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Ruth Bartnof Obituary

October 9, 1922 - June 25, 2020 Ruth, 97, passed peacefully at home in West Hills CA. A Minneapolis-born theater arts major, she moved with loving husband Victor (deceased) to Inglewood CA & Las Vegas NV, raising sons: foley artist Kevin (deceased) and musician Morley. Vivacious and stylish, she loved bingo at the Vegas Showboat and mahjong with dear friends Lee Harris & Harriet Margulies. After a 1994 lung cancer recovery (with Marydale Webb's care), she enjoyed so much: Maggiano's meals, Kabbalah study and Pierce College cinema classes till her 90s. Survived by son Morley, her dog George, and beloved in-laws Shelly and Scott Goldfarb, and Shanna, David, Alexis, Rebecca and Megan Berkovits.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 14, 2020.

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Morley Bartnof

July 6, 2022

Hi mom Dog George-and I think about you and celebrate you every day. we keep that little light on in the corner of the living room and I say hello to you every morning. because your energy is still very much in this house. we´re doing really well. we miss you a lot but I really sense your love and care all the time. please say hello to Dad Victor and Kevin for me. I´ll probably see you sooner than later love Morley

Morley Bartnof

July 6, 2021

Dear Mama: Dog George & I Think about You & Send You Love Everyday Morley The

Morley Bartno

October 18, 2020

Thinking about my mother Ruth tonight
I found this photograph and even though I’m not sure who the first & the Third people are, it’s a wonderful picture of my Mother and my Father Victor Thank you for giving me the gift of life mom and dad it makes me happy to think you were both together
love Morley your son

Ps say hi to Kevin for me

Sandy Pister

July 16, 2020

I knew Ruth briefly in the 70s as she was a friend of my neighbors, the Lakes. Ruth was always friendly, always had a smile on her face.
Just a very nice person. I hope she is now with Roz Lake, laughing and sharing old memories from when they grew up together in Minneapolis.

Jeff Hollie

July 14, 2020

Ruth thank you for being such a beautiful human. You made this world a better place.

Diana Faust

July 12, 2020

We will miss your wonderful energy and hold you fondly in our hearts, dear Ruth. Sending Hugs to all the family.

Susan James

July 12, 2020

Rest in peace Ruthie. We love you!

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