Ruth (Lawler) McCarthy

Ruth McCarthy (nee Lawler), 89, of Munster, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2019.  She is survived by her dear nieces & nephews, Janice McGrath,  Mary Beth (Vincent) Trombetta, Matthew McGrath, and Tyler, Caden, and Ashlynn Trombetta; and many wonderful cousins and their children.  Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, John McCarthy; her sister, Nellie Lawler, her parents Anna & Frank Lawler, and many loving cousins.  A very special "thank you" from Ruth's family to Autumn and Sophie.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland, Indiana 46322.  A Funeral Service will be held at 6:30 PM at the funeral home, immediately following.

Ruth was a devoted teacher for 38 years within the Chicago Public Schools, her last years serving at the Phil Sheridan School. 

For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

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