Batavia - Ruth L. Baubie, 89, of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2015 at the Genesee County Nursing Home with her family by her side.
She was born on August 8, 1925 in Oakfield, to the late Russell and Florence (Heffer) McClurg.
She was an employee of the P.W. Minor Shoe Factory prior to her retirement. Ruth was a "Lady of the back row" of the Oakfield Methodist Church, volunteering for many events and functions at the church. Her greatest joy was spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Alvin K. Baubie, died July 2, 1989.
Survivors include 5 daughters, Joyce (late James) Stevens, Marie (late Frank) Spiotta, Carol (Michael) Rich, Patricia Baubie and Linda (Bernard) Luthart; 8 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Rhonda) Stevens, Gary (Molly) Stevens, Frank (Sue) Spiotta, Anthony (Debbie) Spiotta, Timothy (Susan) Spiotta, Deborah (David) Lawrence, Scott (Vienna) Rich and Jennifer Mana; a brother, Ray (late Sophie) McClurg; 2 sisters, June (late Dan) Stack and Lois (Ed) Schutt; a sister-in-law, Ethel McClurg; 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
She was the loving grandmother to the late Kristi Luthart and was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth (Shirley) McClurg, Ralph (Arlene) McClurg and Everett McClurg.
Her daughters would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff members of the Genesee County Nursing Home, especially to the nurses and aides in Unit 1, for the loving care they gave while she was a resident there.
Friends may call on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave, Oakfield, where services will follow at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, WNY Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Private burial will be in Cary Cemetery in Oakfield.