Ruth M. Glaser's Obituary
Ruth M. Glaser, 96, of Avon Lake, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 27, 1926 to the late Gustav and Wilhelmine Witzke (nee Buschke). Ruth will be deeply missed by her children, James (Janet) Glaser, Janice (Wade) Zwingler, and Pamela (Stephen) Portik; loving grandmother of Kelly (Chad), Jill (Barek), Amy (Brady), Sarah (Sean), Katie (Brian), Jennifer (Joseph), Benjamin (Patricia), Nathan (Jenna), Rachel (Ryan), Chelsey (Kyle), and Kalyn; cherished great-grandmother “GiGi” of 24 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and dear friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frederick Glaser; and her sister, Ella Clarke.
Visitation and funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 21485 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126. Visiting from 9:30-10am followed by a 10am service.
Ruth was a graduate of John Hay High School class of 1944. There she found her love for sewing, which continued for 70 years. She took those talents and used them to make the most beautiful quilts for all her grandchildren and for her kids. No sewing task was to large and she mastered all of them perfectly. She also was such a presents at Messiah Lutheran Church where she was a member for 66 years, doing every job in the church at least once and for many years. She enjoyed time spent with her husband of 62 years. He was a guiding light to her all the way to the end, even from heaven, where they are now together. Her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were such a joy to her. She never missed a sporting event or band or choir concert for anyone. Whenever she saw them she had the biggest smile on her face and her happiness was felt by anyone nearby. She will be missed by everyone that she touched in her life. Love you mom
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