John Warren "Jack" Ruch, Sr.

John Warren "Jack" Ruch, Sr. age 78, of Pottsville, PA , passed away Friday, May 29th, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. 

Born in Pottsville, PA on April 2, 1948, he was the son of the late Russell and June (Scheibelhut) Ruch.

Jack was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1966. He then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Delaware, where he also played football. Jack worked as a teacher at Pottsville Area High School from 1970 until 2006 where he taught Social Studies, History, and Government and also coached Track and Football. He was inducted into the Pottsville High School Sports Hall of Fame. Jack was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, a member of the Schuylkill County Relay Committee and the Pottsville Recreation Committee. He loved coaching track, cooking, talking about history, fishing at the beach, and reading.

Jack is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cheryl Elaine (Lowthert) Ruch, Pottsville; daughter Jennifer Dolbin and her husband Josh, New Ringgold; son Kurt Ruch and his wife Carolyn, Lancaster; son John Ruch Jr. and his wife Jacquelyn, Mountain Top; daughter Kristin Hunter and her husband Ben, Orwigsburg; and grandchildren: J.T., Rebekah, Josh Jr., Noah, and Marshall Dolbin, Jake, Kurt, and Tyler Ruch, Riley, Lila, and Brayden Ruch, and Rusty and Charlotte Hunter.  

A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville at 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 9th, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday 10:30-12Noon at Trinity Lutheran Church. 

Interment will be held private at Mount Peace Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jack to Wounded Warriors.

The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home, Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. www.robertaevansjrfh.com