Dear Gina, 

I just heard about your great loss of Timmy. It has been 30 years since we spoke, but I have many fond memories of Timmy and you. He always had a great sense of humor.
God bless you and your family in your time of need.

Love, Bev

Dear Ruff family,

So sorry to learn just today, of Tim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.

Wargotz family

In the few months that I got to know him he was always very happy and full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Steven Zeitchick
Ladenburg Thalmann

Gina and Family, we are deeply sorry to hear about Tim's passing. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers.With love, Rose, Mike, Tucker and Allie Blair

Dear Ruff Family

My condolences and thoughts  go out to each of you. I knew Timmy as a small boy and he was filled with joy and laughter. He was a hard worker.I know this legacy of his continued in his adult liffe with his achieving  great success. We shall miss him dearly.          


James Roberts of formerly of Oak Forest Catonsville

Truly a man with a heart of gold, unmatched generousity, and the highest integrity. It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences to the family and all who loved him. May God Bless him, and comfort his loved ones.

Dear Jane and the entire Ruff family:

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in the sudden loss of Tim.

Shirley Erdmanis
St. Paul Lutheran Church

GINA AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU.I LOVED HIS HUMOR AND LAUGHTER.HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST .

Dear Ruff Family,
Our hearts were saddened to hear of Tim's passing.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this truly difficult time.
The Raithby Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.
Scott Zimmerman
Alan Zimmerman
(formerly from Oak Forest, Catonsville)

After knowing this man for the past 14 years I would just like to say that I will always remember admiring his love for his family and people.  It did not matter to Tim Ruff if you were of little means, or the President of the United States, he treated all with dignity, respect and kindness.  His hospitality and generosity were unmatcher.  He was so full of life and fun.  This man will be missed.

A true professional and man of integrity. He will be missed.

Dear Ruff family,
One of our industry's best has passed.
Please accept our family's sincerest condolences.

Gina & Family,

May the memories of Tim, keep him close in your hearts forever.

You were truly blessed!  Please find peace in all of your warm memories.

Love & Hugs,

We remember Tim as a kind, generous, welcoming guy who made us feel like we had been friends forever the first time we met. It was truly our pleasure to have known him and have a friendship with him and his family. Over the years Tim shared valuable advice, funny stories, and many good memories with our family. No greater legacy can a man leave than his family and all of you are indeed a wonderful one. Kind, generous, respectful, welcoming, loving, hard working are all qualities that all in the Ruff family no doubt inherited, but was also taught and nurtured by Tim. He had a huge heart and we will miss him dearly. Our deepest love and sympathy.   

Dan, Michelle, Jackson and Jillian

Dear Gina and family,
My very sincere sympathy to you all.  May Jehovah give you comfort and the strength to cope with your loss.

Dear Tim, Rob & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. Im sure he will be missed greatly!

To The Ruff Family, 
I am so sorry for your loss. Tim was a very kind and generous man with a big heart. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lots of love.

If only words could express the generous love that came from Tims kind heart. Im so sorry for the Ruff family and all who knew him that he will not be around anymore. I sure will miss him too. Listening to Jenn tell stories of her father always reminded me of my dad. May Jehovah continue to carry you in these difficult times. Love ya lots. 
Becky

I am sincerely sorry for your loss and offer my heartfelt sympathies,We love you and your family so much, May Jehovah comfort you in the days ahead your in my prayers and cant wait to be with you again Love you Hugs and Kisses Love the Alayons & Acostas

Aunt Gina and the Ruff Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know it had been many years since I have spent quality time with you all, including Uncle Tim but I will always remember him as the grown up who always played with us. I know I don't need to say it because you all clearly know it but Uncle Tim was a wonderful man and I am truly blessed to have known him. May you find peace and solace in all the wonderful memories you share with him and those that others share with you. My heart is so heavy for you all and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With my deepest sympathy and greatest love,
Chrissy Leakey (Coughenour)

My thoughts go to the entire Ruff family, so sorry.

