MARIANNE RUCH

RUCH--Marianne Elizabeth. April 13, 1941 - October 5, 2025. Marianne E. Ruch passed away on October 5, 2025, in Towson, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Ruch of Staten Island, New York. Marianne is survived by her brother, Edward Ruch, Jr., and his wife, Laura Bittner; her nephew, Evan Ruch, and his wife, Ashley; and their two children, Owen and Ivy, who always brought a smile to her face. Marianne was raised on Staten Island and attended school at St. Joseph Hill Academy. For the past 50 years, she lived in Jackson Heights, New York, before moving to the Pickersgill Retirement Community in Towson, MD in 2024. Marianne spent most of her career at The New York Times, where she took great pride in her work as Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources. She led a full and active life with her family, neighbors and many friends who she considered family. She enjoyed traveling, skiing, golfing, the theater, entertaining, and spending time with those she loved.