Joan (Ruffing) Sands Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 5, 2019, at the age of 78, Joan (Ruffing) Sands (Milan, Ohio), born in Bellevue, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul R. Ruffing and Mary L. Ruffing (Skelley); her brothers, Paul, William and Bobby; and her son-in-law John Richards.
She is survived by: her daughter Patty Richards of Huron; her grandchildren, Travis Richards of Toledo and Jenna Richards (Zach Goffena) of Cincinnati; and her sisters, Mary Alice Raifsnider (Ron) of Bellevue, Jane Wobser of Bellevue, Maureen Phillips of Bellevue, Barbara Smith (Roy) of Bellevue, Helen Musser of Bellevue and Margaret Musser (Steve) of Fremont. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870, Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857, or St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church.
