Walter J. Ruda, Jr., 69, of Dupont, passed away on Sunday, January 26th, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Dupont, February 16, 1955, and was the son of the late Walter J. Ruda, Sr. and Helen (Mehal) Ruda.
Walter was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont and a graduate of Pittston Area High School. He attended Wilkes-Barre Vo-Tech and Luzerne County Community College and dedicated his career to life on the road as an over-the-road truck driver, working for Independent Explosives, Dupont Explosives, and later retiring from Kane Is Able Trucking Company.
Walter was known for his kind and gentle spirit. He truly enjoyed trucking and life on the open road. One of his favorite pastimes was taking scenic Sunday drives and he was an avid dog lover. A man of few words with a keen sense of humor, he was a good buddy and a best friend. Walter will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sister, Patricia Ruda, of Dupont.
Walter’s family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of the CV ICU department at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, also Dr. Rutkowski, Dr. Kuchemba, Dr. Desai, and Dr. Zhang for their excellent care and compassion.
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:00am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont with Fr. Thomas Petro officiating. Friends may call for visitation on Friday morning at Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea from 8:30am until 9:30am. Interment will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.
Dear Pat,
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Walter was a good friend, a good man, and a good neighbor for over 32 years.
May God bless his soul.
The Fagotti family