From an unidentified contemporary newspaper: Ruth Barnum, 93, of Huntington, died on March 20 at Carillon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Huntington. She was born on March 1, 1921, in New York City, the daughter of Adam Hellthaler and Louise Hamming.
A homemaker, she is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Robert) Schmeiser of East Northport; her daughter-in-law, Susan Barnum; and her grandchildren, Haley and Justin Schmeiser.
A funeral was held at the funeral parlor with the Rev. Kristina Hansen from St. Paul's Methodist Church in Northport officiating. Interment at Northport Rural Cemetery followed.