Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Dolores R. Siegel
Mar 23, 2019
SIEGEL DOLORES R. (nee Pascale), on March 23, 2019 of Gwynedd Valley formerly of Wyndmoor. Survived by her husband Robert, her children Robert (Denise), Lori DePersia, MD (Rudy), Brian (Lisa), and Karen, grandchildren, Robert DePersia, Kristen DePersia (Matt), Kim Siegel, and Jay Siegel. Relatives and friends may call at St. Rose of Lima Church, 424 S. Main St., North Wales,...
Antoinette "Toni" Zaccone
Mar 16, 2019
Antoinette "Toni" Barbara Catrambone Zaccone, age 96, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel Zaccone; her son, Samuel and her daughter, Annette; and her grandson, Daniel Elliott Zaccone; and many brothers and sisters from the Philadelphia area. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rick Zaccone and Kim Maser...
Lucretia M. Brooks
Mar 14, 2019
BROOKS (née Lamarra) Lucretia “Lu” Margaret, March 14, 2019, age 90, of Downingtown, formerly of Chestnut Hill and Flourtown. Born in Camden, New Jersey on June 6, 1928, she graduated from John Bartram High School in 1948. She continued her education at the Philadelphia Trade School, specializing in typing. She spent several years an Office Manager at Main & Co., ...
Robert J. Couch
Mar 12, 2019
ROBERT J. COUCH Retired architect and artist March 12, 2019, age 76. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Susan Hendrich Couch, sons Aaron and Alex, daughter in law Rebecca Steffy Couch, granddaughter Seguin, sister and brother in law Catherine and Terry Carpenter, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A graduate of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, he practiced...
Mitchell Ray White
Mar 2, 2019
Mitchell Ray White was born May 3, 1963 in Okarche, Oklahoma. He attended and was a 1981 graduate of El Reno Public Schools. He graduated from Oklahoma City University in 1985. After graduation Mitch went to work in retail in Oklahoma City and then moved to Charlotte, NC where he also worked in the retail business. While in Charlotte he...
Betty Jean Ellington
Mar 1, 2019
OBITUARY Betty Jean Ellington, better known as “Bet” to family and friends, was the second to the oldest to the union of Arthur Jones and Annie Willie Cunningham. She was born and raised in the city of Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia on September 1, 1935. Betty accepted Christ at a young age at the First Baptist Church of Wadley. Betty...
Kathryn "Kay" Lydon
Feb 26, 2019
Kay Lydon passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2019. She was born on April 13, 1930, in Philipsburg, PA to Jones and Helen Hess. In 1948, after graduating from high school, she set off on an independent path, unlike most of her peers. She studied in Harrisburg and New York City and worked in State College, Cleveland, Philadelphia...
Theresa Talarico
Feb 19, 2019
Theresa Moser Talarico Theresa Moser Talarico, 92, of Flourtown, PA, passed away on February 19, 2019, at Saint Joseph’s Villa. She was born in Philadelphia on March 5, 1926, the daughter of John and Margaret Moser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Talarico in 2014, her son Pasquale A. Talarico in 2018, and grandson Nicholas Talarico...
Theresa M. Fitzpatrick
Feb 3, 2019
FITZPATRICK Theresa (neé Macrina), age 82, on February 3, 2019. Beloved wife of Vincent T. Fitzpatrick, Sr. Devoted mother of Denise F. Fitzpatrick, MD (John P. Sheppard), Gerry Fitzpatrick Doria, EdD (Rick Doria), Vincent T. Fitzpatrick, Jr. (Maryellen McGovern Fitzpatrick, EdD). Loving grandmother to Anthony, Betsy, Vincent Francis, Andrew, Owen, Abbie, Marytheresa, and Mavourneen. Loving sister of Francis Esposito and...
Thomas R. Woodruff, Jr.
Feb 2, 2019
Thomas R. Woodruff, Jr. Tom “Woody” Woodruff was born on November 6, 1934 in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, and was a long term resident of Chestnut Hill and later Oreland. He grew up playing and watching sports with his dad, helping him coach neighborhood teams, and attending Eagles games at Franklin Field. At age 13, Tom and his...
