Birth date: Dec 14, 1929 Death date: Jun 8, 2016
Ruth D. Valva, age 86 of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 8th, 2016 at the Beebe Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mrs. Valva was born on December 14th 1929 in Scranton, PA. She is the daughter of the lat Read Obituary
I was her nephew and godson through the Catholic Church. We weren't close but she was a good aunt all my life. Uncle Vinny and she always sent a little card and a little something in the card every birthday and holiday, for which she and Uncle Vinny deserve many thank you's. Uncle Vinny and she sent me my first The Hobbit. Thank you both very much for having been so kind and thoughtful.
Maria,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your RI family have been thinking of you all week. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family. Sue & Tim
I would consider Ruth a friend of mine. I admired her artistic talent, and have one of her lovely, floral paintings hanging proudly in my home. Ruth and I had a special connection and we had many beautiful talks together. I would stop by and visit Ruth when she volunteered at the local Lewes art gallery where her work was on display with other local artists.
She and I both liked the art work of Gustav Klimt from Vienna. I went to NYC recently to the Neue Gallery where the original Klimt "Woman In Gold" painting hung. I thought of Ruth and brought her back some info. on the gallery and the painting we both so enjoyed. Sadly she passed away before I had the chance to share this with her. I will miss her soft, kind voice and her positive attitude. Vince, my heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your beloved Ruth. You all are in my prayers.
May God bless you,
Cyndi Andrews, Milford, DE
Mrs Valva's beautiful smile and kind words will truly be missed. My condolences to the Valva family and friends.
Ruth was such a wonderful and patient person. She taught painting here at Osher Lifelong Learning and we still have a few of her paintings hanging on our walls. She was a real gem who will truly be missed. Send prayers for comfort to the family.
