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John Ruch Obituary
Mr. Ruch was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1944. He was self-employed and owned State Rd. Plumbing, was a member of the FOPA, Bethany United Church of Christ and Y's Men Group of the YMCA.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathy; children, Cindy Smith of Cuyahoga Falls, Elaine Warzecha of Pleasanton, Calif., Douglas Ruch of Sagamore Hills; grandchildren, Kyle and Mark Warzecha and Christian and Jackson Ruch; brothers, L. Dow Ruch of Cuyahoga Falls and Karl Ruch of Northport, Fla.; sister-in-law, Barbara Saenger of Hilliard.
The Family would like to express special thanks to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Akron City Hospital and Dr. Ross Black for their exceptional care and concern.
A memorial service will be held Wed., March 27 at 11 a.m. in the Bethany United Church of Christ,1235 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 Rev. Stephen Gehlert officiating where friends may call beginning at 10 on Wed., March 27. Memorials may be made Bethany United Church of Christ.
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Colleen Mate
March 28, 2013
Dear Cindy, I was so sad to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Miss you !
The Staff of Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home
March 27, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mindy&Keith Davis
March 26, 2013
Dear Elaine and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our prayers are with you.
Amanda McClelland
March 26, 2013
Special love to all of you - Doug, Kathy, Elaine, Cindy and all of the boys. I am thankful to have known him and spend special moments over the last months. May God bless you and bring you comfort and peace in the coming days. Amanda
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