Ruth Rochester passed away on Monday, May 16 at the age of 75.

Beloved wife of Marty Rochester; dear mother and mother-in-law of Shaya Rochester (Marisa) and Sean Rochester (Carolyn); loving “Bubby” to Leah, Mendy, Sara, Sholom, Raya, Eli, Yossi, Lottie, and Samantha; dear sister of Lee Kirsh; and dear aunt, cousin, and friend.

Ruth was born in and grew up in Baltimore. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Syracuse University. She came from a family of doctors. Her father Milton was one of the first Jews to be admitted to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and her brother Marvin was a Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Michigan. Ruth could have been a doctor–she knew almost the entire Merck Manual.

Ruth worked for many years in the Special School District as a psychological examiner, devoting herself to helping children. Upon retirement, she trained herself to create beautiful jewelry at Craft Alliance and displayed her work at Artisans in the Loop and Missouri Artists on Main. She was a brilliant artist who won many awards. But most important, she cherished her nine grandchildren and nothing made her happier than to be with them.

She has left a large void in our family, but we will treasure her memory.

Funeral service Thursday, May 19 at 10 am at BERGER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 9430 Olive Boulevard. Interment follows at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road. The service will be available via Live Stream for those unable to attend in person. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association or to the charity of the donor’s choice. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE