Hilary Ruske
1949-2024


Hilary P. Ruske, age 74, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Accentcare (formerly Season's) Hospice in CCAC Hospital, Newark, Delaware after a long illness. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, a son of Bernice M. (Leghorn) and Joseph P. Ruske. He was one of nine children, and of his six siblings being born on the Leghorn family Evergreen Nursery property in Cromwell, CT. Hilary received his Bachelor's Degree from Niagara University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After his military career, Hilary worked as a logistical engineer at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Hilary retired from Army and Federal Civilian service in 2016 after 30 years. In addition to his late parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lora. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela Ruske; four children Jenifer Ruske, Peter Ruske, Derek Ruske, and Jamie Stefanick; 7 grandchildren; brothers Roger, Robin, Reily, Matthew, John, Luke, and sister Roanne.

Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/