YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas C. Ruby, 66, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Hospice House following a brief illness.

Thomas was born May 15, 1953 in Youngstown, a son of Martin Ruby and Helen Krepps Ruby, and lived in Youngstown most of his life.

Tom attended Chaney High School and was a proud United States Army veteran. He worked as head custodian for the Youngstown City Schools for 20 years. He also worked for V&M Star and for Holiday Inn in Warren.

Tom enjoyed golf and spending time with family and friends.

He leaves his mother, Helen Urbach, of Youngstown; a sister, Debbie Gerak, of Youngstown; a son, Thomas C. Ruby, Jr. and his wife, Jeanette, of McDonald; a daughter, Kelli Berger and her husband, Justin, of San Diego; and a granddaughter, Madison.

His father, Martin Ruby; a brother, Martin "Charley" Ruby; and a son, James Michael, who passed away in 1985. are deceased.

A private committal service with military honors was held Friday, March 13, 2020 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.