Obituaries

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

Frank J. Nocero, Sr.

Frank J. Nocero, Sr.

Mar 2, 2022

NOCERO FRANK J. NOCERO, Sr., age 73, on March 2, 2022 of Blue Bell. Beloved by his wife Joanne (nee DeBellis), his daughter Gina M. Zentmayer (Carl J.), his son Frank J. Jr. (Rosalia), 4 grandchildren, William, Dominick, Francis and Giuliano, 2 brothers Michael and Joseph. Frank proudly served our nation as a member of the United States Army as...

Rozanne Marie Brickley

Rozanne Marie Brickley

Feb 27, 2022

Rozanne Marie Brickley, (nee McGrath) Died 2/27/22, aged 91 years. She was born on Aug. 25, 1930 to Rozanne M. & John F. McGrath of Philadelphia. A devoted mother and daughter, she always put the needs and interests of others before her own. Rozanne is survived by six children, Sean Anthony, Liam Mark and his wife Cindy, Maureen Brickley, Brian...

Donald F. DeCleene

Donald F. DeCleene

Feb 27, 2022

Donald F. DeCleene, 85 years old of Wyndmoor, PA, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA Born on July 21, 1936, in Brown County WI, he was the son of the late Ellsworth DeCleene and the late Ludmilla (nee Kabat) DeCleene. Growing up as the oldest son of twelve siblings on a dairy farm...

Andrew Paul Loughran

Andrew Paul Loughran

Feb 26, 2022

Andrew Paul Loughran Andy, 64, resident of Harleysville PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26th, 2022. Andy is survived by his parents, Frank and ML Loughran, his siblings John (Peggy), Sarah Loughran Trager (Mike), Alfred “Robin” Loughran (Terry), Mary Ellen McMichael and Frances Ann Garvey (Paul) as well as 9 nieces and nephews, a grand niece and nephew and...

Richard J. Roller

Richard J. Roller

Feb 17, 2022

Richard J. Roller, of North Wales, formerly of Chestnut Hill. Loving husband of the late Anne (nee McNulty). Bemused father of Kathleen (Jeremy). Proud grandfather of Joshua and Sean. Brother to Charles and Paul. Uncle, Great Uncle and Godfather. Quintessential Boy Scout, professional volunteer, mentor and friend to many. Please join us to remember him on Saturday, March 12, 2022....

Joseph J. Sadowy, Sr.

Joseph J. Sadowy, Sr.

Feb 10, 2022

Joseph Sadowy, Sr. of McKinney, Texas passed away February 10, 2022 at the age 91. He was born on November 7, 1930 to John and Mary Sadowy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph attended the University of Pennsylvania. He married in 1953 in Philadelphia to the late Carole Sadowy. Joseph was a fan of football especially the Philadelphia Eagles. He was also...

Carm B. Guminski

Carm B. Guminski

Feb 6, 2022

GUMINSKI CARM B. GUMINSKI, age 86, on February 6, 2022 of Blue Bell formerly of Glen Echo Road, Philadelphia for 62 years. She was a graduate of Little Flower High School and worked as an Executive Secretary for United Cerebral Palsy. Daughter of the late Vincent and Carmela Tolve. Wife of the late James Guminski. She is survived by her...

Nancy Lawrence Nolde

Nancy Lawrence Nolde

Jan 31, 2022

Nolde, Nancy Lawrence of Chestnut Hill, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022 at age 94. She was predeceased by her husband, The Rev. Dr. O. Frederick Nolde. Nancy Lawrence Nolde focused her professional career on ecumenical journalism. Following college, her initial jobs were a general assignment reporter on a syndicate of four weekly newspapers and a stint as a...

Rosemarie Wright

Rosemarie Wright

Jan 25, 2022

Rosemarie Wright Rosemarie Wright was born in 1923, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the third of six children, to Lawrence and Emily Mulholland. She passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022, at age 98 in Blue Bell, PA. It was in Detroit where she met the love of her life, Fenton. The moment she saw him, she removed her engagement ring and...

John "Jack" F. Hunter

John "Jack" F. Hunter

Jan 24, 2022

HUNTER JOHN F. “Jack” HUNTER, age 57, on January 24, 2022 of Oreland. Son of the late Walter M. and Elizabeth Ann. Brother of Tom (Susan), Jean McKeegan (Don), Joe and the late Walter C. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Megan, William, Curran, Harrison, Gavin, Brigid, and Sabrina. Relatives and friends may call at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem...

Lillian L. Hebert

Lillian L. Hebert

Jan 23, 2022

Lillian L. Hebert, age 76, on January 23, 2022 of Philadelphia. Visitation Friday, January 28, 2022, 9AM at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118. Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Charles Sterne III

Charles Sterne III

Jan 9, 2022

Charles Sterne III, avid hiker and longtime fund-raiser at Curtis, dies at 74 Over nearly three decades, he helped the prestigious music school fund its tuition-free scholarship program, build a new residence hall, and secure its financial stability. by Gary Miles Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer Jan 26, 2022 Charles Sterne III, 74, an effective and valued fund-raiser at Curtis...

Joseph Michael Rafferty

Joseph Michael Rafferty

Jan 6, 2022

Joseph Rafferty, age 75, passed away suddenly on January 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Holly Rafferty New (Tom), grandsons Luke and Tommy, and brother Terry Rafferty (Eileen). He was a loving husband, great dad and a proud Pop to his grandsons. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave.,...

Nives Primus

Nives Primus

Jan 5, 2022

Nives Primus (nee Puntel), age 92, on January 5, 2022 formerly of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Jerry Primus. Visitation Tuesday, January 11th 9AM at St Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Arthur C. Leaphart, Jr.

Arthur C. Leaphart, Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Arthur C. Leaphart, Jr died peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2022 at the age of 82 in Philadelphia. Arthur was born on May 3, 1939 in Philadelphia to Hattie and Arthur Leaphart. He was one of eight siblings and the oldest boy. Arthur is predeceased by his parents, his son Arthur C. Leaphart, III, his brother Bernard Leaphart...

Rita M. Bongiovanni

Rita M. Bongiovanni

Dec 29, 2021

BONGIOVANNI RITA M. BONGIOVANNI (nee Zimmaro), age 90, on December 29, 2021. Wife of the late Anthony P. Bongiovanni. Survived by her children, Mimi and John, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Graveside service Monday, January 3, 2022, 11AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please gather at the cemetery office on Cheltenham Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...

Thomas Dolan, IV

Thomas Dolan, IV

Dec 28, 2021

Thomas Dolan IV, celebrated conservationist with an insect named after him, dies at 98 Influential in creating flood plain zoning to protect urban watersheds, he championed many local wetland preservation projects. by Gary Miles Published Philadelphia Inquirer Jan 10, 2022 Thomas Dolan IV, 98, of Lafayette Hill, a celebrated conservationist who identified a new category of mayfly; the former executive...

Linda S. Howell

Linda S. Howell

Dec 15, 2021

Linda Scolavino Howell, age 53, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021, after a seven-year long and heroic battle with colon cancer. She was initially given a much grimmer prognosis, doctors saying she may only live one more year, but despite all the fear that comes with sudden life-altering news, Linda summoned the will and strength to defy those odds...

N. Wayne Kressley

N. Wayne Kressley

Nov 27, 2021

N. Wayne Kressley Wayne Kressley passed away on November 27, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA. at Keystone House. Born July 14, 1936 in Philadelphia, Wayne grew up and attended school in Lansdowne PA. He was the eldest child of Nevin R. Kressley and Janet Seel Kressley. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Ursinus College and a master’s degree in physical therapy...