Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Sandra McGinn
Jul 26, 2025
Sandra McGinn (née Morrison), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and devoted friend, passed away peacefully.
Born in East Falls, Sandra was the daughter of the late John D. and Mary Arlene Morrison. She spent her early years immersed in the close-knit Falls community and graduated from Roxborough High School. Sandra married Tom the love of her life, and together they built...
Deirdre Anne McNelis
Jul 3, 2025
Deirdre Anne McNelis, a shining light in the lives of so many, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband and children. A loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Deirdre was smart, quick-witted, funny, very beautiful, and fiercely loyal.
She was born and raised in West Mt. Airy, a dynamic multi-racial community at the forefront...
Dorothy Moyer Henchey
Jul 1, 2025
Dorothy Moyer Henchey—lovingly known as “Dee,” “Mom,” and “Gom”—passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 91, with her daughters by her side. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dee spent most of her life in Chestnut Hill—a place that always felt like home.
She is survived by her devoted daughters and sons-in-law: Pam and Bill Roberts, Kimberly and...
Margaret Ellen Cooper
Jun 28, 2025
Margaret Ellen Cooper passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on June 28, 2025. She had been a resident of Cathedral Village since 2022. She suffered a traumatic fall in January 2025 and passed away just a few weeks before her 84th birthday.
Born in 1941, Ms. Cooper grew up at the Jersey Shore, the beloved daughter of George N....
Chandrakant Gupta
Jun 26, 2025
Chandrakant “Chuck” Gupta of Blue Bell passed away at the age of 93 on the evening of June 26, 2025. His passions were family, education, philanthropy, tennis and cricket.
Mr. Gupta was born in Rewari near New Delhi, India in 1932 and raised in Bombay (Mumbai). He received a B.S. degree from St Xavier’s College, Bombay and a post graduate degree...
Patricia Colussi
Jun 25, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Colussi, nee McCann, of Wyndmoor and Daytona Beach, departed this life on June 25, 2025, at the age of 80 with her family by her side.
Pat was preceded in death by her son David, her parents Marion and Bill and her brother Bill of Avon Park FL.
Pat is survived by her husband of 56 years Tom, her daughter,...
Edwin Thompson
Jun 19, 2025
Edwin “Ed” Thompson was born on November 12, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Edwin and Kathleen Thompson. Older brother of Anthony Thompson (Carla) and the late Patrick Thompson.
Ed is survived by his wife, Margaret “Margie” (nee Gallagher), his children, Moira Thompson (Cory Potomis) and Michael Thompson, his beloved grandchildren, Avery and Connor Potomis and the Gallagher siblings, Jody...
Tacy Gallagher
Jun 15, 2025
Tacy Gallagher (nee Kline) passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025 at the age of 102 at Wyncote Place, where she had resided for the past year receiving the care she needed from the kind and compassionate staff. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her daughter Susan and son Michael (Cindy), three grandchildren Matthew (Kelly),...
F. John White, II
Jun 13, 2025
F. John White, II, of Philadelphia passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 13th at age 78. John, as he was known to all, is survived by his brother James M. White (Martha); three children Richard W. Smith (Linsley), Kelly Fuller (Nathan), and Maggy Moira White (Corey Miller); his six grandchildren, Brynn and Hayden Smith, and Hannah,...
Emily J. DiBlasi
Jun 2, 2025
Emily (nee Grande) DiBlasi was born on May 9, 1924 to Rocco and Julia (Amato) Grande. One of ten children, Emily and her siblings, Freddie, Mary, Chrissy, Angel, Frankie, Annie, Charley (pronounced “Cholley” in Philadelphia-speak), Mikey, and Marguerite grew up in West Philadelphia. A survivor of the Great Depression, there was happiness in the lean times and Emily always enjoyed...
Nina Mari Keenehan
May 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nina Mari Keenehan. Born on June 7, 1970, Nina was a bright light in our lives. Her passion for life was infectious, always putting others before herself, and with a smile for everyone. Nina found inspiration in her love for art which was reflected in her watercolor paintings, drawings, and cross-stitching. Her...
Carol Hawkins Ketels
May 24, 2025
Carol Hawkins Ketels was born on August 7, 1958, in Chestnut Hill to James and Kathleen Hawkins. She attended Our Mother of Consolation School and Cardinal Dougherty High School. Carol earned her first degree from Pierce College, where she studied to become a legal secretary, and later received her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and...
Rina B. Fesnak
May 11, 2025
Rina B. Fesnak (nee Brun)
Passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at The Philadelphia Protestant Home at the age of 100. Rina was the daughter of the late Angelo and Regina Brun. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, John, in 2000. She is survived by daughter Joanne (Thomas), grandchildren Janina (Dustin), Leanne (Aaron), and Andrew (Kelly),...
Caroline E. Tinkler
May 8, 2025
Caroline E. Tinkler, of Mt. Airy, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 84, on May 8, 2025. Daughter of the late Rudolf and Anna Gurke. Wife of the late Alan Tinkler. Survived by her daughter Lisa Tinneny (Craig), three grandchildren, Gavin, Chase and Addison. As a child her playground was the Chanticleer Estate in Wayne where...
James Robert Martin
May 7, 2025
James Robert Martin passed away in peace, surrounded by family at his home in Plymouth Meeting on May 7th, 2025. Fondly known as "Jim", he leaves a deep legacy of commitment to uplifting civic causes in Philadelphia. Beyond that, he advocated for the rights of children to receive quality childcare. One of his proudest accomplishments was co-founding Children's Village in...
Francis H. Loughran
May 1, 2025
Frank Loughran, passed away May 1 at 99, leaving behind a legacy of service, family, and community involvement.
Frank graduated from the William Penn Charter School and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania W ‘45. At Penn he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta, participated in many sports and the NROTC Unit. After graduation from Penn he received...
The Rev. Albert Edward Roussel Zug
Apr 28, 2025
The Rev. Albert Edward Roussel (Bert) Zug, 65, of Wyndmoor, PA passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 28, 2025, surrounded by his wife Kathy and his beloved family.
Born on December 2, 1959 and raised in Haverford PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lenore (nee French) Zug, and the youngest brother of Tom, Winkie, Sue,...
Dorothy V. Dempsey
Apr 28, 2025
Dorothy V. Dempsey (nee Bilikiewicz)
Passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025 at the age of 95. Dorothy was previously deceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, Jack, in 2023. She was the mother to John (Diane), Denise (Edward) and Kevin (Rosemarie), grandmother to Jason, Ryan, Stephanie, Lisbeth, Rebecca, Brie-Anne, Jessica, Brittany, Christopher, and nine great-grandchildren.
Dorothy, along with her husband...
Mary Elizabeth McKenna
Apr 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness and eternal love that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth McKenna of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, teacher, neighbor, and dearest friend. Mary passed away peacefully at home in Chestnut Hill surrounded by her family on April 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Born in New York...
Evelyn Asterito
Apr 16, 2025
Evelyn Asterito (formerly Walker) 92, passed away peacefully on April 16th surrounded by her loving family.
Evelyn was born on April 8, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA to John and Helen Walker. She graduated from Simon Gratz High School in 1951 where she played the clarinet for the band. After graduation, she was employed as a dental assistant for a local dentist....
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