John David Boruff, 96, of Roachdale passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at his home.
John was born July 8, 1930, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late Glenn T. and Edith (Weybright) Boruff. On June 12, 1953, he married Martha Lois Myers in Indianapolis. They shared 69 years together before her passing on April 10, 2023.
John graduated from Lakewood High School in 1948. He earned an A.B. in biology from Indiana University in 1953 and a master of science degree in health and safety in 1965. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1953 to 1957 and later worked as an Environmental Health Specialist for the Indiana State Board of Health from 1957 until his retirement in 1995.
John was a longtime member of the Roachdale Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder, deacon, and organist for more than 30 years. Music was an important part of his life, and he was a member of Centre Lodge #23 F.&A.M. in Indianapolis, the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Shrine Temple Band of Brazil, the Brazil Concert Band of Brazil, Indiana, the Jackson Township Band, the Shrine Band of Sarasota, Florida, and Theta Xi fraternity at Indiana University. He was also an associate member of the Piano Tuners Guild and served as an Ohio Valley Presbytery Commissioner.
John will be lovingly remembered by his children, Yvonne Wyatt (Joe), Audrey Powell (Chuck), David Boruff (Pam) and Ken Boruff (Kristin); his 12 grandchildren, Joseph Wyatt (Vanessa), Karoline Roets (Joshua), Nicole Reffett (G.W. Jr.), Keia Fink (Brandon), Shawn Boruff (Abby), Jason Boruff (Donna), Cody Boruff (Rebecca), Casey Boruff, Jacob Boruff, Josh Boruff, Sarah Boruff, and Chavah Boruff; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Edith Boruff; his wife, Martha Lois Boruff; and his brother and sister-in-law, William Edward Boruff and Ellen Boruff.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Roachdale Presbyterian Church, 14 N. Indiana St., Roachdale, with Pastor David Bower officiating. Burial will follow in Roachdale Cemetery Roachdale. Family and friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time also at the church. Servies Funeral and Cremation Services, Roachdale, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
You are invited to visit www.serviesfuneral.com where you may leave online condolences or share a memory with the family.
