Ruth Carlin Sciotto (nee Smith) died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at her home at Pelican Place, Thorofare, N.J. Peter, her husband of 57 years, was at her side, caring for her every need as he had always done. They devoted their lives to each other and to their loved ones.
On May 17, 1930, Ruth was born in Mount Royal to Herbert and Edna Smith. She and her only brother George spent many happy childhood and adult times together. Ru graduated from Swedesboro High School in 1948 with top honors. After marrying Pete in 1950, they made their home in Clarksboro, N.J. for 29 years, then residing in Cheriton, Va., and Dover Del., before returning to N.J. in 2004.
\”Ru\” as she was affectionately known, will be remembered for her extraordinary way of making everyone feel special, with her soft laugh, tenderness, and comforting manner. Who could forget her prize-winning recipes, and generous hospitality. Her family fondly recalls her delicious applesauce, sliced peaches, perfect pies, molasses cakes, Dutch loaf, and large bags of goodies at Halloween and Christmas. She was a scholar of Latin excelling at Scrabble and other pursuits, with a love for books despite impaired vision. In addition, she was a life-long member of Saint Peter¹s Episcopal Church.
Ru is survived by her husband Pete Sciotto. Beloved sister of the late George Smith of Clarksboro. Surviving are her sisters-in-law Skee Smith of Clarksboro and Jean Sciotto of New York, brother-in-law Bob Middleton of Cherry Hill, her eight nieces and nephews – Faith Diehl (Bryan) of Camp Hill, Pa., Mary Provencher (Robert) of Mickleton, N.J., Betsy Smith (John) of New York City, Louis Pantalone (Joann) and Joseph Pantalone (Olivia) of Hammonton, N.J., Susan Sciotto-Brown (Doug), Nancy Sciotto, and Michael Sciotto (Cathy) of N.Y. In addition, she was a great aunt to Katie, Chelsea, Michael Smith, Maggie, Hollis, Amy, Ashley, Joe, Kyle, Michael and James.
She was predeceased by Michael Sciotto, Connie Sciotto Middleton, Rose Sciotto Pantalone, and Carmine Pantalone.
Ru will always be in the heart and minds of her family and friends.
She will be especially remembered by Beth,Tracy, Alyssa and Ashley.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL HOME, 171 Delaware Street, Woodbury, N.J.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec.20, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Saint Peter¹s Episcopal Church, 302 Kings Highway, NJ. Interment immediately to follow at Eglington Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Saint Peter¹s Episcopal Church, 302 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, NJ 08020.
Published in the Gloucester County Times on 12/17/2007.
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