Tom passed away on New Years Eve at the Leb. VA. Born in Pittsburgh he was the son of the late John and Florence (Stitt) Ruckert. He served in the USAF. Tom loved the outdoors always wanting to find what was over the next ridge. He loved hunting, fishing, running his dogs and going to the Cabin (which was his happy place)! Preceded in death was a brother Jack, Richard and a sister Marla. He celebrated 35 years of marriage with his wife Vicky. Surviving are children Autumn(Mike) Wallace, NY Melissa (Aaron) Bang, Washington, John-Thomas (Serena) Ruckert, England, stepdaughter Jenn (Jay) Stauffer,Martindale, stepdaughter Angela (Dan) Doshier, Talmage, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, Sister Pat Williams, Monroeville, Brothers Bob Ruckert, Ambridge, Alan (Alba) Ruckert New Kensington, many nieces and nephews. He wanted NO Funeral so a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. He is going to be deeply missed by many.
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Vicky, We miss our dear friend and brother! Friends for 30 plus years at RPC and small group family! He always had a kind word and so easy going! God Bless and keep you Vicky. So glad we will see him again one day in Heaven. We are always here for you and Love you our dear friend!
Vicky, I just recently learned of Tom’s passing and I’m so sorry to hear of it. Tom was a wonderful and funny friend and I have such great memories of him. I will be praying for you during this difficult time but I hope your wonderful memories of your long marriage will sustain you. God is good; he will see you through. Love, Cyndy Wright Schuler
I will always treasure my memories with Tom chasing rabbits and swapping dear stories. He was a very kind hearted man.
Vicky, I am so sorry about your husband’s passing. Janetta called yesterday and we had a long talk about happenings at Fairmount, she told me about your husband. I miss the people and the staff and the high fives to you ha ha.
I feel for you, but life goes on. I will definitely put you on my prayer list.
Blessings
Rachel Stoltzfus