Ruth S. DeSantis Woodbury, New Jersey Obituary

Ruth S. DeSantis

Ruth S. DeSantis (nee Litchie), age 90, died on September 13, 2021 at her home in Woodbury.  Born and raised in West Deptford, Ruth graduated from Paulsboro High School in 1948.  She lived in Woodbury most of her life.   Ruth was predeceased by her husband James Anthony DeSantis, Sr. and her sister Peggy Lorraine Diehl.  Survived by her children Linda D. (Stewart) Spies, James A. Jr. (Clare), grandchildren Susan (Scott) Roth, Christine (Barrett) Hoffman, Lauren (Josh) Shapiro, James C. (Nicole) DeSantis and five great grandchildren Jolie, Avery, Elijah, Remy and Rosalie.  Recently, Ruth was cared for at her home by her niece, Deborah Diehl Brown.  Graveside service will be 11am on Friday, September 17, 2021 in Eglington Cemetery, 320 Kings Hwy, Clarksboro, NJ.  Those desiring may make a contribution in Ruth's name to their favorite charity.  Memories may be shared at <a href="http://www.buddfuneralhome.com/">www.buddfuneralhome.com</a>.
December 22, 1930 - September 13, 202112/22/193009/13/2021
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Joan C. Castaldi
September 14, 2021
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Aunt Joan & Family
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Barb oldt
September 16, 2021
I just remember how much we loved having your parents and you around usually when we were hanging at Aunt Dee and Uncle Buddy’s. Later years, I would see your mom in the grocery store and she always remembered me. Sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with yo... Continue Reading
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Stacey Nate
September 16, 2021
My Aunt Ruth always made me feel welcome in her heart, her home and her life! She would open up her home to family, friends and neighbors. Her and Uncle Tony opened their doors with a smile and a sweet Oreo cookie treat. My dad and I visited often to watch the Sunday Eag... Continue Reading
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Uncle Rod and the Georgia Johnsons
September 15, 2021
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Susan Lebb
September 14, 2021
Linda, Jim and families we were so sorry to hear of Aunt Ruth’s passing. She will be missed at family gatherings. She truly lived a long fulfilled life.