Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Kevin Saint Clair
Nov 6, 2023
Devoted father and grandfather, cherished husband, beloved brother, respected teacher, coach, and athlete, Kevin Saint Clair, 65, died suddenly November 6, doing what he loved: cycling.
One of Jean and Jack’s 12 children, Kevin stood out among his siblings for his playful nature, a trait defining him his entire life. A caring, inspiring teacher, he began his career at...
Catherine M. Hughes
Oct 30, 2023
Catherine Hughes
Catherine "Kate" Hughes (nee Gilligan), of Flourtown, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 30, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA.
Catherine, known affectionately as Kate, was a woman of immense kindness and generosity, with a deep love for her family. Left to mourn her loss are her beloved daughter, Sally Inzer (Stephen), son, Michael...
John L. Dempsey
Oct 29, 2023
John L. “Jack” Dempsey
Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023 at the age of 94. Jack was a loving husband of 72 years to Dorothy (Bilikiewicz), father to John (Diane), Denise (Edward) and Kevin (Rosemarie), and grandfather to Jason, Ryan, Stephanie, Lisbeth, Rebecca, Brie-Anne, Jessica, Brittany, Christopher and nine great-grandchildren. Jack was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School...
Sally Roesser Johnston
Oct 25, 2023
Sally Roesser Johnston passed peacefully on October 25, 2023. Born October 9, 1934 in Buffalo, New York to William D. Roesser and Helen Roesser she graduated from Buffalo Seminary in 1952. She also graduated from Colby-Sawyer College in 1956. An avid tennis player, golfer, gardener and bird watcher, she was pre-deceased by Harry Johnston, daughter Jennifer MacNeill and sisters...
Patrick Gerard Lally (Lt. Col. USA Ret.)
Oct 24, 2023
LALLY, Patrick Gerard (Lt. Col. Ret.)
Most recently of Glenside, PA, died peacefully on October 24, 2023, at the age of 90. Born and raised in Chicago, longtime resident of Honolulu and Arlington, VA, he is survived by sons, Patrick J. (Rosemary) and Christopher S. (Marlene); sister Mary T. White; grandchildren Michelle, Christopher, Patrick, and Grace; and great-grandchild Violet...
Peter Joseph Doris, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Peter Joseph Doris, Jr., 76, of Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully on October 18, 2023. The son of Ellen (née Conaty) and Peter J. Doris, Sr., Peter was born in 1947 on his father’s birthday March 24th, and raised in Jersey City, NJ. Peter was the younger brother of his sister Maureen Aurigemma and brother-in-law of Tony Aurigemma. He was uncle...
Caroline Thayer Lee
Oct 9, 2023
Caroline Thayer “Carrie” Lee died peacefully on October 9, 2023 at her home at Cathedral Village in Roxborough, Pa. Born on August 19, 1930 to Robert W. Lawson and Margaret Thayer Lawson, she grew up in Villanova and attended the Shipley School. After graduating in 1948, she attended Bradford Junior College in Massachusetts. Carrie married Dr. Charles T. “Chat”...
John Edward Linck
Oct 9, 2023
John Edward Linck, died early Monday morning, age 90. He was a much-loved husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his wife Ann Tushim Csink, daughter Elizabeth Linck Blakely (Scott), grandchildren Alexandra and Caelen, and Ann's daughters Kevin Ann Blough (James) and Amy Csink (Andrew Gove). He was predeceased by his first wife Alanne Headland Linck and son...
Sara Fischer Swanson
Sep 19, 2023
SWANSON
SARA FISCHER SWANSON, age 89, of Wyndmoor on September 19, 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer. Wife of the late Robert E. Olander. Daughter of the late Dr. Carl H. Fischer and Dorothy S. Fischer. Survived by her son C. Bradford Swanson and her daughter in law Vibeke Hopkinson Swanson, her niece Alison Fischer Ellison (Dave)...
Alan Russell Ford, Sr.
