Leo Ruffing

Leo C. Ruffing, 77, of Zionsville passed away suddenly Friday, December 3, 2021.  Born in Portage in 1944, he was the son of the late James and Kathryn (Baith) Ruffing.  He was the husband of Mary (Poronowicz) Ruffing, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

Leo worked for Merck Pharmaceuticals for over 34 years in several different capacities and, in his spare time and then retirement, he enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors.  This included hunting, fishing, archery and 4-wheeling.  Leo also enjoyed playing and watching many sports, including baseball, football, hockey and basketball.

He loved dining out and playing cards with friends and traveling with his wife, Mary, having traveled all over the United States.

Leo is survived by wife, Mary, children Kelley Lynn (Paul) and Leo Ruffing, Jr., (Leigh Ann), siblings Nancy Hipp (Bernard), Jean Browning (Robert), and Jim Ruffing (Jane).  He was predeceased by sister Linda Cook.

Services will be held Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at 12:00 PM, at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951.  A viewing will be held from 11-12 prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Lower Milford Township Volunteer Fire Company Number 1, PO Box 1, Limeport, PA 18060.