RUTH ELLENBOGEN

ELLENBOGEN RUTH M. Age 78, died January 4, 2022; she is predeceased by her mother and father, Giza and George Mark, and son-in-law, Andrew Gibbs. Devoted mother to Rena (Andrew Margulies), Michelle Gibbs and David Ellenbogen (Ruwida Al Krekshi-Ellenbogen). Nana to Evan Gibbs, Isabelle Margulies, Alexander Bellantine, Juliet Margulies, Cas Ellenbogen, Joshua Ellenbogen and Emma Gibbs. Also leaves behind her dear friend and former spouse, Alan Ellenbogen (Nancy). Ruth immigrated to America from Haifa, Israel when she was a child. Much of her soul remained with her homeland, which she paid homage to by making sure we were aware that Israel invented everything from running water to just about anything that anyone has ever used. Ruth raised her children and grandchildren with laughter, love, and traditions that have become the core of our entire family. She valued love and family more than any dollar in her pocket. Everything she could give, she gave. Her humor, intelligence, and perceptiveness drew everyone to her. She crossed boundaries able to discuss anything from sex to the Torah. Mom has set an impossible standard of bravery, kindness, love, work ethic, and altruism. Mom (Nana) took the biggest bite out of life in a fearless way and rose to the stars for us to look upon with awe. We are Ruth's heart scattered all over the world singing her songs, telling her stories, cooking her dishes, repeating her mantras, harnessing her bravery, and following the legacy that only a grand dame like Ruth could have made. We do not cry for Mom (Nana), for we know she is there, amazed at her new adventure. We cry for ourselves who will ache to be with her until the day we see her again. Memorial and Funeral will be immediate family only at West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 due to covid precautions. Donations in Ruth Ellenbogen's honor can be made to birthrightisrael.foundation. www.westlaurelhill.com