OBITUARIES

Ernestine Baruch, 90

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Ernestine Baruch passed away March 29. She was the wife of Joseph Baruch; they were married for 63 years. She was born in Austria, the daughter of the late Heinrich and Anna.  

Ernestine was a Holocaust survivor; she was sent to a forced labor camp during WWII. After the war she and Joseph lived in Israel, where they were married. They came to live in the United States in 1954. She has been a resident of Rhode Island since 1955.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her son Benjamin Baruch and his wife Elizabeth and her son Michael Baruch; and grandchildren Jane and Caroline.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.