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IN LOVING MEMORY OF George Calvin Rudge
George Calvin
Rudge
October 24, 1938 – September 7, 2018
George Calvin Rudge's Obituary
George Calvin Rudge, 79, of Ruffsdale, passed away at noon, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. George was born Oct. 24, 1938, in Penn Hills, a son of the late Emerson A. and Lillian (Baum) Rudge. He married Lola F. (
Smith
) Rudge Nov. 4, 1988. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a professional landscaper and owner of Rudge Construction. A graduate of Penn Hills High School, Class of 1956, he served in the
Army
during peacetime post
Korean Conflict
. He was affiliated with the Pennsville Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, the outdoors and spending time at his Warren County cabin. George will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife of nearly 30 years, Lola F. (Smith) Rudge; his four children, Brenda Dinardo and Debra Rudge, both of Elizabeth Township, George A. Rudge and wife, Nancy, of Clairton, and Scott D. Rudge, of Elizabeth Township; his four stepchildren, Greg Astle and wife, Betty, of Gainesville, Fla., Richard Astle and wife, Michele, of Turtle Creek, Mark Astle and wife, Tina, of Lake Charles, La., and Spence "Butch" Astle III and wife, Beth, of S. Haven, Miss.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, Stanley Rudge and wife, Vicki, of Harrison City; and his two nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Rudge; his infant brother, Emerson Rudge; and his loyal canine, Zack.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887-5300 , www.fergusonfunerals.com ., GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, where a funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday with Pastor Robert Maurer officiating. The Scottdale-Everson Honor Guard will bestow full military honors at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hillman Cancer Center at 412-647-2811 . Love Lasts Forever!
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887-5300 , www.fergusonfunerals.com ., GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, where a funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday with Pastor Robert Maurer officiating. The Scottdale-Everson Honor Guard will bestow full military honors at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hillman Cancer Center at 412-647-2811 . Love Lasts Forever!
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