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Eleanor Rudy Obituary
Born Jan. 14, 1939, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Gordon H. and Elaine Allen Pritham.
On Aug. 17, 1963, she married Kenneth E. Rudy, of Pennsylvania Furnace.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Carol E. Sweeney and her husband, Chris, of West Chester, along with two grandchildren, Jonathan T, and Jessica C. Sweeney.
Friends will be received at the Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, with the Rev. John Diller officiating.
Burial will be in Graysville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Center County Chapter of Special Olympics, P.O. Box 10465, State College, PA 16805-0465.
Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be done at www.kochfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Rudy
Tom Houck
June 7, 2012
Ken & Family,
Our sympathies to the Rudy Family. Ellie was a wonderful person who enjoyed life to the fullest.Our hearts got out to you.
Marie Houck, Tom Houck & Family, and Carl Houck Family
Vida & Chuck Wheeland
June 7, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss Eleanor was a wonderful person and neighbor. If there is anything we can do please yell across the field
Brenda Zucco
June 6, 2012
Dear Ken and Family: Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I rode her bus as a young student and she was always so kind and caring to me. She was a remarkable lady. Our prayers are with you.
Mike and Brenda Zucco
Ed and Betsy Baker & Family
June 6, 2012
Dear Ken, Carol, Chris, Jonathan and Jessica,
We are thinking of you at this time!!!!our hearts broke when chris called with the news. We will miss her.
We will call, and maybe stop by on the weekend to see everyone!!! Hope all goes well with graduation!!!
love you all,
Carol Rhoads
June 5, 2012
Dear Ken and family,
Ellie was such a friend to us all such a kind and caring person she was and so much fun too!
I was lucky to share her with Diana when I visited. Enjoy those memories you have with her it helps at the weirdest times.
Bill and Linda Brown
June 5, 2012
Dear Mary and Sam:
We are so sorry to learn of Eleanor's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and our prayers are with you.
Jeff and Cathy Jeffries
June 4, 2012
Ken and family -
May the Lord grant you His peace that passes all understanding at this difficult time. We wish we could be physically with you, but while that is not possible, know that you remain in our thoughts and especially our prayers.
Bill & Linda Brown
June 4, 2012
Ken, Carol and Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula Freyer
June 4, 2012
Dear Ken and Family;
Twenty years after graduating from Penn State, I still vividly remember the comforting kindness and guidance of Ken and Eleanor. The wonderful dinners at the Rudy house, Ken and Eleanor taking me to Kennywood Park, lunches with Ken and all of the wonderful things they both taught me about always trying to be a good person. My prayers are with Ken and Carol.
Tony and Barbara Baratta
June 4, 2012
Ken, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Both Barbara and I are with you. May God comfort you in these trying moments.
Mac & Cherry Bryan
June 4, 2012
Ken and Carol, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life filled with Eleanor's love.
Dan & Diane (Rossman) Rudy
June 4, 2012
Ken, Carol & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Kathy Putt
June 4, 2012
Captain Kenny and Carol and family,
My deepest symphany to you at this time. I know you are strong and the memories you have will keep you at peace. Know that I love you all.
KAT (Katrina)
June 4, 2012
Ken and Carol
My sincere condolences , my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Earl Ruff & Family
June 4, 2012
Ken and family,
We are saddened with you. Please know we are praying for you for comfort and God's strength as you move forward. We remember her hospitality and her best bread pudding. Ken, our hearts are with you.
Carl and Marsha Schreiber (once part of the old PA. Furnace gang now in Round Hill, VA)
Kathy Holden
June 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers, Ken and Carol, at this time of sadness. Ellie was the best neighbor one could have. She will be missed by many.
Mark & Rachel Barnes
June 4, 2012
Ken,Carol & Family:
What a wonderful women and it was our pleasure to have known Eleanor she was an absolute angel on earth! Please give our best to Ken and if there is anything we can do let us know.
Melissa Hunter
June 4, 2012
Eleanor was one of the kindest people I ever met; she was a real treasure. My thoughts are with Ken and his family.
Carolyn Huff
June 4, 2012
Kenny & family: Sending condolences your way on the loss of Ellie...know my thoughts are with you and Carol at this sad time.
Trudi (Reif) Fleck
June 4, 2012
Carol & Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Royer
June 4, 2012
I will always remember "Miss Ellie" for driving our high school bus. Her peaceful temperament always commanded respect from everyone. She was fair, compassionate and a woman of few words. My heart and prayers go to Kenny, Carol and the rest of the family.
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