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Glenn H. Rugh

Glenn H. Rugh, 76, of North Canton, Ohio, died peacefully Wednesday at the Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Eddyville, Armstrong County, April 13, 1930, he was the son of Wilbert N. and Vera G. Rugh.

He was a member of the North Canton Church of Christ, where he was actively involved with the food pantry and other committees. He also was a Mason of the Coudersport A.A.S.R Consistory 32nd degree.

Mr. Rugh served in the Navy during the Korean War and retired from the Gulf Oil Co.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hostetler Rugh; two sisters, Grace Hoover of North East, Erie County, and June Sherry of Butler; five daughters, and sons-in-law, Glenda and Kirby Burkholder of Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Vicki and Bill Gass of Butler, Lisa and Brian Downey of Longwood, Fla., and Regina and Jerry Walter and Brenda Timms, all of Canal Fulton, Ohio; and two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Teresa Rugh of Butler and David and Linda Crowder of Austin, Texas. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Carrier Rugh; a brother, and three sisters.

<B>RUGH </B>— A memorial service for Glenn H. Rugh, who died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ, 1301 E. Maple St, North Canton. Ted Blackwood will officiate. Private burial will be held in Cabot later.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the North Canton Church of Christ Food Pantry Fund.

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