Nova Virginia Ruffner

Mrs. Nova Virginia Ruffner, 81, of Frederick died on Saturday May 12, 2007 at the Kline Hospice House, Mt. Airy after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Willard D. Ruffner Sr.

Born in Lewistown on July 28, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Stansbury Smith.

Mrs. Ruffner was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She also enjoyed spending time outside with her flowers and gardening.

Surviving are three children Willard D. Ruffner Jr. and his wife June of Walkersville, Thomas W. Ruffner and his wife Ruth Ann of Frederick and Barbara R. Stone of Monrovia.

Grandchildren Ronald Ruffner and his wife Tina, Ryan Ruffner, Thomas Ruffner II, Jennifer Ruffner, Amanda and Allison Stone. Great grandchildren Brittany Superka, Colby Ruffner, Dylan Ruffner, Ryleah Ruffner, and Ian and Colin Holler. One sister Louise Morgan of Frederick.

Also remember by devoted friend and neighbor Jennifer Tisch.

Visitation: The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 15, from 6-9pm at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.

Services: Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday May 16, at 11:00am. The Reverend Katherine Woodrow of Calvary United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Ruffner's grandchildren.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Kline Hospice House, 7000 Kimble Road, Mt. Airy MD 21771.