Madonna Ruth Ruddy, age 62, of Groveport, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She was born in Washington D.C. on June 3, 1951 to the late Perl and Elizabeth Parkhurst. She graduated from Hamilton Township High School in 1969 and worked for many years as a payroll clerk for the Franklin County Auditors Office. Madonna is survived by her husband of 27 years, Mike Ruddy; step-daughter, Tifanne Compton; grandchildren, Austin, Bailey, Riley, and Isabela Compton; siblings, Betty Masters, Valerie Alexander, Bo (Kathy) Parkhurst, and Jerry Parkhurst; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Mo. She will be remembered for being a wonderful family member, friend, and neighbor and an all around fun loving person with a great and generous soul. Friends may call on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 2:00PM-4:00PM with a memorial service to follow at 4:00PM at the SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 East Livingston Ave, Columbus, Ohio. Pastor Ben Wallick officiating. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to OhioHealth Hospice, 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43214.
