Ruth Rotenberg, 98

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Ruth Rotenberg died Oct. 4, 2023, at the Laurelmead Cooperative. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Rotenberg. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Fred and Rebecca (Schwartz) Limer, she was a lifelong Providence resident.

Ruth was a member of Temple Emanu-El, and member of the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, a life member of Hadassah, and a member of the former Jewish Home for the Aged Women’s Association. She graduated from Hope High School, class of 1943, attended the former Vesper George School of Art in Boston, class of 1945, and received a Bachelor of Arts from Rhode Island College, class of 1981. Ruth was on the board of directors of Alperin Schechter School and belonged to the Friends of Rochambeau Library and the National Council of Jewish Women.

She was the devoted mother of Rena Abeles, of Providence, and Dr. Fred Rotenberg and his wife, Sally, of Providence. She was the sister of the late Harry Limer. She was the loving grandmother of Sarah and her husband, Patrick; Jordan and his wife, Tessa; Benjamin and his wife, Juliet; David; and Dr. Jimmy and his wife, Naomi. She was the cherished great-grandmother of Ethan, Noa, Dahlia, Judah and Asher.

Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.