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Obituary: Ruth M. Zubrzycki, 85, Lowville
Published: August 20, 2025
By: Provided by
Sundquist Funeral Home
Ruth M. Zubrzycki
 LOWVILLE - Ruth M.
Zubrzycki, 85, died early Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025, at the Sunset Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
in Boonville.
Ruth was born August 1, 1940, in West Martinsburg, the daughter of the late Floyd Max
and Irene Lucile (Vary) Manzer. Ruth graduated from Lowville Academy
and Central School as Miss Lowcadian.
On September 3, 1960,
she married the best looking boy she had ever
seen, Stephan M. Zubrzycki, at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church with Rev.
Cassian A. Zembrzuski officiating. The couple owned and operated a dairy
farm, where they raised their family and created memories with their
extended family, for most of their married life, in West
Lowville. During that time, Ruth was also very proud of her
work as dental assistant at Dr. Geidel’s office and her time with children
at the Hand-in-Hand After School Program. Ruth and Steve retired in 2007,
selling some of their farm property to the future Tug Hill
Vineyard. They then made their home on the McCue Road in
Lowville. Ruth spent much of her time caring for elderly friends and
her mom, after their move. The love of Ruth’s life passed on October 22, 2013.
Ruth’s greatest
joys were her two sons and their wives, Timothy J. and Katherine Zubrzycki
of Syracuse;
Anthony S. “Tony” and Karen Zubrzycki of Lowville; along with her five
grandchildren, Benjamin (Mackenzie) Wakefield,
Chase Zubrzycki, Cole Zubrzycki, Stephan Zubrzycki, and Emma Zubrzycki.
She is also
survived by her sister, Sally (Allyn) Roseboom of Ava; her two brothers,
Mark E. (Jane) Manzer of Renfrew, PA; and Paul K. (Janet) Manzer of Salem,
NH; a sister-in-law, Sophie Zubrzycki, along with many treasured nieces,
nephews, and friends.
Ruth was
predeceased by her brother, James F. (Joan) Manzer, her sister, Shirley
Elaine Manzer, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Frances (John) Butula, Janice Pelcher, Anthony Zubrzycki, Edward
(Joan) Zubrzycki, Sophie (Edward) Samsa, Louise (Thomas) Sweredoski-Vogt
(Leonard), Stanley (Rose) Zubrzycki, Karl Zubrzycki, and Caroline (Gerald)
Williams.
Ruth and Steve
enjoyed a lifetime of love and laughter with a huge circle of friends and
family. Their adventures included bowling, polka dancing, euchre
playing, traveling, golfing, snowmobiling, supporting high school
athletics, and socializing with friends and family. Ruth loved visiting
with anyone, taking pictures and sharing those photos with special notes to
family and friends, writing special quotes and sayings in her many
journals, cross-country skiing, and all kinds of music, including her
violin and piano.
Ruth loved unconditionally and knew how to enjoy the moment
with whoever she was with. She made everyone
feel special. We can only hope to possess the patience, love, and
faith that Ruth demonstrated throughout her wonderful life.
Calling hours for
Ruth will be held on Thursday, August 21st from 5:00pm - 8:00PM at Sundquist Funeral Home
in Lowville New York. Ruth
was a communicant of Saint Peter’s Church and a long-time member of St.
Therese’s Guild. Her funeral Mass will be said on Friday, August 22nd
at 10:30 A.M. at Saint
Peter’s Church with a burial to follow at the Lowville Rural
Cemetery.
There will be a
meal immediately following at the Marine Corps League. Donations of food can be dropped off Thursday night or starting at
9am Friday morning at the Marie Corps.
Memorials in
Ruth’s name may be made to St. Therese’s Guild, St. Hedwig’s Catholic
Church, or St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
You may leave
words of condolence at www.sundquistfh.com
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