On May 9, Carol Ruth Gross of Bethesda, MD and Martha’s Vineyard, MA, passed away peacefully. Carol was a beloved wife of Richard L. Gross, devoted mother of H. Daniel Gross, Louise (Nevin) Reynolds and Deborah (David) Meisel, loving grandmother of Aidan Gross, Jared and Ethan Reynolds and Gabrielle, Sophie, Samuel and Zachary Meisel, dear sister of David (Betsy) Wice. She was a daughter of Rabbi David H. Wice and Sophie Salzer Wice of Philadelphia. May their memories be a blessing.
We remember Carol as a passionate civil rights activist, a dedicated educator and a steadfast advocate for those whose voices too often went unheard. Her life’s work empowered others and left an enduring legacy of justice, compassion and courage. She and Dick were together for 67 short years, rarely spending a day apart. Within the past weeks she received a bouquet of roses to mark the anniversary of their first date!
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the League of Women Voters. Arrangements entrusted to Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home.