Obituaries

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

Joan M. Geiger

Joan M. Geiger

Feb 1, 2025

Joan M. Geiger (née McManus), lovingly known as Mom, G-Mom, Aunt Joan, and Joanie by those who cherished her, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 at 2:22pm, in Abington, Pennsylvania. She was 80 years old.

 Born on October 16, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joan was part of a very close-knit community, St Genevieve's Parish and a family that would grow...

Carmela Marie O'Donnell

Carmela Marie O'Donnell

Jan 31, 2025

Carmela Marie O'Donnell (Rissi), age 89 of Ocean City, NJ and Blue Bell, PA. She passed away on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carmela was born and raised in Mount Airy, Philadelphia. Carmela married the love of her life, Jim, in June 1954. During the first couple of years of their marriage, she worked at Bell Telephone and...

Barbara Lois Keenan

Barbara Lois Keenan

Jan 30, 2025

Barbara Lois Keenan, of Flourtown, Pa., and Phila., Pa., died peacefully on January 30th, 2025, at Harston Hall Nursing Home. She was 93. Born May 27th, 1932, her parents were John B. Keenan and Madeline L. Keenan (née Leiser). She was predeceased by her sister Joan Casertano and brother Gerald R. Keenan Sr. Barbara was a caring and loving soul...

James A. Dunn

James A. Dunn

Jan 27, 2025

Jim was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He spent his childhood and youth playing sports, working at a soda fountain, and generally making mischief. He attended Seton Hall University, dropped out and joined the Army, and finished his education at Montclair State University. 

After working for several years as a teacher (and coach) in north Jersey, Jim joined Smith Kline &...

Rev. Sharline A. Fulton

Rev. Sharline A. Fulton

Jan 19, 2025

The Rev. Sharline Alahverde Fulton passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 at the age of 91 at the Foulkeways retirement community in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. A longtime resident of Chestnut Hill, Fulton was active for over forty years at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.

Fulton was born on January 8, 1934 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Evany Alahverde and...

Charles J. Ingersoll, II

Charles J. Ingersoll, II

Jan 15, 2025

Charles Jared Ingersoll, II of Wyndmoor, PA, and Northeast Harbor, Maine, died on January 15th, 2025 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, after a short illness. He was born on November 15, 1946 at the Chestnut Hill Hospital. His father was Charles Edward Ingersoll and his mother was Alice Wood Levis. Charles Ingersoll was a direct descendant of Jared Ingersoll, a...

Raymond Chauncey Lynch, Sr.

Raymond Chauncey Lynch, Sr.

Jan 14, 2025

Skip Lynch, 81, of Wyndmoor, PA, was born September 7, 1943, in Cedarhurst, NY. He was a loving husband to Maura ‘Whim’ Lynch (d. June 5, 2014) and father to Daphne Lynch Fifield and Raymond Chauncey Lynch, Jr.

Skip attended St Mark’s School in Massachusetts and graduated from Trinity College in Connecticut. An appreciator of the arts and a lifelong artist...

John C. McMeekin

John C. McMeekin

Jan 12, 2025

Beloved husband of Karen Bosler for almost fifty years, loving father of their three sons, John Christie II (Erin), Andrew Hathorn (Heather) and Christopher Bosler (Sarah), four grandchildren and five adoring Golden Retrievers. Jack passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 in Chestnut Hill where he and his family lived and were active for over 40 years.

 Born in Philadelphia on...

John Thomas Suehle

John Thomas Suehle

Jan 10, 2025

John Thomas Suehle 1949-2025

The last of Babbie's boys has found his way home. 

 

John R. Brooks

John R. Brooks

Dec 30, 2024

John R. Brooks (age 75) of Upper Gwynedd, Pa (formerly Philadelphia, Pa) passed away in the late morning of December 30, 2024. He was the devoted husband of 52 years to Peggy Brooks (Rankin). He was the proud father to Bonnie, Maggie Hamson (Steve), Johnny (Jackie), Rebecca Soda (Marc), Sheila and Bryan (Stephanie); and the adored “Pop Pop” to Marcantonio...

