Ruth Kleiman, 93, of West Hartford died Jan. 13. She was the widow of Albert Kleiman. Born in Springfield, Mass., she attended American International College. She and her family spent many years at their summer home in Niantic, and their winters in South Palm Beach, Fla. She was a painter, animal lover, and volunteer, giving her time at her synagogue Congregation Beth Israel, Temple Emmanuel, Avery Heights, and the Noah Webster House. She is survived by her sons, Richard and his wife Harlene of Springfield, Mass., and Theodore and his wife Linda of Fargo, N.D.; her grandchildren, Sarah, Alexis, T’Anne and Kent; and her great-grandchild Elle. She was also predeceased by her son, Mark. Memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Rd., Suite 105, Middletown, Conn. 06457. WEINSTEIN MORTUARY