Obituaries

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

William A. Whiteside, Jr.

William A. Whiteside, Jr.

Dec 4, 2022

William A. Whiteside, Jr. Obituary William A. Whiteside, Jr., 93, of Ocean City, NJ, died peacefully at home on December 4. Born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Bill was the son of William and Ellen Hensler Whiteside. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eileen, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. Bill is...

Alba V. Bear

Alba V. Bear

Nov 24, 2022

Alba Volpe Bear, 93, a long-time resident of Wyndmoor passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022 surrounded by her family. She joins her beloved husband of 61 years, William A. Bear, Jr. Alba is survived by her children Gail, William, III (Devon), Michael (Maura), Thomas (Josie), BJ (Hillary), and Robert Bear along with 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a brother, Joseph...

Anthony J. Viola

Anthony J. Viola

Nov 19, 2022

ANTHONY J. VIOLA, age 96, formerly of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 19, 2022. He worked hard as a machinist until the age of 92 and enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his beloved Phillies, and going to the casino. Husband of the late Marie (nee Yanni). Preceded in death by his...

Mary C. Pollino

Mary C. Pollino

Nov 17, 2022

Mary C. Pollino, age 87, on November 17, 2022 of Fort Washington. Wife of the late James W. Pollino. Survived by her daughter Juliann Pollino, her son James W. Pollino, Jr. (Gina), 2 grandchildren Julia Rose and James III. Visitation Wedneday, November 23rd, 9AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment George Washington...

Rina Brun

Rina Brun

Nov 15, 2022

RINA BRUN, age 93, on November 15, 2022 of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Max Brun. Survived by her son John Brun (Kathleen), her daughter Maryann Gavrushenko (Jake), her grandson James Gavrushenko. Rina grew up and lived in Chestnut Hill for 37 years until her move to Wyndmoor Montgomery County where she resided for the last 36 years. She worked...

Carmela R. Gipprich

Carmela R. Gipprich

Nov 14, 2022

Carmela Rose Marie (Mel) Ruffino Gipprich passed from this earth on November 14, 2022. She was the proud mother of Stacey Smythe (Avi Kak), Lynn Gipprich, and Kristine Steen (James), proud Nonna to Owen, sister of JoAnn Casterline (Jeff), and Regina Putnam (Elmer). Mel was a unique woman with an indomitable spirit. Born in South Philadelphia, she excelled academically and...

Joseph P. Cremins

Joseph P. Cremins

Nov 13, 2022

Joseph Peter Cremins, age 70, on November 13, 2022. Son of the late Peter J. Cremins and Grace Echelmeier Cremins. Brother of Catherine G., and the late Peter F. Cremins. Funeral and interment private.

Barbara Walley Schaff

Barbara Walley Schaff

Nov 10, 2022

Barbara Walley Schaff, Original Artist of Pottery and Expressionist Gesture Painting, died suddenly November 10, 2022, at Cathedral Village in Philadelphia, after living with Parkinson’s Disease for 5 years. She was 81. Born May 6, 1941. Barbara grew up in the town of Plainfield New Jersey and attended Hartridge High School. She went on to graduate from Syracuse University in...

Rujean Inglis Mitinger

Rujean Inglis Mitinger

Nov 6, 2022

Rujean Inglis Mitinger, 87, of Chestnut Hill died on November 6, 2022; wife of 64 years to Ned Mitinger; mother to Cathy Brzozowski (Ken), Jean Chambers (Bill), Ed Mitinger (Janice); grandmother to Morgan and Luke Brzozowski, and Carolyn (Blake) and Gail Chambers; great-grandmother to Margret Heyn (Carolyn). Born in Greensburg, Pa., graduate of Greensburg Salem High school class of 1953,...

Charles M. Stewart

Charles M. Stewart

Oct 27, 2022

Charles M. Stewart “Charlie”, a.k.a. Pops, suddenly went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2022, at the age of 66. Most recently of Safety Harbor, FL where he was living out his dream with his beloved wife Loretta (née McNulty). He was originally from Philadelphia and lived in Pottstown, PA, for many years. Charles was predeceased by his...

John J. Rooney, III, Ph.D.

John J. Rooney, III, Ph.D.

