Hudson Falls – Ruth K. Hogan, 85, passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving family and close
friends in the comfort of her own home.
Born November 20, 1934, in Schuylerville, NY, she was the
daughter of the late Owen and Mary Ellen (McLaughlin) Hughes.
Ruth graduated from Schuylerville High School in 1951 at the
age of 16 where she was coined Athlete of the Year. Ruth’s unconditional love
and compassion was evident early on when she put her life on hold to take care
of her ailing mother to ensure her peaceful passing.
After high school, she began working at the Glens Falls
Insurance Company where she was introduced to the self-proclaimed dairy tycoon
from Hudson Falls, Francis J. Hogan. Frank, again with his “self-proclaimed”
charm, good looks and wit was able to sweep her off her feet. Frank and Ruth
were married on June 16, 1956, at the Church of Visitation in Schuylerville.
There began her unbelievable journey of managing both a large and ever
expanding family as well as the family business, Hogan’s Dairy. Being a
homemaker, she was able to devote her full attention to Frank in building a
large, unique and drama filled life with several comedic adventures.
Ruth was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Roman
Catholic Church, her faith was of great importance to her. She was a huge
supporter of St. Mary’s Academy and volunteered many hours and much of her time
while her children were attending. She and her sister-in-law, Betty Hogan, were
staples at their Annual Christmas Bazaar. What other little free time she had
was spent playing bridge, volunteering for the Glens Falls Hospital Guild and
impromptu shopping trips with her beloved sisters-in-laws and close friends.
Ruth’s fondest memories were created when she was around
family and friends. Most of all, Ruth loved entertaining whether it be at the
farm or ‘Camp Hogan’ on Summit Lake where she cherished her time with fun
filled company. For 11 years in a row she was voted ‘Loudest Voice on the
Lake.’ Ruth was President of the Dunham’s Basin Wine Tasting Committee, a
position she devoted enormous amounts of time and research on. Ruth treasured
her lunch dates with her sisters-in-laws, friends and members of the Naughty
Ladies of Shady Lane.
In addition to her parents and her in-laws, John J. and
Catherine Hogan, she was predeceased by her husband Frank on March 9, 2000, her
brother Robert Owen Hughes on March 27, 2001 and several treasured in-laws and
close friends.
She is survived by son, Andrew Hogan of Hudson Falls, son,
Sean (Courtney) Hogan of Hudson Falls, son David ‘Buggar’ (Lisa) Hogan of
Queensbury, favorite blue-eyed daughter, Mary Ellen of Del Mar, CA, son Kerry
Hogan of Hudson Falls, son PJ (Jessica) Hogan and favorite brown eyed daughter,
Sarah (David) Hogan-Gauci of Hudson Falls; grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie)
Hogan, Shane Hogan, Kristin Hogan, Dylan Hogan, Jake Hogan, Sean Francis Hogan,
Jack Hogan-Maguire, Reagan Collier-Hogan, Maggie Hogan, Lily Kathryn
Hogan-Maguire, Andrew Hogan, Nicole Hogan, Drew Francis Gauci, Clare Gauci and
Lola Kathryn Hogan, great grandchildren, Trinity Cote, Dalton Hogan, Joseph
Hogan and Carter Francis House;
daughter-in-law, Kelly Hogan; sisters and brothers in-law, Joan Hughes
of Schuylerville, Jim & Joan Hogan of Auburn, Jeanne Hogan of Auburn, Betty
Hogan of Hudson Falls, Roger Hogan of Hudson Falls, Darlene Hogan of Hudson
Falls, and Bob Hogan of Queensbury and numerous nieces, nephews and close
friends.
Friends may call on the family at The 1925 Barn, 89 County
Route 41, Hudson Falls from 3 to 7 pm on Friday, December 13.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday,
December 14 at the Church of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson
Falls with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch officiating.
The Rite of Committal will immediately follow the Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Ruth’s distinction as
Female of Athlete of the Year of the Class of 1951 – Those wishing to make
donations in Ruth’s memory can do so to The Derby Park Fund, Glens Falls
National Bank, 3019 Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Ruth’s family would like to thank her caregivers that
provided her with outstanding care, compassion and sincere support during these
last few years; especially her niece, Dr. Amy Hogan-Moulton, Elaine Williams,
NP, her personal care aid and chauffeur, Casey Scherer, and the staff at Hudson
Falls Internal Medicine.
Andy, Sean, Buggar, Mary Ellen, Kerry and P.J. would like to
offer their immense appreciation to their sister Sarah for her unconditional
care and compassion she provided to mom without which her last few years would
never have been as happy and rewarding as they were. Who would have thought
that Frank and Ruth’s “biggest surprise” would be “their greatest gift”?
Arrangements are under the direction are under the
directions of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.