Obituaries
Stephanie K. Rudy, 62
December 13, 2020
Stephanie K Rudy 62, of Lancaster, left this earth escorted by her angels to her eternal peace on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Stephanie was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Paul R. and Margaret Heltshe Rudy.
Stephanie was a 1976 Graduate of Lancaster Catholic High. She worked for several mortgage and title companies during her working years. Prior to her retirement she worked for McDonald At Law.
Stephanie had a big heart and always cared for other first. She had a love for music, especially Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.
Steph is survived by her son Nathaniel and is fiancé Kimmai Tran also surviving are three sisters and four brothers, Kathleen Rudy, Sierra Vista, AZ, Francis J. Rudy (Linda), Boynton Beach, Fl, P. Michael Rudy (Adabelle), Margaret (Tim) Mentzer both of Lancaster, Jeannine Albright, Manheim, Karl R. Rudy, Vonore, TN and Thomas J. Rudy, Elizabethtown, and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her Aunt Elinor Rudy of Willow Street. She is survived by her two cats, Sissy (Ming) and Skoot, whom she loved dearly.
Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents A. Frank & Gertrude (Foehlinger) Heltshe and paternal grandparents Harold E. and Elenora Rudy
There will be no public service due to the Covid-19 concerns. A private memorial service will be held later.
Memorial contributions in Steph’s memory may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County.
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Condolences to the Family
December 21, 2020
Dear Nate, Kimmai & Family,
I was so sad to learn of Steph’s passing. She was one of a kind and will be missed !! Steph had a heart of gold and helped anyone in need. My parents live on East Marion – across the street from where she lived for many years. Keeping you & your family in my thoughts and prayers always.
Erica Shimp
December 20, 2020
Dear Nate, Kimmai, and the rest of the Rudy Family. I am deeply saddened to learn of Steph’s passing. I know she will be missed and loved by everyone who knew her. She was certainly one of a kind and always tried to help everyone she met. I’m glad to have known her and her big heart, and I will miss her. RIP Steph, and know that you were loved by many. Love, Bob
December 20, 2020
Dear Nate and Family. We were saddened to learn of your Mother’s recent passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences at this time of loss for you and your family. As you well know your Mother loved you very much and was one of a kind – and so are you. Our lives have been enriched by having you in our DayCare. Judy would occasionally have a chat with your Mother and she never failed to share with Judy how proud she was of you. May I share some words of comfort at this time of sorrow in your family? …… GOD in love has promised grace for every trial, strength for every sorrow, help for every mile, and may GOD in sympathy and unfailing love impart help for each tomorrow and new courage to your heart. …… Cast your burdens upon the LORD, and GOD shall sustain you; The LORD shall never allow the righteous to be moved …… Cast all your cares upon GOD, for the LORD GOD cares for you. (Psalm 55:22, 1st Peter 5:7) Again, we are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are continuing in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Judy and Fred (Holler)
December 16, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Too young.❤️
Denise Finger
December 16, 2020
I was so sorry to hear about Stephanie’s passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Georgie Wallick Stetter
December 16, 2020
Rudy Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Stephanie.
Sincerely,
Bonnie and Ron Schmitt
December 16, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to Steph’s family. She always made our class reunions fun. We will miss her greatly. We shared a birthday and I’m glad to have known her through high school. RIP Steph!
Carol Hershey Missimer
December 16, 2020
Steph, what a wonderful person and friend you will be missed will never forget new years eve parties what a lost.
BrianMihaliak
December 16, 2020
Thank you Mom, thank you for everything you ever done for me, you helped mold me into the man I am today, I remember sitting down and watching new episodes of big bang theory together and just talking, you always had a positive attitude no matter the situation, I promise to stay on touch with Nate and watch over him like the big brother I am to him, please say hi to Kringle, latte, and buddah, love you Mama, be at peace
Ricky Martin
December 16, 2020
Nate, Kimmai and the Rudy Family,
Your mother was so incredibly proud of you and Kimmai. Your love story was so beautifully told by her. We just spoke on Friday about your upcoming wedding. She was trying to get a translator so Kimmai could enjoy herself on the special day. She was thrilled about your friend offering to officiate. What a gift it was to speak with her and share in her happiness for you. She was over the moon with joy for you two.
When she retired from the firm she left us two carved angels she collected that are reminders of her sweet free spirit and her faith. She will surely be watching over you as you go through this life. Denise Buckwalter
December 16, 2020
So saddened and shocked to hear of Steph’s passing. Steph was one of the first to befriend me when I enrolled in high school, we were friends since. My thoughts and prayer’s for Steph and her family.
C. Victor Schreck
December 16, 2020
We were so sorry to hear of Stephanie’s passing. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Carol (Heltshe) Mayer
December 16, 2020
All, Steph, I will miss you….
Suzanne L Mongeau
December 15, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss I have lived a couple of doors away from stephanie for many of years. She always had a heart of gold and she loved her cats always making sure they were taken care of. My the lord be with all of you at this time of need God bless you all
Connie Ashby
December 15, 2020
I love you, mom. I miss you so much already. I am so thankful that I got to know you, and thank you for raising such an amazing man. You and I had such a strong bond like no other. We talked every single day. We would always send each other good morning texts. I enjoyed our road trips and learning how to cook your delicious recipes. Nate misses and loves you too. We will never forget the good times and the memories that we shared with you. Rest In Peace. Until we meet again.
Kimmai Tran
December 15, 2020
I remember Stephanie as a young toddler climbing around her siblings and cousins at the Riding Club in Lancaster. She left us way too early, but may her love live on in each of you.
Anne Wireback Whitmeyer
December 15, 2020
I knew her for a long time gave my family alot of love and respect. was like a mother to my younger brother and i tried my best to be a big brother to her son…27 years…a long time. we had ups and downs but i always had love and respect for you. you fly with angels now for you were one that walked this earth in human form. i promise to always look over your son and make sure he is on the straight and narrow.
with all my condolence
Aj-Steph-Alexander martin
Cory kennel-Dawn Freeman
December 15, 2020
RIP my baby sister. I will miss all of our phone calls every day. I just can’t seem to grasp this. I love you with all of my heart. Aunt Sis🙏
December 15, 2020
So very sorry to hear. Knew from childhood and in the title business. Prayers for the family😪
Dawn Banzhof Styer