Ruth H K Numkin Born in 1912 in Reading, Pennsylvania, as second youngest of four siblings to Tobias and Jennie Knoblauch, Ruth excelled in early schoolwork, ran track, and received awards for her Penmanship. As soon as she graduated from Reading Senior High School, her parents sent her to college: first at Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel University), next at Albright College in Reading, and completing her studies at Temple University in Philadelphia. One of only two women in the Accounting program, she worked hard and graduated near the top of her class.Meeting her beloved husband-to-be, Bernard (of Blessed Memory), after returning to Reading, their courtship lasted several years before he requested her hand in marriage. The newlyweds initially resided in Reading where they opened two successful novelty store/luncheonettes. Seeking a permanent home, the couple spent a short time in Florida before settling in Washington, DC. During these years, they had two children: Beryl Roxanne Lohren (of Tennessee) and Louis M Numkin (of Silver Spring, Maryland).Upon arrival in DC, Ruth put her schooling to work while fighting the battle for equality long before it was popular. First at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, next at the Securities and Exchange Commission, US Postal Service, and wrapped up her Federal Government career at the National Institutes of Health (in the Allergies and Infectious Diseases Institute's grants department). Following departure from the work-a-day world, Ruth spent many years as a volunteer Tax Counselor for the Elderly. As a Branch Chief she monitored six counselors each year and received a 30-year commendation plaque for service to the community. Similarly, under the auspice of Montgomery County Government, Ruth went back to school. At George Washington University's Law School, she was part of the rigorous first Senior's Law course. Graduating with honors, she performed as a volunteer para-legal, researching and standing up before Judges for seniors in need of legal assistance.During her years of employment, she volunteered many years of service to the American Red Cross as a First Aid Instructor, driver, and Aid Station staffer. Through her life she was also involved in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Organization for Rehabilitation through Training (ORT), a 50+year member of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES), a President of Allah Vieber Womens Auxiliary of Fudda Nabi Grotto (Grottos of North America), a Distinguished Lady's Service Award winner of Cornerstone (now Montgomery-Cornerstone Masonic Lodge), Secretary of the West Carol Knowles Citizens' Association, and other interests. Ruth was a life member of the Temple University Alumni as well as Hadassah. In Hadassah she chaired and tirelessly volunteered at the Hadassah Thrift Store. Added to this were her efforts at Share Tefilla Congregation, B'Nai Israel Congregation, Montgomery County Jewish Center (now Ohr Kodesh Synagogue) where she chaired the interior redesign committee, and as an active member of Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim for over 30-years.Her family mourns the loss of a strong and multi-talented matriarch who demonstrated and lived a life of giving back to her community in any way she could. Even in passing, her estate will donate Tsedakah to the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington's "Numkin-Knoblauch Family Fund," the Jewish Social Services Agency's Hospice Program, Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim, and several other charitable organizations, and would encourage anyone who is able to do likewise.