Ruth Ortt (DeGregorio)

January 16, 1928 - March 19, 2018

Ruth (DeGregorio) Ortt, 90, a life long resident of North Tonawanda, entered into the arms of Jesus with her loving family by her side at home, March 19, 2018 under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was predeceased by her husband, Milford Ortt, who died in October 2016, two brothers John and Guarino, Jr. DeGregorio. Ruth was born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 16, 1928 to Guarino and Mary (Petrolino) DeGregorio. Ruth graduated from Trott Vocational High School in June of 1946. She attended The Chapel at CrossPoint in Getsville. Ruth is survived by her sons Robert (Suzette), and Duane Ortt, grandmother to Senator Robert (Meghan) Ortt, and Dr. Kori (Ryan) Gawrys, GiGi to her great-grandsons Riley and Reid Gawrys, sister of Esther Sprouse of Daleville, VA, and aunt to Mary (DeGregorio) Todd, Michael John DeGregorio, and April (Sprouse) Graybill. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 PM at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive. North Tonawanda, NY. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 AM from The Chapel at CrossPoint, 500 Crosspoint PKWY, Getzville. Interment White Chapel Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice.