Ruth Beyer

Ruth Beyer, 89, formerly of County Highway 155, Gloversville, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, with family at her side. She was born in Gloversville on January 5, 1935, a daughter of Percy and Perlia Dopp MacVean, and was a 1952 graduate of Broadalbin High School. Ruth was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Beyer was employed at the Broadalbin-Perth School District and worked in the cafeteria and also as a bus monitor. She retired in 1998, after 17 years of service. Ruth was a member and an ordained deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Broadalbin. She was also a member of the church choir for many years. Ruth enjoyed baking, singing, and playing volleyball, among other sports. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ruth was married to W. Robert Beyer on July 18, 1953. Sadly, he died on July 14, 2016. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her twelve siblings, Clement, Percy Jr., Charles, Clarence, Robert, Ross, Arthur, Donald, Marion, Thelma, Grace, and Hazel. Survivors include four children, Robin (John) Hroncich of Las Cruces, NM, Scott (Karen) Beyer of Troy, OH, Maria Beyer of Las Cruces, NM, and Sarah (Michael) Beyer-Ellis of Albany, NY; four grandchildren, Erik Hroncich, Maria Hroncich-Connor, Margaret Beyer, and Caitlin Blackford; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A memorial service will be held at a later date with final burial to be in Union Mills Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Broadalbin Ecumenical Food Pantry or to the American Cancer Society, both in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095. UPDATE: The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 12-1 p.m. at Broadalbin-Presbyterian Church, 54 West Main St. Broadalbin, NY 12025. A memorial service will follow at the church at 1 p.m. To join the live stream visit: https://www.facebook.com/Broadalbinfirstpresbyterian?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

Ruth Beyer

January 5, 1935 - December 14, 2024

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