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Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Dec 29, 1942 – Oct 2, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” E. Ruby, 79
Lawrence E. “Larry” Ruby, 79, of Anita, died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his home.
He was born December 29, 1942, in Oil City, son of the late Julie (Woznicki) and Ange Ruby.
On July 23, 1966, he married Jean Ann (Shiock) Ruby, who survives.
Larry was a graduate of SSCD High School. He furthered his education with a liberal arts degree from IUP and a master’s degree from Clarion University. He taught at the DuBois High School for thirty-five years and at Penn State St. Mary’s Campus, IUP Punxstawney Campus and IUP Main Campus.
He loved his family, especially his granddaughters. Larry enjoyed attending his granddaughters’ sporting events.
In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by two children, son Chris Ruby and wife Autumn of Greenville, PA, and daughter Melissa Manners of Punxsutawney; two granddaughters, Hanna and Ally; a sister Nancy Bartleson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Jo Anne Clontz; in-laws Willie and Irene Shiock; brother-in-law Dr. Sam Earley; nieces Sandy Jewell and Leslie Osikowicz; nephews Todd Covert and Braden Shiock; and a great-nephew Chris Jewell.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Saints Cosmas and Damian Church with Monsignor Charles Kaza officiating.
Interment will be in Adrian-Anita Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Ruby, to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 or to the Leukemia Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreMr. Ruby was one of the best and kindest teachers I've ever had. So many times I've thought about how much he taught us and how much we used it through out life. He will be missed. May God bless his family in their time of sorrow. Kerry Bailey
Kerry Bailey
October 04, 2022 | School
Jean Ann,
Sorry I will not be able to attend Larry's Mass.
I know you are strong in your faith and with the support of family and friends, who know and love you, you will be able to overcome as yet another sad point on this road of life.
I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. In closing I would like to quote the last lines of my favorite Irish prayer:
"My God hold you in the palm of his hand, May God hold you in the palm of his hand."
Paul Gileot
October 04, 2022 | Anita, PA | Friend
Larry was a great teacher, truly one of a kind. He cared about the students he taught, and really brought complex subjects down to our level. I've thought of him often in the 30+ years since I graduated. RIP Mr. Ruby.
Robert Sette
October 04, 2022 | School
Meant to say, what "terrific" dancers we were.
Tom Serian
October 04, 2022
Jean Ann sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. What terrific "we" were. May God watch over you and your family, during these difficult times.
Tom Serian
October 04, 2022
Sincere condolences from the Smochek family. Prayers and good thoughts for all
Julie Smochek
October 03, 2022
Mrs. Ruby and family,
I was lucky enough to have Mr. Ruby as a student! He was a great teacher and human being. My sincere condolences to you!
Leo Pernesky
October 03, 2022 | DuBois, PA | Student