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Ruth Katz Obituary
Her husband Milton H. Katz died in 1957. She leaves a son, Michael Katz and his wife Maxine of Easton; three daughters, Joanne wife of Dr. William Pollack of Westboro, Renee wife of Harold Rudnick of Worcester and Marlene wife of Darrell Sharpe of Bushkill, PA; a brother, Harold Sobel of Marlboro; ten grandchildren, Lauren, Kim, Matthew, Michelle, Jessica, Lissa, Marlyse, Beth, Terry and B.J. and two greatgrandchildren, Jared and Alex. She was predeceased by her three brothers, Mitchell, Philip and Charles Sobel.
She was foremost a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Max and Ida (Lonstein) Sobel and was a lifelong resident.
She was a member of Congregation B'Nai Sholom of Westboro, Worcester Chapter of Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish Healthcare Center and was formerly a long time member of Temple Emanuel.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, TODAY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH in Perlman Funeral Home, 1026 Main St., Worcester. Burial will be in B'Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester.
Memorial Observance will be held at the residence of Renee and Harold Rudnick, 41 Chiltern Hill Drive NORTH on Thursday afternoon through 9 PM October 25th, 1 PM to 4 PM on Friday October 26th, 7 PM to 9 PM on Saturday, October 27th and 1 PM to 9 PM on Sunday October 28th.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation St., Worcester 01604.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jeri and Chick Heinberg
October 26, 2007
Just hearing the name "MomKatz" brought out a smile for all those who knew her even tangentially. Loving and well-loved, she will be missed and well remembered.
Ellen Jacobson
October 25, 2007
My mother and Ruth were great friends many years back when their children were little. When we lived at Fountainhead they used to reminisce about wheeling their children together in the baby carriages.
I personally, always thought that Ruth was a wonderful woman. My hearfelt sympanthy goes out to all of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 25, 2007
Ruth will be remembered as a grand lady. She was a great friend to my mother-in-law at Fountainhead. My prayers are with you all.
Joan Lowe, Largo, Florida
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