Ruth A. Dillenbeck

 

Little Falls - Ruth A. Dillenbeck, 72, of Little Falls passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

 

She was born in Ilion, New York, on January 22, 1952, the daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma Rowell Mower.  She attended West Canada Schools and graduated from West Canada High School with the class of 1971. She was married to William Dillenbeck on April 15, 1972, in Middleville United Methodist Church. Ruth was employed at one time by Duofold and later as the cook for Country Manor, Herkimer, NY, for 27 years until her retirement in 2018. She was a member of the Herkimer United Methodist Church, the Christian Women and the Eastern Star, Newport. All that knew her, knew of her love of animals especially German Shepards, cardinals, humming birds, and butterflies. She loved to host at her home, especially holidays, and to cook for everyone.  

  

Ruth is survived by her beloved husband, Bill; one son, Craig Dillenbeck of Herkimer, NY; one daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and her husband, Corey Chrisman of Deerfield, NY; two sisters, Cindy and her husband, Robert Haynes of Little Falls, and Linda Asaro of Rome; three grandchildren, Shelby Puchales, Carmella Chrisman and Cassia Chrisman, her very special niece, Melissa Haynes and her daughters, Alexis and Hailey, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her nephew, Robert Haynes, Jr. in May of 1995.