Ruth is survived by her children Stephen (Jane) Reise, Philip (Angela) Reise, David (Diane Diamond) Reise, Mary (William) Dalton, and Richard (Jennifer) Reise; siblings Margaret “Alice” Nuernberger, Evelyn Horning, and William Hornung; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family members, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Estelle Hornung; her husband Russell Whitworth; her son Joseph Reise; siblings Miriam McMains, Sister M. Susanne Hornung, SSND, and Thomas Hornung; and in-laws George Nuernberger and Marguerite Desotelle.
Memorial Donations may be made in Ruth's name to Mother of Good Counsel Home.