Rya W. Zobel: key obituary facts
Is Rya W. Zobel dead? Yes. Rya W. Zobel died on July 4, 2026, at age 94.
Cause of death: Rya W. Zobel's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Rya W. Zobel known for?
She was an United States federal judge.
More about Rya W. Zobel
Born: 18 December 1931.
Place of birth: Zwickau.
Gender: female.
Occupation: lawyer, judge.
Education: Radcliffe College, Harvard Law School.
Awards: Margaret Brent Award.
Also known as: Rya Weickert Zobel.
Rya W.
Zobel died on July 4, 2026. She was a German–American jurist and a judge of the U.S.
District Court of Massachusetts. Born in Zwickau on December 18, 1931, Zobel was a United States federal judge whose career was recognized with the Margaret Brent Award.