Joan Helen Walsh Ruhf

Joan Helen Walsh Ruhf, 88, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012. Born in Ashley, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Ruth Walsh. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Martin “Jack” Walsh, Frances “Mike” Walsh, and John Kelly; one sister, Peg Kelly Jones. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Kenneth Ruhf, Jr.; two sons, Christopher Ruhf, and Kenneth Ruhf, III and his wife Susan; three grandchildren, Todd, Sean, and Kelly Ruhf; and sister, Mary Buckley. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805, and the Tri-City Alzheimer’s Association, 201 Temple Ave, Suite E, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com