Obituary for Nora Jane Ruckinger (Phillips)
Nora Jane (Phillips) Ruckinger
Oct. 6, 1945 – May 29, 2020
Nora Jane (Phillips) Ruckinger, 74, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Earnest and Martha (Shoemaker) Phillips. On March 22, 1965, she was united in marriage to Donald P. Ruckinger in Winchester, VA.
In addition to her husband, surviving are a son, Brian Ruckinger; four grandchildren: Nathan, Lindsey, Tyler and Courtney; five great-grandchildren; three siblings: Dorothy Farnsworth, Donald Phillips and Rich Phillips; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Donald Ruckinger and Jeff Ruckinger; a daughter-in-law, Jody Ruckinger; and three siblings: Gary Phillips, Tom Phillips and Robert Phillips.
Over the years, Nora worked as a licensed practical nurse for The Village at Morrisons Cove, Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg and Interim, where she did home nursing.
Nora enjoyed fishing and attending Steelers games and was a member of the Supper Club. She was of the Catholic Faith.
Services will be held privately. Arrangements are by The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park.
If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nora to the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
Oct. 6, 1945 – May 29, 2020
Nora Jane (Phillips) Ruckinger, 74, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Earnest and Martha (Shoemaker) Phillips. On March 22, 1965, she was united in marriage to Donald P. Ruckinger in Winchester, VA.
In addition to her husband, surviving are a son, Brian Ruckinger; four grandchildren: Nathan, Lindsey, Tyler and Courtney; five great-grandchildren; three siblings: Dorothy Farnsworth, Donald Phillips and Rich Phillips; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Donald Ruckinger and Jeff Ruckinger; a daughter-in-law, Jody Ruckinger; and three siblings: Gary Phillips, Tom Phillips and Robert Phillips.
Over the years, Nora worked as a licensed practical nurse for The Village at Morrisons Cove, Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg and Interim, where she did home nursing.
Nora enjoyed fishing and attending Steelers games and was a member of the Supper Club. She was of the Catholic Faith.
Services will be held privately. Arrangements are by The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park.
If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nora to the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.