Ruth Catherine Kirkum Obituary
The passing of Ruth Catherine Kirkum of La Plata, Maryland leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 1, 2025 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Richardson Frederick and Caroline Catherine Frederick (Carrie); and her siblings, Mary Burke of Altoona, PA and Thomas Murren. She is survived by: her children, William Gurekovich (Norma) of New Britain, CT, Sally Pruitt (Jerry) of La Plata, MD, Caroline Flegal (Ken) of Altoona, PA, Barbara Kirkum of La Plata, MD and Nancy McNelis (Rick) of Tyrone, PA.; her stepchildren, Maryann Hannah of Tyrone, PA, Lorrie Keesler (Norm), Deanna Cortright (Duane), Bentley Kirkum and Barry Kirkum of Michigan; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Gurekovich-Henderson (Scott) of Berlin, CT, Matthew Gurekovich (April), Erica Gurekovich of New Britain, CT, Andrew Gurekovich (Danielle) of Vernon, CT, Alexander Flegal of Altoona, PA and Catherine Flegal of Altoona, PA.; her great grandchildren, Justin Gurekovich of New Britain, CT, Ely Gurekovich, Anna Gurekovich, Gwen Gurekovich of Gallitzin, PA, Charlotte Henderson, Shelby Henderson of Berlin, CT and Berkley Gurekovich of Vernon, CT.; her sisters, Jane Hopkins of Bellefonte, PA and Alice Sunseri (Ted); and her friend Mary Stringer of Tyrone, PA. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of La Plata (9070 Hawthorne Rd, La Plata, MD 20646). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/ or your local library.
