Paul J. Rutherford, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at home. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, South Pacific. He retired from Illinois Central Railroad. During his life, he and his wife, Annabelle enjoyed hiking, fishing and RV traveling. Preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle Hall Rutherford and his daughter, Dr. Kim Rutherford, He is survived by daughter, Beth Porter and granddaughters Cassidy and Shannon Porter, his daughter, Jill Klein and her husband, Bill.
Mr. Rutherford requested to be cremated without a service.
The family wishes to thank all caregivers especially Janie Judd.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kim Rutherford Memorial Scholarship, check payable to: Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Mail to: Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Attn: Laura King, Seifert Mooney Center for Advancement, 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214.