Category Archives: Docents

In Memoriam: David W. Ruoff

Posted on January 11, 2025 by John Updike Society

With heavy hearts we report that the senior docent of The John Updike Childhood Home, David W. Ruoff, died Jan. 1 at age 83 of congestive heart failure while in hospice care in Ephrata. Dave became a member of The … Continue reading →

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Updike Childhood Home docent publishes local history book

Posted on June 7, 2024 by John Updike Society

There’s no question: the docents at The John Updike Childhood Home are a knowledgeable and talented bunch. Have a look at their bios on the johnupdikechildhoodhome.com site and you’ll see why tour groups love them so much. A number of … Continue reading →