Ruth Drucker Obituary

Ruth Drucker Obituary

Ruth Elizabeth Drucker, formerly of Forest Hills, NY and Bridgewater, CT passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. She was 105 years of age.  She is predeceased by her parents Joseph John Drucker and Elizabeth Trunk Drucker, her brother, Dr. John Drucker, and her sister, Rosemary Drucker Preis.

Ruth was born in New York City and soon moved to Forest Hills, NY where she attended Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. She graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn and taught Home Economics for many years in the New York City schools. Throughout her life she was an active member of her church. Ruth loved to garden and will be remembered for her kindness, warmth and generosity.  She is survived by 12 nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:00 am.

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Ruth Elizabeth Drucker, formerly of Forest Hills, NY and Bridgewater, CT passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. She was 105 years of age.  She is predeceased by her parents Joseph John Drucker and Elizabeth Trunk Drucker, her brother, Dr. John Drucker, and her sister, Rosemary Drucker Preis.

Ruth was born in New York City and

Events

Mass

Thursday, June 4, 2026

11:00 am

Our Lady Of Mercy

70-01 Kessel Street Forest Hills, NY 11375

Final Resting Place

Thursday, June 4, 2026

12:00 pm

St. John's Cemetery

80-01 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village, NY 11379