Pamela A. Ruppert “loving wife, mother, and grandmother”

COUDERSPORT, PA—Pamela A. “Pam” Ruppert, 67, of Coudersport, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in UPMC Hamot, Erie, after a long illness.

Born on Sunday, April 19, 1959 in York, she was a daughter of James W. and Alverta Lehr Melton.  On February 14, 1981 in Sunbury, she married Kenneth E. “Ken” Ruppert, Jr., who survives.

Pam attended Red Lion High School.  She was an opening manager at McDonald’s in Red Lion for several years.

Pam was a member of God’s Country Ministries in Coudersport.  She enjoyed her flower gardens and also enjoyed taking trips on their Harley.  She loved her many dogs over the years.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 45 years; two sons, Justin R. Ruppert of Clarion and Kenneth Eugene Ruppert III of Ulysses; a daughter, Kendra R. A. (Kevin) Shaffer of Felton; eighteen grandchildren; a great-grandson to be born in 2026; a brother, James (Veronica) Melton of Portsmouth, VA; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Pam was predeceased by a son, Jammie J. Ruppert.

Family and friends may gather from 11:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at God’s Country Ministries, 1237 E. Second Street, Coudersport, where a celebration of Pam’s life will follow at 12:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Pam’s name may be made to God’s Country Ministries, PO Box 674, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Pam’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Pam, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.