Ruth Esther (Campbell) VanBuskirk

Whitehall-Ruth “Esther” VanBuskirk, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2017 in Hampton, VA.

Born December 9, 1922 in Whitehall, N.Y.  She was the daughter of Jerome and Alice Campbell.

Mrs. VanBuskirk was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth VanBuskirk. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Earl, Walter, and Robert Campbell, and one sister, Alice Chaphe.

Mrs. VanBuskirk was a graduate of Albany Business College and was employed by Troy Savings Bank for 17 years.  She was a charter member of the Whitehall chapter of the Glens Falls hospital guild, a member of Eastern Star, a trustee for the Isaac C. Griswold Library and served in several capacities in the Whitehall United Methodist Church.

She’s survived by three children.  Fred VanBuskirk, (Mary Ann), Jeanne Cunningham, (Rick), and Barbara Joyce, (Frank). She also leaves behind two grandchildren, Lt. Cmdr. James Cunningham, (Alison), and Kathryn Varano, (Dan) & 5 greatgrandchildren, Nora, Lucas & William, Cunningham & Claire & Paul Varano.  Her life was also enriched by several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 2, at 10:00AM at the Whitehall United Methodist Church, 56 Greenmount Cemetery Lane, Whitehall, N.Y.  A service of celebration will follow at 10:30AM.  Interment will take place at Clemons Cemetery, Clemons, N.Y.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Isaac C. Griswold Library, 12 Williams St., Whitehall, N.Y. 12887 or the Whitehall United Methodist Chruch, 56 Greenmount Cemetery Lane, Whitehall, NY 12887.

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