Kleckner Ruth Lee (Merin) age 85, died Nov. 14, 2002. Originally from the Bronx and New Rochelle, NY. Ruth lived in Del Ray Beach, FL, and most recently Mpls. Preceded in death by loving husband, D. Mitchel Kleckner; daughters, Michele Herckis & Betty Leshinsky; brother, Arthur Merin; sisters, Julia Cole & Evelyn Kramer. Survived by beloved children, Philip Kleckner, Arlington, VA, Jack (Honey) Kleckner, Edina; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sons-in-law, Jack Herckis, CT & Jay Leshinsky, VT; brother & sisters-in-law, George & Betty Gaynor, Sally Kleckner, Marge Harnish & Tess Frank. Ruth was a former board member of Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, FL; was highly honored for her cheritable work. Services Sunday at Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ. Arr: Hodroff & Sons

Published on November 17, 2002


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