Ruth Hausle Ribaud

Ruth Ribaud, 87, of Asheville, died Monday, April 7, 2014 at her residence. A retired librarian and native of Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late Jerome and Cecile Hausle. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of nearly 60 years, George Ribaud; two daughters, Jeanne Kofsky and her husband, Robert and Claire Ribaud and her husband, Douglas Yook; two sons, Lynn Ribaud and Marc Ribaud as well as three grandchildren, Robert, Stephen and Janice Kofsky. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 14, 2014 at St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church with Father Adrian Porras officiating. The family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday with a Rosary to be said at 6:00 PM. Ruth will be buried in Silver Springs, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a memorial donation in Ruth's memory to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.