Ruth Pupke Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ruth Pupke in Portland, Oregon on September 12, 2026. Ruth, born on November 1, 1930 in Roanoke, Virginia, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Pupke to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Webb and Novella Webb (Maiden); her husband Don Sr.; her daughter Jeanne; her brother Don Webb; and her grandsons, Eric Dykes and Brian Pupke.
She is survived by: her children, Eileen Duggan, Donald V. Pupke, Jr. (Nancy), Daniel E. Pupke (Patty), Robert Pupke (Heather), Peg Digena (Joseph) and Christine Edwards (Christopher); her daughter-in-law Regina Largent; and her grandchildren, Andrew, Robert Duggan, Christopher (Danielle), Daniel, Annalyn Pupke, Shane Pupke, Marion Digena-Ford (Lauren), Grace Alois (John), Alison Saia (Tim), Regan (Matt Kobunski), Griffin (Luna Horan) and Cole Edwards. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Applebee Funeral Home (403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar, NY 12054). A Mass was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM at the Mary RC Church (55 E Jamaica Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's name may be made to Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association (https://donorservices.alz.org) which was a helpful resource during Don's illness OR to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 South Manning Blvd. Albany, NY.
