1929
Ruth
2017
Ruth Markley
October 6, 1929 — August 8, 2017
Ruth (Edelstein) Markley, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born October 6, 1929 in New Castle, PA to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Rosenbaum) Edelstein. A sister, Barbara Grant, also predeceased her.
On April 1, 1951, Ruth married the love of her life, Joseph Markley, who survives. To their union, they were blessed with two daughters; Harmony Bentosino, of Kapolei, Hawaii; and Sandra (Danny) Levine, of Mishawaka. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Elizabeth Levine and Missy (Joey Gresham) Levine; and one sister, Jean Tompkins, of Catonsville, Maryland.
Ruth was a teacher in Bethel Park, PA for 25 years before retiring and going back to school to become a certified financial planner. She enjoyed, and was very successful, in both careers. A very independent woman, Ruth loved to travel, and had been all around the world. She enjoyed 10 years living in Houston, TX, and then loved living in New Orleans, LA, where she lived for 21 years. She was living there when Hurricane Katrina took place, and was determined to help revive the city following that devastation. She moved with Joe to South Bend in 2011, where she lived first at Holy Cross Village and then at Northwoods Village Memory Care. The family is exceedingly grateful to the staff who cared for her so lovingly. Ruth was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Beth-El, with Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. Burial will follow at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth-El, 305 W. Madison St., South Bend, IN 46601 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 8679 Connecticut St., Suite D, Merrillville, IN 46410.To send condolences or for directions log onto: www.McGannHay.com.
On April 1, 1951, Ruth married the love of her life, Joseph Markley, who survives. To their union, they were blessed with two daughters; Harmony Bentosino, of Kapolei, Hawaii; and Sandra (Danny) Levine, of Mishawaka. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Elizabeth Levine and Missy (Joey Gresham) Levine; and one sister, Jean Tompkins, of Catonsville, Maryland.
Ruth was a teacher in Bethel Park, PA for 25 years before retiring and going back to school to become a certified financial planner. She enjoyed, and was very successful, in both careers. A very independent woman, Ruth loved to travel, and had been all around the world. She enjoyed 10 years living in Houston, TX, and then loved living in New Orleans, LA, where she lived for 21 years. She was living there when Hurricane Katrina took place, and was determined to help revive the city following that devastation. She moved with Joe to South Bend in 2011, where she lived first at Holy Cross Village and then at Northwoods Village Memory Care. The family is exceedingly grateful to the staff who cared for her so lovingly. Ruth was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Beth-El, with Rabbi Karen Companez officiating. Burial will follow at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth-El, 305 W. Madison St., South Bend, IN 46601 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 8679 Connecticut St., Suite D, Merrillville, IN 46410.To send condolences or for directions log onto: www.McGannHay.com.
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