Whitmore, Ruth (nee Haltom), age 87, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died February 5, 2021 at her home, after battling bladder cancer for 7 months. Cherished wife of the late Andrew Whitmore; dear mother of Mary (Michael) Appelbaum, Barbara (Brian) Kuntz, Sandra Wallace, and Patricia Whitmore; beloved grandmother of Donald Appelbaum, Kevin (Mary) Appelbaum, Valerie Kuntz, Nicholas Kuntz, John (Sarah) Egner, Jr., A.J. (Olivia) Egner, Shaun Egner, and Camryn Whitmore; dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Ruth had a servant's heart and was a worker bee, all for the glory of God. Her deep faith, compassion and empathy were a true inspiration to all. Services: Funeral Mass on February 13, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. James the Greater Catholic Church. Visitation one hour before Mass. Internment at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Vincent dePaul Society. Tributes at jaybsmith.com.