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1927
DIED
2024
Ruth Selis Obituary
Ruth Selis
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Ruth Selis (Davis) of Rockville, MD and Highland Beach, FL. Beloved wife of the late Bensel Selis; devoted mother of Lewis Selis (Lynn), Michael (Rennie) Selis and the late Stanley Selis; cherished grandmother of Dawn Selis (Brian Seligman), Stuart Selis (Spencer Versteeg), Jacob (Erina) Selis and Shira (Kevin) Bradford; Great Grandmother of Dylan and Jackson Jessel, Nathan, Chava, Tiferes, Hadassah and Ariella Selis, Evie Bradford. Devoted sister of Elaine Hurwitz. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday January 19 at 11 a.m. at King David Memorial Garden, Falls Church VA.
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Claire Smith
January 23, 2024
We met in 1945 rushing for sorority and remained loving friends. I said goodbye just before she died. Sympathy to her family. Aunt Claire
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NEAL M ZARIN
January 18, 2024
To: Selis Family
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From: Neal Zarin (Ecaterina), Harold Zarin (Starr), and Annette Zarin Smith (Jeffrey). Take care.
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