Ruth Caroline Spillman a long time resident of Bronxville, NY who taught at Heathcote School, Scarsdale N.Y. for 35 years of her 42 years in education. Ruth was an active member of the Scarsdale Teachers Association, chairman of the Teachers' Benefit Trust and later representative to school's Health Committee for the Retired Teacher's' Association. Her commitment to others was evident in her work as a member and then chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Scarsdale Community Baptist church, chairman of the Nursery School Board and Treasurer of the Woman's Society.
Ruth graduated from the University of Michigan in 1951 and received her MA from NYU, Stern School of Business in 1968. Her participation in service and social organizations included the Order of the Eastern Star and president of her college sorority, Alpha Phi.
Born September 12, 1930 in Gowanda N.Y. of parents Edith Ericson and Lyle B. Spillman. She was predeceased by sister Betty Spillman Hesen and nephew John Spillman Hesen of Springfield Massachusetts. She is survived by her niece Kerry Hesen Castracane of Clinton, CT and niece Nancy Hesen Trzcinski of Troy, N.Y., brother -in-law of John E. Hesen of East Hampton, CT. and life long friend Wanda Flickinger of Bronxville, N.Y..
To live in the hearts of those who are left behind is not to die.
The memorial service will be at the Scarsdale Community Baptist Church Monday, June 6 at 11:00 AM with a later interment in her home town of Gowanda N.Y., visitation will be held on Sunday June 5, 2016 from 4-8PM at the Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Scarsdale Community Baptist Church, Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care or a charity of your choice preferred in the name of Ruth C. Spillman.
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