Ruth M. Adams (nee Krogulski), age 88, of Quakertown, Pa., passed away on Thursday, December 16th, 2021.
She was born in Nanticoke, Pa., on August 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Leo and Eleanor (Kolakowski) Krogulski.
She graduated from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing in 1954. She met her soul mate and love of her life, Charles M. Adams, while caring for his mom. They were married on June 25, 1955, and were married for 50 years before his passing in April 2005. She was an RN and worked at Villa of Divine Providence as Supervisor of Nurses for more than 30 years. She was an amazing mother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be greatly missed.
She was a Penn State fan and enjoyed gardening, and arts and crafts. She was a very social person and had a great sense of humor.
Preceding her in death is her husband Charles M. Adams, a son Leon Adams, and a grandson Jeffrey Adams. She was also preceded in death by her brother Leon V. Krogulski who died August 9, 2021.
Surviving are her sons Charles Adams, Hatfield, Pa., Michael Adams (late Jane Longfellow Adams) of Quakertown, Pa., and Jeffrey Adams (Suzanne Matthews Adams), a daughter-in-law Janice Longfellow Adams (wife of the late Leon Adams). She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from Noon-1:30 pm, at Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home at 532 East Main Street in Lansdale, Pa. 19446.
Interment is at Whitemarsh Memorial Park at 2 pm.
My sincere sympathy to all in Ruth’s family. I first met Ruth when I worked at the Villa of Divine Providence in Lansdale. I was one of the 11-7 registered nurses who worked there. She was such a pleasant person, a good nurse and very devoted to caring for the patients. She graciously invited myself and another RN to a most enjoyable lunch at her home. She spoke so lovingly of her husband and children. Her concern for the patients was commendable. Having worked at the Villa longer than myself and during the day shift, she knew the personal and medical history of the patients so well. Most of the patients were from the Ukraine and Poland areas. Ruth’s understanding of their language was such an asset and she would teach us some words which we could use in our interaction with those patients. My own grandmother was eventually a patient at the Villa and Ruth was with her the day she passed away, which was so comforting to know. It was such a privilege knowing Ruth and working with her. May she rest in peace.