Elizabeth Jeanne Rudinski's Obituary
Elizabeth Jeanne "Jeanne" Rudinski, born on November 17, 1942, in Montague City, Massachusetts, to Stanley and Elizabeth (Wait) Rastallis, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026.
She graduated from Turners Falls High School in 1961, where she was very active in school clubs and committees, and where her proudest role was being a twirler.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Louis Frank Rudinski; her son, Eric; and her grandson, Andrew.
She is survived by her loving siblings: Stanley (Judy) Rastallis, Judith (Ernest) Hastings, Joan Buddington, Jonathan (Carol) Rastallis, Rebecca Sabelawski, Melissa Cygan, Abigail Churchill, Nathaniel Rastallis, and Christopher (Jackie) Rastallis.
Jeanne was a devoted mother to Jeannie Ureno, David (Claudia) Rudinski, and Vanessa (Donald) DeBolt; and a proud grandmother to Joshua (Kimberly), Julia (Ed), Justina (Justin), Danielle, Samantha, and Alexis. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Lillie, Louis, Isaac, Charlotte, and Luca.
Her extended family includes Joe and Yenitte, and their daughters Penelope and Amelia, who filled her life with love and laughter.
Jeanne’s life’s work was centered on raising her children, a role she cherished deeply. Once her children were grown, she worked at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and at the gatehouse at Kinder Farm Park, where she enjoyed staying active and connecting with her community. Jeanne had a natural gift for meeting people and making friends, many of whom became lifelong companions.
Jeanne was an avid bowler and an active member of the Red Hat Society who also enjoyed reading, gardening, bingo, and her many collections. She will be remembered for her deep love of family, her faithful dog Digger, and her gift for forming lasting friendships. Her warmth, generosity, and joyful spirit touched many lives and continue through the generations she loved.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Psoriasis Foundation:
[https://www.psoriasis.org/donate/](https://National Psoriasis Foundation)
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 12-2 pm at Lasting Tributes Cremation and Funeral Care. Her funeral will immediately follow at 2 pm. Services will be livestreamed.
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