Carolyn T. Ruble
December 24, 1939 – November 18, 2021
Carolyn T. Spieldenner Ruble, of Apollo Beach, Fla., and Long Beach Island, N.J., passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 18, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born Dec. 24, 1939, in Fremont, Ohio, to Paul E. and Theresa M. Spieldenner. Carolyn graduated St. Joseph High School in Fremont, Ohio, and Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She was a laboratory research assistant for Fisher Scientific until she became a mother.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joseph R. Ruble, and their six children, Joseph (Lisa), from Atco, N.J.; Theresa Smith (Brian), from Clearwater, Fla.; John (Christine), from Medford, N.J.; James (Susan), from Hamilton, N.J.; Jeffrey (Tracy), from Scituate, Mass.; and Jay, from Apollo Beach, Fla. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; her brother, John Spieldenner (Carolyn), from Port Clinton, Ohio; sister, Mary Weller (James), from Houston, Texas; sisters-in-law, Beverly Spieldenner, from Fremont, Ohio, and Patricia Spieldenner, from Fremont, Ohio. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, James, Thomas and Charles Spieldenner; as well as sister-in-law, Mary (Ball) Spieldenner.
From high school cheerleading to ambitious walking to league bowling to competitive tennis, Carolyn excelled in every sport she encountered. She was a true athlete. She was an accomplished quilter and hand needle worker, who created thousands of beautiful items that she gifted to her beloved family, friends and many charities. Carolyn was a true selfless artist, but her greatest gift was her ability to make everyone feel that they were extra special to her.
Carolyn was a devoted Catholic who loved her faith. She was a loyal and dedicated daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Carolyn was a passionate, true friend to many and will be remembered and missed so much.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church, 106 11th Avenue NE, Ruskin, Florida 33570. Carolyn will be laid to rest at a private service in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to St. Anne Catholic Church.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joseph R. Ruble, and their six children, Joseph (Lisa), from Atco, N.J.; Theresa Smith (Brian), from Clearwater, Fla.; John (Christine), from Medford, N.J.; James (Susan), from Hamilton, N.J.; Jeffrey (Tracy), from Scituate, Mass.; and Jay, from Apollo Beach, Fla. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; her brother, John Spieldenner (Carolyn), from Port Clinton, Ohio; sister, Mary Weller (James), from Houston, Texas; sisters-in-law, Beverly Spieldenner, from Fremont, Ohio, and Patricia Spieldenner, from Fremont, Ohio. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, James, Thomas and Charles Spieldenner; as well as sister-in-law, Mary (Ball) Spieldenner.
From high school cheerleading to ambitious walking to league bowling to competitive tennis, Carolyn excelled in every sport she encountered. She was a true athlete. She was an accomplished quilter and hand needle worker, who created thousands of beautiful items that she gifted to her beloved family, friends and many charities. Carolyn was a true selfless artist, but her greatest gift was her ability to make everyone feel that they were extra special to her.
Carolyn was a devoted Catholic who loved her faith. She was a loyal and dedicated daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Carolyn was a passionate, true friend to many and will be remembered and missed so much.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church, 106 11th Avenue NE, Ruskin, Florida 33570. Carolyn will be laid to rest at a private service in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to St. Anne Catholic Church.