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Evans Funeral Home
314 E Main St
Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: 419-668-1469
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Florence A. Ruffing, age 78, of Norwalk, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at her residence.

Florence was born January 2, 1934 in Bismark, OH to the late Aloysius and Anne (Wise) Ruffing. She was a graduate of St. Paul High School and was a bookkeeper and assistant to the manager at JC Penny's in Norwalk, retiring after 35 years. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic church, where she worked and volunteered in the church office and rectory, and was a caretaker for her mother in later years. She enjoyed traveling to visit her sister, Mildred, in Youngstown and outdoor concerts with family and friends. She was a 2nd Mom to her nieces and nephews, enjoyed gardening, baking, reading and watching birds.

She is survived by her siblings, Mary (Clyde) Rekart of Norwalk, Rev. Joseph Ruffing of Smithfield, VA, Dorothy (John) Wagener of Columbus, Robert Ruffing of Norwalk, Sister Mildred Ruffing, HM of Youngstown, Rev. Norman Ruffing of Willits, CA and Norbert (Mary) Ruffing of Bratenahl, OH; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 - 6 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk. 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.

Condolences may be shared at norwalkfuneral.com.