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Ruth Dassa Obituary

Ruth Dassa (nee Friehling), of Gambrills, MD, formerly of Riverdale, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the age of 89. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ira and Serey Dassa, and her grandsons, Louis and Jordan Dassa. She was predeceased by her daughter, Roselle Dassa; her beloved husband of 30 years, Louis Dassa; and her parents, Yetta and Adolph Friehling. A Virtual Funeral will be held on Thursday, December 10, at 1pm. Please see the Sol Levinson & Bros. website for the link. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery - Paramus, NJ. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to American Society for Yad Vashem, 500 Fifth Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10110-4299.

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Dec. 11, 2020.

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