Ruth Kelly
April 18, 1933 - February 23, 2009
Obituary
Ruth Kelly of Aberdeen died at her home on Monday, February 23 after a long battle with leukemia. She was 75.
Born in Germany she was the daughter of the late Paul and Martha (Baum) Benkel and the wife of the late James R. Kelly who passed away in 2007.
Mrs. Kelly was a housewife and homemaker who loved bingo and working in her flower and vegetable gardens.
She is survived by her sons Michael J. Kelly of Aberdeen, Daniel M. Kelly and his wife Darlene of Aberdeen, and Jurgen Rott of Germany; her daughters Hannelore Leach and her husband Edward of Linwood, KS and Christina Rott of Germany; grandchildren, Kristy Dela Cruz of New York City, Julie Sifford of Basehor, KS, and Shawn and Amanda Kelly both of Churchville; great grandchildren, Kobe Sifford of Basehor, KS and Kyra Dela Cruz of New York City. Nieces Monika Sikand, Gisela Glienicke, and Segrid Benkel all of Germany.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 10am at Harford Memorial Gardens.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Tue Feb 24, 2009 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Thu Feb 26, 2009 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Thu Feb 26, 2009 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Graveside • Harford Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, MD
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Memories
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Deanna (Ayers) Russell
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Dearest Danny and Mike I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I send my deepest sympathy. It has been years since I have seen you guys but remember you have those great memories of your mom. Take Care.
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Elllen Lilly-Foreman
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Dear Hannalore, and all of Ruth's family, it is with much sadness I share your loss. Your mother was a great lady, with such strength and optimism . She often made me smile and over the years she became a very special patient of mine. You all have alot to be proud of, being there for her. Now she and her husband are together again... my prayers and thoughts are offered for you, I am sure you will miss her greatly Ellen, her outpatient nurse
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Kobe Sifford
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Nana Lori, Thinking of you during this holiday season. I am sorry for your loss. I love you. Kobe Sifford