We will send an invite after you submit!
In memory of
Rory Ruhl
January 21, 1960 - September 21, 2025
Jan 21, 1960 - Sep 21, 2025
In lieu of flowers
Please consider giving to a fundraiser for Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Fund.
$775.00
contributed by 10 people
Show your support:
Contribute
Background
Playing softball and baseball meant a lot to Rory when he was younger.
He was well known as a home run hitter in our town.
He played for many years, even as our children grew up; we all attended and enjoyed many of his games.
Once our children were old enough, he was very proud and happy that Ricky and Brandon played in the Westfield PAL League.
Rory went on to become a PAL coach and coached for many years, even after our sons went on to high school.
He was remembered for his humor and his caring attitude by the players.
There was always a football being thrown around somewhere, and most recently in our pool.
During this time, we are kindly asking that flowers not be sent to the the Presbyterian Church.
A scholarship for the 2025/2026 school year was just created in Rory's name.
A scholarship will be awarded to a deserving senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. The ideal recipient will have either played baseball or football at the PAL level or during their high school years and has displayed a strong leadership role.
Thank you for your consideration.
Warm Regards & Love,
The Ruhl Family Contribute to Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Fund
He was well known as a home run hitter in our town.
He played for many years, even as our children grew up; we all attended and enjoyed many of his games.
Once our children were old enough, he was very proud and happy that Ricky and Brandon played in the Westfield PAL League.
Rory went on to become a PAL coach and coached for many years, even after our sons went on to high school.
He was remembered for his humor and his caring attitude by the players.
There was always a football being thrown around somewhere, and most recently in our pool.
During this time, we are kindly asking that flowers not be sent to the the Presbyterian Church.
A scholarship for the 2025/2026 school year was just created in Rory's name.
A scholarship will be awarded to a deserving senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. The ideal recipient will have either played baseball or football at the PAL level or during their high school years and has displayed a strong leadership role.
Thank you for your consideration.
Warm Regards & Love,
The Ruhl Family Contribute to Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Fund
Funds are being collected and disbursed by Donna Dinizo Ruhl, Rory's wife.
Updates
Update from Oct. 16, 2025
Recent contributions to Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Fund
Anonymous
$75.00
Oct. 20, 2025, 10:46 a.m. PDT
$50.00
Oct. 18, 2025, 8:44 a.m. PDT
$50.00
Oct. 17, 2025, 5:27 p.m. PDT
$25.00
Oct. 17, 2025, 7:59 a.m. PDT
The Basile Family
$25.00
Submitted by Laura Basile on
Oct. 17, 2025, 7:27 a.m. PDT
$100.00
Oct. 16, 2025, 6:50 a.m. PDT
$100.00
Oct. 15, 2025, 10:15 a.m. PDT
Gwen and Bill Howard
$100.00
Submitted by Gwen Howard on
Oct. 15, 2025, 4:40 a.m. PDT
$100.00
Oct. 13, 2025, 7:16 p.m. PDT
$150.00
Oct. 13, 2025, 3:20 p.m. PDT
Want to stay updated?
Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared.
Memories & condolences
 Dear Donna and Family, So sorry for your loss of Rory. A Great Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend!! He will be mi…
 Dear Donna and Family, So sorry for your loss of Rory. A Great Husband, Father, Grandfather and Fr…
 Dear Donna and Family, So sorry for your loss of Rory. A Great …
In lieu of flowers
Please consider giving to a fundraiser for Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Fund.
$775.00
contributed by 10 people
Show your support:
Contribute
Share this memorial website
Created with love by
Donna Dinizo Ruhl (Rory's wife) and
Kelly Joblon (Rory's daughter).
Give to Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Fund
Give