Ruth O. Payne (nee Orenstein), of Princeton Junction, NJ at the age of 89 on June 11,
2026. Loving mother of Bryan (Jody) of Columbia, SC, Kent of Princeton Junction, NJ
and Douglas (Amy) of Saint Charles, MO. Beloved grandmother to Taylor, Dylan,
Grayson, Jack, Caroline and Ashley Acosta (Mario) of Austin, TX and great-
grandmother to Eva. Devoted sister to Michael Orenstein (Judy) of Great Neck, NY and
the late Jules Orenstein (Harriet). Daughter of the late Charles and Augusta Orenstein.
Ruth graduated from Great Neck High School and received her BA from Vassar
College. She had an illustrious career as a financial analyst, retiring from Bloomberg
LLC. Funeral will be held Sunday June 14 th at 11:30am at Congregation Beth Chaim,
West Windsor. Shiva will be held at the synagogue 3-5:30pm on Sunday. Donations
can be made to Congregation Beth Chaim. Arrangements by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel.