Karen, I was sorry to learn of your mom's passing. My thoughts are with you.
Ruth grew up in Hartford and was a graduate of Weaver High School. She and Saul married in 1948 and moved to West Hartford in 1953. She was a fun-loving, energetic woman who cherished her family and friends. She spoke often about the joyful summers spent at the family summer home at Ocean Beach in New London.
She worked as a cosmetologist, dental assistant, market researcher, and for nearly 25 years, in children’s retail at the former LaSalle Shop in West Hartford Center. An avid bridge and Rummikub player, Ruth loved learning and doing new things. She enjoyed traveling, often with her sister Annette and brother-in-law Chet on many vacations, visiting her brother Bob and sister Ellie in California, Elderhostel trips, going to musicals, dancing, painting classes, playing golf, spending time with her sister-in-law Barbara and brother-in-law Cooky in Florida and venturing to Europe and Israel.
In recent years, Ruth resided at Chatfield Senior Living in West Hartford where she relished daily walks around the grounds, enjoyed newfound friends, and thrived in the enriching environment.
Ruth was a lifetime member of Hadassah and was named the Hartford Chapter of Hadassah’s “Hand of Healing” honoree in 1997, commemorating her 50 years of dedicated service. She served on many Hadassah committees and chaired the Jewish National Fund Tree project. Under her leadership, the project flourished. She donated every Friday afternoon to the Hadassah Thrift Shop, helping to raise funds so urgently needed for the organization. She was a member of Beth El Temple of West Hartford for nearly 60 years and a longtime member of the synagogue’s Sisterhood.
Ruth and Saul played an active role in the American Field Service program, opening their home for a year to host Dutch high school exchange student, José DeLeeuw, who quickly became a “second daughter” and part of the Hershkovitz family forever.
Ruth dearly loved her close-knit family. She leaves her daughter, Karen S. Jarmon and her husband David C. Jarmon of Kensington, CT; her grandson and the pride of her life, US Army Captain Matthew B. Jarmon; her brother, Dr. Robert Coblens of Mission Viejo, CA; her sisters, Annette Chernick of Longmeadow, MA, and Eleanor Neuman of Cleveland Heights, OH; and many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Her brother, Irving Coblens, predeceased her. Ruth’s infectious smile, easy laugh, and loving personality will be deeply missed but forever remembered.
The family extends sincere appreciation to her caregivers and nurses at Saint Mary Home, Masonicare Hospice and McLean Hospice for their extraordinary warmth and care during these past months.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi James Rosen officiating. Interment will follow in Beth El Temple Cemetery, Jackson St. Ext., Avon. Following the interment, the family will sit Shiva at the home of her daughter, 44 Blue Ridge Rd., Kensington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill 06457 or to Hadassah, c/o Faith Helene, 43 Carlyle Rd., West Hartford 06117 or to Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Ave., West Hartford 06117. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Ruth, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.
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From Farmington, Ct
Posted On: July 13, 2014
Karen, I was sorry to learn of your mom's passing. My thoughts are with you.
From hartford, CT
Posted On: July 3, 2014
My greatest sympathies to the Hershkovitz family. Ruth was a kind woman with great spunk! I'll miss our laughs and her wisdom.
From Murrieta,, CA
Posted On: July 2, 2014
May my Aunt Ruthie rest in peace. I have fond memories of my visits from California to Connecticut. I always stayed at Aunt Ruthie's. She was warm, friendly, comforting and very easy to be with.
Our last visit together was a few years ago at my Aunt Ellie's in San Marcos, CA. I am grateful for having seen her at that time and I will always remember our loving times spent together.
I will miss you Aunt Ruthie, rest peacefully.
From South Windsor, CT
Posted On: July 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Karen. So sorry for your loss. Tizz, Dana, Maria & Alexa
From Manchester, CT
Posted On: July 3, 2014
Karen,
You are the strongest woman I know. Your tribute to your Mom today was just wonderful - she brought up a truly remarkable woman. God Bless to you, David, Matt, and your entire family.
Love Joanne
From Laguna Niguel, CA
Posted On: July 3, 2014
Even though we have lived across the country for some 60+ years, my memories of visits are clear in my mind. It seemed that not a day had past since we had seen each other. Aunt Ruth was do much fun, so caring so up for a good time. There was always laughter and joking around when she came together with my dad, Ruth's brother Bob (99), and Aunt Ellie here in California. Ruth was so petite, yet so dynamic. When I think of her, I always smile. I know you are having your 1/2 bagel and cream cheese, orange juice and coffee daily. Rest in Peace, Your niece, Carrie Ann
From Laguna Niguel, CA
Posted On: July 3, 2014
Even though we have lived across the country for some 60+ years, my memories of visits are clear in my mind. It seemed that not a day had past since we had seen each other. Aunt Ruth was so much fun, so caring so up for a good time. There was always laughter and joking around when she came together with my dad, Ruth's brother Bob (99), and Aunt Ellie here in California. Ruth was so petite, yet so dynamic. When I think of her, I always smile. I know you are having your 1/2 bagel and cream cheese, orange juice and coffee daily. Rest in Peace, Your niece, Carrie Ann
From West Hartford, CT
Posted On: July 2, 2014
Karen and family,
I will always remember your mother as a someone who was always ready for an activity or some fun! I'm sure her passing leaves a hole in your heart but may those fond memories someday begin to fill your heart with peace.
Denise Talbot, Chatfield
From Post Falls, ID
Posted On: July 1, 2014
Dearest Karen, David, and Matt:
Even in sadness, you must feel pride in the legacy left by someone so special as Ruth - your beloved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. I know her spirit will continue to shine leaving all of us with a remarkable life to remember and celebrate with grateful hearts. May her memory be blessed forever.
With much love and heartfelt sympathy,
Ann Louise Gittleman and James Templeton
From Winchester Center, CT
Posted On: July 1, 2014
Karen, I am deeply sorry for your loss. See you soon.
From Livingston, Tx
Posted On: July 1, 2014
Karen, Dave, and Matt,
Ruth generated a warmth that only the best of mom's have. I felt so comfortable and accepted in her presence. She had a wonderful connection that always made me feel grateful. I'm fortunate to have met "mom". I know you'll find comfort in the wonderful memories that will perpetuate her being.
From Wayne, PA
Posted On: July 2, 2014
Dear Kish, David & Matt, Her obituary says it all - Ruth Cohen Hershkovitz lived a loving, blessed and generous life. It is our honor to share your journey remembering her in the many continuing ways she touches all our lives. Much love, Bonnie, David & Nicole
From baltimore, MD
Posted On: July 2, 2014
Dear Karen and family, I cried and smiled as I read the beautifully expressed memorial to Ruthie. I thought also of how she opened her home to all of us kids in the neighborhood always! She was forever calm, patient and tolerant of us all as well as Saul's pranks! Even tolerated me practicing on her piano. Please know that I am thinking of you all and hoping that you can remember her in health and in good times.
Sincerely,
Barb Resnick