FUNERAL SERVICE DETAILS

VISITATION - TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd from 9-10 AM at the funeral home

10 AM Scripture Service

Burial in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery Immediately following

Ruth E. Hentz, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2025, in Somerville, New Jersey.

Born in Shenandoah, Ruth was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Paulbinsky. She lived in Raritan before settling in Bridgewater in 1962, where she remained a beloved member of the community for decades.

In her early career, Ruth served as the Director of Loans and Mortgages at Raritan State Bank. She later found her calling in education, working as the librarian at J.F. Kennedy School, where she retired in the early 1990's. To celebrate her retirement, her son Joel gifted her a memorable trip to Hawaii-one of many travels she cherished.

Ruth was a devoted communicant of Holy Trinity Church in Bridgewater and an active member of its Altar Rosary Society. She also served as past president and long-time member of the Bridgewater Senior Citizens, where she organized numerous trips and led the travel club. In addition, she was involved with the Branchburg Senior Citizens. Ruth had a vibrant spirit and a wide range of interests: she enjoyed shopping, reading, traveling, feeding birds, and long conversations on the phone. She especially loved her annual trips to Florida with close friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo C. Hentz, in 2002, and her beloved brother, Albert R. Paulbinsky in 2018.

Ruth leaves behind her cherished son, Joel Hentz, along with many loving nieces, nephews, and close friends whose lives she touched deeply.  Ruth will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and unwavering love for her family, friends, and community.

Ruth will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and unwavering love for her family, friends, and community.