GREECE - Blessedly released after a long struggle with cancer on Monday, June 25, 2018 at age 80. Predeceased by her loving husband, Dominic and brother, Robert Wheeler.
She is survived by her children, David (Lisa), Christopher (Wendy) and Matthew (AnnMarie); grandchildren, Christian (Andrea), Julianne (David), Jaime (Kevin) Brown, Aaron (Kelli), Alexa and Gianna; great-granddaughter, Sophia; step-grandchildren, Amy (David), Hollie (Tyler), Alyssa (Jon), Nick and Luke; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Carter, Maxton, Kennedy and Liam; brothers, Bruce and Paul (Ginny) Wheeler; several nieces, nephews, and many, many dear friends.
Ruth was a Registered Nurse, graduate of the Genesee Hospital School of Nursing retiring after 40 years as a Nurse Manager at Park Ridge Nursing Home and Hospital, Park Ridge Chemical Dependency and Journey Home. She was an active member of many social groups, a true social butterfly. She will be greatly missed by so many.
Family and friends may call 4-7 PM Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 AM Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:
The Alzheimer's Association
435 E Henrietta Rd.
Rochester, NY 14620
or
Journey Home
994 Long Pond Rd.
Rochester, NY 14626