Ruth E. Krull
August 11, 1937 - March 24, 2020
Ruth E. Krull, 82, of North Syracuse, New York, died Tuesday, March 24th, after a lengthy illness. Ruth was born in Truxton, New York, daughter of Thomas A. and Harriet T. Smith, and was a lifetime resident of the Central New York area. In her later years, Ruth spent her winters in Naples, Florida where she and her late husband Duane also had a residence. For many years Ruth worked for Agway, Inc. and made many friends in Syracuse and Naples. Ruth was predeceased in 2008 by her loving husband, Duane M. Krull, a well-known Syracuse businessman who was President and CEO of a successful tool and die business he built up over 40 years. She is survived by her sister, Jane Day, her brother, William Smith, three nieces – Barbara Smith, Sandra Rumsey and Sherry Koskinen, her nephew, Wayne Day, several of Duane's cousins, many friends and her beloved pet parrots “Rico” and “Sonny.” Family and friends intend to have a private memorial service in Syracuse, New York at a time and place yet to be determined. Donations may be made in Ruth's name to the National Kidney Foundation.
Ruth E. Krull, 82, of North Syracuse, New York, died Tuesday, March 24th, after a lengthy illness. Ruth was born in Truxton, New York, daughter of Thomas A. and Harriet T. Smith, and was a lifetime resident of the Central New York area. In her... View Obituary & Service Information