April 09, 2025

Maria,
My sister and I met Dave at one of KCL’s annual conferences for GA’s. He was the sweetest person I’ve ever met; so helpful and kind. We became fast friends. I’m deeply sad and so sorry for your loss. Dave was a great man and he loved you so much. 
Dave, may you rest in peace with our Heavenly Father and thank you for being my friend. We will miss you greatly. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Kimberley Ngo

March 28, 2025

Maria,  I just learned of Dave’s passing.  He was the kind of person you were always glad to see and be with.  I was with him his entire career with KCL and he was such a joy to be around.  Alwys positive, always lifting everyone up.  He loved you and his family deeply!!
Tom Cooper

January 08, 2025

Dear Tara  Donnie and extended family .
I am sending love and peace to you and  family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your amazing Dad . Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy and great memories to share.
Warm Regards,
Janice Shabtay 

January 08, 2025

Dear Maria
Please accept my sincere condolences following Dave’s passing.
Pease be with you,
Phil & Alice 

January 08, 2025

Dear Maria. I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s  passing  My prayers are with you . He was such a force and full of goodness !
 Fondly  Irene  and Tom

January 06, 2025

Dear Maria, Tara and Jim
I am so taken back by your husband Dave and dad’s passing. Throughout my life Dave was thought of so very often. He was a hero when I was a child and a dear friend as I grew into adulthood. Every time we numbed into each other around town was full of laughs and warmth. He will remain one of the greatest men I have known. I am saddened by his loft but smile at his memory. Maria, when the time is right please send an email. It would be a pleasure to share some memories of Dave together. God Bless each of you.
Kevin J Smith

January 06, 2025

Dear Maria: I read with great saddness about Dave passing. You both are very special to me and I will miss not hearing Dave’s voice.  So many times over the years we sat together or were on the phone together trying to do the best we could. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
God bless, he is in heaven now.
Love
John

January 06, 2025

Dear Maria & family,
I am saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. Everybody loved him. He was one of the good guys. 
G.J. Horst Podlasek

January 06, 2025

Dear Maria, Tara, Jimmy and family, we are so sorry to hear about Dave’s passing.  We always enjoyed being in Dave’s company, his energy and his enthusiasm for life.  We remember fondly his performance of Elvira with Jimmy. Love, Tom Herman and Tracey Ormsbee

January 05, 2025

Maria, you probably won’t remember me; I worked in the office of the Richard Hartman Ins. Agency-Penn Mutual, on Kenhorst Blvd. in Shillington and got to know Dave when he came to work there.  I remember him as being a “hoot” to work with and knew him as a ‘go-getter’.  I am so sorry for your loss; keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Minotto, The Villages, FL

January 05, 2025

May Peace 🙏🕊 be with you all! He made many a life better with his fun and exuberance!!
Mark Potts

January 05, 2025

My sincere condolences to you Maria and the entire family. It was a real pleasure knowing Dave years ago as my insurance agent and short time boss. My thoughts and prayers for all of the family. God bless you.
Tim Walter

January 05, 2025

Maria:  my deepest sympathy on the passing of David. Please be in touch when you are able
Bob Muth

January 05, 2025

Maria and extended family; we cherish the long friendship and many shared moments with Dave. May these memories give you all comfort, knowing the happiness which he gave to us when in his company. Passing through life is truly an adventure; Dave certainly added color.
ADIOS AMIGO!
Dick and Ruth Ann Huntzinger

January 05, 2025

I am heartbroken to hear of my friend Dave’s passing. I owe my insurance career to him. He took a chance on a clothing salesman who was going nowhere. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and the time he took to mentor me. He truly was one of a kind.
Fred Kofke

January 05, 2025

To Maria and family. My condolence to you and your family. Dave was a very kind man with a big heart. His sense of humor was one of a kind. Working for him for many years I got to enjoy his sense of humor and kindness. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you Maria. 
Kathleen Civi Brown

