Ruta E. DeLong, age 90, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Jeanes Campus Hospital. 

Ruta was born in Latvia to the late Albert and Anna (nee: Richert) Kauth on December 7, 1935. She worked as a Sample Maker for MC Shrank for 4 Years along with many other companies thereafter. She enjoyed gardening and watching the flowers bloom.

Ruta is survived by her sisters, Ingrid of Philadelphia, Ellie from Michigan and Waltraut from Bridgeton, NJ. And many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. 

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Kirk and Nice Suburban Chapel on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10 to 11 AM to share fond memories. A funeral service will follow at 11 AM. 

Ruta will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park.