Rita M. Ruffner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita M. Ruffner (Latrobe, Pennsylvania), born in Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 9, 2019, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita M. Ruffner or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse C. Leonard and Catherine Leonard (Mattingly); her husband Jerry A. Ruffner; her grandson Dante Paluzzi; and her siblings, Terry L., Jerry K., Ronald C., Richard P., Donald J., John R. "Jack" Leonard, Janet Tantlinger and Arley J. "A. J.".
She is survived by: her children, Greg Ruffner of Latrobe, Beth Paluzzi (Ronald) of Latrobe, Colleen McElhaney (Ronald) of Latrobe, Jeffrey Michaels-Ruffner of Las Vegas, NV and Lynn Ruffner of Latrobe; her sister Dorothy A. "Dee" Rubino of Derry; her grandchildren, Ashley Ruffner, Nicolas Ruffner, Christopher Paluzzi, Tessa Paluzzi, Mia Paluzzi, Savannah McElhaney, Tate McElhaney and Trevor Decesere; and her great grandchildren, Ellie Victoria and Aubrey Renee. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