January 05, 2025

Tara and Jim, 
Your dad always had a smile and a hug for me. Hugging you both now.
Natelle Huntzinger

January 05, 2025

Dear Maria….
Mary and I send our heartfelt sympathies to you and the family. I spoke to Dave the day he was going in for surgery. Was not aware of his health issues. In spite of that he gave me some insurance information that I needed. Our roots go back to the 50’s when Dave’s aunt, as a nurse, helped my mother recover from a serious illness. In the 80’s Dave dragged me, kicking and screaming, into the insurance business.  He was an inspiration and dear friend from then on. I will miss him. Please take care of yourself, and take comfort knowing so many others share in your loss.
…… Kent Hollinger

January 05, 2025

Dear Maria and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss—our loss, too. As I wrote on The John Updike Society website, Dave meant a lot to us Updike lovers. He was one of a core group of six that was primarily responsible for the creation and operation of The John Updike Childhood Home. But most of all, he quickly became a dear friend whose jokes, exhuberance, and can-do attitude I will greatly miss. You have my deepest sympathies. 
Jim Plath

January 05, 2025

Dear Maria and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss—our loss, too. As I wrote on The John Updike Society website (https://blogs.iwu.edu/johnupdikeshttps://blogs.iwu.edu/johnupdikesociety/2025/01/04/in-memoriam-david-w-ruoff/), Dave meant a lot to all of us Updike lovers. He was one of a core group of six that was primarily responsible for the creation and operation of The John Updike Childhood Home. But most of all, he was a dear friend whose jokes, exhuberance, and can-do attitude I will greatly miss. You have my deepest sympathies. 
Jim Plath

January 05, 2025

I am deeply saddened  by Dave’s death. My condolences to Maria and the family. Cedar Top has really changed since you’re gone.
Kathleen J. Neiman

January 05, 2025

Maria and family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dave’s passing.  The last time we talked he and Maria were moving to Ephrata Manor.  He would call from time to time throughout our many years and I never hung up the phone without a laugh and shaking my head at one of his stories.  I’ll miss you Dave.  Maria and family, of whom Dave was so proud, my deepest condolences.
Linda Hodgdon

January 05, 2025

Maria and family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dave’s passing.  The last time we talked he and Maria were moving to Ephrata Manor.  He would call from time to time throughout our many years and I never hung up the phone without a laugh and shaking my head at one of his stories.  I’ll miss you Dave.  Maria and family, of whom Dave was so proud, my deepest condolences.
Linda Hodgdon

January 04, 2025

Maria and Family, Please know that as long ago school mates, we are thinking of you at this time of sadness and are sending heartfelt sympathy to all of you.   Disappointed that we didn’t get together to reminesce about the “good old days of Shillington” .  Love, Gloria and Larry Craley

January 04, 2025

Can’t  Express the Joy Dave brought into my Life!  I am glad l was able to talk to him the day before he passed. I am going to miss him singing the Old Songs and The New Songs to make my day. He was one of my Besties!  My Love to His Maria and the Family!😥😓💔🙏🙏🙏
 
Lynda E Clark

January 04, 2025

My deepest condolences to Dave’s family, especially to his wonderful wife Maria.  I may have been his last good friend that he made, as I was his neighbor for 4 years in Cumru Twp prior to their move to Ephrata.  Dave was an incredible person who was very kind to me and could make me laugh with his stories.  I could tell how much he cared for Maria as she too declined with her health issues.  May Dave rest in peace knowing how many people he made a difference for in his life.
Rich Blaha

January 03, 2025

Maria and family, Lynne and I are so sorry for your loss, and please accept our sincere condolences. I share your loss, as well, having Dave as my lifelong best friend, with so many wonderful memories of us all together. I always respected Dave for his faithful devotion to his family. Wishing you all strength and courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to hold in your hearts forever. Please have a joyous celebration of Dave’s eventful life and legacy. Jeff and Lynne Kerling