Katz, Gertrude M.(Markman), 87, a resident of Rumford for 53 years passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Katz. Born in Attleboro, she was the daughter of Max and Helen (Merwitz)Markman. Gertrude was a life member of Hadassah and past president of the Pawtucket Chapter of Hadassah. She was a member of Temple Beth EL. She is survived by her son Henry Katz and his wife Patricia, her brother Harvey Markman and his wife Cathrine, her grandsons Mitchell and his wife Jennifer, Brian and his wife Susan and three great granddaughters, Avery, Emma and Lily. Her funeral service will be held Thursday, January 10th at 10 AM at SUGARMAN-SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 458 Hope Street, Providence with burial in Dodgeville Cemetery, Attleboro, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Hadassah,122 Nanci Karen Drive, Warwick, RI 02886-8627.Shiva is private.