Lois M Ruthven, 84 of Oswego died Wednesday September 2, 2020 in St. Luke Health Services. Mrs Ruthven was born in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Shinn) Lambert. Mrs. Ruthven and her husband James moved to Oswego in 1984. She was a communicant of Christ the Good Shepherd. Mrs. Ruthven enjoyed bowling, reading, and solving crossword puzzles.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will be forever remembered as a fantastic cook, by her family.
Mrs. Ruthven is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Ruthven of Oswego and their children Virginia (Kevin Harris) DeCare of Dryden, and James (Gwyn) Ruthven of Hornell, NY. She has three grandchildren Andrew, James and Grace. Mrs. Ruthven is also survived by her sister Joan Lambert of PA, and a very close family friend Therese Francisco of Oswego.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister Gail Kotlarek.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9:00 AM at Christ the Good Shepherd. Burial will be in All Saints Mausoleum.
There will be no calling hours.
The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, Oswego.
Please note that Face Masks are required. If you are planning on attending the Funeral Mass at CTGS, you need to call the rectory 315-343-2333 and register your name and telephone number.
Louis was a faithful member of St. Joseph’s Golden Age and she will be missed.