Ruth L. Koski

June 28, 1935 - May 15, 2017

Ruth Laverne Koski, age 81 years, a former resident of Elkins, and formerly lived in Dundalk, Maryland and Huron, South Dakota and for the past year, a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, WV, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at the nursing home. She was born June 28, 1935, a daughter of the late Odie Ray and Nina Marie Ware Elbon. She was married in 1992 to Vere Andrew Koski who preceded her in death February 2, 2000. She is survived by one niece, Michelle Crone and family of Houston, TX, step children, Mark A. Koski, Winter Haven, FL, Robert A. Koski, Bel Air, MD, Gwendolyn J. Corsa, Middle River, MD, Hazel M. Mellett, Fredericksburg, VA and Judith A. Aburn of Hanover, PA and several cousins including Denver and Glenda Matthew of Elkins who cared for Ruth for the past four years. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Rita Elbon and Karen Elbon Crone. Ruth had attended the schools of Randolph County and Baltimore, MD and was a seamstress, a clerk at 7/11 in Maryland and along with her husband owned and operated a gift shop in South Dakota. She loved traveling and spending time with family and friends. A special thank you to Cortland Acres and their wonderful staff for the loving care they gave Ruth over the past year. Ruth’s request for cremation has been honored. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ruth Laverne Koski. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.