Ruth Marie Schuchart, 89, died April 28, 2013, at her home.
She was born in New York and lived in Vero Beach since 1987, coming from New York.
Before retirement, she was a teacher.
She attended St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
She volunteered at the Humane Society of Indian River County, the Environmental Learning Center, and as a teaching assistant at St. Helen Catholic School.
Survivors include her niece, Fay Coffman.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Schuchart.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, Attn: Connie Cotherman, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. May 6 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.seawindsfh.com.