Ruth Ann Corkill Pisciotta was born in Fallon, Nevada on June 5, 1958 to Richard Corkill and Alma “Bobbie” Whisenhunt Corkill. She passed away February 2, 2023 after a brief illness.
Ruth graduated from Churchill County High School where she was a member of the gymnastics team and the band, then went on to attend business college in Reno. She was a kind and generous person with a heart of gold. She was always quick to offer help and support or a kind word to anyone who needed it. After high school, Ruth moved to Reno and worked for R.R. Donnelly for 13 years. She was a valued member of their team. She moved to Las Vegas in 1989 and lived there the rest of her life. She worked in the medical billing industry for 30 years.
Ruth was part of the 1974 Fallon gymnastics team that was just inducted into the Greenwave Hall of Fame. She won several awards over the years. She was still doing gymnastics and playing her flute and piccolo up to the last few years of her life. She loved going on cruises and adored her 4 dogs, Misty Blue, Freckles, Ruby, and Gemma.
Ruth and her husband Mike were together for 24 years. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Ruth was preceded in death by her sister Rachelle Corkill Birch, brother Roy Corkill, father Richard Corkill, stepfathers Donald “Bud” Jensen and Dave Tuttle, and stepsister Cynthia Tuttle.
Ruth is survived by her husband Mike, mother Bobbie Tuttle, sister Renae Paholke (Kurt), sons Sean Moore, Matt Lane, Aaron Betancourt, granddaughter Brooke Moore, nephew Jordan Paholke, niece Karina Paholke Davis (Jacob), their children Elise and Kyler Davis, nephew Daniel Birch (Becca), their children Andi Jo and Eli Birch, uncle Robert George and his daughters Audra and Lydia, stepbrother Cory Tuttle (Bonnie) and their son Gary.
There will be a private family service in Las Vegas. Cards may be sent to 1200 Jordans Way, Fallon, NV 89406, or to her home at 3600 Uranus Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89031. Donations may be sent to the Seventh Day Adventist Church of your choice.
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