RUTH E. KOENIGSBERG
Ruth was a lifelong resident of Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD; was a mentor, friend, teacher, coach administrator, world traveler, photographer and passionate lover of life, who began her final journey on May 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. After graduating from American University and North Carolina State, Ruth's positions in Montgomery County Public Schools transitioned from teacher, coach, athletic coordinator, ending as assistant principal and principal at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MS. Following retirement, Ruth mentored aspiring administrators. She was a team player, recognizing and inspiring the best in her family, friends and colleagues and they, in response, remained close and supportive of Ruth and one another. She is survived by her brother, Mark, her niece Lisa and wife, Christa, along with the countless others whose lives were enriched by Ruth's steadfast good will, curiosity, spirit and support who will recognize their thoughts and memories of her as postcards from her final voyage. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 13, 10 a.m. at King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042. In lieu of flowers, Ruth has requested memorial gifts be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org).www.sagelbloomfield.com

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Published by The Washington Post on May 10, 2019.

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Greg Dunston

May 13, 2019

Ruth was my friend and athletic director at Woodward HS. She gave her complete support to my wife and I as coaches. She was the most diplomatic person that I have ever known. With her support, I started the Woodward Track & Field Relays 47 years ago. I am still holding this meet each April only at a different location. Ruth was one of a kind always supporting and encouraging everyone that she met.

Cindy Duranko

May 12, 2019

Ruth was a truly compassionate warrior for equity. She was insightful, wise, and generous. She took a chance on me, giving me my first leadership position as a team leader at MLK. It was her encouragement that gave me the confidence to go into administration. A true woman of substance.

Kathy Buckley

May 10, 2019

Ruth was my gym teacher at CWWoodward. I hated gym but it was bearable with her. She had a wonderful sense of humor and cared for her students. I ended up working at CWW and she became a supportive colleague.

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10:00 a.m.

King David Memorial Gardens

7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA

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Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care Inc.

170 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852

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