Ruth M. Schmitt Patchett, 94, of Baldwinsville died Monday, October 31, 2005 at Syracuse Home Association. She was born in Syracuse and lived in Baldwinsville for many years. Ruth was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. She was predeceased by her husband, Allen in 1987 and a son, Charles in 1983.

Survivors: two sons, Richard F. (Joan) of Rockville, MD and Memphis, NY and Ronald E. (Nancy) of Baldwinsville; a sister, Doris (Richard) Murphy of Baldwinsville; four brothers, John (Ann) Schmitt of Cicero, Robert Schmitt of Cato, Raymond (Ana) Schmitt of Tujunga, CA, William (Winona) Schmitt of Cato; five grandsons; six great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews.

Services: 9:30am Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 10:00am at St. Mary's Church. Burial in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are 3-6pm Friday, November 4, 2005 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: Syracuse Home Foundation, 7740 Meigs Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027-9757.