Mary Lou Ruffner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Lou Ruffner of Gaithersburg, Maryland, born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Mary Lou departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Mary Lou. Though Mary Lou may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her father John R.; and her husband David Burchinal Ruffner. She is survived by: her children, Michelle M. Ruffner (Van Ernest) of Gaithersburg, MD and David L. Ruffner Santa (Christian); her grandchildren, Kendall Pasquarelli, Morgan Ruffner and Samantha Ruffner; and her sister Adele Clemmer (Charles) of Allentown, PA.