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Charles Randolph
(Randy) Ruby

May 14, 1954 November 17, 2018

Charles Randolph (Randy) Ruby, aka Mr. Wolfe, of Rocky Ridge, died at home
surrounded by his loving family on November 17, 2018, following a brief illness with
Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born on May 14, 1954, in Frederick to the late Harry
Linda A n n A llder “Ruben” and Louise (Johnson) Ruby. He received his auctioneer’s license from the
Missouri Auctioneer School in Kansas in 1970, and later graduated from Damascus
High School in 1972. He married Caythee Rhea Jones on January 5, 1974, and they’ve
May 18, 1953 November 1, 2018 walked hand-in-hand ever since.
Randy was first and foremost a family man, enjoying his children and grandchildren
more than anything in this world. Children gravitated toward him, loving his playfulness
and presence. His passion was spending time with his family. He had a contagious
laugh and liked entertaining friends and family with his humor. His quick-wit and
charm and mischievous schemes made friends, friends for life. Randy will mostly be
Linda Ann Allder, 65, of Frederick died Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Genesis remembered for his engaging smile, his laugh, and his cheery outlook on life. He lit up a
Glade Valley Center. She was the wife of the late Rodney C. Allder, II, for 13 years room and his confidence and charisma were second to none.
until his death on December 19, 2012. Randy’s love of farming was instilled at a young age. He pursued dairy farming and
Born May 18, 1953, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late James A. later continued hobby farming. His work ethic, family values, and love of adventure will
Broadbent, Sr., and Dorothy Mary (Wisner) Broadbent. ensure that the legend of Randy Ruby lives on in the hearts of his family and friends.
A 1971 graduate of Catoctin High School, Linda was a Senior Claims In 1970, he began his auctioneering career with Trout’s Auctioneers. In 1985, he
Representative with State Farm Insurance for 24 1/2 years until her retirement in purchased Wolfe Industrial Auctions and became the president and sole owner, where
1998. In 1999, she started a pet-sitting business, Pet Companions Plus. She loved all he worked up until his illness. He ran his business as he did his life, with integrity and
of her animals; they were like family to her, and she was generous to everyone she honesty, treating every customer with fairness.
knew. Her business closed earlier this year due to her illness. Randy belonged to numerous organizations, including the Frederick Farm Bureau,
An avid gardener, Linda always planted tomatoes, peppers, squash, kale, and National Auction Association, MD Association of Appraisers, Thurmont/Emmitsburg
other veggies that she enjoyed canning and freezing. Linda always planted flowers, Grange, Thurmont Community FFA Alumni, Rocky Ridge 4-H Club, and Friends of
especially long-stemmed roses, and she loved golf and tennis. Frederick County 4-H Program. He received a Maryland State FFA Greenhand Award,
Linda will be seeing Benji, Whiskers, Miss Stinky, Tux, Jakie, and Gizzy at was a past member of the Maryland-Virginia Milk Association and Upper Seneca
Rainbow Bridge. She leaves behind her beloved kitty, Rowdy. Baptist Church. He was known for his generous donations and commitments to our
Linda was loved by all and will be greatly missed. farming youth.
She is survived by her brother, Jim Broadbent of Frederick; a sister, Shirley Cady Randy will be deeply missed by Caythee, the love of his life for 44 years. He was
of Lemont, PA; two stepsons and their families; and nine nieces and nephews. preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecka Ridenour. He leaves behind three children,
In addition to her husband and parents, Linda was predeceased by a sister, Charles Ruby, Jr. of Frederick, Christy Donnelly and husband Eric, and Josh Ruby and
Deborah Hurley in 2012. girlfriend Kelly, all of Rocky Ridge; 13 grandchildren, Samantha Smith (Sean), Ashley
The family is deeply appreciative of the loving care and support Linda received Zimmerman (Derrick), Austin Ridenour, Nicholas, CJ, Blake and Raina Ruby, Madison,
from the Genesis Glade Valley Center and her friends Donna Pearman, Marion Emma and Charlotte Donnelly, Jameson, Jonas, and Sophia Ruby, baby Zimmerman,
Barrie, and Connie Snook. and his extended grandchildren Owen, Maddie, Faith and Seth; siblings Robin Hertel
The family received friends on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Stauffer (Dave), Jay Ruby (Karen) all of Rocky Ridge, Bonnie Glotfelty (Gary) of Monrovia, and
Funeral Home in Frederick. A celebration of Linda’s life followed, with the Rev. Tim Barbara Buisch (Allan) of Mount Airy; sister-in-law, Cyndi Rice (Dave) of FL, Candy
May officiating. A private interment was held at a later date for the family. Bowers (Steve) of Woodsboro, & Catricia Lankford of Cascade, Jeannie Hurt (Mike) of
In honor of Linda’s love for animals, donations may be made to an animal charity WI; father-in-law Norman Sampson; extended family, Tracey Coomey of NC; numerous
of one’s choice. aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and many, many friends. He cherished his
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www. special friendship with Bob Shoemaker, Dave Schaeffer, the Marshall family, and his
staufferfuneralhome.com. side-kick, Irv Miller. In addition to his daughter Rebecka, Randy was preceded in death
by his parents Ruben & Louise Ruby, and his mother-in-law Patricia Sampson.
Funeral services were held on November 21, 2018, at Thurmont United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Timothy Fisher officiating. Burial followed at Blue Ridge
P a t r o n i z e o u r a d v e r t i s e r s ! Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Randy’s name may be made to
The Thurmont-Emmitsburg Community Show Improvement Fund, c/o Rodman Myers,
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