A devoted Wife, Mother, and Gaga
Ruth "Ruthie" (Mifsud) Moore, age 67, passed away on December 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was the beautiful daughter of the late Francis and Norma Mifsud.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Moore, daughter, Dina Moore, and granddaughter, Ella Jones, the light of her life. She is also survived by four brothers, Philip Mifsud of Ariz., Jerry (Linda) Mifsud, Joseph (Joann) Mifsud, Francis (Nancy) Mifsud, and a sister in law, Carmie Moore. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and her special cousin, Chris (D'Aurora) Scutella, as well as many very dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Gia Marie Moore, whom she is now holding in heaven, her mother-in-law, Agatha (Voto) Moore, and sister-in-law, Mary (Yezzi) Mifsud.
Ruth grew up in Little Italy and attended St. Paul School. She was a 1970 Graduate of Academy High School. Ruth was employed for 31 years by the City of Erie and retired in 2016. For many years, she played on the Womens Monday Night Bocce League. She was the promoter and coordinator for Elvis and Moore for 25 years. She was involved in her West 25th Street Neighborhood Club for 30 years, Little Italy Ladies Club, and Breakfast Club, with some of the best friends a lady could ask for who will miss her dearly.
Ruth was an amazingly strong woman. She loved her daughter and granddaughter more than any words could ever describe. She was considered the matriarch of her family. Ruthie put everyone before herself, she was selfless. Her smile and laugh could fill a room. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making her delicious Sunday sauce and meatballs. She did for all without question. She made every holiday magical. She will be missed by all that knew her, especially her loving family.
Friends and family are invited to Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 W.38th St., on Thursday, January 2nd from 2 p.m. until the time of a service at 6 p.m. Condolences may be sent at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com.
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4 years is coming up since you left this earth. Merry Christmas mom, we love & miss u.
Love,
Dina, Ella & Jimmy
Dina
December 25, 2023
Well Mom, it´s going on 3 years without you here with us & how we miss u terribly... U would be so proud of Ella.... I love u more than anything in this world.
Dina (your daughter).
Dina
December 25, 2022
i love you gaga❤
ella
Grandchild
April 26, 2021
Thinking of you all during this holiday and always. Ruthie was so kind. I loved that people would mistake me for her when I dj'ed. It was an honor to know her and Jim. Dina and Ella I know how much she adored you both. You and Jim were her life. Hugs to you all.
Lisa Keating
Friend
December 29, 2020
Dear Jim, Phil, Jerry, Joe, Fran and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Although I was unable to attend the viewing, please know that you are in my prayers. May God comfort you with the warm memories of the lives you shared with her.
Ernie DiSantis
January 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Ruth was a wonderful person Rest in peace, Love, Sarah from Dr Bergqvist office
January 6, 2020
To all the Mifsuds and Moores. I am so sorry I didn't learn about Ruthie until Saturday while at the Nuova Aurora. I can't tell you how terrible I feel. I heard people were jammed in waiting to see her as it should be. She always had a hug for me when I saw her. She will be sorely missed. Verry sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you in your healing. Joe Lucente and family.
Joseph Lucente
January 4, 2020
I am in LA and just saw the sad news.
Sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all.
Phil Pirrello
PHILIP Pirrello
January 3, 2020
Jim and family, May the love of family and friends carry you through this grief. Ruthie was a kind, happy and positive woman. So lucky to have known her. Our condolences, She will be so missed.
Pam & Jim Hanson
January 3, 2020
Dina and the entire Mifsud Family ~ My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear sweet mother and sister! May Gods strength be with you all!
January 3, 2020
dina -savannah and I send lots of love,hugs and prayers for your beautiful mom. she lives on in your heart and the heart of your daughter. im so sorry I did not make it to the funeral home will have savannah tell you why If you need anything please call. linda
January 3, 2020
Our sympathy on the passing of your beautiful wife, sister, cousin. Ruthie was always so much fun growing up in the Old Neighborhood. She is resting in God's loving arms. Prayers always!
Joe and Jan (Pomorski) Bondanella
January 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss Jim Moore ! You are in my prayers !
Daisy Rodríguez
January 2, 2020
Jim and family
I am so sorry to hear of Ruths passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Barb
Barbara Bruskevith
January 2, 2020
So sorry for your loss Jim, my prayers go out to you. God Bless
David H. Knight
January 2, 2020
Jim and Dina , so sorry to hear about Ruth's passing. Our sincere sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Mary Dodick , and Family
January 2, 2020
To the Mifsud Family,
I watched this sweetheart grow up in our old neighborhood. So sorry for your loss. Though I did not know her as an adult, my sisters did and said she was as sweet as she was as a little girl. I am so sorry,
Theresa Sperduto
January 2, 2020
Dear Jim, Dina and friends and family. Ruthie was a beautiful, loving and very fun woman and a good friend. I will miss her.
