Obituary of Ruth Mullins

Ruth K. Mullins (Knoll), 96, of Scotia, died peacefully August 30, 2017. Born in Catskill, NY, she was the daughter of Edwin and Charlotte (Moore) Knoll. Ruth graduated from Catskill High School. 

She moved to Scotia to work for G.E. where she met Milton Mabee in 1945. They were married until his passing on August 14, 1962. Ruth worked for Schenectady County Public Library from 1962 to 1983, then part time at the Scotia Library for many years. Ruth married Horrace E. Mullins in 1964, who passed in January 2000. 

She was predeceased by her husbands, Milton and Horrace. 

Survivors include her sons, Christopher (Linda) Mabee of Glenville, Michael (Colleen) Mabee of Bluffton, S.C., William Mabee from Star Route, and Timothy Mabee of Scotia; grandchildren, Jennifer (William) Purcell, Michael (Merissa) Mabee, Nicholas Mabee, Angela Mabee, Misty Mabee Morrison, Timothy Mabee, Chrissy Mabee and Mandy Mabee; great-grandchildren, Ava and Logan Purcell, Dylan Mabee, Kayla Tenace, Adrina Mabee, Cheyenne Morrison, Gracie Morrison, A.J. Morrison, Emma Lee Morrison and Judah Waters.

Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family at Park Cemetery in Scotia. Online condolences may be made at glenvillefuneralhome.com