Obituaries

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

Irene Zoll

Irene Zoll

Jul 14, 2021

Irene Zoll, age 83, passed away on July 14, 2021, following a brave battle with pneumonia, with her daughter Kathleen by her side. Surviving a quadruple bypass in June of 2020, during COVID lockdown, she recovered strongly to travel with her daughter again, and to see her grandchildren one last time. She was born November 8, 1937 in Manchester, England...

Hazel Donnelly

Hazel Donnelly

Jul 9, 2021

DONNELLY HAZEL DONNELLY, on July 9, 2021 of Phila. Survived by her husband James K., her brother Harold Jr. (Sherrikka), nephews Harold III and Raymond, 3 stepchildren Thomas, Michael and Tricia Bobrek (Jeff), 3 grandchildren Michael, Hunter and Colin. Relatives and friends may call at St. Raymond of Penafort Church, 1350 Vernon Rd., Phila., PA 19150, Friday, July 16th at...

Dorothy Devlin Welch

Dorothy Devlin Welch

Jul 6, 2021

Dorothy Devlin Welch passed away on July 6,2021 in the comfort of her longtime Wyndmoor home. Predeceased by her husband Edward J. Sr., at her side were her were her devoted daughters Emilie Foyle, Deborah Harvey and son Edward. Her loving presence will be sorely missed by her daughters’ husbands Jack Foyle and Edward Harvey, granddaughters Elizabeth Buchmann, Kathleen Keshgegian,...

Christopher John Garoppo

Christopher John Garoppo

Jul 5, 2021

GAROPPO CHRISTOPHER JOHN GAROPPO, age 58, on July 5, 2021 of South Sterling, PA formerly of Wyndmoor. Survived by his wife Robyn Mowday Garoppo, son Nicholas Garoppo, stepsons William Marcolina (LeAnne) and Robert Marcolina, grandchildren William Marcolina and Sydney Catherine Marcolina, brother Andy and sister Linda McConnell. Predeceased by his brothers Thomas and Joseph and his parents Thomas and Betsy...

Catherine L. Durkin

Catherine L. Durkin

Jun 29, 2021

DURKIN CATHERINE L. DURKIN (nee Marcolina), age 91, on June 29, 2021 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Andrew P. Durkin. Survived by her daughters, Cathy Jones (Robert) and Mary Ann Lorenzon, her grandchildren Ryan (Amy), Christa and Bobby, great grandchildren Lucia and Nico, her sister Eileen Gray, and two nephews David (Linda) and Victor (Lisa). Visitation at Jacob...

Sarah "Sallie" Harwood Norris

Sarah "Sallie" Harwood Norris

Jun 10, 2021

Sarah (Sallie) Harwood Norris, widow of Dr. Charles M. Norris, of Cathedral Village died of natural causes on June 10, 2021. She was 93 and is survived by her two sons, Charles M. Norris, Jr. (wife Gwen) of Newton, MA and Stephen H. Norris (wife Mary) of Southbury, CT, and by her four grandchildren, Leigh M. Norris, Ann H. Norris,...

Robert Franklin Collins

Robert Franklin Collins

Jun 10, 2021

ROBERT FRANKLIN COLLINS, age 65, on June 10, 2021 of Germantown. Graveside service Monday, July 5, 2021, 10AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

Eamon Von Pramba

Eamon Von Pramba

Jun 5, 2021

EAMON VON PRAMBA, age 78, on June 5, 2021 of Perkiomenville. Son of the late Edward L. Pramba and Kathleen E. (nee McNulty). Graveside service Monday, June 14th, 12:00 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (section 26). Attendees may meet at the cemetery office on Cheltenham Ave.

William L. Nurnberg

William L. Nurnberg

Jun 2, 2021

WILLIAM L. NURNBERG, age 82, on June 2, 2021 of Philadelphia. Graveside service with military honors was held Friday, June 11, 2021, 11AM, at Greenmount Cemetery. 

Carl J. Schubert, Jr.

Carl J. Schubert, Jr.

