James E. Ruffner

James Earl Ruffner

The family of James E. Ruffner is saddened to announce the passing of their brother, brother-in-law and uncle on Christmas day, December 25, 2021 at Juniper Village, Monroeville, Pa.

Jim was born August, 12, 1943, the son of James G Ruffner and Elizabeth (Bette) Hite Ruffner. He grew up in Latrobe, Pa. with sports being his passion. He played, football for Latrobe High School, Manlius Academy and Clemson University. Jim is a US veteran having served in the Army.

Being a true lover of nature, Jim traveled to many states in the USA always looking for the best mountaintop, ocean beach or sunset.  Later in life, he met his wife, Gloria, in Florida moving to Arkansas until her passing. He returned to Florida, but came back to Pa. three years ago.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 11 years, Gloria.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert “Bo” Ruffner and wife Phyllis; Barry “Chad” Ruffner and wife Mary Kay; nieces and nephews Sherri Holler (Dick), Kelly Grejtak (Bryan), Bo Ruffner Jr (Gina), Becky Quinn (Brian), Chad Beau Ruffner, Raime Hickey (Gavin) and many beloved grand nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be no public visitation or service.

Interment will be the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA entrusted with the arrangements.

“May the grace of God be with you, Jimmy, and may the Clemson Tiger Rag ring through the heavens.”