PURPEL, Ruth (Dinerstein) 85, of Melrose entered eternal rest on June 28, 2016. Devoted wife of the late Nathan Purpel. Beloved mother of Amy Purpel and Michael Purpel. Dear sister of the late Jean Mendell-Neipris, Bernice Oremland, Gert Raskind, Gordon Dinerstein, Marion Markovitz, and Evelyn Oremland. Services at the Goldman Funeral Chapel 174 Ferry Street (off Rte 60), MALDEN on Wednesday July 6 at 1:00PM. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Condolence calls may be made following the interment at Temple Beth Shalom 21 East Foster St, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to MBCC Staff Fund, 21 Upper Mile Point Dr. Meredith, NH 03253 or to Temple Beth Shalom 21 East Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176.