Mary Stipp-Ruffes, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away February 25, 2023 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanore (Olejniczak) Stipp.

Mary was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and was employed for many years as a hairdresser at Regis Salon, as well as other local hair salons. On January 14, 1991, she married her beloved husband, John Ruffes in Niagara Falls. Mary lived for her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children, Amber Ruffes and Bradley Ruffes; her grandchildren, Brooklyn Douglas and Jade Ruffes; her sisters, Joan Ott and Lois Moore, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was sadly predeceased by her infant daughter, Autumn Ruffes. 

Visitation will be on Sunday, March 12 from 3 – 6 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held at 6 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to her family at Mary Stipp-Ruffes, GoFundMe