Deacon Richard C. Coyne
Jan 30, 2019
On January 30, 2019, Deacon Richard C. Coyne, loving husband and devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed peacefully at his home at the age of 88 years young. Known for his humble, kind and welcoming demeanor, he was deeply committed to his faith, call to the deaconate, and, most of all, to his family. He was predeceased by his...
Bro. William J. Riley, F.C.
Jan 29, 2019
RILEY Bro. William James Riley, F.C. on January 29, 2019 of Triest Hall, Laverock, PA. Religious of the Brothers of Charity. Son of the late William and Beatrice; brother of Patricia MacCord (Woodie) and Shiela Griffin. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, Feb. 6th 9:30AM at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 2316 Fairhill Ave., Glenside, PA 19038. Funeral...
Jean M. Spengler
Jan 27, 2019
SPENGLER JEAN M., age 93, on January 27, 2019 formerly of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Gustave Spengler, Jr. Mother of Gus, III (Carol), Barbara, Linda Sokel, Nancy Pico (Pasquale) and the late Edna McLaughlin. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Grace Lutheran Church, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave., Wyndmoor, PA...
Josephine "Josie" Cunningham
Jan 27, 2019
CUNNINGHAM JOSEPHINE A. “Josie” (nee O’Hara), age 73, on January 27, 2019 of Chestnut Hill. Survived by her husband Thomas P.; children Alexander, Heather McCaffrey (Brian), Shannon Hagarty (Louis); 4 grandchildren Joshua, Casey, Erin, and Maura; her brother Edward O’Hara and sister Ethel Bauersmith (Bob). Relatives and friends may call at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill...
Robert Franklin Harsch
Jan 27, 2019
Robert Franklin Harsch, 92, of West Chester, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in his residence at the Hearth at Drexel in Bala Cynwyd. Robert was beloved husband to Patricia Ann Harsch, née Thomas, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Robert was born in Ambler, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 1926, son of John W. and Julia A....
Gerard B. Palmer
Jan 26, 2019
PALMER Gerard B. Palmer of Chestnut Hill, PA died peacefully at Spring House Estates on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was 91. Born in New York in 1927, he was a graduate of Groton School and Amherst College. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. As a young ensign, he was a boat officer in a hydrographic survey off...
Christine A. Shaw
Jan 20, 2019
SHAW CHRISTINE A., age 77, on January 20, 2019 of Mt. Airy. Wife of the late Ronald M. Shaw. Mother of Kevin (Leann), David, and the late Linda Fondrk. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19118, Friday, January 25th at 10AM. Memorial Gathering at 11AM. Interment Calvary...
Helene A. Lafferty
Jan 17, 2019
Helene A. Lafferty, 92 of Chestnut Hill, PA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17th, 2019. Helene Sobieski was born in Bethlehem, PA. in 1927 to the late Elizabeth Sobieski and Anthony Sobieski. She attended Liberty High School and upon graduation she obtained a scholarship to Chestnut Hill Hospital School of Nursing. It was in nursing school where she met...
Gloria V. Hubicki
Jan 15, 2019
HUBICKI GLORIA V. (nee Longo), age 90, on Jan. 15, 2019 formerly of Philadelphia. Survived by her daughter Jo Ann Morris (the late Richard), and son Joseph T. Hubicki. Relatives and friends may call at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454, Saturday, January 19th at 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre...
Dr. Sandra Fritsch
Jan 13, 2019
Dr. Sandra Dombroski Fritsch succumbed to the effects of a twenty-three year struggle with Parkinson's Disease on January 13, 2019 at her home in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA. She was born on November 11, 1946 in Nanticoke, PA. Her parents were Dr. Stanley Dombroski and Mrs. Jeannette Dombroski (nee Radecki). Dr. Fritsch graduated from St Ann's Academy in Wilkes Barre,...
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