Obituaries

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

Eleanor M. Murdoch

Eleanor M. Murdoch

Nov 11, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Eleanor M. Murdoch (nee Egan), Ph.D. died from complications of Covid-19. Born in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia to Irish American/German American parents she graduated from the famous Little Flower High School where she was first violin in the orchestra. She was married to Alfred O’Neill after high school. They raised three children Kate,...

Charles M. Samtmann

Charles M. Samtmann

Nov 6, 2020

SAMTMANN CHARLES M. Age 88, went to be with our Lord on November 6, 2020. Beloved husband of 63 years to Rosemary (nee Malott). Devoted father to Robin Ann Maguire, Charles Craig and Sharon Elizabeth Vecchione (Joseph), his grandchildren: Matthew, Erin, Michael, Meghan Maguire-Oberg (Karl), Kevin and the late Katelin Maguire; Gina, Brian, Nicholas and Lisa Vecchione; great-grandchildren Charlie Rose...

Elizabeth Parrish Glendinning

Elizabeth Parrish Glendinning

Oct 31, 2020

Elizabeth P. Glendinning, publicist for the Philadelphia Orchestra and volunteer, dies at 91 by Bonnie L. Cook, Philadelphia Inquirer Elizabeth Parrish Glendinning, 91, former public relations director for the Philadelphia Orchestra and a dedicated volunteer, died Saturday, Oct. 31, of complications from a prior stroke at Cathedral Village in Andorra where she had lived for the past 16 years. Born...

Teresa Craney

Teresa Craney

Oct 30, 2020

CRANEY TERESA CRANEY (nee Reilly), age 96, on Oct 30, 2020 of Fort Washington. Wife of the late George E. Craney. Survived by her children, Karen Allen (Michael), Peggy Mattis (Ken), Mark (Trudy), Claire Dukes, Joan (Peter Iannuzzo), George (Jacki), Thomas (Claire), 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Martyrs Church, 120 Allison Rd., Oreland,...

Lina Colussi

Lina Colussi

Oct 28, 2020

COLUSSI LINA COLUSSI, age 99, on October 28, 2020 of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Anthony B. Colussi. Survived by her daughter Louise Krawchuk, her son Dennis J. Colussi and her sister Antonette Maieron. Visitation Monday, November 2nd, 9AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Facemasks and social distancing...

Sean W.J. Harkins

Sean W.J. Harkins

Oct 28, 2020

HARKINS Sean W. J. Harkins, passed unexpectedly on October 27, 2020 in Blacksburg, VA at the age of 22. Born in Abington, PA to Walter J. and Kathleen J. (Gallagher) Harkins. Sean was raised in Skippack, PA. He attended St. Eleanor School, Munich International School, and La Salle College High School. He was currently a senior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute...

Theodore Dill Donahue

Theodore Dill Donahue

Oct 26, 2020

DONAHUE THEODORE DILL of Wyndmoor PA, aged 53. Died October 26, 2020. He was the son of Ann Dill Donahue and the late B. Gould Donahue. He is also survived by his sister, Elisabeth Gould Donahue. Ted graduated from The William Penn Charter School and attended Temple University. He loved his dogs, his cars, and Ocean City. Services are private...

Kim Reynolds

Kim Reynolds

Oct 15, 2020

REYNOLDS KIM REYNOLDS, age 52, on October 15, 2020 of Warminster. Survived by her husband Matt, her 3 sons JR, Luke and Sam. Relatives and friends may call at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 625 W. Street Rd., Warminster, Wed., Oct 21st 6-8PM and Thursday, Oct 22nd at 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment private.

Dr. Catherine L. Madden

Dr. Catherine L. Madden

Oct 13, 2020

Dr. Catherine L. Madden, a longtime resident of Piscataway, NJ, passed away in Nazareth, PA on October 13, 2020 at age 76. She grew up in Holy Cross Parish, Mount Airy, PA and was the youngest daughter of the late Catherine and Patrick Madden and sister of the late Henry, Mary, Daniel, Edward, Thomas, and Kevin. She is survived by...

Carolyn Rowe Hale

Carolyn Rowe Hale

Oct 12, 2020

HALE Carolyn Hale (nee Rowe) of Chestnut Hill, on October 12, 2020 of multiple sclerosis. Born in Raleigh NC, she resided in Philadelphia for 48 years and was preceded in death by her parents, Alwilder Fowler Rowe and Sam Vann Rowe, and her husband David Alexander Hale. Survived by stepchildren, Gretchen (Grant) Nauman, Julie (John) Good; step-grandchild, Grace Isabel Good;...