I am sincerely sorry for your loss and offer my heartfelt sympathies. Mr Ruff was a kind and thoughtful employer. If there is anything I could possibly do in the this terrible time, please let me know.   Tony Cox

Rob, So sorry for your loss.Tim always had a great smile. My prayers are with you and your family.

When a loved one becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

Tim was a great man and inspiration to many.  The Ruff family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy and sorrow.  The Ruff family is in our thoughts and prayers.  May you find comfort in wonderful memories to carry you through this difficult time.

Gina, Juliette and Family, 
We send our sorrow and sympathy to all of the Ruff Family. Our love and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. 
Laura, Detlef, Jake and Lindsay

Rob & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Lehr will always know that pop pop has his back and as he goes through life he can look to the legacy left to him....Lehr can look to Tim's talents and big heart and gain confidence and courage from his memories which we will always keep alive for him.

Pa Pa Cal and Mia

One of the greatest guys I ever knew. I worked for Tim for a few years and I must say, he was a great leader and truly a genuine man.

We little knew that morning God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
 Peace and loving memories to all.
Aunt Thelma & Family,  Lutherville, MD

Please know that the entire Ruff family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

We are so very sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Ruff family. You are all in our prayers.

Gina, Robert, Timmy, jenifer, Christina & Juliette, I just want the family to know how much I will miss Timmy. He was a kind gentle man who cared about everyone he met. Please know that I am here whenever you need me..Kyle and  I  send our deepest sympathy.

Tim was the kind of grandfather who got down on the floor and played with his grandson Lehr for hours, Lehr truly loved his Pop Pop and there was no question how much his Pop Pop loved him. God Bless you Big Tim.

To the Ruff Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you to find the strength and peace needed at this time.

Rob & family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Gina & Children;
Our deepest sympathy to everyone. Tim was a great guy and a big help to us. Dave really appreciated him helping in the roofing jobs. Always ready to lend a hand. A very giving Man . May he rest in peace. Our love to all of you. God Bless

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.

To the entire family, I am very sorry for your loss. I have known Tim for over 30 years and both of our father's were good friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.

Please know my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.  Tim was a wonderful man and will be missed! Love Lynn

Gina, Rob, Tim,  Jen, Christina and Juilette:
We were so truly sadden to hear of the loss of Tim.  He was such a kind, loving and sincere man. He was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know him and he will be missed. He always carried a smile and a love that was endless. We hope that you find comfort in each other and by your memories with him.

Gina,Juliette and family,    Barb and I want you to know how deeply we were saddened by your loss and our loss.  We have always felt a special bond to you and your family because of your and Tim's warmth and good humor.  We are comforted by the sure hope that soon according to Jehovah's purpose we will all be reunited with our friends and family in an earthly paradise. We love you and your family, our prayers are with you.     Jack and Barb Bulla

We have shared so many good times with Tim, and we have grown to love him as a kind and generous friend.  We will cherish those memories forever.  Now we share in the family's grief and sadness, as we considered him part of our family.  Our hearts are heavy - we miss him so much already.  The Ruff family is in our hearts and our prayers during this extremely  sad time.  We love you all, Chuck, Lisa, Chase and Chad Johnson

To know him was to "Love" him.
Tim so kind, so giving. He opened his home, shared what he had. Never looking for anything in return. Tim we look forward to the day when Jesus call and you answer. My husband and I pray that we will be there to share with your family this grand reunion that will be like no other. Until that day which is soon to come, may Jehovah watch over your family and comfort them in this time of need.
Love,

Dear Gina,
We have never met, but we have mutual dear friends, Doreen and Jill.  I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  May the love and support of family, friends and our wonderful God, sustain and comfort you.  2 Cor. 1:2-4,

To the Ruff Family:  We are so sorry to hear about your loss.  Tim was always a wonderful man.

