Ruth Ungar Ginsberg 1922 - 2018

Obituary of Ruth Ungar Ginsberg

Ruth Ungar Ginsberg (née Novick), 95 of Dobbs Ferry, NY passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital on March 6, 2018. She was born July 1, 1922 in the Bronx to the late Charlotte & Harry Novick and was raised in Brooklyn, where she graduated from James Madison High School.  In 1958 she married Benjamin Ungar who predeceased her.  In 1963 they moved to Dobbs Ferry, where she lived for 47 years, later moving to Ardsley. Ruth was the Comptroller for many years for OCR in Elmsford.  Ruth’s proudest achievement was being a devoted and loving mother to her children, Anne Ungar of Hartsdale and Howard Ungar of Ossining & an adoring Grandmother to her beloved granddaughter Jennifer Ungar.  She was a kind & caring mother, grandma, sister, aunt & friend who will be forever cherished and deeply missed by all who loved her dearly. Ruth was also predeceased by her brother David Novick.  Funeral services to be held on Sunday March 11th at 11:45 am at Weinstein Memorial Chapel 1652 Central Park Ave. Yonkers, NY.  Interment to follow at Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla. In lieu of flowers, in Ruth’s memory, the family requests that donations be made to The Ashikari Breast Center Fund, 128 Ashford Ave Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.

 

Funeral Service

11:45 am Sunday, March 11, 2018
Weinstein Memorial Chapel, Inc.
1652 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers, New York, United States
10710

Rabbi Jay Stein, Officiating

Interment

1:00 pm Sunday, March 11, 2018
Sharon Gardens Cemetery
273 Lakeview Avenue
Valhalla, New York, United States
10595

Condolences(2)

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    Nelson Ines says

    Howard,

    My sincere condolences to you and your family. I'm very sorry for your loss.

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    Judi Levine says

    My Little Annie, I am so sorry for your loss. You are so lucky to have had Ruth with you for so many years. I know that you, Jenn and Howie will always have her in your hearts and souls. She's at peace now.

    Love, Your favorite babysitter

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128 Ashford Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

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