Dorothy J. Rugar Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dorothy J. Rugar in Geneva, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dorothy left this world on January 19, 2025, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy J. Rugar to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Houghton and Bessie Houghton (Drake); her husbands, Parl Sherman and Thomas Rugar; and her siblings, Donald Houghton and Alice O'Grady.
She is survived by: her children, Donald Sherman (Deborah) of Texas, Carol Meiggs (Arthur) of Ohio, Debra Rugar Beeman (Steve) and Allison Martin (Patrick) of Geneva; and her sister Janet Somerville of Auburn, NY. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home (28 Genesee St, Geneva, NY 14456). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Palmisano Mull Funeral Home (28 Genesee St, Geneva, NY 14456).
Contributions may be made to Humane Society in Dorothy's memory.