IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ruth L
(Berkowitz) Gross
January 12, 1912 – April 10, 2014
Obituary
YOUNGSTOWN – A memorial service will be conducted by Rabbi Franklin W. Muller on Thursday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. in Congregation Rodef Sholom Cemetery Chapel for Ruth L. Gross, 102, who passed away Thursday evening at Heritage Manor Jewish Home for the Aged.
Mrs. Gross was born January 12, 1912 in Farrell, Pa. and was a daughter of Morris and Esther Berkowitz. She moved to Detroit as a young adult, moved to California in her later years and came to the Youngstown area in 2000.
Mrs. Gross along with her husband, Leonard, owned and operated Brightmoor Retail Variety Store in Detroit for many years. She was a member of Congregation Rodef Sholom, a very active community volunteer and served as a fund raiser with the Northwest Child Rescue in Detroit, loved to travel, dance and was a wonderful friend to so many people.
Mrs. Gross leaves to cherish her memory, her son, J. Michael Gross of Boardman; daughter in law, Inez Heal of Liberty Twp.; grandchildren, Dr. Joseph (Janet) Baytosh, Kenneth (Annette) Baytosh, Barbara Baytosh, Diane Baytosh, David Baytosh, Jennifer Grafton, Jeremy Baytosh and Sara Heal; six great grandchildren; and a sister in law, Evelyn Solomon.
Beside her husband, Leonard D. Gross, whom she married Jan. 3, 1944 and who passed away October 30, 1980 Mrs. Gross was preceded in death by a daughter, Gale Baytosh; two sisters; and a brother.
Material Contributions may be made to Congregation Rodef Sholom, 1119 Elm Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44505 or Heritage Manor, 517 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio 44504 or to the donor's favorite charity
The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service at the cemetery chapel.
Condolences and thoughts may be sent to the family by our website www.mccauleyfuneral.com
Arrangements by the McCauley Funeral Home serving the Valley for more than 112 years!
Mrs. Gross was born January 12, 1912 in Farrell, Pa. and was a daughter of Morris and Esther Berkowitz. She moved to Detroit as a young adult, moved to California in her later years and came to the Youngstown area in 2000.
Mrs. Gross along with her husband, Leonard, owned and operated Brightmoor Retail Variety Store in Detroit for many years. She was a member of Congregation Rodef Sholom, a very active community volunteer and served as a fund raiser with the Northwest Child Rescue in Detroit, loved to travel, dance and was a wonderful friend to so many people.
Mrs. Gross leaves to cherish her memory, her son, J. Michael Gross of Boardman; daughter in law, Inez Heal of Liberty Twp.; grandchildren, Dr. Joseph (Janet) Baytosh, Kenneth (Annette) Baytosh, Barbara Baytosh, Diane Baytosh, David Baytosh, Jennifer Grafton, Jeremy Baytosh and Sara Heal; six great grandchildren; and a sister in law, Evelyn Solomon.
Beside her husband, Leonard D. Gross, whom she married Jan. 3, 1944 and who passed away October 30, 1980 Mrs. Gross was preceded in death by a daughter, Gale Baytosh; two sisters; and a brother.
Material Contributions may be made to Congregation Rodef Sholom, 1119 Elm Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44505 or Heritage Manor, 517 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio 44504 or to the donor's favorite charity
The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:30 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service at the cemetery chapel.
Condolences and thoughts may be sent to the family by our website www.mccauleyfuneral.com
Arrangements by the McCauley Funeral Home serving the Valley for more than 112 years!
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Services
Visitation
April
17
10:30 - 11:00 am