Dorothy "Dottie" Woods Ruoff's obituary , Passed away on July 5, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona

Dorothy "Dottie" Woods Ruoff

October 20, 1936 - July 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Phoenix, Arizona

Dorothy "Dottie" Woods Ruoff's obituary , Passed away on July 5, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home

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Dorothy "Dottie" Woods Ruoff

October 20, 1936 - July 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Phoenix, Arizona

Dorothy Woods Ruoff Obituary

In loving memory of Dorothy Woods Ruoff (Phoenix, Arizona), born in Chandler, Arizona, who departed this world on July 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Dorothy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Philip C Ruoff. She is survived by: her sister Ellen Hogan; her sibling's children, Roch (Pam), Maria Paulsen (Brian), Monica Kosvic (Chris), Erik (Kirby) and William (Katie); her grandchildren, Marcia Romero (Joseph), Philip, Andrew, John Ruoff, Alex, Thomas, Patrick Paulsen (Sabrina), Benjamin (Grace), Henry Kosvic, Ryan, Scott Ruoff, Michael, Maggie and Monica Ruoff; and her great grandchild Jack Mason Romero.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 22nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (4715 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012).

As we all know, Dottie's greatest talent was storytelling and laughter, so please come prepared to laugh and reminisce as we share old and new stories together!In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in her name to Canyon Hospice, 1410 W Guadalupe Road, Suite 109 Gilbert, AZ 85233, who lovingly cared for our mom during the last years of her life.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home



Fri

Aug 22

Funeral Mass

3:00 PM

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
4715 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

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