Patsy J. Ruof, 73, of 315 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, died Thursday, December 7, 2006 at her home.

Born in Intercourse, she was the daughter of the late Parke P. and Esther Groff Bryson. Mrs. Ruof was a buyer at Watt & Shand Department Store for 35 years. An Avid NASCAR Fan, she enjoyed the beach and doing counted cross stitch. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in New Providence.

Surviving are two children: Jan, wife of Lance Noll of Lancaster; K. Randal, husband of Holly Ruof of Lancaster; three grandchildren: David, husband of Heather Noll; Adam Noll; and Madalyn Ruof; one sister, Lois Haines of Wrightsville. She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Ruof.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George Street, Millersville, PA on Monday at 1:00 p.m. A viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please omit flowers; contributions may be made in Patsy's memory to The American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.