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Barbara L. (Still) Ruczhak

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Barbara L. (Still) Ruczhak, 69, of Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Joseph P. Ruczhak, Jr., with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.  Born in Unionville, she was the daughter of the late Loyde and Mary Welsh Still.

 
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by two daughters: Jeanne, wife of Glenn Eckman of Lancaster, and Noreen, at home, and three granddaughters:  Mary, Anna and Zorine Eckman, and a brother Thomas G. Still of Unionville.  She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Kathleen "Kitty" Still.
 
She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation R.C. Church in Parkesburg.  She owned a craft business for many years.  She graduated from Becker Junior College, Wooster, MA and Bishop Shanahan HS, West Chester, PA.
 
A viewing will be held on both Friday evening, February 8th from 6 until 8 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pa., and again on Saturday morning, February 9th from 10 until 11 AM at the Our Lady of Consolation, 603 W 2nd Ave., Parkesburg.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Church at 11 AM on February 9th, followed by interment at the St. Malachi Cemetery.  
 
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, C/O Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W. 2nd Ave., Parkesburg, PA 19365.   
 
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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I am so sorry for your loss. I believe that your mother is with Christ and that she is free from pain. From the first time that I met you and your mom, there was always this special bond, you were both more than just mother and daughter; you were friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Joe and Family,

We met you guys almost 30 years ago, when moving from the Poconos and searching for a place to live. That day that we went to see "the red house" Joe came outside to meet us and invited us in for ice tea and lemonade. We met Barb and girls and instantly knew we liked all of you.

Our friendship grew from that day. We can't even tell you how many cups of coffee or glasses of ice tea we shared with you. The coffee pot was always ready and you always took the time to sit down and talk. You were "real" neighbors in every sense of the word.

We will miss you Barb but know we will meet again. (I hope they have coffee in heaven. :-) Joe and girls we will be praying for you during this really hard time. Hang on to all of the wonderful memories of you great wife and mom, I know we will.

Love,
Howie and Mary Lou

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Joe and family, I would like to take this time to send my condolences to you and your family in the loss of your wife.I went to school with your brother John, and I remember you when I would come to your parents house to see John. It is always hard to lose a loved one. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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I am so sorry. I will miss Aunt Barb so much. I am blessed to call her my Godmother. I am glad that we were able to spend time together last month, despite the circumstances that brought us out. I will always cherish our time together and things that our families did together. We may have been thousands of miles apart, but Mom and Aunt Barb had a special bond. I am sending big hugs and lots of love to you all. Mary, Eric & wee Seamus Michael.

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Uncle Joe, Noreen, and Jeanne,

I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Barb was a wonderful, strong, amazing lady and we will all miss her very much. I am so thankful that we were able to visit with her in January and see her one last time. There is a new angel to watch over you. Love to all.

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Joe, Jeanne and Noreen....You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved wife/mother. We are very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. Most sincerely, Sam and Mildred Smith

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Dear Noreen, Joe and family,

Know that I am thinking about and praying for you. I smile every time I see my watermelon cart in my kitchen. :)

Love,
Tina

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I feel blessed to have spent time with barbara over the past 2 years she became a friend not just a patient joe and noreen u are in my thoughts and prayers u both gave so much of yourselves u are truly wonderful people and she knew how much u loved her take comfort in that she isnt struggling anymore but at peace

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I am so sorry for your loss! She is in a better place. Noreen you did a outstanding job taking care of your mom and I know she appreciated you! I always remember her saying you can choose to be happy or sad and I am choosing happy!

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Jr,Jeanne and Noreen- Your wife and mother will surely be missed. Don't be sad because she is at peace now.She was a great lady and a good friend to my mother. I will never forget our time spent together as children and those special Ukranian Holiday's Love, Lori(Ruczhak) and Randy Smith.

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Jeanne , Joe & Noreen ~

So 'sorry' hear of Barb's passing ...
My heart goes out to each of you's ~
... May she be at peace & rest now .
I haven't seen her in years , -
I do have fond memories of her from when I was (we) were
younger ... in the summer, playing in the yard & snow days
off from school :)
Again my heart goes out to all -
Billie Jo

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