Ruth Fonte

Ruth Strickling Fonte, age 72 of Perkinston, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

She was born on April 11, 1949 to Marvin and Mazie Strickling in Mansfield, OH. She served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, working as a Medical Corpsman mostly in the Pediatric Ward.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Junior Strickling.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles P. Fonte, II; her two sons, Salvatore P. Fonte, II, and Charles P. Fonte, III; a granddaughter, Heather Calaberse; and two great grandchildren, Nicholas Phillip Calabrese and Eva Diane Calabrese.

Ruth loved living in Stone County and became so attached to animals that wandered on the property, she began naming them; for example, she named one of the rabbits, "Flopsy". But her favorite fur baby was her rescue kitten, "Smokie".

When asked about Ms. Ruth's favorite hobbies, Mr. Charles said she loved making beautiful quilts by hand and keeping him in line.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.