ALBANY – Ruth Mesick, 97, of Voorheesville died peacefully on September 20, 2013. Ruth was born December 9, 1915 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She traveled here to New York after graduating from high school. She had been residing at the Teresian House in Albany. Ruth and her husband William Mesick moved to Brooklyn while her husband was on active duty during WW II. Then moved to Albany, the village of Voorheesville became their permanent home. While in living in Voorheesville, she and her family ran a small department and liquor store in both villages of Voorheesville and Altamont for many years.
Ruth was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville, The ADK, American Legion, New Scotland Senior Group and The Historical Society. She enjoyed traveling, hiking, camping, gardening, miniatures and painting. She began painting when she was young, and never stopped.
Ruth is survived by her four children Pamela Longway, William, David and Richard Mesick; her grandchildren, Jackie and Sandy Smith (Eric), Scott and Chad Longway (Maureen) and Josh and Rachel Taylor; her great grandchildren Jimmy and Travis Stealey, Kevin I. Smith, Jennifer and Leila Smith. Riley and Nathan Longway. Ruth was a dear friend, and loved by so many and she will be truly missed.
A memorial service will be held to remember Ruth on October 19th at 11:00am at the Voorheesville First United Methodist Church. The family asks that any memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society. To leave a message of condolence for the family or send a sympathy card, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Debby Acker-Cole
October 5, 2013 at 12:47 pmRuth was such an amazing person and an inspiration. She truly loved her children and prayed for them always. She will be truly missed, although as she always said she was ready for the Lord to take her home. I always told her that she had more to teach us and she taught us much.Thoughts and prayers to the family on their loss. I am sure she is at peace and happy looking down on all of you.
Pat Kimball Mullins
October 7, 2013 at 8:51 amRuth lived a full life and has been called home to service our Lord. My sincere sympathy to your family.
JoAnn Baker
October 9, 2013 at 5:57 amRuth was a like friendly caring person. May it comfort those close to her to know she is with our Lord. May this peace sustain her family and friends. Sincere sympathy.