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Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA

Alexa Kane

Alexa Kane

Mar 25, 2024

Alexa Kane (nee Charbonneau), 89, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 25, 2024, in the presence of her loving children. Alexa was born of the late Exilda (Pelletier) and Arthur Charbonneau, on September 20, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of nine children.  Alexa graduated from LaSalle University. She married Joseph Kane, the love of her life, in...

Walter Joseph Clayton, Jr.

Walter Joseph Clayton, Jr.

Mar 19, 2024

Walter Joseph Clayton, Jr., 80, of Chestnut Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, with his family by his side.

 Mr. Clayton was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Kathryn (Kerwin), three sons, Walter “Jay” III (Gretchen), Kerwin (Amy), and Andrew (Michele), and eight adoring grandchildren.

 Mr. Clayton...

Smeraldo Sirianni

Smeraldo Sirianni

Mar 12, 2024

SMERALDO SIRIANNI “ALDO”, age 82, on March 12, 2024 of Mt. Airy. Survived by his daughters Maria Wiker and Sandy Sirianni. Brother of Carmine and the late Agostino and Josephine. Also survived by nieces and a nephew. A viewing will be held Tuesday, March 19th, 10:00AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00AM at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave.,...

Harriett Stapler White Richards

Harriett Stapler White Richards

Mar 3, 2024

Harriett Stapler White Richards, on March 3, 2024, age 97, of Langhorne. Oldest child of Emily (Fretz) and Headley White. Wife of the late Rev. F. Lee Richards and predeceased by daughter, Martha (Valciukas). Survived by sons, Frederick (Jennifer) and Ashton (Hannah), son-in-law Stanley, six grandchildren (Emily, Anna, Kate, Alice, Toby, and Lily), two great-grandchildren (Alex and Ellie), her brother...

Diana Marie Ruth-Smiles

Diana Marie Ruth-Smiles

Mar 1, 2024

Diana Marie Ruth-Smiles was called home to our Lord, on Friday, March 1, 2024 after a battle with lung cancer at her home in South Pasadena, Florida at the age of 80.Diana M. Smiles (nee Ruth) was born October 29, 1943 to Jacob and Dorothy Ruth of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, the owners of the Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Home. As...

William J. Hartnett

William J. Hartnett

Feb 29, 2024

William James Hartnett was born on December 29, 1937; he was the son of Helen Dougherty and John Hartnett of Philadelphia. Known by many as "Bill," he was an uncelebrated man of letters, who could freely discourse on Greco-Roman history to European literature and philosophy to the modern geopolitical landscape. He was a lifelong lover of music, with tastes ranging...

James G. Longo

James G. Longo

Feb 29, 2024

Our beloved James G. “Jim” Longo was called home to our Lord on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the age of 85.

Born March 8, 1938, to James and Violet Longo, Jim was a Chestnut Hill native who grew into a renowned innovator, inventing the belt drive to replace the electric chain drive in motorcycles in the 1970’s. Jim continued to...

William Christiansen

William Christiansen

Feb 24, 2024

William (Bill) Christiansen passed away February 24, 2024 at 85 years old after a courageous and determined battle with cancer. 

He was born to Elmer and Marguerite (nee Russell) Christiansen of Chestnut Hill.

Bill is survived by his wife Genevieve (Ginny, Peanut, nee Tournier) and his children William (Bill) Jr. (Mary Ann), David and Michelle (Rob) Davey, five granddaughters Lauren, Shannon, Reagan,...

Patricia A. Aiman

Patricia A. Aiman

Feb 21, 2024

A McDonalds cheeseburger, chocolate milkshake and French fries brought a smile to Patricia A. Aiman’s (Aunt Patsy) face when relatives visited her at the Artman Lutheran Home. While enjoying her meal she would often speak lovingly of her life growing up in Wyndmoor, PA with her mother and sisters and her career as a writer for various publications. Patricia passed...

