Loretta “Laurie” Margaret Ruda, age 87, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Loretta was born March 7, 1934 and was a native of Buffalo, NY. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Theresa (Trzebiatowski) Kozlowski.
Loretta is survived by her daughter Mary Ellen Taylor; son, Christopher Ruda (Valerie); daughter Celine Dalfonso (Tony); son Joel Ruda (Robin); and son, Andrew Ruda (Chrissie), as well as 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Loretta was preceded in death by her spouse Ernest V Ruda and they were married for 58 years. Together they spent over 20 years landscaping the Bells Ferry and I-575 roadways for others to enjoy.
Her children loved for her for so many reasons. She had a lifelong devotion to her family and her faith. She had a passion for cooking and made a mean pierogi.
A private celebration will be held for the immediate family.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting https://www.dignitymemorial.com/
The family lovingly requests no flowers, but memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate or The Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Ruda family.
