Ruth Tyson, a 98-year-old lifelong Ansonia resident, recently of Dunnellon, Florida, and wife of the late John W. Tyson, entered into eternal rest Oct. 3. She was born in Ansonia April 7, 1928, daughter of Peter Gumbulevich Sr. and Nellie Statkevich Gumbulevich. Ruth had retired from The Farrel Corp., and was a lifelong parishioner of the former St. Anthony’s Church. She leaves her son Robert J. Tyson (Evelyn) of Florida, her grandson John R. Tyson of Florida, and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her special niece Janice Bielawa, brother Peter Gumbulevich Jr. and her sister Frances Barsevich.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Burial follows in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. There are no calling hours. The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia, has been privileged with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Office of Radio & Television, 15 Peach Orchard Rd., Prospect, CT. 06712.