Moss Rutan

The Rev. Moss Rutan, 86, of New Franklin went home to be with the Lord, July 19, 2019. He was born on October 12, 1932 in Washington, PA to the late Moss and Gertrude (Davis) Rutan.

He received a bachelor’s degree from Waynesburg University and a master’s in Theology from Pittsburgh Seminary. He was ordained a Presbyterian minister in 1957. He served as a minister at Plymouth Presbyterian in Plymouth, Ohio, Mingo Junction Presbyterian in Mingo Junction, Ohio and Firestone Park Presbyterian Church in Akron, Ohio.

He was active in the Presbytery and Synod until his retirement in 1995 Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Barbara and sister, Mary Ellen McCaslin; he leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Deborah L.; sons, Douglas (Suzanne), Dwight (Barbara Lenger), David (Barbara); stepchildren, Nicholas (Amy) Haddad; daughter, Monica Haddad; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Firestone Park Presbyterian Church, 275 S. Firestone Blvd Akron, Ohio 44301 with The Rev. Jon Hauerwas and Rev. Frances Fischer officiating. Friends may call from 11-1 at the Church. For those that wish, memorial c ontributions can be made to the church.