Ruth Ruggles Wiltsee, 96, Was Married To Her Husband For 70 Years

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Ruth Ruggles Wiltsee, 96, of Wyckoff, formerly of Ridgewood, died Sunday.

She was born in Ohio and was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati.

She was married to Joseph L. Wiltsee for 70 years until he died in 2013. She was a longtime resident of Ridgewood.

She was a member of The Women's Club of Ridgewood, The Cotillion Club, The Couples Club, and several bridge clubs.

She enjoyed traveling, antiquing, playing bridge, and entertaining.

She is survived by her son, James, and his wife, Maureen; daughter, Irene Dilworth, and her husband, Lawrence; and granddaughter, Caroline.

A private family memorial service, followed by interment, will take place at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood or the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

C. C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood is handling the arrangements.

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