Ruth E. Alonge

Ruth was born Nov. 10, 1962, in Westfield, NY, a daughter of the late Ralph F. and Shirley L. (Arneman) Leamer.

She attended and graduated from Ripley Central School in the Class of 1980. While in school, Ruth was a cheerleader, played volleyball, and participated in many activities. Following graduation, she went on to Jamestown Business College and earned her Associates degree.

Ruth worked many years for Welch Foods at their business office in Westfield in the HR department until their closure and relocation and continued her career with Nestle Purina in Dunkirk, NY in their HR department.

In her spare time, she enjoyed golfing, bowling, cheering on the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, quilting, scrapbooking, gardening spending time with her cherished friends since bible school, Becky Wood, Cheryl Orton, and Kathy Holland, but most of all, she treasured her times spent with her family, especially her two sons.

Left behind to cherish her memories are her sons David and Daniel Alonge, her sisters, H. Eileen (Paul) Dorman, Carol (Chris) Warner, her brothers, R. Wayne Leamer, Gary (Polly) Leamer, Earl (Becky) Leamer, Norm (Cheryl) Leamer, and Glenn (Deanna) Leamer.

Memorial contributions can be made in Ruth’s honor to the Northern Chautauqua County Canine Rescue, 7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, NY or to the Thrifty Kitty, 59 East Main St., Westfield, NY 14787.

Family and friends will be greeted at Ruth’s home, 44 Union St., Westfield from 10AM to 1PM on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 for remembrance, reunion, and refreshments.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Morse Funeral Home of Brocton, NY. Online condolences may be made at www.themorsefuneraslhome.com.