Elsa M. Ruffinen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elsa M. Ruffinen of North Greenbush, New York, who passed away on May 30, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elsa M. Ruffinen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jakob Hilzinger and Elisabeth Staubitzer Hilzinger; her former husband Robert J. Ruffinen; her son Ralph R. Ruffinen; and her brother Hans Hilzinger.
She is survived by: her daughters, Evelyn E. Kohler (William), Linda E. Billiel of Greenfield, MA and Donna M. Lott; her grandchildren, David, Erik, Adam Kohler, Kerri Scheib, Jakob, Robert Ruffinen, Kristin Shaw, Tiana, Gabriella, Chaz, Elijah Lott, Mariah and Selena Lott; her great grandchildren, Dalton, Drake, Isla, Duke, Carson, Cade, Camden, Capri, Adeline, Magdalena, Rosalie Elsa Kohler, Bristol, Brody Scheib, Zeevah Andrews and Deviah Lott; her brother-in-law Ronald Ruffinen (Florence); her cousin Helene Rieger; her close friend Hilda Steinman; her friend Elsa; and her husband Evan. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Kind omit flowers. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Elsa M. Ruffinen to the German-American Club of Albany, 32 Cherry St, Albany, NY 12205.
