Wayne Rudibaugh

Wayne Allen Rudibaugh Sr.,age 69, of Beloit and formerly of Alliance, passed away on January 15,2020, at the Aultman Alliance Community Care Center. Wayne was born on February 19, 1950 in East Liverpool Ohio to Raymond and Mary C. Russell Rudibaugh. He was a 1969 graduate of East Liverpool High School. Wayne was a devoted husband of 50 years to his high school sweetheart, Elaine (Howell) Rudibaugh, who he married on August 16,1969. He was a loving father to his two children, Wayne A. Rudibaugh Jr.( Laura) and Crystal (Rudibaugh) Haba. Wayne was an adoring grandfather (Pappy) to his six grandchildren, Hannah (Rudibaugh) Aemmer (Ben), Kristen Gobley (Chad Powell), Lauren Gobley, Kylie Haba, Abigail Bealles, and Danny Bealles. He was a great- grandfather to his two great granddaughters, Amelia Aemmer and Nora Aemmer, and one great- grandson, Jaxon Powell. Other family members include his sister, Linda (Rudibaugh) Dickson of East Liverpool and his brother, Paul Rudibaugh of Lisbon. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents. Wayne was a 30 year employee of Jones and Laughlin Steel Company in Louisville, Ohio. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping trips, Nascar racing, movies, crossword puzzles, and reading (especially Westerns). Wayne gave the best directions of how to get anywhere in America, told the best stories, and enjoyed making other people laugh and feel good. He was always there to help out and give support when it was needed. Wayne will be dearly missed by all those who knew him best. Friends and family are welcome to attend the funeral taking place January 20, 2020 at 1pm at Dean's Funeral Home in Sebring with Pastor Quint Bryan officiating. Calling hours will take place from 11am-1pm Internment will be at Highland Memorial Park.