Ruth Givner Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Givner of Baltimore, Maryland, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on January 23, 2026 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her fiancé Steven Arfa; her former spouse Roderic Givner; her siblings, Herbert Hesekiel and Elsie Baum; and her parents, Erna Hesekiel and Sigmund Hesekiel.
She is survived by: her children, Suzi Levin, Renee Givner, Dr. Larry Givner (Marie), Karen Heinly (Robert) and Melanie Gertner (Milton); and her grandchildren, Marc Levin (Tami), Dawn Donahue (Tom), Jill Young (Dan), Rebecca Givner-Forbes (Sam Shirazi), Silas Givner-Forbes, Julie, Andrew Edelman, Michael Givner (Lawrie), Paige Giguere (Mark), Dr. Allison Heinly (Matt Lagowski), Rachel Kennedy (Chris), Dr. Craig Gertner (Miri), Dr. Shelley Dolitsky (Bobby) and Drew Gertner (Shira). She is also survived by great grandchildren.
Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to the charity of your choice.
