Ruth Priscilla Marks

DATELINE: Pawtucket

Marks, Ruth Priscilla, 95, died Friday, August 21, 2020 in Chelsea, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Isreal Marks. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Abraham and Beatrice (Dressler) Lechtman, she was a lifelong Pawtucket resident. Priscilla was a member of Temple Emanu-El, Providence.

Devoted mother of Leslie Marks-Hershey and her husband, Dr. Steven Hershey, of Pawtucket, Sheryl Ishai and her husband, Shmuel Ishai, of Beer Sheva, Israel, and Paul Marks and his wife, Barbara Gold Marks of Brookline, MA. Dear sister of Shirley Sallet of St. Michaels, MD and the late Max Dressler Lechtman. Loving grandmother of 7. Cherished great grandmother of 13.

Funeral services are private. Leslie will be accepting telephone calls of condolence Monday 7-9, Tuesday through Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Shiva was also observed via Zoom. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Myositis Association, 2000 Duke St., Suite 3000, Alexandria, VA 22314 or the charity of your choice.