Ruth S. Van Kersen's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2022 in Clearwater, Florida

Ruth S. Van Kersen

December 8, 1932 - October 26, 2022 (89 years old)

Clearwater, Florida

Ruth S. Van Kersen's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2022 in Clearwater, Florida
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Ruth S. Van Kersen

December 8, 1932 - October 26, 2022 (89 years old)

Clearwater, Florida

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Ruth S. Van Kersen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth S. Van Kersen (Clearwater, Florida), born in Walden, New York, who passed away on October 26, 2022 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth S. Van Kersen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her granddaughter Sarah Grossman; her stepgranddaughter Laura Balsmeyer; and her sisters, Martha Packer, Bobbi Bowne and Aurelia Hall.

She is survived by: her husband Phillip L. Van Kersen; her children, Linda Huotilainen, Julie McElfresh and Todd Grossman; her grandchildren, Kelleyanne McElfresh, Erin McElfresh, Jessa Grossman and Ryan McElfresh; her stepchildren, Philip W. Van Kersen, Chris Van Kersen, Eric Van Kersen, Matthew Van Kersen and Melissa Bradley; her stepgrandchildren, Elizabeth Franzini, Philip A. Van Kersen, Ellis Bradley and Vaughn Bradley; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Hannah, Riley, Brett Balsmeyer, William, Nicholas, Andrew and Benjamin Franzini; and her sister Ellie Freese.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Suncoast Animal League 1030 Pennsylvania Ave. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (727) 786-1330 suncoastanimalleague.org.



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