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RUTH UNGER Obituary
89, of New York City, died November 10. 2015. Ruth, daughter of Phillip and Becky Dunn, loving wife of Edwin Unger, passed away peacefully on November 10th in her Manhattan home, surrounded by her family, following a long battle with COPD. She is survived by her three sons, Richard, Lawrence and David, their wives Alana, Patti and Lorraine, and five grand-children: Evan, Sarah, Ryan, Samantha and Andrina. She also had the joy of meeting and holding her great-grandson, Max Asher, only a few days before her death. Ruth Unger proudly led the National Mah Jongg League, a charitable membership organization, as president until her passing. She was involved in all aspects of the league's activities for more than 50 years. Under her leadership, it grew to become an expanding community of enthusiastic players across the country as well as a philanthropy devoted to improving the health and advancement of women. She will be sorely missed by her loyal staff and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for RUTH UNGER
DENNIS BROWNE
November 1, 2021
David, Rich, Larry & Families,
(Belated Sympathies)..... I was searching thru the web(s) for info, re.: Mah Jongg (looking for something for JoAnne's new Mah Jongg endeavors). Condolences from Jo & I. From your "3rd-Cousins"..... Dennis Browne & JoAnne Bzaza.
Gwen Bonner
November 10, 2020
Thoughts & Prayers to the
Family, Friends &
MAH JONGG PLAYERS
She is greatly missed.
Thank you your service
November 27, 2015
So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Many good memories of the tournaments at sea.
Robin Zeisel (Great Neck & Old Westbury, NY)
Helen Ruth (Weidler) pantiel
November 27, 2015
Helen Ruth (Weidler) pantiel sending condolences to the Unger family. I have fond memories of your mom and dad. Your mom and mine were 1st cousins - I didn't realize that her middle name was Helen. Sincere wishes from the pantiel family.
Jackie Scott
November 25, 2015
Dear Unger family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of our cousin Ruth. She was a first cousin of our mother Min Krieger (Bzaza). Our deepest condolences to the family.
Jackie and Joe Scott
Aaron and Winnie Krieger
Rick and Linda Krieger
Gwen Bonner
November 16, 2015
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ESPECIALLY THE MAH JONGG PLAYERS ON THE LOSS OF OUR DEAR PRSIDENT RUTH UNGER.
MAY OUR LOVING LORD COMFORT AND CONSOLE YOU AND THE MAH JONGG PLAYERS. MAY YOU CHERISH THE MANY MEMORIES AND THE LOVE SHE(RUTH) LEFT IN YOUR HEART.
SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. EXTENDING DEEP SYMPATHY FROM THE
GADSDEN, ALABAMA MAH JONGG GROUP MJ-20
GWEN, JANE H, EVA, DONNA, MARY,PAM R., SANDRA,BARBARA, BRIDGETTE, SUZETTE, NORMA,EMILIE,ANNE, BECKY C.,JIMMYE, BECKY T, CYNTHIA, JANE K.,PAM S.,AND VICKIE
WE SEND OUR LOVE AND SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF. THANK YOU FOR RUTH,
Sylvia Gottlieb
November 15, 2015
Dear David, Richard and Larry, Janet and I spoke of your mom often. Whenever we had may jongg games at shul I was reminded of her and in a way felt connected to royalty. Amazing that she continued to work for so many years. She contributed so much. Our thoughts are with you. Sylvia Gottlieb
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