A Brooklyn native, she resided for more than fifty years in Fair Lawn, NJ, before moving to Sharon, MA.
Ruth was a beloved wife, proud mother and grandmother. She is survived by her adoring husband of 61 years Nathan (Nat), daughter Carolyn Karten and husband Louis, son Daniel Marcus and wife Patty, and eight grandchildren: Jordan, Adam, Sarah, Noah, Maya, Aaron, Jared and Edward.
Ruth reveled in the time she spent with Nat, the love of her life. Whether they were dancing together at a family affair or simply watching TV at night, being with Nat was all she ever needed to make her happy. They were a couple like none other.
Her zest for life and all its beauty spread from family and friends, to all those who met her. Ruth took great pride in her home and was often found gardening, something that gave her much happiness. She also loved to sew and make clothes for her children. Ruth’s infectious laughter brought a smile to everyone’s face. And she was a great storyteller, especially about her days as a young “working girl” commuting to her office in Times Square.
Young at heart, people were surprised when they learned of her true age. It was always 21 and holding. Ruth was two months shy of her 99th birthday, yet her spirit, constant state of cheerfulness, and the love for and from her family kept her forever young. She welcomed “late, late” night calls from her family, as she was a night owl and you could always count on her being up watching TV.
For all who were fortunate enough to know Ruth, they experienced the valuable lessons her life taught: it is about joy, passion and devotion and living each day to the fullest with the ones you love.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at 9:45 AM at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. For those unable to attend, the service will also be livestreamed.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Ruth may be donated to Doctors Without Borders, PO Box 5023, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5023 or online at https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org
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