Love you always,
M&M and family

Gina& family: Please know all of you are in my prayers.Such a sudden loss is hard to bear for sure, but Jehovah will sustain in your time of great sorrow.  Love to all,
Ruth E. Hiteshew

Tim's grandson, Lehr, embodies his spirit with his good looks, his joy in life and in his kindness to everyone.  And Tim is now lehr's angel watching over him.

We came to know Tim, Gina, and the family since becoming neighbors in Catonsville some 20 years ago. Over the years we have come to appreciate  Tim as a kind, caring, generous and hospitable friend. Countless times he and Gina opened up their home to anyone and helped out those in need. We loved Tim and will deeply miss him. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Ruff family and friends. May God comfort all of us with the sure hope of seeing Tim again in the ressurection.

Gina, Juliette and family,  I am so sorry for your loss.  Tim was a kind and generous person.  He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Louise Yeatts

Tim.. Our condolences to you and your family in the loss of your Dad.. Our prayers are with you..

Norma & Bob Priest, Queenstown, MD

Gina, and family, I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your husband,father and friend. I can honestly say it has made my heart hurt.  My prayers are with you at this very difficult time and hope you find comfort and peace in reading the Bible.

Gina, Rob, Tim, Christina, Jen & Juliette:

    Our family is so sorry to hear that you lost Tim. May you find comfort in those that love you and prayers uttered in your behalf.  Much love Jay & Deb Treuth and our entire family

Gina, may you and the family find comfort in prayers and love extended to you, our family cannot express how sorry we are  for your tremendous loss. With never ending love,   Jay and Deb Treuth and family

Gina, Juliette and the Ruff family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this very sad time. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike, Janey, & Alec Ward (Easton)

wTo the Ruff family and Ruff roofers, we cant express in words how sorry we are for the loss of  Tim. He will greatly be missed. If you need anything please call. Your in our prays Lisa, Chuck and Buddy. Krauss-Poole Roofing.

Find comfort in your hope from the Bible that you will see him again and he will be healthy and happy to see you also.  In the meantime remember Jesus words to come to him and find refreshment that only he can gIve as you go through this painful loss.

There was no finer man than Tim Ruff.  He will be dearly missed. RIP my friend.  Tom Grubb

Dear Gina, Juliette, Jenn and the family. Our prayers go out for you all. May Jehovah help you cope with your great loss. There really are no words that can comfort you at this time, but only the wonderful hope that Jehovah gives us, and the knowledge that Tim is in his memory. Be strong.... we love you....

My deepest ofsympathy to Gina and the children, Mrs. Jane Ruff and Ronnie, I am so sorry of loss I was shock to hear about Tim's death.  You are all in my prayers.

Denise Hebler

Gina, Rob, Timmy, Christina, Jen & Juliette:

We're honored to have known Tim. He was a man who loved his family and treated everyone else as if they were his family. He was genuine and true...and he will be greatly missed and remembered by the many people who's lives he touched, including ours. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you all.
                          
Tom & Laurie Garland

I send my sorrow and sympathy to all in the Ruff family.  At this very sad and difficult time, my thoughts and prayers go out to all who are affected by this tragedy.  But we also know that God has promised a bright future for those who have passed away, and for those who suffer from their loss.  Be strong, dear family, and take courage in the thought that you will see Tim again one day under happy circumstances.

Gina, Juliette and family:

My deepest sympathy to all.  I pray that God gives you  the strength to endure his will.  Prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Liz Peck

If only in this world there were more people like Tim Ruff. His heart was bigger than most anyone we have ever met and his wife and kids are no different. We have certainly been made better people by the privilege of knowing him. There will be a hole in all of our hearts for a very long time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of the family for a long time as well. We are here for all of you always. Much Love, The Yeatts Family

OBITUARY

Timothy Ruff

25 January, 1959 – 30 August, 2012

Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

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