Vincent J. Santanasto

Vincent J. Santanasto

Dec 22, 2024

Vincent (Jim) J. Santanasto, passed away peacefully in his Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania home on December 22, 2024 at the age of 98. Born in Bethlehem PA, he was the son of the late Aniello and Rose (Iannelli) Santanastasio. Vince was married to his beloved Kathleen (Carberry) for 48 years until her passing just a little over two months ago. 

Vincent grew...

Joseph G. Marano, Sr.

Joseph G. Marano, Sr.

Dec 21, 2024

Joseph G. Marano, Sr., businessman, owner Marano Gardens, LLC

 Joseph G. Marano, Sr. (Joe) passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Washington, PA, on Saturday, December 21, 2024. His daughter, Mary Marano-Holena, was by his side. Joe actively worked at his garden center, Marano Gardens until he was 92 years old. Over the past few weeks, he had been slowing...

Charles Knowles Harmar

Charles Knowles Harmar

Dec 19, 2024

Charles Knowles Harmar died at home on December 19, 2024 of Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Born June 6, 1949, Charley grew up as one of six in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. A tenacious competitor, he loved playing sports, especially ice hockey, tennis, and paddle tennis. After attending John Story Jenks Elementary, he went on to Germantown Academy, where he...

Anna M. Dunleavy

Anna M. Dunleavy

Dec 10, 2024

Anna Dunleavy, age 95, was born June 6, 1929 and spent her life in Philadelphia. Daughter of the late Margaret (nee Rodgers) and Bernard Dunleavy, sister of the late Rev. Bernard J. Dunleavy, OSA “Sonny”, Anna attended Our Mother of Consolation Grade School and Little Flower High School. Right out of high school she was hired by Beneficial Savings Bank,...

Frank J. Eisenhart, Jr.

Frank J. Eisenhart, Jr.

Dec 7, 2024

Frank was born in Philadelphia, the son of Frank J. Eisenhart Sr. and Marie McClung Eisenhart. Early life in Montgomery County included Little League baseball, pick-up games of basketball and football in the back yard and scouting – from Cub Scout through to Eagle Scout. 

Frank was a graduate of LaSalle College High School (1963), Boston College and Temple University School...

Edward A. Rittenhouse, Jr.

Edward A. Rittenhouse, Jr.

Dec 6, 2024

Edward Allen Rittenhouse, Jr “Ted” November 5, 1941-December 6, 2024, died peacefully surrounded by his family. Ted is survived by his wife of 60 years Louise (Howland) who he met at the Water Tower Recreation Center in Chestnut Hill. He is also survived by three children; Jennifer, Todd (Ellie) and Amy (Brian) and his seven grandchildren: Jessica, Kristin, Kimberleigh, Matthew,...

Joyce Stretch Rosenberger

Joyce Stretch Rosenberger

Nov 28, 2024

On November 28, 2024, the Lord called his beloved daughter Joyce (Joy) Stretch Rosenberger, 80, into his embrace. 

 Joy dedicated much of her career to caring for children and felt blessed to have nurtured so many lives. She was an avid and gifted craftsperson, a practice that she has passed on to her children and grandchildren. Joy loved the Christmas season...

Naomi M. Houseal

Naomi M. Houseal

Nov 27, 2024

Naomi M. Houseal (nee Colussi), age 93, on November 27, 2024, of Flourtown. Wife of the late Edward E. Houseal. Survived by her children, Deborah DePue (the late Chris), Edward, and Carolyn, her sister Janese Roman (Larry), her two grandchildren, Michael DePue (Elizabeth), and Jason DePue (Erin), her five great grandchildren, Jack, Cameron, Nora, Reagan and Brooklyn DePue. Also survived...

Suzanne Helen Escobedo

Suzanne Helen Escobedo

Nov 18, 2024

Suzanne Helen Escobedo (nee Jurciukonis), surrounded by her loving family, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, November 18th from complications of metastatic breast cancer. 

She was only 73, but living fully in the present, she squeezed out every drop life could offer. 

Suzie gave her fullest through laughter and unconditional affection to everyone she knew. Always young at heart, she especially loved...

Maryann T. Rdesinski

Maryann T. Rdesinski

Nov 10, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maryann T. Rdesinski, age 80, of Dresher, Pennsylvania, on November 10, 2024. Born on May 29, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Lara (nee Fitzgerald).

 Maryann met the love of her life, John A. Rdesinski, in 1984, and they were inseparable...