Passings

Donald A. Ruth Donald A. Ruth, 52, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at his residence in Hampton Commons. Born in Newton, Donald had lived in Fredon for most of his life before moving to Hampton 20 years ago. He was employed by the Navy Department of Defense as a mechanical engineer at Picatinny Arsenal and had attended Christian Faith Family Fellowship Church in Franklin. Donald was predeceased by his father, Fred Ruth. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Runnalls) Ruth of Hampton and his mother, Ella Elizabeth Ruth of Newton. Private cremation services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial services will be held in the near future at Christian Faith Family Fellowship Church on Route 94 in Franklin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Rt. 23) in Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com.