James Hoch Rudesill

News Death Notice

RUDESILL, James Hoch 70, of Hunters Ridge died Thursday, September 17, 2009 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born August 15, 1939 in New Castle, PA, the son the late Louis G. and Elizabeth Hart Rudesill. Jim was a graduate of Youngstown University, a member of the Ohio National Guard, a buyer for the Higbee Co., Cleveland, OH and Elder Beermans in Dayton, OH. He retired as an independent Mfg Sales Rep to enjoy life in Myrtle Beach, SC. Survivors are his wife, Sheila Rudesill and a son, Jason Rudesill and his family in Dayton, OH, a brother, Robert Rudesill of Stamford, CT and a sister, Patricia R. Vitello of York, PA. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Eugene and John and two sisters, Betty Lou and Dorothy. He also has a special niece, Jean (Jim) Minner, and two nephews, Bill (Becky) and Charles (Shirley) all of New Castle, PA; close friend, "Murphy" was always there with his nurses cap on giving love and support. There will be a private family memorial service at a later date in New Castle, PA. Memorials may be made to Tidelands Hospice House, 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440. www.tidelanshospice.org. The family wishes to extend much gratitude to Dr. Rebecca Cody and her staff at Coastal Cancer Center and to four special nurses at Grand Strand Hospital, Jackie Morgan, Lynn Kochie, Misty King, and Dee Newton who extended friendship, love, and support. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinch.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.