SOUTHAMPTON, N.J. — Ruth McKenney Ecklund, 92, of Southampton, N.J., died Tuesday, Oct. 21.

She was born in Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School. She was married to the late Brad Ecklund.

Ruth is survived her daughter, Daryl Lynne “Dede” (Neil) DeStefano, of Southampton, N.J.; son, Brad (Michele) Ecklund, of Glendale, Ariz.; and son, Brant (Tamara) Ecklund, of Highland Ranch, Colo. She had five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.