Fern Ruffolo Obituary
Born the daughter of the late Henry Davenport and the late Irma (Fuchs) Davenport.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ruffolo and the late James Reihart.
Loving mother of James (Gina) Reihart and Michael (Theresa) Ruffolo. Preceded in death by daughter, Barabara Reihart; and son, Ronald Reihart.
Stepmother of Joseph (Katherine) Ruffolo, Jacqueline (Paul) Whitlow, Robert (Maureen) Ruffolo, Clara Jean (David) Galledge, and Charles "Doug" (Herma) Ruffolo.
Preceded in death by stepchildren, Mary Monfredo, John Ruffolo, Geraldine Anzelik.
Dear grandmother of Ron (Kara Kay), Emily, Sarah, and Jabon Reihart.
Great-grandmother of Kenny (Michael) and other great grandchildren.
Fern was born and raised in the Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. In her early years, she enjoyed the cross-country trips taken alongside Joe, they were proud to have visited every state in the U.S. except Alaska. Fern worked as a secretary for the Veterans Association, where she aided veterans in the benefits application process. She was a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Fern enjoyed cooking meals for her family, where she proudly displayed her ethnic Hungarian roots.
Friends are welcome on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, (412) 824-8800, where a Blessing Service will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Fern will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Fern's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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.
700 Linden Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
Make a Donation
in Fern Ruffolo's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
People and places connected with Fern
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Fern'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 Fern Ruffolo'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
