Linda E. Ruth of Berkeley Heights, NJ, formerly of Huntsville, AL, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Overlook Medical Center at the age of 68.

Linda was born in Macon, GA, to Mary and William Ensley. She achieved a Master's Degree from the University of Alabama and worked for several decades as a teacher in Huntsville, including time at Huntsville High School, Huntsville Middle School, and Grissom High School. Her enthusiasm for history was contagious, and she left her mark on countless students throughout the years.

In 2015, she moved to Berkeley Heights, NJ, to be near her daughters and grandchildren. Linda is survived by her beloved husband Cecil Ruth and her loving daughters, Lara Ziobro and Leslie Salas. She was the cherished grandmother of Quinn and Theodore, who brought her life so much joy over the past year.

Funeral arrangements are private under the direction of Paul Ippolito Summit Memorial. Please visit ippolitofuneralhomes.com to send condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in honor of her lifelong love of animals.

Student Comments:

• This makes me so sad! Went to Washington DC with her. One of my favorite teachers. - Amelia Uffelman

• She was so sweet - Beth Donnelly  ‘74

• So tragic! She was a teacher at Huntsville High when I attended there and I worked with her at Grissom for several years. She was such a sweet, awesome lady! - Laura Kilpatrick

• I had Mrs Ruth for homeroom I think senior year(?) and we had such a blast with her. - Yolanda Garrett  ‘77

• I loved Mrs. Ruth! - Linda Drummond 

• We watched her on the wheel of fortune with her in class. I guess it was live, I can’t imagine how it was taped in 1975. She and I iMessaged sometimes. Lovely woman. She will be missed. - Tommy Schrimsher 

• Oh, my heart is broken. She was a source of strength this year for me. We stayed in touch and I loved her So! Larry and I met in her class Larry's Senior year - Cindy Taylor  ’77 

• Just saw the posting from her daughter Mrs Ruth was one of my top favorite and memorable teachers at HHS It was nice to reconnect and chat with Her about the past via Facebook after being her student over 40 years ago  - Donny Dison  ‘73

• One of my favorites. A wonderful example of a kind and caring teacher. - Barbara Battles ’75 

• She was one of those teachers that you knew and loved even if you were never in her class. - Matt Coulter ‘75