Ruth M. Ness (nee Klein), November 1, 1928 to January 6, 2017, beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Ness; devoted and adored mother of Alan Ness (Margaret Bergmann-Ness) of Seattle, WA and Leah Gilbert (Ron); cherished grandmother of Andrea Ness, Frederick Ness and Nathan Gilbert; dearest sister of the late Paul G. Klein (Carole Klein). Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother and good friend to many, an active Volunteer in the Jewish and wider community. She will be sorely missed by all. Services will be held Monday January 9, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S. Taylor Rd. Cleveland Hts. Interment Bet Olam Cemetery. The family will receive at the residence 2328 Miramar Blvd., University Heights, OH, Monday following services to 4 P.M. Contributions are suggested to Mather College of Case Western Reserve University or Kol Halev.