MORSE – Ruth J. (Johnson) August 16, 1937 – June 3, 2025  Of Lancaster, NY formerly of Erie, PA, after suffering from a long illness.  Beloved wife of Thomas R. Morse Jr.; loving mother of Lisa Gotts and Thomas R. III (Regina) Morse; dearest grandmother of Jessica Gotts, Danielle Gotts, Thomas R. Morse IV and Samantha Morse; great-grandmother of Christopher, Chad, Charlie, Charlotte, Jace and Arianna; daughter of the late Robert and late Elizaberth Johnson; sister of Yvonne (late Lawrence) Doerr and Ronald (Lili) Johnson; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER INC. FUNERAL HOME 27 Aurora St. Monday June 9th from 3-7pm.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 10th at St. John's Lutheran Church 55 Pleasant Ave. Lancaster, NY at 11am (please assemble at church).  Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com