Shafer, Ruth's Obituary
Ruth Shafer (1934-2024) , 90, passed away. Ruth was born in New York City to her loving parents; William and Jean. Ruth eventually relocated to the Philadelphia Suburbs where she worked as a public defender for 20 years until her retirement. Ruth was a dedicated member of Temple Shalom of Central Florida and enjoyed spending her time painting, reading, traveling and playing tennis and bridge.
Ruth will be missed dearly and remembered fondly as an intelligent, driven and hardworking woman.
Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Leonard Shafer, who passed in 2022, as well as a sister Helene, her parents, and a son in law, Chris.
Ruth is survived by her children; Lynn, Norm (Sharon) and Mark, and two grandchildren; Leslie and Rachael (Gabriel).
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