In Memoriam
Thomas A. Rudebock
September 17, 1941 ~ May 25, 2026 (age 84)
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Leetonia -Thomas A. “Tom” Rudebock, 84, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Otterbein Senior Care in Pemberville, Ohio.
Tom was born at the family home in Leetonia on September 17, 1941, a son of the late Arthur A. and Eunice (Jones) Rudebock and had lived his entire life in the area.
A 1959 graduate of Leetonia High School, he initially owned and operated along with his father AR-EU-TO BE dairy farm until his father retired. He transitioned careers to selling advertising for the Salem News and then as a loan officer and ultimately a branch manager for Production Credit Association, Firestone Bank, Citizens Banking Company, Sky Bank, and Huntington Bank.
He served his community in multiple ways. He was a member of Consistory while attending St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ. He later attended First United Methodist Church in Lisbon, Ohio. He served over a decade on the Leetonia Exempted Village School Board and for over two decades on the Columbiana County Fair Board.
He experienced his greatest joy in calling square dances and sharing fellowship with other square dancers, a hobby he pursued for over five decades. He called for local groups, clubs, organizations, and demonstrations. He also called at state and national conventions throughout the country. He shared his knowledge of square dancing with youth as he advised two separate 4-H groups leading them to place at state competitions.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur A. and Eunice (Jones) Rudebock and by his infant daughter, Cindy Lou Rudebock.
He is survived and fondly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Beverly Sue (Elwonger) Rudebock; sons, David (Cathryn) Rudebock of Perrysburg, Ohio and Mark Rudebock of Leetonia, Ohio; six grandchildren, Cheyann, Kaitlin, Jacob, Jessica, Madison, Aliva; sister, Betty (Kenneth) Boyd of Leetonia; and several nieces, nephew, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
In keeping with Tom’s wishes there will be no viewing, however a memorial service will be held at the Lisbon First United Methodist Church, 114 East Washington Street, Lisbon, Ohio at 11:00am, Saturday, June 27, 2026. A time of fellowship and refreshment will follow the memorial service in the church fellowship hall.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home in Lisbon, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels or the Columbiana County Fair Board.
Friends may also view Tom’s memorial tribute page, share a memory, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com
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They are truly the heart and soul of our fair! Our heartfelt thanks to the Columbiana County Commissioners, Engineer's Department, other elected officials, local businesses and individuals for partnering with us to build a better future. Their continued support through the years has made it possible to improve the fairgrounds, facilities and buildings, to help provide contests and awards for the participants, to help provide quality Grandstand entertainment and midway events, as well as so much more! The commitment and dedication from our Junior Fair Committees is second to none. Our fair is made up of volunteers who pour their blood, sweat and tears into their belief in our youth and their future to lead our community. We are truly very grateful for all the support received.​We would also like to take a moment to thank the young adults and youth of the Jr Fair around the County who work for months on their projects, some honing their craft for several years, and some just beginning, but all who are eager and proud to show them off to you.​We invite and welcome you to "Wheel on Down" to the Columbiana County Fair, where you can take a leisurely stroll around our beautiful fairgrounds with old friends, make new friends, and take in the new improvements and enhancements that our dedicated Fair Board works diligently to provide. Enjoy delicious food and quality family entertainment, as well as animal exhibits, homemade crafts and fare, quality exhibits and displays, of which all are products of the hard working, creative people of the Columbiana County area. There is something for everyone to enjoy at our fair. ​
