Donald Rudish Obituary
Donald J. Rudish, 86, of Stow, Ohio (formerly of Cuyahoga Falls), passed away on September 10, 2025. Don was born in Bellaire, Ohio but lived in Northeast Ohio most of his life. He retired from Jorgensen Steel in 2007.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mildred Rudish. He is survived by his wife, Lois; daughter, Tari (Keith) Kaufman; grandsons, Spenser and Zachary (Kendra) Kaufman; great-granddaughter, Adelyn Mae Kaufman and great-grandson, Nolan James Kaufman. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Judy Blevins; special nieces, Lisa Calderone and Ashli Phillips; and special nephew, David Calderone; three sisters, RoseMarie Freeman, JoAnn Kinder and Patricia Sabinski; and many other nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours and cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will take place at a later date and Don will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
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