Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Barbara Torode
Jan 3, 2019
Barbara Torode, an artist and graphic designer, died in her sleep January 3, 2019. She was 80. Her work was from as large as a logo for the World Bank to menus for a small Chinese Gourmet restaurant. She was born in the Queens neighborhood of New York City. Her father was a merchant seaman from the island of Guernsy...
Steven J. Westcott
Jan 2, 2019
WESTCOTT STEVEN J. WESTCOTT, age 84, on Jan. 2, 2019 of Wyndmoor. Husband of the late Catherine E. (nee Conway). Survived by his children, Steven Jr. (William Ludlow), Richard (Sheri Bollinger), Catherine McLaughlin (Les), Marie McCarthy; also survived by 6 grandchildren, Sean, Casey, Elizabeth, Phillip, Keira, Cailyn, and countless nieces, nephews and cousins. A lifelong resident of Wyndmoor, he personified...
Charles Z. Lawrence
Jan 1, 2019
Noted American stained glass artist, and longtime Mt. Airy resident, Charles Z. Lawrence died on January 1st, 2019, he was 83. Lawrence, who began his career in 1956 as an apprentice to master craftsman Rudolph Henrick Beunz, was known for a bold, gothic revival style best typified by five windows in the Washington National Cathedral. In the 1960s while attending...
Rev. Dr. James Kenneth Echols
Dec 22, 2018
Obituary for The Reverend Dr. James Kenneth Echols - 5/26/1951– 12/22/2018 The Rev. Dr. James K. Echols, the first African American scholar to serve both as the Dean and President of an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) seminary, and a retired ELCA Pastor, died Saturday at his home in Philadelphia. Quiet and reserved manner, Echols was a Philadelphia native...
David John Holden
Dec 17, 2018
DAVID JOHN HOLDEN, Age 58 on December 17, 2018, of Wyndmoor. He leaves behind his daughter Samantha Gitman (Michael). He is also survived by his mother, Patricia Holden (nee Handlon), as well as his brothers Robert (Kathy), William (Karen), and sisters Patricia (Rick), and Eileen (Frank), as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Robert...
James O. Myers
Dec 13, 2018
James O. Myers, age 94, on December 13, 2018 of Philadelphia. Funeral and interment private.
Helen M. Harkins
Dec 9, 2018
HELEN M. HARKINS (McNulty) “Grannie”, lived happily to 91 years of age. Born in Wyndmoor, PA to Patrick H. and Margaret (McGuigan). Helen resided her entire life in Wyndmoor, spending her summers on Molasses Pond in Eastbrook, Maine. Helen was married to Walter Harkins for more than 60 years, together raising their four children Marie, Nancy, Rosie and Walt. She...
Henry Shuford Cecil
Dec 7, 2018
Henry Shuford Cecil, MD of The Hill at Whitemarsh in Lafayette Hill. Memorial Service Wednesday, December 19th, 11AM at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martins Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118. Contributions may be made to the Cecil Family Scholarship Fund at Wofford College, 429 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29303, or the Christ Church Preservation Trust, 20 N. American...
Sadie Durkin
Dec 1, 2018
DURKIN SADIE (nee DeNardo), age 91, on December 1, 2018 formerly of Mt. Airy. Wife of the late Richard Durkin and twin sister of the late Carmella “Camille” Amodie. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave., Phila., PA 19119, Wednesday, Dec. 5th at 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu...
Mary A. Sutton
Nov 30, 2018
SUTTON MARY A. SUTTON (nee Mercaldo), age 90, on November 30, 2018 of Mt. Airy. Loving wife of the late Ernest A. Sutton. Mother of Robert (Linda), Nancy, Joyce (Mark), and Joan (Jerry). Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave.,...
Joan M. Marcolina
Nov 14, 2018
MARCOLINA JOAN M. (nee Karl), age 83, on November 14, 2018 of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Richard A. Marcolina. Survived by her daughters Joanne Cuvelier (Fabrice) and Christine, 2 grandsons Guillaume and Gabriel. Relatives and friends may call at Grace Lutheran Church, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave., Wyndmoor, PA 19038, Monday, November 19th at 10AM. Funeral Service 11AM. Interment...
Judith Brewer Campbell
Nov 9, 2018
Judith Anne (Brewer) Campbell, 85, passed away on November 9th, 2018 in Lafayette Hill, PA. Judy, the oldest of three children, was born to Walter Cranston (“Cran”) and Mary Elise Reily (“Bunny”) Brewer on September 8, 1933. She lived in the suburbs of Philadelphia for most of her life and was married to Gordon Custis (“Gus”) Campbell (d. 2009) for...
Mary Ann T. Simpson
Nov 8, 2018
SIMPSON MARY ANN T. (nee Haney), age 74, on November 8, 2018 of Oreland. Wife of the late William Donald Simpson. Survived by her son Jonathan (Sharon); and grandchildren, Liam, Emma and Owen. Sister of Eileen, Kay, Joan and the late Patrick and Henry. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. A Nurse and Teacher for 53 years at...
Margaret C. McNally
Oct 20, 2018
Margaret C. (nee Lawless) McNally died peacefully on October 20, 2018. She was a resident of Philadelphia and Ship Bottom, NJ. Peggy was the beloved wife of Hugh (dec) and the mother of Meg, Hugh (Christine), Anne (Joe Pie’), John (Justine) and Colin (Sylvia). She is survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren as well as by her sister,...
Norman Douglas Norville
Oct 18, 2018
Norman Douglas Norville was born to the late Wilbur and Eleanor Norville on December 23, 1957. He would grow up in various neighborhoods in West Philadelphia. Norman was educated in the Philadelphia school system and earned his Bachelors degree in business administration from Strayer University. He was called home on October 18, 2018. In August 1983 he met Rosalie Postley...
Mary M. Pettine
Oct 14, 2018
PETTINE MARY (nee McKeever), age 98, of St. Joseph Villa and Philadelphia, died peacefully on October 14, 2018 surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late John E. “Jack” Pettine. Devoted mother of Jack (Christine), