Joan Ruth Hopkins

1927 - 2025  (97 years)

• Name	Joan Ruth Hopkins
  Birth	29 Aug 1927	New York City, New York
  Gender	Female
  Death	2 Feb 2025	Canisteo, Steuben County, New York
  Burial	National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York
  	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280688424/joan-h-russell
  Notes	Joan H. Russell, a longtime resident at the Canisteo Manor, passed away on February 2, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband, Bob Russell and her son, Bruce Russell. Surviving are two daughters, JoAnn Russell Taylor (Larry) of Willis, TX and Janet (Matt) Calvage of Greer, SC; Joan had six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Frank and Deanna Russell of Andover, her brother in-law and sister-in-law. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Karleen House of Longmont, CO. Joan was born in New York City on August 29, 1927. She moved to Canada with her parents as a young girl, and later returned to New York State where she met her husband, Bob. They transferred to Indianapolis, Indiana where they lived for many years while raising their family. Once they retired, they moved back to New York State to be near the Russell family. A Special Thank-You to Pete and Sharon Houghtaling of Hornell, her two caregivers, Tammy Sick of Hornell, Kathy Harkenrider of Rexville and all the family and friends who have lovingly cared for her for many years. There will be no calling hours. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held on March 22, 2025 at First Methodist Church in Canisteo at 1:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. In memory of Joan, please consider a donation to Faith In Action Steuben County, 20 Broadway Mall, Hornell NY 14843.
  Person ID	I54072	OurNorthernRoots
  Last Modified	28 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	William Morton Hopkins,   b. 8 Mar 1907, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois d. 14 Mar 1947, Lachine, Montréal, Québec (Age 40 years)
  Mother	Ruth Louise Robinson,   b. 17 Jan 1909, Bronx, New York City, New York d. 22 Feb 1975, Montréal, Québec (Age 66 years)
  Family ID	F19797	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Robert Harris Russell,   b. 1 Feb 1923, Howard, Steuben County, New York d. 1 Nov 2016, Hornell, Steuben County, New York (Age 93 years)
  Marriage	21 Jul 1956	Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana
  Children	1. Living + 2. Living   3. Bruce Russell,   b. 24 Mar 1960, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana d. 24 Mar 1960, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (Age 0 years)
  Family ID	F19794	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	28 Sep 2025

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Birth - 29 Aug 1927 - New York City, New York Marriage - 21 Jul 1956 - Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana Death - 2 Feb 2025 - Canisteo, Steuben County, New York Burial - - National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York  = Link to Google Earth
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