Age 92, of Plant City, FL, formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2004.She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Knapp, Beverly Martin, June Austin, Mary (Bob) Redder, and Sharon (Larry) Hackett; sons, Larry Clark, Ardelle Clark Jr.; daughter in-law, Melva Clark; 52 grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren; 23 great-great grandchildren; brother, James B. Rogers; 2 sisters-in-law; 1 brother in-law; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ardelle Clark Sr. in December 1983, sister Eleanor Hull in April 1990, and her son, Richard Clark in November 2000.Ruth was a member of the Keith Miller Auxiliary #6595 VFW of Rochester, NY. In life, she tended to her garden and her family with love.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira on Thursday, December 30, 2004 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 8:00 PM, with Funeral and Committal Service immediately following at 8:00 PM. The Rev. Albert Craig will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com.