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Lawrence Ruby Obituary
He was born Dec. 29, 1942, in Oil City, son of the late Julie (Woznicki) and Ange Ruby.
On July 23, 1966, he married Jean Ann (Shiock) Ruby, who survives.
Larry was a graduate of SS.C.D. High School. He furthered his education with a liberal arts degree from IUP and a master's degree from Clarion University. He taught at the DuBois High School for 35 years and at Penn State St. Marys campus, IUP Punxsutawney campus and IUP main campus.
He loved his family, especially his granddaughters. Larry enjoyed attending his granddaughters' sporting events.
In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by two children, son Chris Ruby and wife Autumn of Greenville, and daughter Melissa Manners of Punxsutawney; two granddaughters, Hanna and Ally; a sister, Nancy Bartleson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jo Anne Clontz; in-laws Willie and Irene Shiock; brother-in-law Dr. Sam Earley; nieces Sandy Jewell and Leslie Osikowicz; nephews Todd Covert and Braden Shiock; and a great-nephew, Chris Jewell.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at Saints Cosmas and Damian Church, with Monsignor Charles Kaza officiating. Interment will be in Adrian-Anita Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Ruby, to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202, or to the Leukemia Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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Kerry Bailey
October 4, 2022
Mr. Ruby was one of the best and kindest teachers I've ever had. So many times I've thought about how much he taught us and how much we used it through out life. He will be missed. May God bless his family in their time of sorrow.
Kerry Bailey
Paul Gileot
October 4, 2022
Jean Ann,
Sorry I will not be able to attend Larry's Mass.
I know you are strong in your faith and with the support of family and friends, who know and love you, you will be able to overcome as yet another sad point on this road of life.
I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. In closing I would like to quote the last lines of my favorite Irish prayer:
"My God hold you in the palm of his hand, May God hold you in the palm of his hand."
Sincerely,
Paul Gileot
Robert Sette
October 4, 2022
Larry was a great teacher, truly one of a kind. He cared about the students he taught, and really brought complex subjects down to our level. I've thought of him often in the 30+ years since I graduated. RIP Mr. Ruby.
Tom Serian
October 4, 2022
Meant to say, what "terrific" dancers we were.
Tom Serian
October 4, 2022
Jean Ann sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. What terrific "we" were. May God watch over you and your family, during these difficult times.
Julie Smochek
October 3, 2022
Sincere condolences from the Smochek family. Prayers and good thoughts for all
Leo Pernesky
October 3, 2022
Mrs. Ruby and family,
I was lucky enough to have Mr. Ruby as a student! He was a great teacher and human being. My sincere condolences to you!
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