Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Thomas M. Fasy, MD
Jan 14, 2026
The gift of eternal peace and rest was given to Thomas (Tom) Michael Fasy, who passed away on Wednesday January 14, 2026. He is survived by his loving siblings, Maureen (Fasy) McElroy, Catherine Fasy, and Joseph Fasy, and his three nieces, Maureen B. McElroy, Kathleen Hennessy, and Kristin McElroy (Eddie Manzi).
Tom was born in Philadelphia on February 16, 1942, the...
David J. Kerper, Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
David Kerper Sr., 84, of Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 31, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
David was the beloved husband of Patricia Kerper (née Kolisnyk) and a devoted father to his sons: David (Lori) Kerper, Steven (Jennifer) Kerper, and Phillip (Rebecca) Kerper. He was a proud grandfather...
Helen Stewart
Jan 12, 2026
Helen B. Stewart, 91, of Lafayette, Indiana, formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Helen was born on June 11, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Byron and Margaret (Houlihan) Burns. She was a graduate of Germantown High School in Philadelphia.
On November 21, 1953, Helen married the love of her life, Edwin...
Rosa Paludi
Jan 3, 2026
With great sorrow Rosa (Rosetta) D’Orazio Paludi passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 earning her wings into heaven. Rosa was born May 5th, 1939 in Bucchianico, Italy to the proud parents Romeo D’Orazio and Giovinna Delanzo. She was blessed to be married to Giustino Paludi (predeceased) for 53 years.
Loving mother to Giannino Paul Paludi (wife Theresa Talarico) and...
Anne M. Boyle
Dec 31, 2025
Anne Boyle, (nee McDonald), 90, of Wyndmoor, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Chestnut Hill Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County, PA to the late James McDonald and Alice McDonald (nee Fogerty), Anne was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic and Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing.
She is predeceased by her husband, William J. Boyle,...
Michael James O'Malley
Dec 28, 2025
Michael James O'Malley, 82, passed away from cancer peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 28, 2025. Born to Carmelo and Anne (Kelly) O'Malley on March 12, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA. He is survived by his wife Ruth, brothers Jim and Bill, son Michael Halsey, Barb (Logan), grandsons Michael Jack, Haden and Ian. A visitation will be held at...
Scott Christopher Robinson
Dec 19, 2025
Scott Christopher Robinson, age 61, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on December 19, 2025. His life - rooted in faith and community, lit by music, and driven by a keen sense of justice - was brought to an early end by an aggressive form of Parkinson’s disease.
Born on May 13, 1964, Scott grew up outside Syracuse, New...
Colonel Frank Moyer Schoendorfer
Dec 17, 2025
Frank M. Schoendorfer, 94, passed away peacefully at Brightview Senior Independent Living, East Norriton, PA on December 17, 2025. Frank lived a long and wonderful life. He was most known for his exceptional military career, his exceptional passion and talent as a musician, and his strong love and devotion to his family.
He was the beloved husband of Joyce Richardson Schoendorfer...
David Alden Lewis
Dec 9, 2025
David Alden Lewis, age 81, passed away on December 9, 2025. David was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 22, 1944 to Myron Lewis and Jeanne (Adams) Lewis. David is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Schaffel Orman, children Craig David (Priscilla) Lewis and Tracy Lewis (Elliott) Nix, and his sisters Judith Hobson and Laura Lewis. David was blessed with...
Leonard I. Kindler
Dec 6, 2025
Leonard I Kindler, 83, passed away from complications following a stroke on December 6th 2025. He was surrounded by family in his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Born in 1942 to Abraham and Augusta in New York City, Leonard earned a PHD in Higher Education and Science Education, an MS in Education, and a BS in Chemistry and Science Education. He would...
Jill Phelan
Dec 5, 2025
Jill Phelan, 86, of Chestnut Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Born September 1, 1939, Jill lived a full and vibrant life, rooted in love for her family, her city, and the simple joys that brought people together.
