Livonia: January 6, 2016 at age 96. Predeceased by her husband Willard “Tuck” Tucker; siblings, Ruby Harrington, Marion Swager, Wayne Benson, and Albert Benson; sons, Walter Miner and Richard Washburn. Survived by daughter Betty (Neil) Miles; brothers, William (Jean) Benson Sr. and Ken (Jean) Benson Sr., 6 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
Ruth was born on February 21, 1919 in Wells, PA to parents Homer and Lela Benson. Ruth married Tuck and they moved to Price Road in Livonia, NY. They were farmers and Tuck raised horses and Ruth was there to take care of their home and family. She loved to raise beagles and cocker spaniels. They took in several foster children along the way including Betty, Richard, and Walter. Ruth was a member of the Livonia Order of the Eastern Star and also the Livonia Grange. Ruthie attended both the Conesus United Church and the South Livonia United Church of Christ.
Friends may call on Sunday, January 10th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20a, Livonia, where services will be held on Monday, January 11th, at 10:30am. Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Livonia Church, 5087 S. Livonia Road, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com