Wanda R. Ruckert, 71, of Brighton Township, passed away on June 8th, 2026 in her home. She was born in Rochester on September 20th, 1954, the daughter of the late Frank Wallace and Regina Gordon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her special nephew, Jeff Gray, and her father-in-law, Ron Ruckert. She is survived by her husband of twenty-four years, Michael Ruckert, two daughters and one son-in-law, Wanda and Jaime Bailey and Lori Harvey, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Linda and Sam Gray, and Jane Vargo and her late husband, Louis “Butch” Vargo, three grandkids, Austin Bailey, Lauren Bailey and her fiancé, Cole Johnston, and Taylor DiMarzio and her fiancé, Dylan Goodrich, two great-grandchildren, Leiya and Jackson Johnston, her mother-in-law, Judy Ruckert, two sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Shelly Probst, and Tina and Sam Harden, two nephews, Dylan Probst and Tristan Harden, two nieces, Danika Valko and Skylie Harden, two great nieces, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Wanda was a retired caregiver through multiple outlets across Beaver County. She was also a member of Family Bible Church in Freedom. She also loved her pets very deeply.

Friends will be received Sunday June 14th, from 1-4 p.m., with a service following at 4:30 p.m. at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of her arrangements. Officiating will be Pastor Ed and Austin Bailey.