Ruth E. Zwelling

Ruth E. Zwelling, 81, of Zanesville, died at 3:10 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2009 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born November 21, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Anton and Bertha Berkowitz Krauthamer. She graduated from The Ohio State University, Class of 1949. She was a member of the Beth Abraham Synagogue and Beth Abraham Sisterhood. She taught at Zanesville City School for 30 years were she was gifted teaching children with Disabilities and was a tutor. She was also a member of the Jr. Assembly Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville Country Club and was a member of the Bethesda Care System Board of Trustees. She was an avid Bridge player, tennis player and golfer, physical fitness was a big part of her life. Surviving are her husband, Jerold "Jerry" Zwelling, whom she married July 10, 1949, of the home, a daughter, Dr. Marcy (Lance) Aamot of Long Beach, CA; a son, Stuart Zwelling of Louisville, KY; and many nieces, nephew and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Sigmund Krauthamer and a sister, Rose Weisz. Friends may call from 11- 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rabbi Jeffrey Elson officiating. Burial will follow at Beth Abraham Jewish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beth Abraham Synagogue, 1740 Blue Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701