Barbara Ann Ruf of La Plata, Maryland peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on May 9, 2022.

Barbara was the beloved wife of 51 years to Edward George Ruf (Deceased).

Barbara is survived by son Edward (George) Ruf, Jr., daughter-in-law Cheryl Ruf and daughter Sandra Ruf Marquess.

Barbara was preceded in death by sister Marian Norton and brothers Francis Yates and Allen Yates.

Family and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Avenue, Clinton, Maryland on Wednesday, May 18 from 10 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be immediately following Mass at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Lee Funeral Homes, Inc.