Montpelier, VT Ruth Esther Skoda, 100, of Gaylord Drive, died on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born at home in Hoag's Corners, NY, the daughter of Vernon and Esther (Heineburg) Hall. She later attended public school there. In her early years, Ruth worked for a local Mill in New York, before she started her family. On September 20, 1942, she married John F. Skoda. Together they lived in upstate New York and Bennington but later settled in Montpelier. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage until his passing in 2009. Ruth was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Survivors include her sister, Angeline New of Clifton Park, NY; her children; Yvonne Manning of Berlin and Christine Guilmette of Montpelier; her daughter in law, Mary Skoda of Montpelier; grandchildren, Michael Hotte and his wife Michelle, Stuart Hotte and his wife Leah, John Skoda IV and his wife Debra, James Skoda and his wife April, and Justin Skoda and his wife Karen; great grandchildren, Amy, Neil, Ashlyn, Madison, Krystin, John Michael, Josh, Jacob, Cooper, Cassidy, Tucker, Daniel, Gabriel, Brittney, and Meagan; and Great Great Grandchildren, Jacob, Jaelyn, Gabriella, Carter, and Noah. She was predeceased by her husband; her son, John M. Skoda; a granddaughter, Wendy Barcomb; and four brothers, Robert, Richard, Elmer, and Wilbur Hall and a sister, Florence Brown. A mass will be held at a later date. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Green Mount Cemetery. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.