Ardith L. Adams, 78 , Rochester, passed away at 12:17 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Center For Hospice Care of South Bend.

On June 28, 1938, Ardith was born in Muskegon, Mich. to Fay J. and Mildred Elizabeth Grossenbacher Bathrick.

Ardith and William A. “Bill” Adams were married on May 12, 1957 in Rochester.

Ardith is lovingly remembered by her husband Bill; a son, Kevin Adams and wife Kathie of Rochester; two granddaughters: Kelsie Adams and Kallie Adams; five sisters: Arlene Hounshell, Rochester; Karen Gibson and husband Dan of Snohomish, Wash.; twins Marilyn Townsend of Rochester and Carolyn Wagoner and husband Jim of Rochester; Gail Hayden and husband Mark of Rochester; two brothers: Kenneth Bathrick and wife Marlene of Rochester, Keith Bathrick and wife Carolyn of Rochester; a sister-in-law, Betty Busch and husband Bob of Syracuse;  numerous nieces and nephews; and Tizzy, a fawn Boxer.

Preceding Ardith in death are her parents, a brother Gordon Bathrick and sister-in-law Diane Bathrick.

Pastor Rod Ruberg will officiate services. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Good Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.