Ruth Zelizer Obituary (1917

Ruth Zelizer of Bexley, Ohio died peacefully at Zusman House on March 22, 2008, surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Gisella Feuerlicht and her loving husband of 47 years, Michael. Ruth is survived by daughters Sandy Ferko of Atlanta, Fahn (Denny) Tishkoff, and Carol (Richard) Stoff of Columbus; son, Gary (Gail) Zelizer of Nashville; grandchildren Marc (Alicia) Tishkoff, Beth (Tom) Pampush, Greg Tishkoff, Brant Ferko, Bari and Adam Zelizer, and Jenni Stoff; great-grandchildren Jacob, Caden, and Lucas Pampush; sister Lenora (Paul) Rehmar, special nieces Janis Rehmar and Marcie (Evan) Rogell. Ruth served as office manager of Columbus Landmarks Foundation for many years. She was an active member of OSU Mothers’ Club for almost 50 years and a lifetime member of Congregation Tifereth Israel. Ruth was totally devoted to her family and, in the end, as always, her thoughts were of them. Her determination and strength of spirit remained with her to the end. The manner in which she lived her life set a high standard for her family and all those who loved her. Funeral service 3 PM Monday, March 24, EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St., with Rabbi Harold Berman and Cantor Jack Chomsky officiating. Burial to follow at the New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Carol and Richard Stoff Tuesday through Thursday evenings beginning at 7:30 PM. Contributions can be made to Congregation Tifereth Israel, 1354 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 42305 or Columbus Landmarks Foundation, 61 Jefferson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3859.