Ruth F. Countryman

January 30, 1928 - April 3, 2015

Ruth F. Countryman, age 87, of Greenport, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont. Born January 30, 1928 in Hudson, she is the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Howard) Smith. She was also predeceased by her husband, Peter Countryman, her sister, Edith Columbo, and her step-father, Charles Hart. Ruth graduated from Hudson High School in 1946. She was employed for over 40 years as a bank teller with Key Bank in Hudson. Ruth was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hudson and a member of the Altar Guild. She loved nature and the outdoors, where her favorite thing to do was deer hunting. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and her pets, especially her cat “Ziggy”. She was an avid bowler. Ruth is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia A. and Stanley J. Kilmer, Sr of Greenport, her grandchildren, Richard (Janel) Gohl of Greenport and Ellie Gohl of Moriah, NY, two great-grandchildren, Lucas and Addison Gohl, and her siblings, Kevin, Ronald, Randy, Sally, and Lorraine Smith. Also surviving are four step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and many special nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 4:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson. The family would like to thank the staff at Pine Haven for their loving care given to “Ruthie”. Donations may be made to the Greenport Fire Department.