Obituary of Ruth A. Zhelesnik

Ruth A. (Longstreet) Zhelesnik, 74Lebanon Township, NJRuth A. (Longstreet) Zhelesnik passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 at Littlebrook Nursing Home in Lebanon Twp., NJ where she had resided for one month, with her daughter at her side. Born June 1, 1935 in Westfield, NJ to the late Claude W. and Sylvia L.B. Longstreet.Ruth was a homemaker for 25 years and a private secretary and accountant for 15 years before retiring for health reasons in 1994. Ruth lived in Westfield, NJ before moving to High Bridge, NJ in 1971. She moved on to Lebanon Twp., NJ in 1979 and then to Parkside Court Apartments in Glen Gardner, NJ in 1994.Ruth was a member of the North Hunterdon Baptist Church until it closed. She was a member of the North Hunterdon Senior Center, the Tewksbury Senior Group, the Flemington AARP, and the VFW Auxiliary Post 5119 in Glen Gardner, NJ. Ruth was a past member of the Lebanon Twp. First Aid Squad and the squads catering service. Ruth was a Girl Scout Leader in High Bridge for many years. One of her scouts went on to become a nurse and took care of Ruth at Littlebrook Nursing Home.Ruth is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Wisbeski and her husband, Kenneth of Lebanon Twp, NJ, a son, Kenneth Zhelesnik and his companion, Lori Backer of Marshalls Creek, Pa., a daughter-in-law, Edra Ijames of Gainsville, Fla., two grandsons, Gregory Zhelesnik and B.J. Ijames both of Gainsville, Fla, a brother, Claude L. Longstreet of St. Cloud, Fla. A sister, Joan Scheurer of Clark, NJ and several nieces and nephews, of whom she dearly adored.There will be no services at Ruth's request. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Lebanon Twp. First Aid Squad, 528 W. Hill Road, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826 or to any animal rescue, shelter or wildlife organization of your choice.