Alice May Schrutt

1934 - 2025

Schrutt,

Alice May

July 2, 1934 - July 27, 2025

Passed away on July 27, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia, at the age of 91 due to respiratory failure. Born on July 2, 1934, Alice graduated with a business degree from Bishop McMann. She went on to have a distinguished career in the fashion industry. As a professional fashion model and later the Fashion Coordinator for AM&As, Alice played a pivotal role in shaping the store's public image and fashion programming. She initiated the AM&As Teen Board and was responsible for coordinating window and interior displays. Her creativity and leadership were evident in her direction of 40 to 50 fashion shows annually and in leading fashion seminars for buyers from New York, Paris, and California. She also programmed AM&As Charm School and Beauty Workshop and advised buyers after previewing designer collections each season. Later in life, Alice embraced adventure as a world traveler and became an accomplished ballroom dancer, continuing to express her elegance and passion for life. Alice was the devoted and beloved mother of Michele Azarello and Thomas Azarello. She was the daughter of Jennie Jutrzynski and Joseph Lark (Trzybinski), and sister to Joe Trzybinski, Ed Trzybinski, and Maryann Dollard. She also shared close bonds with her sisters-in-law Marlene Rousch, Bea, and Betty, as well as brothers-in-law Charles and Joey. She is survived by her son Thomas Azarello; sister Maryann Dollard; sisters-in-law Marlene Rauch and Betty Trzybinski; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Michele Azarello, whom she missed every day; brothers Joe and Ed Trzybinski; brothers-in-law Charles Dollard and Joey Azarello; sister-in-law Bea Trzybinski. Alice's legacy lives on through her contributions to fashion and the cherished memories held by those who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to all who mourn her passing.