Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1949
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
James Ruffner Obituary
James Alan Ruffner, 70, of Rural Valley, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2020, at the ACMH Hospital.
He was born on July 22, 1949, to James and Betty (Pounds) Ruffner in Indiana, Pa.
James worked as a paramedic for Dayton, Citizens, and Life Stat Ambulance Companies. He was also a journeyman electrician, a magician and a pastry chef.
Jim served his country during Vietnam with the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the Dayton American Legion. His favorite quote was, "I have led a good life in the service of others, may I be remembered for those that I have helped."
James is survived by his mother, Betty Ruffner, of New York; sister, Donna Ruffner, of New York; caregiver, Kiley Nelson Cribbs, of Rural Valley; godson, Chase Stockdale, of Rural Valley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward "Ted" Ruffner; and a brother, Dennis Ruffner.
Visitation will be held Friday,
July 3, 2020, from 5-8 p.m. at Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., 724 W. Main St. Rural Valley.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will take place in the Rural Valley Cemetery. www.carsonboyer.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Ruffner
Sponsored by Carson/Boyer Funeral Home Inc.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Ruffner's name
Memorial Events
for James Ruffner
Jul
3
Jul
4
People and places connected with James
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support James's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor James Ruffner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
