Rowena "Ronnie" Rubin

A graduate of John Adams High School, Flora Stone Mather College, and Kent State University, she was a dedicated learning disabilities teacher and lifelong volunteer.

She was kind, compassionate, and always willing to give of herself to help others. Rowena volunteered at Menorah Park, Myers, Judson, Playhouse Square, Severance, Meals on Wheels, and other organizations.

She was active in a number of organizations, such as B’nai B’rith and the Jewish War Veterans, and found great joy in camping with her special social group, the Hobos.

Rowena’s warmth, optimism, and wisdom touched everyone she met. She had a remarkable way of uplifting others and left a legacy of unconditional love, gratitude, and selflessness. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

Beloved wife of Richard Rubin (deceased); devoted mother of Devorah (Avraham) Appel of Israel, Laura (Mark) Templar of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, Renee (Marc) Kitay and David Rubin (deceased); cherished grandmother of 13 and loving great-grandmother of 33; dear sister of Alan (Judy) Duchan of Buffalo, New York.

Funeral services will be held at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 11 AM.

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Interment will follow at Zion Memorial Park, 5461 Northfield Rd, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146.

The family will receive friends at the Templar residence, 2760 Graylock Dr, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094 on Wednesday from 3 to 8:30 PM, Thursday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM, Friday from 1 to 4:30 PM.

Contributions in memory of Rowena are suggested to B'nai Jeshurun Congregation, Everytown for Gun Safety or the Euclid Hunger Center.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.bkbmc.com for the Rubin family.