Barbara Jean Ruff Obituary
The family of Barbara Jean Ruff of Brookville, Ohio announces her passing on July 31, 2026. Barbara, born on April 20, 1936 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Jean Ruff to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam Kurtz and Fern Kurtz; her husband James Ruff; her sister Tara Rogers; her son David Ruff; and her son-in-law Gary Strain.
She is survived by: her brother Samuel Kurtz (Susie); her children, James Ruff (Tina), Jerome Ruff and Dawn Strain; her grandchildren, Jerry Strain (Crystal), Melaney Ballengee (Bryant), Danielle Zehnder (Adam) and Heather Ruff; and her great grandchildren, Devin Rosales, Rylee Jo Strain, Jeremiah Strain, Bryce Ballengee and Jay Ballengee. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
