Barbara A. Ruthardt

Barbara A. Ruthardt, 87 passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Mesa, AZ.

Known to all as “Bobbie”, she was called home to heaven to be reunited with her loving husband Paul Sr. who preceded her in death 27 years ago. Left to carry on their traditions is their son, Paul Jr.

Bobbie was born to Bernard and Vilma Fensterer in Brooklyn, NY in June, 1938. After attending New York University she went on to work for NYU, American Express and McKesson and Robbins, Inc.

In March, 1968, Bobbie wed Paul Ruthardt. They then moved out of New York City, had their only child, Paul, Jr. and settled down in Wappingers Falls, NY. In the autumn of 1992, the family relocated to Arizona where Bobbie worked as an optometric technician before retiring and has called Arizona home for the last 33 years of her life.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:30 am at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa. Immediately following the service, Bobbie will be transported to National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

In lieu of flowers donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or DAV: Disabled American Veterans are suggested.

For more information go to www.bunkerfuneral.com .

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.