Blanche W. Rubin

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Blanche W. Rubin
Blanche W. Rubin, age 87, of Canton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 18, 2006
with her family by her side. Blanche was born April 16, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Charles and Irma (Schoen) Wenar and graduated from Goucher College in Townsend, Maryland. She adopted Canton as her home in 1962, where she and her late husband Howard operated a successful employment agency for 30 years. She was a member of Temple Israel. A 50-year member of the League of Women Voters, Mrs. Rubin served in many capacities in the local organization in addition to being the President of the League of Women Voters of Ohio during the Equal Rights Amendment debate. Devoted to educating voters, she was instrumental in the publication of several editions of "Know Your Stark County Government." She was an active volunteer helping to create recordings for the blind. Other organizations which benefited from her leadership have included the Stark County Department of Human Services Children's Advisory Board, the Jewish Community Center Meals on Wheels, the Wilderness Center, North Canton Area Democratic Club, and Jewish Family Services Committee. She was active in several book clubs and was always known to be reading several books at a time. Mrs. Rubin's husband, Howard S. Rubin preceded her in death in 1995 as did her daughter, Irma Rubin and sister, Essie Samuels. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Howard S. and Connie Rubin Jr. of Canton, Herman Rubin of Canton; brother, Dr. Charles Wenar and two grandchildren, Ellen and Alice Rubin. A memorial service will take place on Sunday, October 22nd. at 2:30 p.m. with Cantor Bruce Braun officiating, at Temple Israel, 333 25th. St. NW, Canton, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Wilderness Center, PO Box 202, Wilmot, OH 44689 or Stark Community Foundation, 400 Market Ave. North, Suite 200, Canton, OH 44702.
(Arnold-Canton 330-456-7291)
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Published by The Repository or The Independent on Oct. 20, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Blanche Rubin

10 Entries

Shirley Rubinstein

October 30, 2006

Dear Howard and Family,

Unfortunately, I just got to know your beautiful mother when I started helping with Meals on Wheels at the JCC a few years ago. I looked forward to speaking with her every month because she was always so pleasant and caring. I will miss her lovely and witty personality. May she rest in peace.

Joanne Kresovich

October 25, 2006

Dear
Howard and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. She
was a wonderful, caring person and I know she will be dearly missed by
all who knew her. I always enjoyed talking with her while I was at
Snelling and Snelling. I found out too late of her passing otherwise I
would have attended the memorial service.

Debi Boli

October 24, 2006

Dear Rubin Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Blanche's passing. I didn't know her very well, but what I did know of her she was a beautiful and loving person. She and Herman came to the Canton Regency several times for Friday night services for our Jewish residents. We appreciated her and Herman dedicating their time to come here for our Residents.
Our thoughts are with you all.

Sincerely,
Debi Boli and the Residents of Canton Regency

Ms Conner Auman

October 23, 2006

Ms Blanche Rubin...she was the JCC Lady of Meals on Wheels...composed... witty... and charming...and oh so well versed....I am of the younger generation....and I took notice of her presence....it was a strong one at that....
goodbye Ms Blanche...I only knew you for such a short while...I truly enjoyed what I did know...
don't worry Ms Rubin... i will keep doing the meals on wheels...in your memory...

Marj Bauer

October 22, 2006

I remember Blanche from our years in the LWV. She was a wonderful person.

Richard W. Cordingly

October 22, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Patricia Dugan

October 21, 2006

Blanche was a wonderful role model and an inspiration for all who knew her. She truly "made a difference".

Becky (Totten) Russell

October 20, 2006

I will always remember Mrs. Rubin with a smile. Her always sweet, cheerful, "Hello, Dear. It's Blanche Rubin. How are you doing today, Dear?" is etched upon my memory forever. I always loved it whenever Mrs. Rubin came by our elementary school, or visited anywhere that a group of us kids who participated in Hi-Pal activities gathered. Mrs. Rubin always brought sunshine and smiles along in her voice.

My prayers, thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mrs. Rubin's family at this time.

Cindy McFadden

October 20, 2006

I spoke with Blanche on too few occasions - always at progressive women's functions. What an awesome, dynamic woman! Younger generations won't understand what they've lost. My deepest sympathies to the Rubin Family.

Rosemary G. Shahan

October 20, 2006

No obituary can do justice to Blanche's contributions,or tell how much she meant to so any of us.

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