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Ruth Mary Tusch

By LaVern Falcone

Williamson, NY ~ Ruth Mary Dries Gracie Tusch, age 95, passed away at home on Thursday (May 30, 2024) in the loving presence of her family.

     She was born September 12, 1928 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Andrew and Estelle Myers Dries.

     Ruth was a graduate of Bergen High School and RIT. She worked for many years in LeRoy, starting at the Jello Factory, Lapp Insulator and LeRoy Machine.  She eventually went on to a long career with Xerox, retiring as a supervisor.

     She is survived by her son, David (Connie) Gracie; daughter, Suzanne (Frank) Chardeen; brothers, Alfred Dries and Andrew (Mary) Dries; step-son, Gerard Tusch, along with many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

     Services and Interment in St. Francis Cemetery, LeRoy will be private.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Ruth’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com

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