Ruth E. Hover Obituary
In loving memory of Ruth E. Hover of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, who departed this world on August 1, 2025 at the age of 82. Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Inez Jones; her sons, Douglas Starbird, Sr. and R. J. Hover, Jr.; her grandson Ryan Starbird, Sr.; and her siblings, Frederick, Allen, Alfred, David Jones, Liz White and Irene Jones.
She is survived by: her children, Brenda Conyers of Pittsfield, Karen Dinofrio of Pittsfield, Robert Starbird, Jr. of Pittsfield and Ronald Hover of Pittsfield; her grandchildren, Kristy, Freddie Conyers Jr., Douglas Starbird, Jr., Yvonne, Paul, Karamae, Nicole Starbird, Michael North, Jr. and Arianna Hover; her sister Bonnie Nicola of Pittsfield; and her close friend Gary Reid.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Dery Funeral Home (54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the Dementia Society of America in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
