Rachel M. Ratowsky, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Was believed to be 102.

Rachel was was a daughter of the late Abraham and Chierney Yarowsky. She is survived by her daughter Jane Cafritz (Calvin) of Washington, DC, five grandchildren: James Speyer, Irina Rubenstein and Olivia Rubenstein, Alissa Lipton and Eric Lipton and six great-grandchildren, four nephews from Harrisburg, Richard Miller, Steven Miller, David Miller and James Miller and their families, and a nephew from Rochester, NY, Max Yarowsky and his family.

Rachel was devoted to her family and enjoyed many close friends. She was a lifelong teacher and avid reader who believed that education begins after graduating from school. Rachel was a dedicated patron of the arts and art collector, and was a member of the North Carolina State Arts Council and the Art Association of Harrisburg. She was also passionate about music, and was a committed supporter of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and a patron of the Washington National Opera. In addition, she started a local chamber music society in the 1980s that lasted several decades.

Rachel was the widow of Fred Ratowsky. She was predeceased in death by her first husband, Ira Lipton, her son, Frederick Lipton, her brother Morris Yarowsky, and her sisters, May Miller and Edith Laub. Services will be private for the family. To offer the family condolences, please visit BitnerCares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her honor to the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, www.harrisburgsymphony.org.