Kaiden Lee Ruffaner, 16 months, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Born September 17, 2022 , in Butler, PA, he was the son of Kurtis and Kala (Yenick) Ruffaner.
Kaiden loved to share his light, and it shone brightly for all to see. He was a fearless boy, and was known by all who loved him as a little dare devil. He was an exceptionally smart, inquisitive, loving and happy child. Wherever he went, Kaiden would be seen smiling and had cheeks for weeks. Kaiden was a big fan of all music, and would dance any time there was music playing. He was affectionately known to his parents as “Our Little Bubby”. More than anything, Kaiden loved his time with his family and his dogs, Archie and Ace.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Charles and Cynthia Yenick of Renfrew and Clifford “Kip” and Rhonda Ruffaner of Butler, his four Aunts, Shalene (Dakota) Dickey, Jessica Yenick, Kiley (Ian) Jewart and Kara Ruffaner; his cousins Riley, Macy and Colton, his great parents Gary and MaryAnn Banner and his great grandmothers, Mary Yenick and Jean Ruffaner.
He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Dorothy Mullen and 3 great grandfathers, Robert Yenick, Edgar Mullen and Marlin Ruffaner.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 1-3 and 5-7 at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001 with Pastor Dawn Lynn Check of Christ Community United Methodist Church officiating.
Please let Kaiden’s light continue to shine by sharing memories and uploading photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com