Oct 24, 2022

John (Jack) Joseph Rooney, III, Ph.D. John (Dr. Rooney) Joseph Rooney, III, Ph.D. of Ft. Washington, born on March 19, 1923, and passed peacefully on October 24, 2022, at 99 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee McGlinn). Father of John J., the late Marian Rooney (Keith), and the late Mary Theresa Lynch (Vincent). Grandfather of Caitlin...

Beth Ann White

Beth Ann White

Oct 19, 2022

Beth Ann White Beth Ann (Smith) White (1965-2022) died of a sudden heart attack on October 19, 2022, in Rhode Island where she and her husband F. John White had gone to attend the funeral of a friend. In addition to her husband, Beth is survived by her parents, Carol and John Smith, John’s children Rick Smith (Linsley) grandchildren Brynn...

Robert W. Bailey

Robert W. Bailey

Oct 11, 2022

Robert W. Bailey, 96, of Palm City FL and Blue Bell PA, retired Delaware River Pilot, died Tuesday October 11 at Water’s Edge Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Palm City. A U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of the Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Mr. Bailey fulfilled a lifelong dream of being a Delaware River Pilot by changing careers at the...

Joseph R. Hunter

Joseph R. Hunter

Oct 7, 2022

HUNTER Joseph R. Hunter, age 57, on October 7, 2022 of Oreland. Son of the late Walter M. and Elizabeth Ann. Brother of Tom (Susan), Jean McKeegan (Don) and the late Jack and Walter C. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Megan, William, Curran, Harrison, Gavin, Brigid, and Sabrina. Graveside service Friday, Oct. 21st, 11AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Cars...

Daniel F. Pratt

Daniel F. Pratt

Oct 5, 2022

Daniel F. “Dan” Pratt, 51, of King of Prussia, PA, loving husband of Suzanne (Shriver) Pratt and devoted father of Ella Pratt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Born on Thursday, February 4, 1971 in Hanover, PA he was the son of the late Michael Rebert Pratt and Victoria Livelsberger...

Parigina Ondina Moruzzi

Parigina Ondina Moruzzi

Sep 24, 2022

MORUZZI PARIGINA ONDINA MORUZZI, age 90, on September 24, 2022 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Guido Moruzzi. Survived by her son Anthony (Terry), her daughter Estelle Darpino (Chris), 4 grandchildren Sabrina, Matthew, Anna and Bridget, 3 nieces Roberta Leierzapf (Ron), Rita Kraf (John), and Gloria Roman. Viewing Thursday, Sept 29th, 7-9PM at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave.,...

James E. Reynolds

James E. Reynolds

Sep 12, 2022

James Earl Reynolds passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, after a long struggle with congestive heart failure, stenosis and neuropathy. He was 83 years old. Jim was born August 1, 1939 in Muncie, Indiana to George and Lula Reynolds. He attended Muncie Central High School where he was a football and track star. He attended Ball State University, continuing his...

Vincenza "Ginnie" Harris

Vincenza "Ginnie" Harris

Sep 2, 2022

Vincenza “Ginnie” Harris passed away peacefully in the embrace of her daughter at her home in Southampton, NJ on Friday, September 2nd. Ginnie was 91 years old and is survived by her two children, Charney L. Harris, Jr. and Karen R. Antosca (Joseph). She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren: Adam Harris (Kate), Lindsay Kluttz (Jesse), Cara DeChristopher (Daniel)...

Helen L. Cardamone

Helen L. Cardamone

Aug 31, 2022

Helen L. (DeRemer) Cardamone, 93, formerly of Dunbar Township, passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2022, at her home in Philadelphia. Ms. Cardamone enjoyed a 30-year career with the federal government, primarily as a medical records director and administrator, quickly advancing from her initial position as a statistical clerk at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., where she...

Sean G. Basara

Sean G. Basara

Aug 28, 2022

SEAN G. BASARA, age 68, on August 28, 2022 of Philadelphia. Son of the late John and Ann Basara. Survived by his Uncle John, cousins Maureen, Peg, Marianne, his partner Christine Marcolina and his dog Blue. Visitation Saturday, September 3rd, 10AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave., Wyndmoor, PA 19038. Funeral Service 11AM.