Ruth M. (Buzas) Zdanis, 99, passed away at her home in Plymouth on Monday January 10.
She was born in Scranton PA of Joseph and Helen (Laukaitis) Buzas. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent J. Zdanis, stepson Vincent J Zdanis Jr, sisters Ann (Buzas) Jones and Helen (Buzas) Walker, brother Anthony Buzas, and two nephews.
She had a long and good life, working for many years at Scoville Manufacturing. During the decades of her marriage, she traveled widely with her husband and enjoyed boating on their yachts. She loved playing cards, especially with her family and at the Plymouth Senior Center.
She is survived by three nieces, Barbara Walker Krause of Northford CT, Carol Walker Smith of York PA, Sandra Buzas of Scranton PA, nephew Edward (Sachin) Hazen Walker of Woodbury as well as her longtime companions Tommy and Karen Suckley of Woodbury.
There are no calling hours; burial will be private in West Cemetery Plymouth.
Aunt Ruthie, Teta Birute, spent a lot of time by herself the last years of her life. Sometimes she would sing. Other times, she would yell out and curse because of the pain she was in. During the last week, we had some peaceful time together. At one point she spontaneously started singing:
“Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay
Gone are my friends from the cotton fields away
Gone from the earth to a better land I know
…
I'm coming, I'm coming…”
Rest in peace, Aunt Ruthie
~Eddie