Nova J. Rugg, 84, Sipesville, formerly of Confluence, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at UPMC Somerset. She was born August 17, 1940 in Addison, a daughter of James and Dorothy (Sterner) Fazenbaker. Her parents, a son, Lee Workman, daughter, Nova K. Taylor, 1 brother and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by six children - Patricia Stout (Ricky), Stoystown, Ann Cox (Allen), Somerset, Susie Merringer, Berlin, Ed Stahl, Central City, Fred Stahl (Chrystal), Sipesville and Mike Stahl (Nikki), Stoystown; grandson, Austin Workman and numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, where a service will be held at 1 PM Wednesday with Rev. Dean Hay, Jr. officiating. Interment in Jersey Cemetery.