Surrounded by her family, Ruth passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Jefferson Hospital in Stratford, at the age of 89. (nee Herman) Of Gibbstown. Formerly of Gloucester City.
Loving wife of the late Oran Alphonso Bundens. Loving mother of Deborah L. Gigantino (Daniel), the late Michael Reader and the late Levi B. Reader. Cherished grandmother of Nadine Montgomery (Frank), Janine Iapalucci (Michael), Charles Hoover (Christine) and Jessica Gigantino and great-grandmother of Nicolette Montgomery, Alexi Franks, Frankie Montgomery, Charlotte Iapalucci, Olivia Iapalucci, Mikey Iapalucci, Hadley Hoover and great-great-grandmother of Riley Blythe and Matthew Blythe, Jr. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Loretta Herman and her siblings, Julia Griffith, Joe Herman, Frank Herman and Mary Krause. Also survived by her special niece, Linda Griffith-Boldizar, as well an many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ruth dearly loved her pet dog, Oakley, whom she affectionately called “my baby.” She treasured her neighbors at her Harmony Road apartment, where she enjoyed playing bingo and cards. Ruth was fond of watching Gunsmoke on television and valued her special friendship with Doris Rink. A devoted member of First United Methodist Church in National Park, she found great joy in attending church.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday morning, January 10th, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral Service 12 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to First United Methodist Church, 414 Asbury Ave., National Park, NJ 08063 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at https://www.stjude.org/donate/ or to Wounded Warrior Project online at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Please memo: Ruth S. Bundens. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Ruth Shirley Bundens. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
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