In Hamden, July 25, 2001, Ruth A. Schutz, 78, of 125 Putnam Ave. Sister of Joseph John Schutz of Colchester, aunt of Linda Kristan of Richmond, ME, Timothy Schutz of Federal Way, WA, Karen Fritz of Guilford, Sandre Johnson and Susan DeFabio both of Branford. She was predeceased by a sister Eleanor S. Johnson and nephews, Stephen and Charles Schutz. She was born in West Haven, April 11, 1923 a daugher of the late John & Agnes Hilger Schutz. She had been a secretary at Graybar Electric Co. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and had volunteered for Special Olympics. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden, Sat., July 28 at 11a.m. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.