Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Ellen O'Neil Maher
Apr 27, 2020
Ellen O’Neil Maher, long-time Local staffer Posted on June 3, 2020, updated on June 3, 2020 by Pete Mazzaccaro (Chestnut Hill Local) Ellen O’Neil Maher, 90, a life-long resident of Chestnut Hill, died on April 27. Ellen was born in 1930, in Philadelphia, the only child of Andrew Augustin and Agnes Brennan O’Neil. Her father worked for the City of...
Lawrence Dickey Brownell
Apr 27, 2020
Lawrence Dickey Brownell of Lafayette Hill, PA passed away peacefully on April 27, 2020 of natural causes, joining his beloved Sally who preceded him in death in 2017 Larry was born in New York City on 2/19/1932 as the oldest son of Morris Ruggles and Gwladys Bigelow Brownell. He attended Chestnut Hill Academy, Middlesex, and graduated from Harvard in 1954....
Edwin Sheffield
Apr 25, 2020
Ed Sheffield Remembrance We have been spoiled. After 98 years and two months Edwin Sheffield will no longer be sharing his quiet, reassuring example with us. He was born in 1922 into a long line of Rhode Islanders with two brothers and a sister all of whom predeceased him. He and his wife, Dorothy Yerger (Dottie), built a house in...
Norton A. Kent
Apr 25, 2020
Norton A. Kent, city planner and community volunteer Posted on May 5, 2020, updated on May 5, 2020 by Pete Mazzaccaro Chestnut Hill Local Norton A. Kent, 96, formerly of Chestnut Hill, a city planner and longtime community volunteer, died April 26 of complications of the coronavirus at Foulkeways in Gwynedd. Mr. Kent’s career as a city planner took him...
Christopher Madison Turman, III
Apr 24, 2020
Christopher Madison Turman III died of natural causes on April 24, 2020 at his home in Chestnut Hill. He was 85. Known for his friendly demeanor and generosity, Chris, lovingly known as “Christy” to family and close friends, was often seen walking with his poodles, offering greetings to friends and strangers alike. He was a tireless fundraiser for charities, raising...
Beatrice T. Juliano
Apr 23, 2020
JULIANO Beatrice T. Juliano, age 76, on April 23, 2020. Friends and family are invited to attend Beamarie's Funeral Mass on July 3, 2021, at 10:00 am at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Phila, PA 19118.
Helen C. Benoit
Apr 23, 2020
Helen C. Benoit ALBANY – Helen Mary Costello Benoit, 101, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley in Philadelphia, PA, where she was a resident. Born in Northampton, MA, Helen was a long-time resident of Albany. After graduating from Northampton High School and Smith College, Helen worked as a technical assistant at Princeton University...
Luke A. Marano, Sr.
Apr 21, 2020
OBITUARY Luke A. Marano, Sr. April 28, 1925-April 21, 2020 Age 94 Luke A. Marano, Sr. of Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully at Foulkeways, Gwynedd, PA, on April 21, 2020. He is survived by his beloved fiancée, Claire Dickson, children: Lucy Sandifer (Andrew CeCicco), Lisa, Stephanie Stabert (William), Luke (Cynthia), Mark, and Mia. He was predeceased by his wife, Yolanda Lombardi...
Howard Lesnick
Apr 19, 2020
Howard Lesnick, 1931-2020 Howard Lesnick, the Jefferson B. Fordham Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania Law School died on Sunday, April 19, 2020, in hospice care after a brief illness at Foulkeways at Gwynedd, in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. Howard Lesnick was born into a Jewish family in New York City in 1931, the grandson of immigrants. Over the...
Rita O'Donnell
Apr 18, 2020
Rita O’Donnell April 18, 2020 O’DONNELL RITA O’DONNELL (nee Suevo), age 88, on April 18, 2020, formerly of Bensalem, PA. Wife of the late James F. O’Donnell and previously Dominic T. Sisto. Survived by her son Frank (Julia) and daughter Maria (Michael), six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Rita enjoyed hosting family get-togethers, dining out and gardening. Funeral and interment will...
