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Catherine Ruff Obituary
Catherine (Simanovich) Ruff went to her Lord on March 23, 2025.
She was born Oct. 30, 1950.
She was preceded in death by a mother who loved her, Catherine (Callahan) Simanovich, of Plymouth, Pa.
She is survived by her husband, John "Ricky" Ruff, of Noxen, Pa.; daughter, Wendy (Ruff) Bitter, of Arizona City, Ariz.; son, John Joseph Ruff and his wife, Mary, of Chandler, Ariz.; son, Justin Lewis Ruff, of Arizona City, Ariz.; granddaughters: Shyann Bitter, Genevieve Ruff and Catherine Ruff; and grandson, Preston Lewis Ruff.
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John Ruff
April 8, 2025
My dear wife. I will carry your memory in my heart forever.
Linda Armes
April 8, 2025
My deepest condolences to your family
wendy bitter
April 7, 2025
How can I ever say goodbye to you ?
How can i ever tell you what a special. woman you are , and how much I cherish you and Thanked God for you all the time .
How i aspire to have a gentle spirit like you , and a loving kind heart . I would choose you in a thousand life times
Jim Decheine
April 5, 2025
We are going to miss you Cathy. Lots of good memories that I will remember of you.
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Roy Schahrer
April 5, 2025
Cathy, you have been a good friend and such an influence to me for your kindness and understanding in so many ways. You are already missed, and you will not be forgotten.
John and Sharon Nosal
April 5, 2025
So sad to hear of Cathy´s passing . Love and prayers to her kids and grandkids . A Mother is so special.
Mary
April 4, 2025
Mary Ruff
April 4, 2025
We love you Cathy Thank you for being a wonderful Mother in law We will never forgot you and your God given gift of knowing how to get along with people and make friends wherever you went Rest in peace sweet lady
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