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Carl Rudy Obituary

Carl F. Rudy Carl F. Rudy, aged 77, of Sewickley, PA went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2014. Carl was the loving husband of Patricia Rudy for 58 years. Survived by four children: Frederick Rudy and wife Linda of Everett, PA; Susan Allison and husband David of Dorseyville, PA; Judith Hetzell and husband Robin of Sewickley, PA; and Janet Pratt and husband Michael of Wesley, PA. Carl had nine grandchildren and one-great grandchild. Carl retired in 1999 from US Airways after 43 years as a mechanic. Carl was a member of Mt. Nebo Grange and was a former member of the PA State Grange Executive Committee. He is a member of the Sewickley United Methodist Church. Memorial service will be held January 31, 11 AM at Sewickley United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sewickley United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 337 Broad St., Sewickley, PA. 15143, or the Good Samaritan Hospice House, 146 Neely School Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Arrangements by Richard D. Cole Funeral Home, Sewickley, PA.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Dec. 24, 2014.

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Sandy Feather

January 20, 2015

My deepest sympathy goes out to Pat and the Rudy family. We will all miss this good and gentle man. Well done, good and faithful servant.

Vida & Chuck Wheeland

January 9, 2015

Sorry to hear about Carl, We all have many great memories to help us through this sad time Love Ya Cuz

Joyce Trapp

January 5, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Pat and family.

January 1, 2015

Carl was a great guy. Always giving of his expertise in so many ways to so many people. The Rudy Bed and Breakfast was always open when we traveled from California. Bless his family...what a wonderful and giving family.

Marilyn and Jim Christy
Fountain Valley, CA

Tony and Janet Fishovitz

December 26, 2014

Our sympathies to the Rudy Family. Carl will be missed by many and in so many ways. Love and Prayers to you all.

December 25, 2014

Carl was a plethora of aircraft & general technical information. We will never forget Carl & his old Buick while we trained in Winston Salem.He was always a pleasant excel mechanic.Rest in Christ brother.Claude Elder

December 24, 2014

Just a wonderful person that I had the joy to work with for many years. Bill Connolly

MaryJane Dinsmore Kent

December 24, 2014

Sending my heartfelt sympathy to your family. Carl was a true gentleman, and will be missed by so many - especially Grange Brothers and Sisters throughout Pennsylvania. Sending love to all of you.

Judith/Ron Bolind

December 24, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Pat and all her family. Carl will be missed by all his friends in our Grange.

Montour Valley Grange @2005

Dick & Jayne Jacobson

December 24, 2014

Our Sincere Sympathy to the entire family. We've shared many a good time sitting around that campfire. Well done good & faithful servant. Dick & Jayne

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