Ruthmary Castle Gembarowski

Ruthmary "Missy" Castle Gembarowski, 80, passed away on June 19, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1946, in Rutland, Vermont, and spent her childhood on Spellman Terrace. She was the daughter of Charles and Beverly Castle. She attended Christ the King Catholic School and later graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Following her education, she became a registered nurse with a degree from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.

On January 6, 1968, Ruthmary married Charles Jerry Gembarowski at Christ the King Catholic Church. As a member of a United States Air Force family, she and Jerry moved frequently, living in five different states before ultimately making their home in Satellite Beach, Florida.

Ruthmary took great joy in her family, especially in the visits of her children and grandchildren, and she looked forward to holidays when her cherished family and friends could be together. She also enjoyed traveling and cherished the many cruises she shared with Jerry, finding great happiness in exploring new places and the time they spent together at sea. She had a talent for cooking and found satisfaction in preparing gourmet meals for family and friends. She also took pride in her home and enjoyed decorating and caring for it.

Faith was an important part of her life; she served on the planning committee for Christ Renews His Parish and was a daily attendee at Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.She was also deeply involved in her community and philanthropic work, serving for many years in P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), where she supported its mission of advancing educational opportunities for women.

Ruthmary is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Jerry; her sons, Charles Wilson (Melissa) and Christopher Andrew (Tara); and her grandchildren, Charlie Joseph, Nathan Henry, and Gabriel Paul, as well as step-grandsons Trey, Owen, and Brock. She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Castle Hanson and Jean Castle McLaughlin (Richard), her brother Charles Wilson Castle (Lisa), her brother-in-law Terrance Piggott, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ruthmary was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Beverly Castle, and her sister, Anne M. Piggott (née Castle) and her nephew Justin Michael Piggott.

A viewing and visitation will be held for Ruthmary on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ammen Family Cremation & Funeral Care - Melbourne Chapel, followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Family and friends may gather for a viewing at the church beginning at 10:30 a.m., prior to the Mass.

Ruthmary will be laid to rest at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made in Ruthmary's honor to the Philanthropic Education Organization, please send to:

Cindy Johnson, Treasurer, Chapter CK

1759 Dittmer Circle SE

Palm Bay, Florida 32909

Please make check out to "P.E.O. Foundation"