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Leo C. Ruffing

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Leo C. Ruffing obituary, 1944-2021, Quakertown, PA

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

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Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, LTD.

135 W. Pumping Station Rd

Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Leo Ruffing Obituary

Leo C. Ruffing, 77, of Zionsville passed away suddenly Friday, December 3, 2021. Born in Portage in 1944, he was the son of the late James and Kathryn (Baith) Ruffing. He was the husband of Mary (Poronowicz) Ruffing, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

Leo worked for Merck Pharmaceuticals for over 34 years in several different capacities and, in his spare time and then retirement, he enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. This included hunting, fishing, archery and 4-wheeling. Leo also enjoyed playing and watching many sports, including baseball, football, hockey and basketball.

He loved dining out and playing cards with friends and traveling with his wife, Mary, having traveled all over the United States.

Leo is survived by wife, Mary, children Kelley Lynn (Paul) and Leo Ruffing, Jr., (Leigh Ann), siblings Nancy Hipp (Bernard), Jean Browning (Robert), and Jim Ruffing (Jane). He was predeceased by sister Linda Cook.

Services will be held Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at 12:00 PM, at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. A viewing will be held from 11-12 prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Lower Milford Township Volunteer Fire Company Number 1, PO Box 1, Limeport, PA 18060.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on Dec. 7, 2021.

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Deb Keller

December 10, 2021

Mary my sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family

Jon Haase

December 10, 2021

Nothing but fond memories of Mr Ruffing.

James Keyser

December 9, 2021

Leo was a favorite classmate of mine. He had the funniest and best sense of humor and a good friend to all!

Kristen Haase

December 9, 2021

Sending hugs and love to you all. I'll always remember Mr. Ruffing as a super nice man and a great neighbor who was always willing to help.

Pete,Betty Howell

December 8, 2021

With our deepest sympathy ,he was a great man.

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Susan Browning and Julian Allen

December 6, 2021

Such sad news for such a loving family.

Donna J Montgomery

December 6, 2021

You couldn't have asked for a better Uncle. Rest in Peace, Uncle Leo.

Danny Baith

December 6, 2021

Leo was a good friend, he will be missed by many.

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