Ruth C. Goldbas of New Hartford, formerly of Utica, NY, passed away at the Siegenthaler Center on January 22, 2015. She was 90 years old. Born Mary Ruth Curley, in Chadwicks, NY, to John and Theresa (Ryan) Curley, she was educated in local schools. She graduated high school in Cleveland, OH. In 1976, she earned an Associate's Degree from Mohawk Valley Community College. She married Moses Goldbas, a Utica attorney, in 1951. He died in 1998. Mrs. Goldbas was employed at various times by the Utica City School District, Zogby International, Inc., and her husband's real estate business. She was active in the Oneida County Democratic Women's Club and the Temple Emanuel Sisterhood. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, Laurie Knoebel (David) of Elysburg, PA, Tracy LaReaux (Quin) of Utica, NY, and Esther Goldbas-Tanenbaum (Daniel) of Sands Point, NY; and by her four sons and their wives, Dr. Stephen Goldbas (Lynn Golder) of Windham, ME, Jonathan Goldbas of Pasadena, CA, David Goldbas (Abbie) of Clinton, NY, and Joshua Goldbas (Catherine) of New York City, NY. She is also survived by a brother, Patrick Curley of Utica; a sister-in-law, Anne Baer Curley of Oswego, NY; and dear friends Beverly Zdeb, Ann Cissi, and Mary Elizabeth O'Connor. She also leaves her cherished 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Ruth will be remembered as a woman of great character and compassion. She worked tirelessly to keep a beautiful home. She showed kindness and consideration to everyone, even under the most trying circumstances. She was famous for her generous hospitality which she provided to family, friends and anyone who needed a meal. Her concept of family extended far beyond those related by blood or marriage. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, co-worker and friend. The family would like to thank Dr. William Ryan, the nursing staff at Sitrin Health Care Center, especially those at Siegenthaler; and nurses and staff at Siegenthaler for their excellent care and treatment of Ruth in her last years. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11 am at Temple Emanu-El, 2710 Genesee Street, Utica, with Rabbi Cassi Kail officiating. Family and friends are invited to visit with the immediate family at the Temple from 10 a.m. until the start of the service. Interment will be in Temple Emanu-El Cemetery, New Hartford. In place of Shiva observance the family will hold a reception in Ruth's memory. The place and time of the reception will be announced at the service. Arrangements are with the Bentz Funeral Service, Inc.