Jill built a long and successful career as an Accounting Executive with Philadelphia (ACE) Reinsurance. For decades, she commuted to...
Patricia Johnson Leaming
Nov 27, 2025
Patricia Johnson Leaming, 96, a longtime resident of Chestnut Hill, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 27th at Saint Joseph Villa. Pat was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and so much more.
Pat was born in Chestnut Hill Hospital on February 20, 1929, to Beatrice MacAllister Henkels and Col Harry P. Johnson. Raised primarily in Mount Airy and...
Nancy J. Calvanese
Nov 15, 2025
Nancy J. Calvanese (nee Mercaldo), age 85, on November 15, 2025 of Mt. Airy. Wife of the late Robert A. Calvanese, to whom she was married to for 57 years, until his death in 2015. Survived by her children, Robert E. (Mary), Rosemary F., and Kirsten McBride (Kevin), four grandchildren, Kevin, Kelly, Margie, and Nathaniel, three great grandchildren, Scarlett, Joseph...
Dieter Forster
Nov 6, 2025
Age 86 of Philadelphia, PA Dieter died peacefully at home in Center City after several months of declining health. He was born to Willi and Martha (Kienzle) Forster in Gaildorf, Germany and graduated from the University of Stuttgart before earning a PhD at Harvard University in 1969. After teaching several years at Columbia University and the University of Chicago, Dieter...
Elizabeth M. Trout
Nov 6, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Trout (nee Morris), 100 years young, originally of Mt. Airy and Ocean City, NJ. Wife of the late Lester, mother of Robert and Wayne (Loretta), grandmother of Leslie Ann Trout. Beloved by many including nieces Jeanne Fritz, Susan Mason and Nancy Navitsky. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 11th, 10:00AM at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy...
Maria Camela Lazo Hannecart
Oct 30, 2025
44 years oldBorn on October 18, 1981 in Manila PhilippinesPassed away on October 30, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USAIn memory of our loved one, Maria Camela Lazo Hannecart - ELLA.
A loving wife, Super mom, sweet daughter, loyal sister and fierce friend.
Born in historic Manila, the 4th of 5 children of proud Papa Mena and Mama Cecilia. "Ella" grew up as...
Susan Tyler Rhett Mills
Oct 28, 2025
Susan Tyler Rhett Mills, of Chestnut Hill and Ambler PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 28th, 2025. She was 86. Sue was a resident of Fort Washington Estates for the last ten years of her life - first in Independent Living, then Assisted, and then well cared for in the skilled unit for her final two years....
Brian Patrick Cassidy
Oct 27, 2025
Brian Patrick Cassidy age 37, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. Brian is survived by his loving parents Dan, Sr. and Mary (Hayn) Cassidy, brothers Dan, Jr. and Sean (June), his beloved girlfriend Devon Persico. Brian is also survived by nephews Justin, Kevin, his God son Sean Patrick, Jr.; his nieces Aoife and Hannah and Alexandria & Michael O’Brien,...
Thomas Patrick Craney
Oct 20, 2025
Thomas Patrick Craney
Age 61, died at Abington-Jefferson Hospital on October 20th, 2025 due to complications from bacterial pneumonia after a 7 year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Tom was born on March 12th, 1964 at Chestnut Hill Hospital in the city and county of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George and Teresa Craney, the youngest of their seven children. He spent the majority of...
Barbara Markoe Scott
Oct 19, 2025
Barbara Markoe Scott, Born 10 February 1932, Went to Heaven 19 October 2025
She wore her Old Philadelphia History lightly on her sleeve. Both grandfathers had been Doctors, University of Pennsylvania, Medical Class of 1889, where they commissioned a certain young artist to portray Dr. D. H. Agnew performing surgery in front of his students, the leader of whom, Dr. J....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors, Inc. is a collection of obituaries for Philadelphia, PA. With services throughout Pennsylvania that are updated regularly. Find local Philadelphia, Pennsylvania obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.