Ruth M. Sasenbury

Blossvale- Ruth M. (Bielby) Sasenbury, 92, a long time resident of Deeley Road, widow of Clarence, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Betsy Ross Nursing Facility, Rome, where she had resided since 1995. Ruth was born in Oriskany, on March 15, 1920, a daughter of James and Helen Owens Bielby. She received her education at Oriskany Central School, and was married to Clarence W. "Buster" Sasenbury on January 24, 1941, in Oriskany. Later the couple lived in Clarks Mills, before moving to Deeley Road near Blossvale in 1954. Mr. Sasenbury, a retiree of Harden Furniture Co., died on September 3, 1994. She was a member of Pilgrim Holiness Church, Camden. Ruth derived great comfort and wisdom from her lifelong habit of reading the Holy Bible. She greatly enjoyed participating in many activities at the nursing home. Over the years she had endeared herself to many residents and staff members, and through her coloring art work she brought much joy to the residence and staff at Betsy Ross. Mrs. Sasenbury is survived by one son and daughter in law, James C. and Maria Sasenbury, Blossvale; four grandchildren, Justin Lockhart, Melissa Choquette, Amanda Metott and James J. Sasenbury; and nine great grandchildren; one brother, Cliff Bielby, Kirkland; one sister, Eleanor Bielby, New York Mills. She was predeceased by six brothers, and four sisters. Services are Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Pastor David C. Bubb, pastor of the Queen Village Bible Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Ava Cemetery. Visitation is Monday 5-8 P.M. and on Tuesday from 9-10 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation 8301 Professional Place Landover, MD 20785-7223. For an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.