On Monday, December 21, 2020, Ruth Mesirow Mahler, longtime resident of Rockville, MD passed away. Beloved wife of Julian "Jim" Mahler; devoted mother of Robert (Wendy) Woodward and Carolyn (Seth) Himmelhoch; cherished grandmother of Emma Jane, Jacob, Connor and Chase. Ruth was a schoolteacher, artist, Washington D.C. tour guide, and homemaker in her lifetime. A private memorial service will be held.