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Ruth V. Depue

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<p>Ruth V. Depue died April 30 in Tampa, Florida. Born Ruth Vivian Hathaway in Madison, NJ she resided in Harding Township, NJ for 24 years before moving to Apollo Beach, FL in 1986. Mrs. Depue was a homemaker and was predeceased by her husband, Bob Depue. She is survived by her daughters Patti Oakes of Apollo Beach, FL and Debbie Smith of Gibsonton, FL, as well as her son Rob Depue of Maplewood, NJ. She is also survived by her sister, Janet Dedrick of Harding Township, NJ, and six grandchildren, Carrie-Anne Bailey, Robert Smith, along with Leah, Madeline, Timothy, and Christian Depue. She was predeceased by her brother, Donald Hathaway of Ocala, FL. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 24 at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.</p>