George E. Ruggles, 71, of Lewis Run passed away Monday (April 13, 2026) at UPMC Hamot in Erie, surrounded by his immediate family and closest friends.

Born Feb. 27, 1955, in Erie, he was a son of the late Rev. John P. and Elverna J. Curtis Ruggles.

George was a 1973 graduate of Smethport High School and went on to work for Pennzoil for many years. He later owned Hilltop General Store in Cyclone, and worked as a butcher at Parkview and Save A Lot.

George was a founding member of the Wanderers Motorcycle Club; a member of the Eagles Club, VFW Post 212 Frances Sherman Auxiliary and the American Legion; and former member and past governor of the Bradford Moose Lodge.

Surviving are his fiancée, Karla Leone; one son, Benjamin (Josh Brechtel) Ruggles of DuBois; and two nieces.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three infant sons, Johnathon Preston Ruggles, Jeremiah Preston Ruggles and Johnathon Clair Ruggles; one sister, Carol; and one brother, Clifford.

Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday (April 23, 2026) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 E. Main St., where funeral services will immediately follow with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. The Frances Sherman Auxiliary will gather and hold a service at 4:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Clermont Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to VFW Post 212, Attention: Auxiliary, 94 Barbour St., Bradford, PA 16701; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.