Loretta M. Ruse, 89, of Bentleyville, died Thursday, June 16, 2022 in her home. She was born April 14, 1933 in Somerset Township, the daughter of Clarence R. and Martha Deneen Morton.

Loretta was Methodist by faith. She was a graduate of Monongahela High School and served on their class reunion committee. She was a former bank teller in Monongahela. She was later employed at Frank Irey Industries as a secretary and at Bentworth School District as a school aide. Loretta enjoyed playing cards and bingo, reading, and dancing.

She is survived by three sons, Wesley (Gisele) Ruse of Bentleyville, Kevin (Linda) Ruse of Bentleyville, Kerry Ruse of Monongahela; two daughters, Aileen Ruse, and Kristie (Brentley) Fowler, both of Bentleyville; nine grandchildren, Bill (Megan) Ruse, Jaclyn Ruse, Victoria Ruse, Kathleen Ruse, Christopher (fiance, Kate Marshall) Ruse, Emily Ruse, Autumn (Josh) Mrosko, Shayne (Liz) Ruse, Kyle Fowler; four great grandchildren, Ava, Willa, and Conner Ruse, Bennett Mrosko; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence, Chuck, and Jack Morton; sister, Lois Morton; former husband, Charles "Bill" Ruse; and daughter-in-law, Chris Ruse.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Joe DiDonato, officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora.