Ruth E. Cipolla died on Tuesday, February 22, at 2:00 p.m., at her home in Pensacola. She was 90 years old. Ruth was born in Baltimore, MD, one of eight children of Frederick and Mary Jung. Raised Episcopalian, she converted to the Catholic Faith after marriage to Salvatore R. Cipolla. They were married in Melbourne, FL, where he was stationed with the Navy during World War II. After the war they lived in Baltimore for most of the rest of their lives, keeping close to family and old friends. They moved to Pensacola in 2003. Salvatore died four years later. A homemaker and mother, Ruth kept a warm and welcoming home where her husband's and daughter's needs always came before her own. She enjoyed drinking tea, playing cards and scrabble, and unscrambling the words of the Jumble. Her eyes would light up at the sight of children. Ruth was a woman of common sense and quiet dignity, with a realistic attitude toward life and death. She suffered the rigors of old age with fortitude, making it easy for others to help her. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linda Cuzan, her son-in-law Alfred; her sister, Doris Jung; and nephews and nieces. Ruth's family expresses their gratitude to the wonderful women who assisted her during the last several years, to Jane Kickham, who faithfully brought her communion every week, and to Covenant Hospice for their help the past two months. Visitation will be held 6-8pm Friday, February 25, 2011 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with a rosary to begin at 6:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00am Saturday, February 26, 2011 at St. Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Nixon celebrant. She will be buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, next to her husband. Those who wish to do so may send flowers, make a donation to the St. Paul Catholic Church building fund, or offer a Mass in her memory. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.