Joanne Elizabeth Rutter Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joanne Elizabeth Rutter (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) is shared. Joanne, born on September 16, 1942, passed away on August 18, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David Patches and Margaretta Patches; her husband Donald R. Rutter; her children, Vicki Sue Rutter, Kerry M. Rutter (Tiger) and Jody L. Rutter; and her siblings, Leaetta Leathers, Carole Buckmoyer (Faye), Kathy Ream, Ginny Zornes (Pinky), Christine Dimmick, James Patches (Jimmy), George Patches and Faith Brought.
She is survived by: her children, Brian Rutter (Kathy) of Orlando, FL, Kelley Foster (John) of Manchester, TN, Karen King (Dennis) of Spencer, WI and Lisa Snook (Doc) of Lebanon, PA.; her grandchildren, Nick Rutter of Orlando, FL, Chris Rutter of Orlando, FL, Amanda Brossman of Lebanon, PA, Jamie Boltz of Lebanon, PA, John C. Foster, Jr. (JC), Tyler J. Foster of Manchester, TN, Donald R. (Donnie), Foster of Manchester, TN, Elizabeth Tautges of Medford, WI, Matthew Stoss of Spencer, WI, Stephanie Rausmessen of Chippewa Falls, WI, Joshua Stoss of Spencer, WI and Sara King of Spencer, WI; her great grandchildren, Austin, Zoe, Eli, Ava, Carson, Jace, Jaiden, Jaida, Jodi, Donald Jr., Darren, Lila, Saphirra, Izabella, Rachael, Orpha, Orabelle and Luke; and her siblings, Ruth Shade, Renee Stonesifer, Tammy Smith, Heidi Patches, David Patches, Thomas Patches and Jeffrey Patches.
In honor of Joanne's passionate support for breast cancer research following the loss of her beloved daughter Jody L. Rutter, memorial donations may be made in memory of both Joanne and Jody to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
