Obituary: Ruth Marcus Rados

Ruth Marcus Rados was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to parents Chana and Ezra Schwartz. She passed away peacefully at home on June 27. She lived most of her life in New Jersey. She was a teacher and, in her later years, worked in the Montclair Art Museum, in New Jersey, as well as having her own catering business.

She moved to Atlanta to be near family in 1998 but continued to read the New York Times daily. She was known for being strong and intelligent, and many who knew her described her as a fighter who lived each day fully. Her favorite verse was “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” She often signed cards “one day at a time.”

Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Walter Rados, and her daughter, Susanne Marcus Collins. She is survived by her son, Frederick Marcus, his wife, Nancy, granddaughters, Chana Marcus, Shira Goldsmith, Rachel Collins, and grandsons, Joseph Marcus, and Martin Collins, as well as nieces and nephews. She was a well-loved member of Congregation Shearith Israel. In addition to her family, she has a large circle of friends who will miss her.

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A memorial service was held at Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care and a graveside service at Arlington Cemetery on Thursday, June 29. Rabbi Albert Slomovitz and Rabbi Ari Kaiman officiated. In Ruth’s memory, please make donations to the Weinstein Hospice.