Jun 1, 2021

CARL J. SCHUBERT, JR., age 89, of Brandon, FL formerly of Philadelphia. Graveside service with Air Force Honors Saturday, June 12, 2021, 10AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

David Morris Ligerman

David Morris Ligerman

May 31, 2021

David Morris Ligerman, on May 31, 2021 of Miami, FL. Graveside Service Monday, June 21st, 12:00 noon at Rose Hill Cemetery, 411 Susquehanna Rd., Ambler, PA 19002 (corner of Butler Pike).

Daphne Nichols Herbert

Daphne Nichols Herbert

May 31, 2021

In Memoriam Daphne Nichols Herbert October 21, 1938 — May 31, 2021 Daphne Nichols Herbert died peacefully at home following a long illness. Born Daphne Mary Foster in London just prior to World War II, a daughter of Christian missionaries, Daphne survived the German blitz of London and later, as a young child, the Arab-Israeli conflicts occurring during the formation...

Margaret Dickey Mong

Margaret Dickey Mong

May 16, 2021

Margaret Dickey Mong October 16, 1921 - May 16, 2021 Margaret Mong (née Dickey) 99, of Stoystown, on May 16 at her daughter's home in Philadelphia. Wife of the late Vernon Mong; Survived by daughters Stacey (Douglas) MacBride and Paige (Melvin Erickson) Minick; also grandsons William Minick, Andrew (Allison) MacBride and Peter (Katherine) MacBride; Great grandmother to Winslow, Cooper, George...

Anthony J. Galante

Anthony J. Galante

May 8, 2021

GALANTE ANTHONY J. GALANTE, on May 8, 2021 of Glenside. Survived by his wife Alice, his son Charles and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jefferson Homecare & Hospice, 2510 Maryland Rd., Suite 250, Willow Grove, PA 19090 or Asplundh Cancer Pavilion, 3941 Commerce Ave., Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Daria B. Stewart

Daria B. Stewart

May 4, 2021

Daria B. Stewart, 92, died unexpectedly May 4, 2021 at Abington Memorial Hospital. She was born August 20, 1928 in Kulpmont, PA. Daughter of Peter Bohaczyk and Anna (Petsushak). In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her siblings: Tilly (Pelak), Olga (Wolf), Anna (Purcel), Stella (Melia), Andrew Bohaczyk, Melanie, (Way), Mary (Maurer), Peter Bohaczyk. She is survived by...

Judith R. DeFelice

Judith R. DeFelice

May 3, 2021

DeFELICE Judith R. DeFelice, age 94, on May 3, 2021 of Chestnut Hill. Beloved sister of the late Vincent J. DeFelice, Jr., Frances Powers, and Ellenjane DeFelice. Survived by her nieces Melanie and Sheila, nephews Kevin and Thomas, 6 grandnieces, 6 grandnephews, 3 great grandniece & nephews. Funeral Mass and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...

Frances D. McKinney

Frances D. McKinney

May 3, 2021

McKINNEY FRANCES McKINNEY (nee D’Lauro) Entered into Eternal Life on May 3, 2021 at the age of 93. Loving wife to the late James T. McKinney for 44 years. Beloved mother to Susan (Gary) Nordland, James (Colleen) McKinney, Anthony (Elizabeth) McKinney, Mary (Brian) Gallagher, Jody (Donald) Sweeney. Proud grandmother of Erin, Benjamin (Regina), Tyler, Patrick (Laura), Joseph, Katie (Riley), Kevin,...

Dorothy Louise Fowler

Dorothy Louise Fowler

May 1, 2021

FOWLER DOROTHY LOUISE FOWLER, age 93, on May 1, 2021 of Mount Pleasant, SC. Funeral Mass Friday, May 14th, 11AM at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave., Phila., PA 19119. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Anthony Kroch

Anthony Kroch

Apr 27, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Kroch, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, died of cancer at the age of 75 on April 27th in his home in Philadelphia. He was attended by his wife, family, and dedicated caregiver, Joyce Allen. Anthony was born to German Jewish refugees, Adolph and Hilde Kroch, who fled the Nazis following the arrest of his...

Edward B. Putnam

Edward B. Putnam

Apr 24, 2021

Edward (Ned) B. Putnam was born to Alfred and Anne Putnam on September 1, 1953. He was the baby of the family. His sister, Anne, and brother, Alfred, always joked he was his mother’s favorite. The first word anyone uses to describe Ned is kind. He was known for his gentle nature and quiet charm. With a twinkle in his...