RUDER, JOSEPH

Age 50, of Mt. Laurel, died Saturday, May 28, 2005. Born in Portland, Maine, he lived in Pennsauken before moving to Mt. Laurel twelve years ago. Joe was employed by the Gibbsboro Board of Education as the music director of the elementary school, as well as the drama director. Joe was named 'Teacher of the Year' in 1989. Music was his life, he played keyboard in the band 'Pure Joy'. An avid Ham Radio Operator with the call sign, N2SXH, and a member of the Delaware Valley Rag Chew Club. Survived by his beloved wife Lorraine (nee Sansky), two sons Adam and Jeffrey both at home. Father and Mother-in-law John and Simone Sansky. Calling hours Friday evening, 6-9 PM at the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade. (856) 779-1200. Funeral Service Friday evening 8:30 PM. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be sent to Gibbsboro HSA, 37 Kirkwood Road, Gibbsboro, NJ 08026, for the enhancement of the music program.