Obituary of Ruth Stracher

Ruth Maskin Stracher of Albany, NY died on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Albany County Nursing Home. Born in Hudson, NY, Ruth graduated with honors from the Hudson High School. She was The Executive Officer of the Bus Association of New York State for more than 30 years. Ruth was a member of the Albany Hebrew Tailors Association and was an avid gardener and had a great love for flowers. Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband, Abe who died in 2000. They had been married 60 years. She is survived by her loving daughter, Bonnie Stracher Raines of Albany and her loving canine companion, " Honeybun" as well as many nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by her brothers, Benjamin and Morey Maskin and sisters, Beatrice Garbus, Frances Axelrod and Gloria Alfred. Services at the Hebrew Tailors Cemetery, Western Avenue Guilderland, NY on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 1:00pm. Those wishing to remember Ruth in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue , Menands, NY 12204. Ruth's family wish to express their deep appreciation and thanks to the staff on Unit A at the Albany County Nursing Home for the outstanding care and compassion shown to Ruthie during her stay.