Obituaries

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

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...

John E. Manola

John E. Manola

Sep 5, 2020

John Manola spent most of his 102 years serving others. He was an ordained minister, social worker and a chaplain for the blind for the Lions Club. When he moved to a retirement community, Cathedral Village in Philadelphia, he became a popular figure among many residents. He died on Sept. 5. Manola, an erudite and gentle man, was born Dec....

Joseph A. Sweeney

Joseph A. Sweeney

Sep 5, 2020

Joseph A. Sweeney, 83, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020 at Keystone House in Wyndmoor, PA. Mr. Sweeney was born in Philadelphia to Dr. John A. Sweeney and Olive Mann Sweeney on January 9, 1937. He is survived by his three children Joseph Y. Sweeney, Hilary Y. Hayes and G. Spencer Sweeney. As well as his spouse Marian Y....

Paula J. Romano, PhD

Paula J. Romano, PhD

Aug 30, 2020

Paula J. Romano, Ph.D, Immunologist, passed away at Keystone Hospice in Wyndmoor PA on August 30 from complications Parkinson’s Disease. She resided at Maris Grove Retirement Community in Glen Mills PA since 2012. Born in Rochester New York, she received her Ph.D in Immunology from Duke University. After a post-doctoral fellowship at the Immunology Branch of the National Cancer Institute...

Dana W. Tobin

Dana W. Tobin

Aug 28, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dana W Tobin on Friday, August 28th. Dana was a beloved friend, mentor, benefactor and inspiration to countless friends and causes. He was determined to make the world a better place, sharing his passion for social responsibility and knowledge of nature and travel with anyone interested enough to ask....

June Martha Wreen

June Martha Wreen

Aug 28, 2020

Obituary for June Martha Wreen born Sept. 20th, 1944 Loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. It is with great sadness that we share the loss of June Wreen, August 28th, 2020. She is the daughter of Florence Overbeck and Barclay P. Elfreth of the famed historic street Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest residential street in the United States, with...

Suzanne M. Grogan

Suzanne M. Grogan

Aug 7, 2020

Suzanne M. Grogan, 79, of Philadelphia and Doylestown passed away, August 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was a strong woman of faith, practicing her Catholicism through actions and words. A devoted advocate for social justice she fed the homeless, welcomed the stranger and was very politically active. A lifelong Doylestown Democrat, she was often found with her...

Anthony Pirollo

Anthony Pirollo

Aug 5, 2020

PIROLLO ANTHONY PIROLLO, age 80, on August 5, 2020 of Phila. Son of the late Angelo and Palma (nee Tomeo). Relatives and friends may call at St. Raymond of Penafort Church, 1350 Vernon Rd., Phila., PA 19150, Friday, Aug. 14th at 10:30AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Entombment Whitemarsh Memorial Park.

John M. Downey

John M. Downey

Aug 3, 2020

DOWNEY JOHN M. DOWNEY, age 59, suddenly on August 3, 2020 of Wyndmoor. John was the devoted and loving husband to Margaret Ann (nee Sheward). Cousin of Roseann Gonzalez of Myrtle Beach, SC and Theresa Burck-Phelpher of NJ. Brother-in-law to James Sheward (Kathy), Peter Sheward (Susan), Laura Gene Console (Anthony), and Andrew Sheward. John was loved by many nieces, nephews...

Maris F. Krasnegor

Maris F. Krasnegor

Jul 31, 2020

Maris F. Krasnegor, Philadelphia gerontologist and textile artist, dies at 84 by Bonnie L. Cook, Posted: August 25, 2020- 3:56 PM Maris F. Krasnegor, 84, of Philadelphia, a gerontologist and textile artist, died Friday, July 31, of an infection at Temple University Hospital. Ms. Krasnegor was an administrator for senior citizen programs in Philadelphia. Her day job was enriched by...

Thomas Patrick Sweeney

Thomas Patrick Sweeney

Jul 23, 2020

SWEENEY THOMAS PATRICK “Tom”, age 95, of Chestnut Hill, on July 23, 2020. Loving husband of the late Gertrude “Trude” (nee Devlin). Survived by his eleven children, Trudy Cunningham (John), Thomas (Luz), Michael (Debbie), Ginny O’Neill (Tom), Harry (Michelle), Shawn (Paula), Christopher (Donna), Linda Ward (Andy), Sharon Baker (Joe), Joanie Farrell (Jim), and Tony (Kelly). Also survived by 41 grandchildren...