Norwalk Funeral Home

Doris M. Ruffing

February 08, 2010

Doris M Ruffing, age 77, of Norwalk, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

She was born August 1, 1932 in Huron and was a graduate of Huron High School. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and enjoyed sewing, baking, cooking, arts and crafts.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert A. Ruffing of Norwalk; son, Daniel Ruffing of Norwalk; daughters, Carol (Terrence) Murello of Avon Lake and Julia (Dennis) Cole of Fremont; five grandchildren, Tiffany, Ashley, Sean, Olivia and Victoria; brothers, Allen (Ruth) Forthofer of NC, Carl (Lucia) Forthofer of FL and David (Merna) Forthofer of FL; sister, Eileen (Ed) Beriswill of FL; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Lucille Forthofer; daughters, Constance Ruffing, Suzanne Ruffing; and a son, Robert Ruffing Jr.; sister, Claire (Ray) Peat.

Friends may call on Thursday from 5 – 7 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk, where a wake service will be held at 4:30 P.M. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home. The Rev. Frank Kehres, pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Paul Catholic Church 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857 or to the family.


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Guy Forthofer

Columbus, Ohio, United States
February 12, 2010

With deepest sympathy. Aunt Doris was a kind and wonderful person, and I will always remember her with love and fondness. My prayers are with you.

deb bunting

norwalk, oh, usa
February 11, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Doris. Due to the snow storm I did'nt recieve the message from the funeral home in time for me to be able to do her hair.I will always regret not having done that for her. Diane and I will forever miss her, no matter how bad things were for her she was always so upbeat when she was in the salon. She will be remembered fondly by everyone who came in contact with her at Hair on the square. With thoughts and prayers, Deb Bunting

Kathleen & Bill May

Cumberland, Ma,
February 10, 2010

Dear Uncle Bob, Dan, Carol & Julia,
We are so saddened to hear about Aunt Doris, and very sorry we cannot be there with you, to comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.