Ruth Marie Magraw passed into heaven on May 10, 2024 at age 98 under the loving care at Cottage Grove Memory Care and RRH Hospice.
She was predeceased by her husband Gilbert Magraw, her sister and brother in law Marilyn and George Murray, brother Donald Moldenhauer and son in law Robert Howland.
Ruth was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 23, 1926 to Madeleine (Machon) Moldenhauer and Edward Moldenhauer. Ruth and Gil moved their family to Henrietta New York in 1965 where she lived out most of her life.
She is survived by her children Janet Magraw Howland, John Magraw and daughter in law, Donna. Ruth loved her granddaughters Christina Rayburn (Chris), Kelsey Magraw (Mitchell), and her beloved great grandson, Marlon Rayburn. She is also survived by her sister in law Suzanne Moldenhauer and many close friends still here or in heaven who helped make her long life so happy.
Donations may be made to the Henrietta Senior Center, 515 Calkins Road, Rochester NY 14623. Ruth spent more than 30 years going to the Senior Center and participating in almost every activity they offered. It was definitely her happy place. There will be no calling hours per Ruth’s request. A private Celebration of Life for the family will be held at a later date.