Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Donovan Gerard Rankin
Oct 22, 2026
Donovan Gerard Rankin of Philadelphia passed away peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2026 in the early morning at the age of 88 after a short battle with cancer.
Donovan was born and raised in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. He was the beloved son of John Anthony and Margaret Mary Egan Rankin.
Donovan is survived by his son Donovan Jr. and his...
Philip Michael Gilligan
Oct 10, 2026
Philip Michael Gilligan, 84, of Chestnut Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026 at the Keystone House, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 23, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, Philip was the son of Francis and Kathleen Gilligan. He graduated from North Catholic High School, Villanova University and Villanova Law School. For over 40 years, he practiced law...
Anne F. Wetzel
Oct 10, 2026
Anne F. Wetzel slept her way into heaven on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the age of 88. The cause of death was old age. (Heart failure.) She was a resident of Foulkeways in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania.
Following a career in the administration of the Graduate School of Fine Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Anne turned to photography...
Patricia Ann Corcoran
Oct 9, 2026
“Be who you are and be that well” St. Francis de Sales
Patricia Ann Corcoran (nee Conroy), daughter of the late Frank and Madeline (Donnelly) Conroy, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 96, in the loving company of family, friends and caregivers.
Pat, who was Muzz to her grandchildren and Pete to her father and...
Patricia Corcoran Griffin
Oct 4, 2026
Patricia Corcoran Griffin, 72, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Born on January 7, 1954, in Queens, New York, Patricia was raised in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Villanova University and began her career as an oncology nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where she cared for her patients with exceptional...
Carole Millar McGowan
Sep 30, 2026
Carole McGowan passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of selfless devotion, warmth, and lifelong joy shared with her family.
Carole was born on June 24, 1938, in Merchantville, New Jersey, to the late James Andrew Millar, Sr. and Selma Weber Millar. Carole attended Centenary College for Women, where she met a number of her life-long friends. After graduating from Centenary...
Augustine Santantonio
Sep 12, 2026
Augustine (Gus) Santantonio, 80, formerly from Chestnut Hill, PA passed away on September 12, 2026, from an ongoing illness.
He was born on December 28, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Victor and Giuditta (nee Colussi) Santantonio. His sister, Ada, preceded him in death in 1949. His brother Victor preceded him in death in April 2026.
Gus is survived by his...
Jane Catherine Trombly
Sep 9, 2026
Jane Catherine Trombly, 61, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 9, 2026.
Born March 26, 1965, in Hampton, Virginia, Jane was the daughter of Carol Pandini Trombly and the late Richard L. Trombly. She graduated from Laconia High School in 1983 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Boston College and an MBA from Northeastern University.
Jane lived her...
Br. Michael Lonsway, F.C.
Sep 4, 2026
Brother Michael Lonsway FC died on September 4, 2026 peacefully at home at Triest Hall, his religious house. He was 79 years old, and only a few days shy of his 80th birthday.
Brother Michael was born September 9, 1946 in Fostoria, Ohio to Wilfred Lonsway and Marie Landoll. He enjoyed a childhood with an extremely large extended family, a prankster...
Dr. Nathaniel Pierce
Aug 30, 2026
Dr. Nathaniel Pierce (“Nate”), 92, died on August 30, 2026, in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Hospital. He was born in 1934 in Rudyard, Michigan, a small town in the Upper Peninsula. Nate’s family moved around during the Great Depression, spending time in Ashville, North Carolina and Binghamton, New York before settling in East Lansing, Michigan, where Nate graduated from high...
Aisa G. Lopez, MD
Aug 22, 2026
Dr. Aisa G. Lopez, a beloved physician and longtime member of the Chestnut Hill community, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 22, 2026.
For 54 years, Dr. Lopez called Chestnut Hill home, building deep roots in the neighborhood she cherished. She was a devoted member of Our Mother of Consolation Church. Her faith began in childhood as...
William Allen Good
Aug 19, 2026
William “Bill” Allen Good, a longtime federal public servant, father, husband, brother, and uncle—died on August 19, 2026, in Wyndmoor, Pa. after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 74.
Bill was born on January 8, 1952, in Washington, D.C., the son of John Carter Good and Anne Leeper Good. He grew up primarily in Washington, DC and attended St. Albans...
Francis Michael Egras
Jul 30, 2026
Francis Michael Egras, died on July 30, 2026 at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Egras (nee Charles); sons Stephen Patrick Egras (Betty) and Michael Egras; grandson Michael Egras. He is survived by son Brian Egras (Amy); 5 grand-children Stephen Jr., Keith, Christopher, Alexandra, and Alice; 4 great-grandchildren Adrianna, Stephanie, Nicole and Stephen....
Vincent James Kerper
Jul 18, 2026
Vincent James Kerper, 19, of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on July 18, 2026. He was a graduate of Springfield Township High School (2025) and was committed to Ithaca College to study Physical Therapy and run track. Vincent loved listening to all genres of music and hiking with friends and family. He was a...
John Potter Stockton Stallings
Jul 16, 2026
John Potter Stockton Stallings, who everyone knew as Stocky, passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2026. He is survived by his two beloved daughters, Eliza and Maegan, and his loving wife Margaret, and predeceased by his sister Jeannie, father, John and mother, Jeanne.
Stocky attended Chestnut Hill Academy and Ohio University. He had a diverse career but got the most joy...
Susan Steen
Jul 14, 2026
Susan Steen, age 78, of Lewes, Delaware passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 after a battle with ovarian cancer. She is predeceased by her loving husband Richard Steen and survived by her three children, Jeffrey Steen of Youngsville, North Carolina, James Steen (Kristine) of Erdenheim, Pennsylvania, and Kimberly Lumadue (Mark) of Hatboro, Pennsylvania, her four grandchildren, Myranda Siegert, Bethany...
Theodore Fonash
Jun 27, 2026
Theodore “Ted” Fonash, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away June 27, 2026. Known for his easy-going nature and commitment to loved ones, Ted's warmth and kindness touched many lives, leaving a lasting legacy of love that was constant, steady, and unmistakable.
Some people leave their mark on the world through grand gestures. Others leave it through quiet strength, unwavering...
Bessie Zarafonitis Stroh
Jun 18, 2026
Bessie Zarafonitis Stroh, social worker, educator, and writer, died Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was 69.
She lived in Fort Washington with her husband of 33 years, Justin G. Stroh.
Bess was born on February 19, 1957, in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the daughter of Ruth Wilbur Kingsley and Peter Louis Zarafonits. The youngest of three children, she spent her childhood in...
Margery Josephine Friel
Jun 17, 2026
Margery “Josephine” Friel (née McHugh) passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.
Born on October 18, 1944, Josephine was born in Mallymore, Milford, County Donegal, Ireland.
She is survived by her sisters, Benny Langley of Australia and Vera (Mike) McConellogue of Canada; her brother, Seamus (Bernie) McHugh; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Ian Patrick Quigg
Jun 10, 2026
Ian Patrick Quigg, age 30, of Manayunk formerly of Wyndmoor, died suddenly on June 10, 2026. A graduate of Springfield Township High School, where he lettered for three years in varsity baseball, bringing home several District titles.
He is survived by his mother Denise (nee Dick), his siblings Timothy, Katie and Jack, his niece Carmin, his grandparents John & Denise Quigg,...
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