Ruth Lowe McConnel, 99, died Feb. 22, 2012, at Indian River Estates Medical Center, Vero Beach.
She was born in Scottdale, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach for five years, coming from Beaver Falls, Pa.
She graduated from the Allegheny General Hospital, School of Nursing in Pittsburgh.
Upon graduation, she was employed as a registered nurse at that hospital.
She was a member of the Beaver United Methodist Church in Beaver Falls, Beaver County Medical Society and American Contract Bridge League and a former member of the Women’s Golf Association of Western Pennsylvania.
Survivors include her son, Dr. Charles S. McConnel Jr., of Vero Beach; one grandchild; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Dr. Charles S. McConnel; daughter, Ruth Ann McConnel; and one grandchild.
Services and interment will be at Beaver Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory of Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.