Mary Jane Laruffa

Mary Jane (Kurzen) LaRuffa, age 87 went home to be with the Lord on June 4th, 2006. Mary was born in Canton to the late Edna (Little) & Walter Stephan. Mary resided in Palm Springs for 22 years, returning to Massillon in 2004. She was a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church. She retired from Nickle's Bakery after 17 years of loyal service. While in California she enjoyed volunteering at her church and community activities. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husbands, Paul R. Kurzen and Domonic LaRuffa; brother, Dale Stephan. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Gene & Barb Kurzen of Willard, Don & Yvonne Kurzen of California, Dale & Shirley Kurzen of Massillon; daughter, Janice Tipton ofAkron; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy & Walter Bissette of Arizona, Barbara & George Watts of North Canton and Norma Avery of Florida; 12 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Barbara's Catholic Church on Friday at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive family and friends one hour before the service at the church. Fr. Thomas Cebula will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to St. Barbara's Catholic Church. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home (330)833-3222 www.paquelet.com