Ruth M. Best
Died: Jan 15, 2017
Ruth M. Best, 79 of Hackettstown, NJ passed away at her home on Sunday, January 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA, Ruth was the daughter of the late Frederick & Emilie Schwanda Walters.
Ruth has been a lifelong resident of the Hackettstown area and with her family ran Best Fruit Farm and Market in Independence Twp. Previously; Mrs. Best served on the Independence Twp. Board of Adjustments and the Central School P.T.A..
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Best, Sr., One son, Robert Best, Jr. and one daughter, Kim Best. Three beloved Grandchildren, Heather, Justin and Rachael and was survived by six Great Grandchildren.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 high Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Funeral Services will be at 10:00am on Thursday at the Emmanuel Bible Chapel, 3 Pleasant Grove Road, Schooley’s Mountain, NJ, 07870.
Interment will be at the Stanhope Union Cemetery, Stanhope, NJ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com. Donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Condolences:
Danielle Eskow
#37
January 24th, 2017 4:12 pm
Heather, so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Prayers and thoughts sent to your family. If u need anything please let me know.
Northeast Branch of the Warren County Library
#36
January 19th, 2017 10:48 am
We send our deepest sympathies to the Best Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Ed Wehmeyer and Family
#35
January 18th, 2017 8:42 pm
Bob, Kim and Bob Jr, Our deepest condolences and sympathy to you. May the precious wonderful memories give you strength during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Lee Sutton
#34
January 18th, 2017 7:57 pm
Bob,
So sorry for your loss. We go back a long time. Ruth was a great gal and will be missed.
Wes and Barbara Wallace
#33
January 18th, 2017 5:40 pm
Dear Bob, Kim, Bob and family:
Memories flooded back when I heard of Ruth's death-Mr. and Mrs. winter meeting on Best Farm-the big sled ending up on Rt. 46 despite an 8 foot berm, Christian Womens luncheons in Morristown, Our kids in Life Anew and the trips to Word of Life each winter. Age has kept us from seeing you as much as we would have liked, but memories remain. May the Lord of all comfort be your portion at this time of mourning. Our love to you all
Elaine Reed
#32
January 18th, 2017 4:10 pm
My condolences on the passing of your mother, Ruth. She created a warm, happy family that was part of my foundation in the community and church as a youth. I know you will miss her.
Joyce Ort Berninger
#31
January 18th, 2017 11:22 am
Deepest sympathy for the Best Family. Ruthie was a devoted friend to our family all her life. She will be missed by all of us. Happy memories of our times with her and all of you. I like to think she and my brothers are having some laughs together in Heaven.
Susan and Doug Manhire
#30
January 18th, 2017 10:28 am
It was with great sadness that we learned of Ruth's passing. May your beautiful family memories sustain you all. She was a great woman, and will be missed greatly.
LuAnn Wojcik
#29
January 18th, 2017 8:52 am
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Best was always so kind and sweet. Kim, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Joe & Pat Bristow
#28
January 17th, 2017 8:45 pm
Dear Mr. Best and Family, We were saddened to hear of Ruth's passing and wish to extend our sincere condolences to you and your entire family. We were blessed to know Ruth and will always remember her beautiful smile. Ruth will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat and Joe
Ron & Barbara Shaw
#27
January 17th, 2017 7:37 pm
So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. God bless the whole family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. She will be missed by so many.
Prayers, Ron & Barbara
david Bryk
#26
January 17th, 2017 6:49 pm
Dear Kim and family, I want to express my sympathy to You and Your family.
David Bryk and Family
Glenn & Tammi Huff and Family
#25
January 17th, 2017 4:26 pm
Our deepest sympathies to the Best family. Mrs. Best will always be remembered for her kind words and pleasant ways. We had the pleasure of being neighbors for the last 16 years and she will be missed by our family, as well as all who knew her.
We hope that her family will be comforted with wonderful memories of a truly beautiful lady! God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Cindy & Steve Tomeo
#24
January 17th, 2017 3:04 pm
We are saddened to hear of your loss. The Best family as well as Best's Fruit Farm have been a huge part of the community all of our lives. We wish you peace during this difficult time.
Lee & Kim Shuster
#23
January 17th, 2017 12:50 pm
We were very sorry to hear of Mrs. Best's passing. She was an exceptional person, our thoughts are with you during this time.
The Stancavish Family
#22
January 17th, 2017 10:09 am
We were sorry to hear about Ruth's passing, she was a truly lovely lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David & Lisa Mullikin and family
#21
January 17th, 2017 9:57 am
Best family, we are so sorry for your loss may the lord bless you and hold you close during this very difficult time always know he is with you and will protect you as he welcomes Mrs Best home. We have life long memories of the Bests as we grew up together and Mr and Mrs were always involved with Central school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Ron Gibbs & Family
#20
January 17th, 2017 9:37 am
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth. Working for the Bests is a great memory for me. Ruth always opened up her home to me while I worked in the store. She will always be remembered for her kindness. Are sympathies & thoughts are with the entire Best family.
