Brian Patrick Ruane

Brian P. Ruane, a resident of Temple Terrace, Florida, passed away on October 6, 2026. Brian was born in Uniontown, PA on October 25, 1956, the son of the late Ralph X. and Mary E. Ruane. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Ralph X., Jr and Mark T. Ruane. He is survived by his daughter, Addie Majnaric (Nathan), two grand children Caleb and Cecelia, and by siblings, Lawrence Ruane (Paula), Edward Ruane (Judy), Karen Duffy (Jack) and Kathleen Rucquoi (Charles).

In his youth, Brian was in choir and an alter-boy. Brian was awarded Arrowman in the Boy Scout's Order Of The Arrow. He graduated in 1974 from St. John’s R.C. High School in Uniontown, PA where he sang in the choir, played basketball and ran cross country.

Brian was an dedicated environmentalist and graduated from WVU with a BS in Agronomy. During his career, he was a Soils Scientist for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Laboratories and served as Operations Manager for the Florida Potting Soil Company. He also enjoyed working at golf courses and greenhouses where he applied his Florida State chemical and pesticide certifications.

He was an avid sportsman, especially sports and activities that involved others. He enjoyed swimming, tennis, horseback riding, skiing, fishing, shooting sporting clays & trap, mountain climbing, bicycling, hiking, motorcycling, sailing and all types of ball games. He had a passion for golf. One of his fondest memories was winning the Father & Son golf tournament at the Uniontown County Club.

Brian found treasure in his family and friends and is fondly remembered by those who loved him. We will miss his singing, laughter and humor.