Brian Hower
January 2, 2020
Sincerest condolences to Jim and friends/family. Ruthie was a beautiful, happy and very fun woman and a good friend. I will miss her.
January 2, 2020
Jim and Dina, it was truly a blessing to know and love Ruthie. She was always so bright and beautiful!
Mike Cannavino
January 2, 2020
We are so sadden by the loss of such a humble and kind woman! We are so blessed to have Jim and my beautiful Ruthie in our lives for the past 25 years. She will be so missed. Love you all, So sorry. Love the Keating Family
Lisa Keating
January 2, 2020
To Dina and Family
My condolences and prayer to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Ms. Stephanie Arrington-Lofton
Stephanie Lofton
January 2, 2020
Ruthie will always have a special place in my heart. My prayers go out to Jim, Dina and family. Thank you for the memories and making my love for Elvis so special.
Brandi Weaver
January 2, 2020
Jim,so sad, prayers for you and your family
Dean Messenger
January 1, 2020
Dearest Jim, Dina, Ella, and the Mifsud family:
Ruthie was truly a special person on earth! I believe that God sent her to me when I needed a friend and someone to help me through some difficult times. As I got to know her I witnessed her gift with many others that came into her life. She had the greatest gift of all in life and that was unconditional love. Ruthie was unconditional love. Although she will be greatly missed, I am forever thankful for having the privilege of knowing her and spending time with my friend. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Love you Ruthie!
Meg Miller
January 1, 2020
Jimmy, Dina and family...you have our deepest sympathy and our in our prayers. Ruthie was a wonderful woman who always had a smile on her face. She is now up in Heaven with the other members of the West 25th Street gang who have gone before her, enjoying the eternal blessings of a life well lived. I can hear her and Joni laughing from here. May she rest in eternal peace and may she provide strength and guidance to all of us.
Ron, Lynn and Becca Jones
January 1, 2020
Ruthie was a wonderful woman. She was as beautiful inside as she was outside. I will miss talking to her. She had a smile that could light up the room. I was blessed to have her as my cousin. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you his peace and love.
Mary Jude Schroeder
January 1, 2020
To the Moore and Mifsud,
We were so sorry to read about Ruth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Jim and Maria Kaliszewski
January 1, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Ruthie. I have fond memories of her in HS Academy 70. I use to run into her at music things and she was always so warm and friendly. She will be missed.
Marilyn Richardson
January 1, 2020
Ruth was a Wonderful lady, so sorry for your loss, she touched many lives. It's so comforting to know we'll see her again on the other side.
Dennis DiSanto AHS 1970
Dennis DiSanto
January 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all the happy memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Betty Taitz
January 1, 2020
Jim and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Ruthie's passing. I was privileged to work with her at City Hall for many years. She always had a big smile and a heart filled with kindness. I can't imagine the world without her. God bless you all and comfort you in the days ahead
Kim Green
January 1, 2020
God's blessings of comfort on Jim Moore and the Moore and Mifsud families, and Chrissy, in this loss, from classmate Donna Pedano Roberts.
January 1, 2020
Dear Joe and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister Ruthie.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Judy
Judith Emling
January 1, 2020
May all your treasured memories help to comfort you and continue her legacy! What a fun loving lady! AHS 1970 ❤
Cheryl Skonieczka Maloney
January 1, 2020
Dina, Thinking of you!
Andrea Kensill
December 31, 2019
DEAR MOORE FAMILY, I was in the Breakfast Club with Ruthie and she was so sweet and kind. We had a little connection of New Castle where the Voto family was from. I always looked forward to our get togethers, we enjoyed each others company. I am so very sorry for your loss and Ruth will really be missed. Love and prayers to all of you.
Anna Campoli
December 31, 2019
Our heartfelt sympathy to Jimmy, Dina, and Ella. Our dear friend Ruthie will be so missed by not only us but so many other's ! We loved her very much, and always looked forward spending time with her. She was a true friend with a generous heart and always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone. Her family meant so much to her, and Jimmy was her true soulmate. Dina and Ella were the apple of her eye. We believe she was one of God's Angels on earth. We will miss you very much Ruthie ! Love , Terry and Penny
Penny and Terry Krebs
Friend
December 31, 2019
So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and the entire family. Mario and Mary Pontillo
December 31, 2019
I enjoyed working with Ruthie at the Waste Water Plant. She had an million dollar smile and personality to fit it. She will be missed in this world. But God holds a special place for her.
