Ruth L. Finkel, 92 formerly of Lancaster County, Berks County, and most recently Lakewood NJ passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Born in Brooklyn NY, September 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Hannah Feldman and the wife of the late Dr. Harold H. Finkel.

She received a Bachelor degree in Home Economics from University of Connecticut and attended Cornell University. She was very involved in the Lancaster Jewish Community and taught extension courses at Pennsylvania State University in Lancaster.

Ruth was instrumental in bringing the Bookmobile to the Ephrata community. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and judged many baking contests at county fairs. She was also voted to have the Best Apple Pie by the Lancaster Newspaper. Ruth was a volunteer at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital in their gift shop, as well as, in their Raggedy Ann Program. Ruth also enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends while visiting many countries throughout the world.

Ruth is survived by her four children, Dr. Martin Finkel, of Cherry Hill, NJ, Mr. Steven Finkel of Womelsdorf, PA, Ms. Layah Finkel of Lakewood, NJ and Dr. Lawrence Finkel of Paradise Valley, AZ. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, and two brothers, Dr. Lester Feldman and Mr. Seymour Feldman.

The Funeral services with be held Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 1:30 PM from Temple Beth El, 1836 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rabbi Stephan O. Parnes officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1 until 1:30PM at Temple Beth El. Interment will be in Temple Beth El Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a charitable contribution may be made in memory of Ruth to Lancaster County Council of Churches Food Bank, 344 N. Marshall St, Lancaster, PA 17602.