Ethel Benson Nalle Wetherill
Apr 14, 2020
Ethel Benson Nalle Wetherill, realtor, golf champion Posted on April 22, 2020, updated on April 22, 2020 by Chestnut Hill Local Ethel (Babbie) Benson Nalle Wetherill died Tuesday, April 14, at the Mather House at the Hill at Whitemarsh, Lafayette Hill, of complications from advanced COPD. She was 95. Born at home on Bethlehem Pike in Chestnut Hill, on January...
Jane Becker
Apr 11, 2020
Jane Becker, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident, educator, and advocate for youth died at Foulkeways at Gwynedd on Saturday, April 11. She was 88. Born in Germantown, Mrs. Becker and her husband, Dick Becker, moved to Chestnut Hill in 1954. Mrs. Becker had a distinguished career as an elementary school teacher in the Philadelphia Public Schools, much of it at...
Nadine Michelle Caputo
Apr 10, 2020
Nadine Michelle Caputo, age 60, of Chestnut Hill, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her two children Alexa and Andrew Haines, her two brothers, Steven and Peter Caputo, as well as her parents, Nerina and Maurice Caputo, her nieces Susan and Sarah and her nephew David,...
Quita Horan
Apr 5, 2020
Quita Woodward Horan, 86 Preservationist and Community Benefactor By David R. Contosta Throughout her life, Quita Woodward Horan acted quietly and persistently to preserve the natural and built environments of Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood, where she was born and resided throughout her life. She died on April 5, at age 86, following a long illness. She was the daughter of...
Giacomo Portolese
Apr 4, 2020
PORTOLESE GIACOMO PORTOLESE, age 100, on April 4, 2020 of Chestnut Hill. Husband of the late Antonia. Father of Pasquale (Elia), Teresa Ruzzi (Corradino) the late Tony (Jo-Ellen) and the late Domenick. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9...
Marie Joan Eisenhart
Mar 31, 2020
Marie Joan Eisenhart (nee McClung) passed away peacefully at her home in Jeffersonville on March 31, 2020. Marie, a 1940 graduate of Frankford High in Philadelphia, met and married the love of her life, Frank J. Eisenhart (d 1983) in 1943. Marie worked in the banking industry for 20 years, much of that time at First Pennsylvania in Chestnut Hill....
Maureen C. Byrne
Mar 29, 2020
Maureen C. Byrne March 29, 2020 Maureen C. Byrne, age 89. Born, November 7, 1930 (Philadelphia, PA), Died, March 29, 2020 (St. Louis, MO). Fortified by the sacraments of Holy Mother Church and after bravely enduring a long illness, Maureen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, and beloved hospice caretakers. Maureen C. Byrne was born in Philadelphia, PA....
Forrest Glass
Mar 23, 2020
Forrest Glass, conductor, vocalist, choir director, dies at 25 by Bonnie L. Cook, Updated: April 1, 2020 Forrest Glass, 25, of Philadelphia, a gifted conductor, vocalist, and choir director whose friends came together to safely help and celebrate him despite the coronavirus pandemic, died Monday, March 23, of cancer at his home. Beginning in August 2018, Mr. Glass was music...
Kathleen P. Rigney
Mar 20, 2020
RIGNEY KATHLEEN PATRICIA RIGNEY, age 61, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. She was a graduate of Little Flower High School, Class of 1976. She worked for the Chicago Tribune for many years and later at Binswanger commercial real estate. She loved the outdoors and was a member of the Aqua Adventurers. She will be remembered for her love...
Lucille M. Rosa
Mar 20, 2020
ROSA LUCILLE M. ROSA (nee Oliver), age 89, on March 20, 2020 of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Dino. Survived by her children, Dean (Susan), Roger (Yuki), Carl (Jennifer), Luanne Suplick (Joseph), 5 grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Viewing and burial was private. A Memorial will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
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