Ruthie Siska Rossi Lambert
On Wednesday, September 12, Ruthie Siska Rossi Lambert, surrounded by her family, was called home to be with the Lord after a long illness. Born December 4, 1960 in Syracuse, NY Ruthie was a longtime resident of south Florida who enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, photography, cooking, and enjoying life with her children, friends and family. Ruthie is survived by her parents, Rudy Siska Donna and Dawn Siska, a sister Darla Gullotta George and brother Brian Siska, all of Schenectady, NY and three children, Nicholas, Rhiannon and Jeffrey Rossi of Homestead. Friends and family are invited to a visitation Friday, September 14 from 5-7PM with a funeral service immediately following at the Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care at 6400 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33024. The family wishes to give thanks to the caring and dedicated professionals of 8-Central and 5-West at Memorial Regional Hospital, Vitas Hospice caregivers and Dr. Alejandra Perez of the Memorial Hospital Breast Care Center.
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ella de maio (south yarmouth MA United States)
September 13, 2012, 12:00 am
my beautiful friend, i will miss you,
Al DeMaio (South Yarmouth MA United States)
September 13, 2012, 12:00 am
Bye Ruthie……..
Susan Cappola (Hollywood FL Broward)
September 13, 2012, 12:00 am
Ruthie, You will forever remain with me in mind and spirit.
May God Bless your soul.
I miss your smiling beautiful face,
The sound of your fun loving voice
And your most charming adventurous personality!
I will see you on the other side my dearest friend. I love you!
Susan Cappola (Hollywood FL United States)
September 13, 2012, 12:00 am
Ruthie, You will forever remain with me in mind and spirit.
May God Bless your soul.
I miss your smiling beautiful face,
The sound of your fun loving voice
And your most charming adventurous personality!
I will see you on the other side my dearest friend. I love you!
Carol Winner (Delanson NY United States)
September 13, 2012, 12:00 am
Ruthie looks like you have touched so many lives with your way too short of a life…I am not surprised though, cause I am just one of many you have left a lasting imprint in my heart. I met you when we were kids and you became my very first bff,I was just 8 years old then, but I knew you were a special person, I am so sad we lost touch through the years, but am so glad we found each other again via FB..only wish we had more time to catch up, but I guess that wasn’t meant to be. Ruthie I will always cherish you as my dear friend…now rest in the arms of the Angels..may you find comfort there…
Marilyn Cappola (Hollywood FL)
September 14, 2012, 12:00 am
Deepest sympathy to the family
Nate Eubank (Boulder CO)
January 25, 2013, 12:00 am
I just watched the episode of Ruthie on Locked Up Abroad and wanted to give my deepest condolences. She seemed to be such a kindhearted woman with enormous love for her children and family.
I googled her name and was saddened to see her obituary. I didn’t even know Ruthie but after watching her open up, I already knew she was an awesome person. She is with God now, in a paradise, and she will be waiting for you all there. You will see her again.
God Bless,
Nate
Shawn (Toronto)
February 28, 2013, 12:00 am
I just watched her televisedsmuggling story. I did not enjoy her final comments in that program. It forced me to look further. I guess the expected has come true. I feel very bad as she seemed a very strong women. My best regards to the family.
Mikko
October 27, 2013, 12:00 am
Thank you for sharing your story. RIP Ruthie. :’
Mohamed Magid (London)
April 5, 2014, 12:00 am
anyone out their who knows how i can get in contact with the kids of Ruthie Lambert,,, my reason is to give them Motivation and Support as myself i have been through many family problems,,, and have overcome it with lots of prayers to God- Allah,,, and many people in my life motivated me to keep moving foward,,,,,
anyone has any contact information of the kids of Ruthie Lambert?,,,
i just watched the documentary about her,, and i feel sorry for her,, and also the kids,,,, ,, would really like to contact the kids,, via e mail,, facebook ?? please anyone??
Thank You
My e mail adress is
mohamedmagid@gmail.com
Deirdre (Ireland)
August 16, 2019, 12:00 am
I’m watching Ruthies documentary and I googled her. She seems like a kind loving woman who tried to make the best of a bad situation. I’m very sad to hear she battled so much with her health and that she finally succumbed to her illness. May God bless her and her family.
David Williams (Watford UK)
November 13, 2019, 12:00 am
Just watched Banged Up Abroad. Make the most of every minute you have with your loved ones. Life is previous and very short. RIP Ruthie and condolences to her family.
Amina Glayini (Tottenham)
February 15, 2020, 12:00 am
I’m so sorry to hear u have passed away ruthie I watched your documentary you seemed so lovely and kind such a beautiful soul may god hold u in his arms forever may you RIP Amina g London
Luka Nikolovski (N. Macedonia)
February 20, 2020, 12:00 am
May you rest in peace. God let your soul rest easy.
James Shoffner (Gobierno Regional de Lima)
February 23, 2020, 12:00 am
My best wishes for the Lambert family. My name is James Shoffner. I was the American who helped Ruthie escape from Peru. I would like to meet you when I am in Florida if that would be ok with you. Thank you
Michelle Mutua (Kenya)
April 25, 2020, 12:00 am
Just from watching banged up abroad. Rest with the angels Ruthie.
Tiffany price
July 23, 2021, 3:12 am
I am also a viewer of locked up abroad and just fell in love with ruthie, sad terrifying end to a very lovely lady who cherished her children, family, and friends… R.i.p. ruthie Lambert….
Rachel Newman
August 2, 2021, 4:07 pm
I also watched her documentary and was hoping she survived her illness. I’m saddened to know she is no longer with us. Deepest condolences to her family.
Emilia
August 21, 2021, 5:00 pm
Watched Ruthie’s episode on banged abroad and the episode brought me to tears so I needed to google her to see how she would be doing nowadays and where she might be and was saddened to see that she had passed away. She seemed like a genuine and warm person. May she rest in peace. Sending hugs to all the family members.
José
October 7, 2021, 10:02 pm
Ruthie… i Love you from Spain. Te mereces todo mi respeto y mi admiración. Descansa en paz. LOVE YOU. José
Jo bayly
October 17, 2021, 12:21 pm
So sad to find out that you have passed away Ruthie. May you rest in peace. Love from Australia 💕
Laurien
April 2, 2022, 3:22 am
I’m also had seen her story on tv
I’m sorry to read she passed away hope her children are doing well
Rip
Much love from me from the Netherlands europe
Scott Dee
September 28, 2023, 3:56 am
Locked up Abroad … Banged up Abroad
Wow, 11 Years of agony since eternity
began . JAMES 4:4
،jacob mo
April 16, 2025, 2:20 am
I saw your story on TV and your passing is so sad. May your soul rest in peace