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Gary Ruffner Obituary

Gary Ruffner

CLEWISTON - With great sorrow we announce the passing of a wonderful man and a very much loved grandfather, father, son, brother, and uncle. Gary Ruffner went to be with the Lord July 3, 2009. Grandfather of Makalya and Trinity, Father of William Wasiloff, Very much loved stepfather of Travis and Angela Robinson, Son of William (1972), Margaret Rose Wasiloff of Clewiston, Fla., Brother of Ron Ruffner of Florida, Reta, Shawn, Eleanor, Margaret, Larry (1980) and Daniel (1984), Uncle to several nieces and nephews, and Dear friend of Sandra Robinson. Gary lived in Florida. He worked on the Manitowac Cranes as an operator. He was a wonderful and much cherished son to his mother. He will be greatly missed.

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Published by Lake Okeechobee News and SouthCentralLife.com from Sep. 4 to Sep. 10, 2009.

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