DENNIS RUFFING Obituary
DENNIS
Age 63, of Pittsburgh, went to be with his Lord and Savior, with his loving wife and family by his side, after a Courageous Battle with Cancer on August 6, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1952, to Ralph and Helen Ruffing. Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Alice Kimball Ruffing. Dennis is survived by his sister, Regina (Ron) Likar; brother, Ralph (Annie) Ruffing, Jr.; stepson, Brian Denisiuk; three aunts, Rose Burry, Helen Paulick, Eileen Wilson; uncle, Joseph Ruffing; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Ruffing had worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 years. He also enjoyed and was an avid golf player, had a strong passion for reading and writing, which you can credit to his Journalism Degree. Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills 15236. A Blessing Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pittsburgh 15236. Condolences may be posted at:
www.jeffersonmemorial.biz
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clyde duffy
August 7, 2022
Dennis a good friend
Patricia FAVER
August 24, 2015
Denny fought hard and now he can rest, for he finally did the last thing he wanted to do...he'll be missed. Love, Trish
Rocky Franciscus
August 11, 2015
We all grew up at Leolyn Park, and the memories are to keep, and in the later years working on his house next to the park. A friendly word would always turn into a half hour conversation. We'll certainly miss you, Dennis the Menace!
Linda Breitenkam
August 10, 2015
Denny was a kind and caring person, and always such fun to be around, my favorite memory of him, will always be his big smile and gentle way.
The world is a little darker due to his passing, but I am
sure heaven is radiating ever so brighter with him there. He will be missed by
many especially his family
and I was blessed to be part
of that family. Go in peace
sweet Denny, see you on the
other side. With Love, Linda
My deepest condolences to his devoted and lovely wife
Alice, I pray for God to comfort you in this time of
great sorrow, only he can give you the peace you deserve.
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George Honchar
August 10, 2015
I was a friend of Dennie through my brother Michael Hanczar ...and the Catholic Singles Club, long before he met Alice. We've played golf together...and he worked for my PermaGreen Lawn Care Company before the USPO. Dennie was a good man, hard worker, and most importantly ...a follower of Our Messiah. In Ukrainian : ' ! .... May his memory be eternal !
Clyde Duffy
August 10, 2015
Alice I am very sorry for your loss, Dennis was a good friend.
August 9, 2015
Sad to hear this. Sympathies to his family. Jane monschein
August 9, 2015
Dear Alice and family,
Sympathy goes out to you and the Ruffing family on news of the passing of my dear friend Denny.
When I visited with him recently, I sensed that would be our final meeting in this life. I hope his passing was as painless as possible.
Denny squeezed as much as he could out of life. I enjoyed all our golf outings together, vacations with Dick in Myrtle Beach and our bike rides together. His crazy sense of humor will always be remembered!
May his memory be eternal!
Dear friend,
Mike Hanczar
Paul Heagy
August 9, 2015
So sorry. I will miss him
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