The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Thursday, August 18, 1994              TAG: 9408180433
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DATELINE: NORFOLK                            LENGTH: Short :   24 lines

GERTRUDE R. RUBEN

Gertrude R. Ruben, 75, of the 1100 block of Geranium Crescent, a retired claims processor with Travelers Life, died Aug. 17, 1994, in a local hospital.

Mrs. Ruben, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., was the widow of Sam Ruben.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Bloom of Beachwood, Ohio, and Bonita Lindenberg of Virginia Beach; a son, Harry Ruben of Imperial, Pa.; a sister, Mildred Levinson of Sanford, Fla; a granddaughter; and four grandsons.

An out-of-state service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to The Crohn's Colitis Foundation, c/o Joan O'Connor, 1419 Plantation Lakes Circle, Chesapeake, Va. 23320. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. provided obituary information.

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