Philip D. Ruths

1950 - 2011

Philip D. Ruths obituary, 1950-2011, Arlington, VA

BORN

1950

DIED

2011

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National Funeral Home

7482 Lee Highway

Falls Church, Virginia

Philip Ruths Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 22, 2011.

Philip D. Ruths 60, of Arlington passed away April 11, 2011. He is survived by three sisters Barbara Santucci of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, Mimi Crites of Salisbury, NC, and Roberta (Ed) Pifer of Sterling, VA, three nieces, Corry Miller of Harpers Ferry, WV, Crystal Crites of Centerville, VA, Emily Ruths of Sterling VA, and his nephew Edward Pifer of Sterling, VA. Two great nephews Charles and Mason Miller of Harpers Ferry, WV. Philip is preceded in death by his loving parents Robert and Mary Ruths. Grave Side Services will be held Wednesday April 27, 2011 11:00 a.m. at National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.

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July 3, 2011

Roberta Ruths Pifer

On this eve of Independence Day, I am thinking of you Phil. You are independent of the pain and suffering that life gave you for such a long time. I am hopeful that you are now at peace and enjoying time with Mom and Dad. Please watch over us as we continue to work through the grief, pain and details you left behind. I am hopeful that we will do as you had wished.

April 25, 2011

Susan Duoblys

I worked with Phil for about 5 years, prior to his recent retirement. His jokes, dry humor, and stories from his military service often provided us a chuckle or at least a smile. Phil was known as a bit of a grumpy old man, but he was really a 'softy' at heart. He will be missed, and our prayers are with the family, during this difficulat time.

April 25, 2011

Bob Ritter

Phil was a close friend at Yorktown. We got together a few times after graduation. I kept him in my address book and would occasionally drive by his house -- as I did very recently -- perhaps hoping to see him outside or to reflect on our friendship. May Phil rest in peace and my deepest sympathies to Barbara, Mimi and Roberta.

April 23, 2011

Corry Miller

Posted by Corry Miller

April 23, 2011

Corry Miller

The thoughts of what could have been continue to run through my mind. Regardless of the distant relationship, you held a special place in my heart. I'm praying you are with mom mom and pop pop. I'll always think of you when I pass a tobacco shop in the mall.

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