Thomas "Miner" Ruane

Thomas F. Ruan e, 79, Roaring Brook Township, p a ssed away peacefully Wednesday m orning after a brief stay at St. Mary's Villa Skilled Nursing Facility.  He and his wife, the former Pauline A. Bundy celebrated their 55 th wedding anniversary in August.

Born and raised in Dunmore , h e was the son of the late Thomas A. and Margaret Racht Ruane.  He was a graduate of Dunmore High School, c lass of "57" and proudly served in the United States Air Force stationed in Paris , France.

An a vid spots fan, he participated and played in numerous Hard Ball Leagues throughout the area.  The forever "IRISH FAN", he adored his opportunity to visit South Bend with his sons and g randson.  He enjoyed Penn State Football, the New York Yankees and always looked forward to his annual treks to West Point with his sons and "THE BOYS".  He and his wife adored all family gatherings and attended them no matter the distance.

A well known, highly regarded and greatly respected Sales Representative in the food service industry, he worked with a number of Institutional Food Service Organizations.  He retired from S c hiff ' s Food Service in 2015.  He thought of "SFS" as his second home and truly cherished his co-workers and considered them family, speaking of them often.

A pillar and true Patriarch to a large and extended family, he was always ready and available to help, guide and teach in anyway he could.  His unconditional love, support and guidance set in stone the meaning of family and family principles, r egardless of the circumstances.

Despite his declining and failing health, he continued to monitor, inquire and update himself with family status, always vigilant and determined to aid in their well being in any way he could.  He laughed often and kept his trademark humor and shared it with those around him.  His greatest pleasure was the pride he took and the support he gave to his children and grandchildren in any endeavor and accomplishment they experienced.  He could always be found and heard in the bleachers and auditoriums of any Hockey Match, Football Game, Little League Game, Volley Ball Match, Track Meet and Softball game.  Dad to his children, Pap to his grandchildren and "Miner" to his friends, he will forever be etched in our memories and present in out hearts.

He is survived by his 4 children:  Son Thomas J. Ruane and wife Nadine, Dunmore.  Daughter Kelly A. Leisman and husband Edward, Boca Raton Florida.  Daughter Patricia M. Clifford and partner Santino Iellimo, Pittsburgh.  Son Christopher M. Ruane and wife Barbara, Pittsburgh.  A sister, Joan Ruane Durdach, Dunmore.  8 grandchildren, Sarah, Tommy, Taylor and Patrick Ruane.  Riley Leisman.  Maleia, Madison and Braedon Ruane.  Numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Joshua P. Leisman and his sisters Madelyn Shiel ds, Rita Vail and Marjorie Decker.

The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:45 am from the Morell-LaBelle Funeral Home, 301 Chestnut Street, Dunmore, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Saint Eulalia's Parish, 214 Blue Shutters Road, Roaring Brook Township, celebrated by Rev. Jeffrey Tudgay, pastor. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Family and friends may call Monday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association , 55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL, 60601, lung.org or Clearbrook Treatment Centers, 1100 East Northampton Street, Laurel Run, Pa  18706, clearbrookinc.com.