Obituary: Ruth U. Howard, 84, Of West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — (From West Haven Funeral Home): Ruth U. Howard, 84, of West Haven, died on November 14, 2022, in Cheshire. Born in West Haven on November 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret (Farrell) Oberempt.

Survived by her loving sons David (Linda) Howard Jr. and Leroy (Elaine) Howard; adoring grandchildren Sheri (Dave) Roby, James Barbato, Josh Barbato, Rachel Howard, Morgan Howard, Jeffrey (Chelsea) Howard, and Daniel (fiancé Stephanie Russo) Howard; great-grandchildren Paige and Mackenzie Roby, Cameron Howard, and Haylie Spina; sisters Letty Vitali and Rose Pysz; as well as brother Paul (Kathy) Oberempt.

Ruth is preceded in death by her late husband David T. Howard Sr.; sisters Marie Meskill, Nancy Beuhler, Eileen Greene, Viola Palmer, and Margaret Oberempt; as well as brothers Bernard, Leroy, William, and James Oberempt.

After 25 years of employment with Fain’s Jeweler of West Haven, Ruth proudly became the owner and celebrated the subsequent years prior to entering retirement. Ruth was known as the quintessential caretaker, ever the stabilizing force with those whom she loved. Her enterprising outlook on life was highlighted by her countless road trips, whereby she “was never lost; but rather, always on an adventure!”

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donating to a cause that was close to Ruth’s heart, that of Team Raemo of the CT Epilepsy Foundation www.epilepsyct.com/fundraising. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff members at Seacrest of West Haven, and Elim Park of Cheshire, of whom supported Ruth throughout her illness.

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