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Age 66, of Canton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born Nov. 20, 1948, in Canton to the late, Paul James and Bertha Mae (Alltop) Ruby. Gary was a graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. He began his career working for the North Canton Sun News, and later worked for the Timken Company. Gary was an avid sports fan.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carol Ruby; two children; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and sisters, Linda (Steve) Jurina of Columbia, Tenn., and Paula (Dennis) Clay of Canton, Ohio.
A private graveside ceremony is planned with interment to follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Aultman Compassionate Care Center, 2821 Woodlawn Ave. N.W., Canton, OH 44708. The family would like to thank the people at Aultman Compassionate Care Center, and the Perry Fire Department for their care and support.
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Ike Garlington
February 9, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. I only now learned of his passing. We traded skeds for many years and I visited in his home in 1991. He was more than a trader as we were also friends who saw the world the same. All of my sympathy to the Ruby family.
Jodie Scheufler
December 16, 2014
Carol I am very sorry to hear of Gary passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Many memories of growing up across the street.
Bill Jones
December 16, 2014
Met Gary in the mid-1970's. He took me to my first baseball card show in 1976. It was held at a school in Newcomerstown, Ohio. We also went to a bigger card show at Randall Park Mall the next year in 1977. I happened to see Walt (Clyde) Frazier just walking around the mall doing some shopping. When I told Gary about it, he got excited. We made a beeline back to where Walt was and both got autographs. Also at this show, Gary found a fellow who was selling 1950's and 1960's baseball cards for a nickle or a dime, depending on the player. Gary had me help him dig thru the stacks and pull out the Indians and any other big name players I saw. He bought about 600 cards at that table. He was very happy! He gave me five 1957 Topps cards for helping. Mantle, Clemente, Mays, Aaron, and Colavito. He told me that Rocky was the best player in the bunch and not to trade that card away!
Gary was a great mentor to me in my early days of card collecting. He taught me a lot about the hobby and I have great memories of those days. He will be missed.
My condolences to Carol and to his entire family.
Jennifer Mills
December 15, 2014
Grandpa Ruby I'll really miss you ! You sure were a fantastic gramps :) we had so many special memories and I'm thankful for each one spent with you. I'll never forget you. ??
Patrick Burns
December 14, 2014
Dear Carol, so sorry for the passing of Gary. I had no idea he was in hospice. I would like to come see you some time. May Gary's memory be eternal. Patrick and Andrea Burns
Joe LeGrand
December 13, 2014
Gary,
You and I traded skeds for more years than I can remember.It was always great talking to you.you would always make me laugh.
Skedding will not be the same for me anymore.You are a great friend.Rest in peace my friend.
Amber Pitcock (Rice)
December 13, 2014
Condolences from my family to yours. I'll never forget being at your house and watching Gary feeding the squirrels right from his hand. Have many good memories with this side of the family. Take care.
Bob Willey
December 12, 2014
I will never forget our conversations and the good times we had trading schedules. I'm very glad we had the opportunity to get together on the occasions we did. All the schedule collectors will miss you greatly. God Bless and Rest in Peace.
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