Ruth was born in Manhattan, NY to the late Philip and Claire Joachim. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her sisters, Alice Raniere and June Orzechowski; and her brother, Erwin Joachim. Ruth is survived by her nieces, Kathleen Sabine and husband, Ronald, and Suzane Raniere; her nephews, Steven Orzechowski and wife Carol, Keith Raniere, Kevin Raniere, Keefe Raniere, Michael Joachim and George Miller; her great niece, Nicole Orzechowski; and her great-nephews, Christopher Sabine and Ryan Sabine.
Burial will be held privately in Alpine Cemetery, Perth Amboy, NJ. Online condolences may be offered below.