Monica D. Beck

Monica D. Beck

Feb 21, 2024

Monica D. Beck, age 92, on February 21, 2024 of Erdenheim formerly of Wyndmoor. Sister of the late John, Joseph, Marie, Rita Shlauter, Anne and Catherine. Funeral Mass Wednesday, February 28th, 10:00 AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Marie L. King

Marie L. King

Feb 10, 2024

MARIE L. KING (nee Rosato), age 95, on February 10, 2024 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Judge William A. King, Jr. Survived by her 7 children, Marie L. King Wolfe (Joseph H. Wolfe), Anne L. King, MD (Charles D. Magnant, MD), Margaret Mary King, William A. King, III (Sarah A. Melchiorre King), Bridget A. King Crooks (Gary W....

Bernard W. Lafferty

Bernard W. Lafferty

Feb 5, 2024

Bernard W. Lafferty "Bernie" passed away suddenly on February 5, 2024. Born in Chestnut Hill, Pa on November 11th, 1957. Bernie was the son of the late Bernard and Helene (Sobieski) Lafferty. Surviving is his wife Sue and son Bernard P.

 Bernie is also survived by his sisters: Debbie (Tom) Morinelli, Kathy (Bob) Hoffman and brother Barry (Jill) Lafferty and was...

Daniel C. Carafa

Daniel C. Carafa

Feb 1, 2024

DANIEL C. CARAFA, age 85, on February 1, 2024 of Chestnut Hill. Beloved husband of Sonia Perry Carafa. Viewing Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10:30 to 11:30AM at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill. Graveside service to follow at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, 1600 Sproul Rd., Broomall, PA 19008.

Mary Louise Longo

Mary Louise Longo

Jan 29, 2024

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Longo, 80, passed away on January 29, 2024, at home surrounded by her family after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mary Lou is survived by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth Longo, Sr., sons Kenneth, Jr. and Christopher (Sol), daughter Ann Longo Raffaele (Michael) and granddaughter, Cornelia Cruz (CC) Longo Armada.

A graduate of St. Matthew (Archbishop...

Catherine Frazer

Catherine Frazer

Jan 29, 2024

Hill teacher, acclaimed pet portraitist, dies at 77

Posted Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:00 am

by Len Lear

Catherine “Cassie” Frazer, a Chestnut Hill artist and former teacher at the Henry Houston School in Mt. Airy who found a muse in the many pets that she painted, died on Jan. 29 of age-related illnesses. She was 77.

Frazer’s love of animals was an integral part of her...

Jack David Bo Coleman

Jack David Bo Coleman

Jan 28, 2024

 Born in London, England, on August 31, 1937, Jack David Bo Coleman was the eldest son of Anne Lise and David Coleman, and was, according to himself, of Viking lineage.  He was an inquisitive, intellectual, kind person with an irreverent sense of humor who loved telling tall tales and offering intentionally dubious fashion and life advice to his daughters.  He...

Bernadette Stanford

Bernadette Stanford

Jan 28, 2024

         Bernadette “Bernie” Stanford, age 79, of Calabash, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 23, 1944 to the late George and Rose Loftus. 

         Bernie is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Thomas Stanford, children, Tom...

Prudence Mason Runyan

Prudence Mason Runyan

Jan 25, 2024

Prudence Mason Runyan, Advertising Executive, Dies at 72

 

 

Prudence Mason Runyan died on 25 January 2024 at her home in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.  She was 72.  Her family confirmed that she died less than two years after a diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

 

In 1980 in Philadelphia, Prudence began a career in marketing and advertising with Euro RSCG, G2 and Harte Hanks.  She spent the...

Darwin J. Prockop

Darwin J. Prockop

Jan 22, 2024

DARWIN PROCKOP Obituary

Darwin Johnson Prockop, was born in Palmerton, PA to Ukranian immigrant parents. Darwin attended Haverford College, went to Oxford on a Fullbright, the University of Pennsylvania (MD) and George Washington University (PhD), during which time he met and married Elinor Sacks. Over a career spanning 60 years, Darwin mentored countless scientists and published over 550 manuscripts. As a...

Lawrence G. Wagner

Lawrence G. Wagner

Jan 22, 2024

Lawrence G. Wagner, known affectionately as Larry, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, at St. Joseph Manor in Meadowbrook, Pa. He was born on April 9, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA. Larry and his beloved wife, the late Dorothy (Brandt) were married for 50 years.

 Larry is survived by his loving children, Susan (Anthony) Munafo, Cathleen (Robert) Geary, Robert (Rosemary) Wagner,...

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