Ruth E. Lancsak

Ruth E. Lancsak obituary, Somerset, NJ

Ruth E. Lancsak

Ruth Lancsak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gleason Funeral Home of Somerset on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Ruth E. (Brayall) Lancsak of Somerset died Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at home in Somerset with her family by her side. She was 99, just 17 days short of 100.
Born in Houlton, ME, Mrs. Lancsak resided in Somerset most of her life. She was a self-employed Beautician in Somerset for over 60 yrs. retiring in 2012.
She loved spending time we her grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Ruth enjoyed crocheting blankets for family and friends.
Predeceased by her husband John F. Lancsak 1995; 2 sons John in 2021 and Michael in 2022. Surviving is a son Robert and his wife Marjorie Lancsak; 1 daughter-in-Law Helen Lancsak; 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at 11:00am in The GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset. Interment to follow at Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00am to the time of the services.

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