Sep 19, 2023
Alan Russell Ford, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home on September 19, 2023. Al was born on October 25, 1935 to Mildred and Russell Ford.
In addition to family, trucking was his life. He was an employee of Arco and Sunoco Oil Refinery as a driver for 30 plus years and was known...
Edward E. Russell
Sep 16, 2023
Edward E. Russell
Edward E. Russell, became a judge in 1988. He presided in both the Family Court and Trial Divisions of Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court. He also served as parliamentarian for the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges for 23 years and the Board of Judges of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania for 19 years.
Prior to becoming...
Geraldine Ndure
Sep 15, 2023
Geraldine Carroll Walcott Ndure was born on June 26,1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Isabel Marshall and Joseph “Tiger” Walcott (previously Strong). The second youngest of 6 siblings, 3 of which survive her today, she grew up in a house full of children where there was always something exciting taking place.
A self-proclaimed nerd, before nerdiness...
Jeremiah P. Keenehan
Sep 2, 2023
Jeremiah P. Keenehan
November 9, 1939 – September 2, 2023
The Lord called Jeremiah (“Jerry”) Keenehan home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jerry is the loving son of James W. Keenehan and Helen C. Keenehan and brother of James (preceded in death), Dan (Carol), and Tom (Bea). Jerry is also survived by his daughters...
Harold P. Starr
Aug 23, 2023
Obituary for Harold Starr
Harold Page Starr (age 91) died peacefully on August 23, 2023, at Cathedral Village in Philadelphia, thirteen years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The son of Isaac and Edith Page Starr, he grew up in Wyndmoor, PA, and graduated from Episcopal Academy, Yale College and Harvard Law School. Between Yale and Harvard he served...
Thomas Edward Beatty
Aug 18, 2023
Thomas (Tom) Edward Beatty, 62, of Flourtown, Pa. passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, following a brief illness at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was born June 26, 1961, in Clarksburg, WV, the third son of Calvin and Margaret Beatty, who predeceased him as well as his stepfather Edward Wagner and his brother Michael Beatty. Mr. Beatty...
Sylvia Helen Harmer
Aug 18, 2023
Sylvia Helen Harmer started out life in Hamburg Germany. She was the middle child of George and Claire Kufeke. She was survived by her daughter Jacqueline of Barbados and her younger brother Peter. The family relocated to the Philadelphia area in 1951.
Sylvia graduated from Salem high school (NJ) and received training in business before a career in the...
Edward R. Serianni
Aug 12, 2023
EDWARD R. SERIANNI, age 67, on August 12, 2023 of Oreland. Survived by his wife Ruth (nee Wagner), his children Eddie (Mary), Amy, and Nicole, 4 grandchildren Jakob, Chase, Alessia, and Charlie. Brother of Susan Collins (Daniel), Jane Salazar (Juan), Donna Shore, Lisa Glenn (Stephen) and the late Frank. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, August 17,...
Martha Richards Valciukas
Aug 7, 2023
Martha Richards Valciukas On August 7, 2023, age 61, of Philadelphia, died after a 14 month fight with pancreatic cancer. Martha was the youngest child of Harriett Stapler (White) and the late Reverend F. Lee Richards. She is survived by Stanley, her loving husband of 35 years; two daughters, Emily (Kevin, grandson Alex) and Anna (grand-dog Winnie); her mother Harriett;...
Jean Barbara Donnelly
Aug 4, 2023
Jean Barbara Donnelly (Glassman), age 72, died peacefully on August 3, 2023 at her home for the past 7 years in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jean, the daughter of David and Eva, was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Queens, New York City. She attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she earned her BFA and...
John Settember
Jul 31, 2023
JOHN SETTEMBER, age 97, on July 31, 2023 formerly of Blue Bell. Husband of the late Gloria (nee Masella). Survived by his daughter Cheryl and his sister Jenny Maida. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Church, 20 S. Spring Garden St., Ambler, PA 19002 Saturday, Aug 5th at 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu...
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