Ruth V. (Garner) Rivenberg, formerly of Lanesborough, Massachusetts, passed away on July 3, 2015 at the Marliere HPH Hospice in New Port Richey, Florida, after a period of declining health. She was 93 years old. Ruth was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on November 10, 1921, the daughter of Claude H. Garner and Katherine (Vary) Garner. After her mother's early death, she found comfort and support in the homes of her grandmother, Maude Vary, and her aunt, Beatrice (Vary) Whitney. A graduate of Pittsfield High School, she had fond memories of her part-time jobs taking tickets at the Strand cinema and giving boat tours of Pontoosuc Lake as pilot of the Sheila. Following high school Ruth attended nursing school at Hillcrest Hospital and worked for a doctor in private practice. In 1947 she married Sterling R. Rivenberg, a World War II veteran and lineman for the Western Massachusetts Electric Company. They settled in Lanesborough, Massachusetts and became members of the First Baptist Church of Pittsfield. She loved camping, knitting, and organizing large family dinners or picnics for almost every holiday occasion. An avid reader of mystery and historical novels, she also enjoyed annual trips to New York City with the Women's Club of Pittsfield with her family and friends. After her husband's retirement, she moved with him to Florida, where they made their home in Brooksville. After her husband's death in 2000, she remained in the central Florida area. She is survived by twin sons, Paul Rivenberg of Boston, Massachusetts, and Peter Rivenberg of Washington, DC; two step-daughters, Bette Page of Hudson, Florida and Joyce Snow of Chatham, NY; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Private funeral service will be held at Wenk Funeral Home, 21 Payn Avenue, Chatham, NY on Saturday, with interment to follow at the Chatham Center Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Marliere Hospice Care Center, 6801 Rowan Road New Port Richey, FL 34653. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com