Keri Taylor
#19
January 17th, 2017 9:13 am
Bob, Jr and the Best family
My condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
All my love,
Keri
CHICK AND LINDA DIMICELI
#18
January 17th, 2017 9:00 am
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ruth.Our family go back a long time with the Best family.Ruth was always the sweetest and kind lady. She was so much the part of the old Hackettstown. She will be missed.God bless her.
Ellen Nerbak
#17
January 17th, 2017 8:34 am
I am so very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was always a very kind and loving person to me and I know to others as well.
Marilyn and Doug Hodge
#16
January 17th, 2017 7:27 am
We were so saddened to learn of Ruth's passing. Ruth was an amazing woman of faith. Always a beautiful smile. We pray for the entire family at this sad time for peace, and comfort. Kim we continue to pray for healing for you.
Danny and Barbara Yankiv
#15
January 17th, 2017 7:02 am
Dear Bob and family. We want to extend our deepest sympathy on your loss. Ruth was a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed by many. I was glad to speak with her when she was at the House of Good Shepherd. My Sister Dottie also extends her sympathy. May God be with you and your family. Love, The Yankiv's
John & Rosaline Wallace
#14
January 16th, 2017 6:33 pm
To Bob and all the family; Rosaline and I were saddened to hear of Ruth's passing. We are gladdened, however, to know that one day we will all rejoice in heaven when we are together again. Ruth was more than just an employer to Rosaline but a mother as well. May the Lord comfort all of you at this time and in the future.
Bruce& Carole Lanterman
#13
January 16th, 2017 5:30 pm
To the Best Family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great neighbor. May God Bless you at this time. Bruce & Carole Lanterman
Lester and Joy Snyder
#12
January 16th, 2017 4:55 pm
To the entire Best Family: This is so sad to learn of the passing of our dear friend Ruth. She was the kindest, sweetest person anyone could ever know and practiced her Christian beliefs as she lived them. R.I.P. Ruthie. You will be dearly missed. Joy and Les Snyder
The Joe Clarke Family
#11
January 16th, 2017 4:39 pm
Best Family,
We are so sorry to hear the loss and we send our deepest sympathy. Mrs. Best will be missed by all who knew her.
Rosita Cornejo
#10
January 16th, 2017 4:07 pm
My deepest condolences to Kim and the rest of the Best family. Kim, you lovingly cared for your mother. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Carol Munro Ollwerther
#9
January 16th, 2017 4:06 pm
To the family of Mrs. Ruth Best:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I lived in Mansfield Township and traveled Rusling Road twice a day. We shopped often at the original stand after first moving to the area in 1980, watched the new one be built and then my son, Scott Munro, went to work for Brian for several years while going to college. I will never forget Ruth's smile and the twinkle in her eyes as she greeted you and helped you with your purchases. Prayers of comfort and peace to all with my condolences for your loss.
Kevin and Donna (Beck) Haney
#8
January 16th, 2017 3:48 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to Mr. Best, Bob, Kim and your entire family.
Jackie Nunn Miller
#7
January 16th, 2017 3:29 pm
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed shopping at your store. May God watch over you and help you through this difficult time. Sending love and prayers. Jackie
Frank & Laura O'Brien
#6
January 16th, 2017 2:59 pm
We are so saddened to hear of Mrs. Best' passing. Such a kind and gentle woman she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We will always remember her smiling face.
Timothy & Theresa Wallace
#5
January 16th, 2017 2:27 pm
Dear Mr. Best, Bob and Kim - It was in great sadness that we read yesterday of Mrs. Best's passing. Tim well remembers the great times he had growing up in Hackettstown and attending youth group events "on the farm" - especially sleigh riding and spaghetti with hot cider. The generosity and hospitality of Mrs. Best was always obvious to those of us truly blessed to know her. Our prayers are that the Lord will comfort you and your families during this time of trial, and that you can rest in the assurance and hope of Him. Love, Tim and Theresa Wallace, NC.
Bob & Sonja Anderson & Kathy
#4
January 16th, 2017 2:22 pm
Dear Bob Kim & Bob Jr,we were more than friends-we were like family. Ruth as a child walked with her family members from the Schwanda farm to my grandfathers farm in Pleasant Grove (about 4 miles) Usually a member of my family would drive them home. Ruth & I were like brother & sister! We have done many fun things with the Best family & we offer our prayers & deepest condolences to you all!
Paul & Robin Wallace
#3
January 16th, 2017 2:12 pm
Dear Mr. Best and Best Family
Robin and I were very saddened to hear of Mrs. Best's passing, and though none of our words will ever be able to comfort you, we pray our FATHER in Heaven in Christ Jesus our LORD will comfort you as only HE can.
Though we know In Jesus Christ alone we will be together again, May the LORD Bless you and keep you in this time of mourning.
Love and Hugs to you all
Paul & Robin
Joann Hoff
#2
January 16th, 2017 2:10 pm
Bob & Kim, So sorry for your loss, may your memories carry you through. Prayers to your family
Cindy Munley
#1
January 16th, 2017 1:41 pm
I'm so sorry to the Best family for your loss. I remember Mrs Best as having the most beautiful smile and for always making everyone feel welcome.
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