Ruth A. Krebs

Ruth was born December 16, 1933 in Gowanda , the daughter of George and Ida (Stambach) Hascall Ruth married Walter L. Krebs Jr. January 20, 1953. Walt passed away February 12, 2012.

Ruth was an avid reader, she enjoyed the Gowanda Free Library and after the Collins Public Library opened she was a familiar face there also. Ruth retired from the former JN Adam Developmental Center in Perrysburg where she worked in the nutrition / dietary service department . Her cooking skills went beyond her nearly 25 years of state employment with the state , she loved to bake bringing her baking skills home for her family to enjoy. Ruth and Walt spent many seasons family camping at Allegany State Park. A people person , Ruth’s antidote to happiness was a good conversation that ended with a smile . Ruth’s sense of humor and love for her family will be deeply missed.

Survivors include six children; Karen S (late Walter) Amacher of Springville, Barbara (LeRoy) Blackwolf of Fayetteville , NC , Kathleen Kinsey of Silver Creek, Laurie (John) Butcher of Collins , Walter ( late Margie Adkins) Krebs of Raeford , NC and Beth (Russell Sr.) Nechamer of Norfolk , Va. 26 grandchildren along with great grand and great great grandchildren, three nephews, and one niece also survive.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ida Hascall, her husband, Walter L. Krebs Jr. of nearly 60 years and her sister, Jane Parent.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Gowanda Free Library 56 West Main St. Gowanda, NY 14070, the Collins Public Library 2341 Main St. Collins, NY 14034 or to the Dayton Volunteer Fire Dept. 9512 Rte. 62 Gowanda, NY 14070

A private family burial will take place in the Versailles Cemetery. A Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be at a later date with the day and time to be announced.

Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda, NY.