Ruth Short Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Short of Garden City, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 14, 2024 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Short to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Galka and Augusta Galka; and her siblings, Ed Galka, Charlotte Dodds and Elaine Roble.
She is survived by: her children, Cherie Mattera and Randy Benton (Denise Cervelli-Benton); her grandchildren, Heather McGrath, Raiana Johns, Christina Crowe, Tiffany O'Connor, Justin Girgen and Hailey Jones; her great grandchildren, Kristen, Megan, Connor, Shiana, Emily, Savannah, Brooklyn, Gavin, Dominic, Finley and Piper; and her sister Ester Stein.
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