Ruth Pranger

Then both retired residents of Toms River NJ.

Most recently, Ruth become a resident of Maryland to be closer to her daughter Deborah Ward.

She is also survived by grandson Wm. Justin Crucet Emens and his husband Brad Emens of Las Vegas. Granddaughter Holly Booth of Florida. Nephew, Neil Blom, and Neil’s daughter Joy, both of NY state.

She is survived by her brother Sabo Brandsema and family. Niece, Anja Pranger and family. All in the Netherlands.

Ruth, was one of the Pink Ladies of the Allendale Pharmacy for about 25 years. she retired 1992. If you were around during that time, you might remember her as the lady with the soft Dutch accent.

On this Thanksgiving Day, at approximately 4:30 pm Mom took her last breath in this world. Just 2 days prior she sat up, reached up and with the most delighted smile on her face, said “Hi Barbara!” After that she began to mumble softly to herself in Dutch, talking to her mother. (Barbara, her younger daughter passed 11/10/12.)

Ruth passed at the age of 96, into the welcoming arms of family that went before her.

Services and interment will be private.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.schimunek-belair.com for the Pranger family.