Saratoga Springs, NY - Ruth E. McNulty, of Northway Court, passed away Thursday (July 22, 2010) at Mary's Haven. She was 70. Born on July 3, 1940 in Corinth, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ethan Allen and Beatrice (Viele) Priest and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs. A machine operator for the General Foods Company for many years, her interests included crossword puzzles, visiting the Yaddo Gardens and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid NASCAR fan and loved her family, her numerous neighbors and the various local spring waters. In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by a brother, Burt Priest. Survivors include her son, Martin (Tonya) McNulty of Washington, PA; her daughter and son-in-law, Debora (Matthew) Diehl of Saratoga Springs; two brothers, Daniel Priest of Clifton Park and John Priest of Gansevoort; four sisters, Harriet Bishop of Middle Grove, Rebecca Woolley of Saratoga Springs, Margaret Dickson of Romona, CA and Janice Escola of Escondido, CA; three grandchildren, Steven Diehl, Victoria and Olivia McNulty; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Sunday (July 25, 2010) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Monday morning at the Burke/Bussing Funeral Homes. Burial will follow in the family plot in Greenfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her name to Mary's Haven, 35 New Street or to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.