Catherine Ruth Wynkoop
March 10, 1930 - May 18, 2017
Catherine Ruth Wynkoop, 87 of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at RWJUH in Somerville with her loving family by her side. Born in The Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Reidy) Kersch. Known to most people as Ruth, she volunterered as a Eucharistic Minister and with Hospice Care. She also loved to sing traditional Irish songs. Ruth was happiest when raising her family and providing a loving home. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Ruth is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Walter L Wynkoop. She is also survived by her five loving children, sons Kenneth J Wynkoop and wife Kim of Waterford, CT, Christopher J Wynkoop and wife Christine of Bridgewater NJ, Thomas A Wynkoop and wife Karen of Middlesex, NJ; her daughters, Caroline McCrone and husband Ben of Flemington, NJ; and Margaret Pfingst and husband Karl of Califon, NJ. Her six cherished Grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive her. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 22 from 7:00-9:00pm at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd in Manville, NJ. A mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 23 at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Millstone Borough with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Basking Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org
Catherine Ruth Wynkoop, 87 of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at RWJUH in Somerville with her loving family by her side. Born in The Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Reidy) Kersch. Known... View Obituary & Service Information