Doreen Frances Ruffner

Doreen Frances Ruffner obituary

Doreen Frances Ruffner

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10

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Crown Hill Funeral Home

8592 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087

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Doreen Ruffner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Twinsburg on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Doreen Frances Ruffner (nee Volek), 84, of Twinsburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Mildred Volek (nee Cmunt). Doreen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elmer Ruffner.

Doreen will be dearly missed by her family. Loving mother of Michael Kolcaba and Karen (James) Volin; dear stepmom of Leonard Ruffner and Roxanne (Les) Rowe; cherished sister of Robert (Trudy) Volek; dear cousin of Barb Ward; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

Visitation and memorial service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 8592 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087. Visitation from 2:00 – 400 pm. Memorial service at 4 pm. Inurnment at Crown Hill Cemetery Mausoleum.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Doreen's honor to: Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Crown Hill Funeral Home

8592 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087

Send Flowers

Oct

10

Memorial service

4:00 p.m.

Crown Hill Funeral Home

8592 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.