Gloria Maria Mocenigo

Gloria Maria Mocenigo

Oct 12, 2020

Gloria M Mocenigo 1922-2020 Gloria Maria Mocenigo, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 12, 2020. Formerly of Livingston, NJ, she died of natural causes, just two weeks shy of her 98th birthday Mrs. Mocenigo will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, where she will join her husband of 61 years, Ferruccio (1915-2007), and...

Anne Marie O'Donnell

Anne Marie O'Donnell

Oct 11, 2020

O’DONNELL Anne Marie C. O'Donnell (Kelly)(nee Kirkwood) of Chestnut Hill, PA was called to eternal life on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Beloved wife of Joseph A. O'Donnell; loving and devoted mother of her "Fabulous" daughter, Grace B. Kelly (fiance' Connell Sykes), and a Pet Grandmom to Louie and Cali. Also survived by her dear siblings John J. Kirkwood, Charlotte (McPeake)...

George E. O'Brien

George E. O'Brien

Oct 9, 2020

George E. O'Brien "OBIE" (Pop Pop) of Glenside, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the age of 91. He was survived by his wife of 61 years Kathleen (Muldowney); his devoted children Neil (Terry), Chris and Doug as well as his adoring grandchildren Christopher, MaryKate, Kelly, Sean and Connell. George was a very amiable character who...

John Marbacher Walton, 3rd

John Marbacher Walton, 3rd

Oct 7, 2020

John Marbacher Walton, 3rd John Marbacher Walton, 3rd, 92, died of congestive heart failure at Cathedral Village, Roxborough, PA, on October 7, 2020. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Cornelia “Cornie” Walton, on June 26, 2020. John, the son of the late John M. Walton, 2nd and Elfrida Elliot Walton, was born and raised in Chestnut...

Horace E. "Ike" Williams

Horace E. "Ike" Williams

Oct 6, 2020

Horace E. "Ike" Williams, son of the late Fred and Gertrude Williams of Whitehaven Pennsylvania died peacefully on 6th October 2020, at the Hill at Whitmarsh. He was an army veteran and attended the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating he joined Aetna Insurance Company and worked there until his retirement. Music was his great love and he had a beautiful...

Marjorie L. Orr

Marjorie L. Orr

Oct 1, 2020

ORR MARJORIE L. ORR, age 83, on Oct. 1, 2020 of Germantown. An independent woman of character and former hospital worker. She will be missed. Funeral and Interment private.

Kathleen S. Gallagher

Kathleen S. Gallagher

Sep 28, 2020

GALLAGHER Kathleen Scott Gallagher, age 62, of Chestnut Hill became an angel peacefully the morning of September 28, 2020 at home with her family as the bright sun opened the grey clouds. With the inspiration & care that she applied brilliant colors to her many canvasses, Kathleen touched all she met with her love, grace, and sense of humor. Born...

Brian Wayne McCormick

Brian Wayne McCormick

Sep 28, 2020

On Monday, September 28th, 2020, Brian Wayne McCormick, loving son, brother and uncle, and adored member of his entire extended family, passed away at the age of 36. Brian is survived by his father Bob and mother Melinda, brother Rob and sister-in-law Katie, sister Maggie and brother-in-law Brian Bluett. He was a beloved uncle to Ben, Ellie and Lucy. Brian...

John "Jack" Lloyd

John "Jack" Lloyd

Sep 17, 2020

John "Jack" Lloyd Passed away on September 17, 2020. He is survived by his companion, Sara Staman, by his siblings Thomas Lloyd, Mary (Maisie) Barlow, and David Lloyd, and by twelve nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Morris and Hope Starr Lloyd, by his brother, Morris Lloyd, Jr., and by his sister, Hope Yates. A graduate of...

Bonnie Atkinson

Bonnie Atkinson

Sep 12, 2020

ATKINSON BONNIE ATKINSON (nee Redhouse), age 86, on September 12, 2020 of Blue Bell. Wife of the late Peter W. Atkinson. Formerly married to the late John P. Ferry and mother of Flip (m. Chris Borden), Robbie, Andrew (m. Liz Heydt), and the late Herb Ferry. Stepmother of Peter, Cindy Dwyer, David and the late Dawn. Also survived by 7...