Ruth Schwarz
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RUTH SCHWARZ, Ruth H. Schwarz, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born April 21, 1932, in Cleveland, to Harry and Emily Burtnett.
Ms. Schwarz worked as an Exceptional Children Assistant Teacher and was an avid volunteer for Special Olympics.
She married her late husband, Richard Schwarz, on November 9, 1952.
Those left to cherish her memories; three sons, Glenn Schwarz and Judy Thompson and Greg (Pam) Schwarz, all of Charlotte; and Mike (Rosemary) Schwarz, Brunswick, OH; three grandchildren Amber (Nick) King; Brittany (Jeff) Kwasny; and Timmy Gordon; three great grandchildren, Bryson, Brantley and Tinley.
A visitation for Ruth will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.
The service to celebrate and honor her life will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM at 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. The Reverend Jason Schubert will officiate.
A committal service will occur Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.
Flowers are welcome. Donations may be directed to Special Olympics North Carolina or the Western Carolina Chapter/Alzheimer's Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com for the Schwarz family.