Raymond Krkoska
December 31, 2019
Terry and I cannot express the sadness our heart's feel knowing we will never see our friend again! Ruthie wasn't just "our friend", she was everyone's friend. Loved, by so many people, she made each person feel they were special to her, and loved by her! This is a woman that didn't have a mean bone in her body. She always gave to others...and that made her happy to do so! As everyone knows,
Jimmy was the love of her life, the bond between the two of them was like no other! Her beautiful daughter Dina, and the light of her life "Ella", both were her two shinning stars. I believe we have "Angels" on this earth that do good for others. I believe my friend Ruthie was one of those Angels! It has been a pleasure to have a friendship with Ruthie for many years, she has left an imprint in both our hearts that will last forever.~~ Our deepest sympathy to Jimmy, Dina,and Ella. Remember she is just a breath away, and always will be with you. Someday we all will meet her again ! Much love to each of you, Penny and Terry Krebs
Penny Krebs
December 31, 2019
Jim and family, so very sorry to hear about Ruth. We send heartfelt condolences and pray she is resting in the arms of Jesus as I write this. God Bless, Darleen (Miller) and David Wilkinson
December 31, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol & John Ochs
December 31, 2019
Jim Jerry Joe Phil Fran Sorry to hear about Ruthie passing she was a wonderful person you have my deepest sympathy
Rich Seggi
December 31, 2019
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire family. My prayers go out to all during this difficult time.
Wanda Graham
December 31, 2019
Jim and family,
I am so sad to see that Ruthie passed away. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Weunski family
Stephanie Weunski
December 31, 2019
Dina- Sending you and your family supportive thoughts at this time of heavy loss.
Dennis Valone
December 31, 2019
Jim and the Mifsud family
Remembering Ruthie in our prayers and thoughts
She was tough just growing up in her house and the neighborhood
Trudy and Dave DeCarolis
Cape Coral FL
December 31, 2019
To Ruthie's family my deepest sympathy to you as we all mourn our dearest Ruthie. She was more than a friend as she became embroiled in your family and invited you to share hers. She had my back and taught me many things. With class and grace to the very end, her last lesson to me was how to let her go. I will miss her huge heart and smile and twinkle in her eyes. RIP my friend.
Laurie Rugare Watson
December 31, 2019
Dear Dina and Family:
I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your matriarch, your beloved Mother. I pray you all find peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Karle Lipski
Gretchen Karle - Lipski
December 31, 2019
So terribly sorry for your loss Dina
Yvonne Booth
December 31, 2019
Jim,Dina,and Ella,
I am so sorry. Ruth always brought a gleaming smile to my face and plenty of love. She will truly be missed by myself and many many more. I know you will have a beautiful guardian angel watching and protecting you. Love You Guys!!
Eryn Victor
December 31, 2019
Jim and Misfud family, Sorry to hear about ruthie my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Tony Tatalone
December 31, 2019
Ruthie was funny, thoughtful and a great cousin. We always laughed together about our times growing up. I'll always have a warm spot in my heart for her.
Jimmy Myers
Family
December 31, 2019
James Myers
December 31, 2019
Jim,my condolences, prayers for you and your family
Jan and dean Messenger
December 31, 2019
It is with great sadness that I read that Ruthie has passed. I always enjoyed running in to her and talking about the good old days. Phil, Jerry, Joe, and Fran my deepest sympathy. I am in Florida and regret I can not be there in person to honor her life.
Kevin Clement
December 31, 2019
Dear Jim and Mifsud Family,so sorry to read the passing of Ruthie.
David Clement
December 31, 2019
Dear Jim and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Ruthie brought so much joy and laughter into our lives. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.
Nancy
December 31, 2019
Jim, Dina and Ella
Words cannot explain the feeling of sadness when we heard of Ruth's passing. Anyone who has the pleasure of knowing the Moore family knows the loving bond they shared. The kindness, strength and unconditional love of your wife, mother and grandmother will live on through all of you. Dina the love she shared with you carries on with your devotion to your students. You were our guarding angel. May Ruth to rest in eternal peace. Fly high on angels wings.
The Magoon Family
December 31, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to Jim and Ruthie's entire family. I have fond high school memories of her. She was the always fun to be around.
Janet and Jerry Ventrello
December 31, 2019
Joe, I am so sorry for this sad loss. Peace to you and your brothers.
Greg Cherico
December 31, 2019
Dina & family ~ our deepest sympathy. Prayers for peace as you move forward in this life, until you are reunited in heaven.
Mike & Christy Edinger
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
To Ruth's family, we send our heartfelt condolences. She was a beautiful lady and now, a beautiful angel. I pray she is resting in the arms of Jesus as I write this. Know we are praying for Ruth and her family. God Bless, Darleen (Miller) and David Wilkinson
December 31, 2019
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