age 97 passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. Ruth is the beloved wife of the late Max; devoted and adored mother of Alice James (Tom) of CA and Laura Kronick (Howard); dear sister of Donald Zaas (Lois deceased); adored aunt of Peter Zaas (Betty), Barbara Partington (Dave), Emily Hochheimer (David) and Joel Zaas (Marilyn); dearest great aunt of many. Services will be held Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Heights. Interment Mayfield Cemetery. The family will receive immediately following interment at Wiggins Place (second floor multipurpose area) 27070 Cedar Rd., Beachwood until 8 PM. Then Monday at the Kronick residence 2247 S. Belvoir Blvd., University Heights 2 PM-4 PM and 7 PM-8:30 PM. In Lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to The Senior Transportation Connection.