bill, Uncle Stanley, and Aunt Lorreine as we did to our nana and grampa, John and Elaine Taber. She watched us grow up and has had a big influence in our lives. Even though we haven’t always lived close we still kept in touch and we know how much she loved us also. We will miss her greatly. But we’ll always fondly remember all those funny stories she used to tell about you and our mom when you were kids. Please know we are with you in our hearts and prayers.
Love Kelly and Chris
Philip Paris
Dear Mary Elizabeth and Richard,
My mother (Josephine) was Ruth’s room mate for a while.
We were all sad to hear of Ruth’s passing and send to you and your family our deepest condolence.
I will always remember our little birthday celebration with Mom and Ruth last year. How nice that they both shared the same birthday. She liked those jelly donuts and Dunkin-Donuts coffee. She certainly was a sweet lady.
I know that she is in my mothers prayers and I speak for all of us in wishing that she is at peace.
Warm Regards,
Phil Paris and Family
Boyde & Melanie Gill
Mary Beth & Dick,
I am writing this message on behalf of my husband, Boyde Gill. I am sorry to hear about the loss that you have suffered. May you find peace and understanding during this time.
Boyde and Melanie Gill