Born in Glassboro, NJ, she resided in Camden and Beachwood before coming to Toms River in 1963.
Ruth established "Richards Antiques" in 1973 and remained an active businesswoman thru 2005 with her booth at the Point Pleasant Emporium. Over the years she mentored
many other dealers and collectors.
She was a graduate from Woodrow Wilson HS, Camden, NJ and had been a member of the Methodist-Protestant (MP) Church, Glassboro, NJ.
A former member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Beachwood Ruth was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Toms River, NJ. Ruth was very devoted to her family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Richards in 2006, her parents, David W McFadden & Stella R. Harbert and four siblings, Ethel Worrell, David McFadden, Jane Richards and Jack McFadden
Surviving are her children; Nancy Johnson, of San Diego, CA, Laurie Skellie, (Jim) of Erie, PA, Sheree Norman (Jim) of Quincy, IL, and Jim Norman (Lynn) of Barnegat, NJ.
She is also survived by twelve grandchildren: Gary Quiggle (Jessica), Matt Quiggle (Sumei), Bonnie Quiggle, Erin Quiggle,Tim Quiggle,
Jessica Zapata, TJ Norman, Amanda Norman, Stacey Norman, Dan Norman, Glen Johnson and Aaron Johnson; one great grandchild Lizelle Zapata; and nieces and nephews Kay Worrell, Lynn Worrell Tull (Dennis), Larry Worrell (Carol), Dave McFadden (Shari), Sharon McFadden Smith (Dean), Colleen McFadden Hill (Michael), Tom McFadden (Denise) and David Richards (Janell); Sisters-in-law: Barbara Richards and June McFadden.
Visiting will be Friday, March 16, from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St. Toms River. Funeral Services will be Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.
Donations in Ruth’s name may be made to the Alzheimers Association by visiting http:www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp
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