Pauline A. Ruane (Polly)
February 10, 2024

Pauline A. Ruane, 84, formally of Roaring Brook Township, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Artis Senior Living of South Hills in Bethal Park, PA surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  She was the wife of Thomas F. Ruane who predeceased her in 2019.  They had been married for 55 years.
Born and raised in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Angeline Tomasello Bundy. She attended Dunmore High School, class of "57".  She and her twin sister Rose Marie attended and graduated from District of Columbia General Hospital School of Nursing.
Upon graduating nursing school, her career spanned several decades and she provided unrivaled care and compassion to each and every one of her patients at various local hospitals.  Her knowledge and mastery of administering nursing and medical care was second to none. Her nursing career encompassed numerous aspects of care provisions from pediatrics to elder care. Her recent care providers loving referred to her as "Nurse Pauline" and they shared and compared old and new nursing techniques and procedures.
A staunch supporter of her children and grand children's accomplishments and never ending endeavors, she and her husband could always be found rooting and supporting in the bleachers and auditoriums of any hockey match, football game, little league game, volleyball match, track meet and softball game.  She and her twin sister shared and maintained a strong and loving bond and they made a point of never missing an "update" call to each other and they visited often.  They both were considered the dual matriarchs of a large and extended family and kept everyone updated as to family status.  Together, their unconditional love, support and guidance helped set in stone meaning of family and family principles regardless of the circumstances.
An avid recipe collector, Pauline was an impeccable cook and excellent baker.  She made all meals from "scratch" and her creations were immensely enjoyed. She and her husband enjoyed all family gatherings, especially on Holiday's with her home filled with her children, grandchildren and family. Her door was always open and her table was always readied for any surprise visitor and no one was never denied.
She is survived by her 4 children, son Thomas J. Ruane and wife Nadine, Dunmore: daughter Kelly A. Leisman and husband Edward, Ft. Myers FL: daughter Patricia M. Clifford and partner Santino Iellimo, Pittsburgh: son Christopher M. Ruane and wife Barbara, Cannonsburg.  Eight grandchildren, Sarah, Tommy, Taylor and Patrick Ruane, Riley Kempton and husband Sean, Maleia, Madison and Braeden Ruane.  Two great grand daughters, Marina Kempton and Jordan Ruane. Her identical twin sister, Rose Marie Bonetzky, Columbus Ohio. Her sister in- law Joan Durdach,Dunmore. Numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandson Joshua P. Leisman, her brothers John, Joseph and Richard Bundy, and her sister Marianne Gittler.
The family would like to thank the staff and care providers at Artis Senior Living and Commonwealth Hospice for the loving and compassionate care they provided to her.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00AM from the Morell-LaBelle Funeral Home, 301 Chestnut St., Dunmore, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in St. Eulalia's Church, 214 Blue Shutters Road, Roaring Brook Township celebrated by Father Cramer, pastor.  Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Family and Friends may call Friday from 4 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Foundations of America 322 8th Ave 16th Floor, New York ,NY 10001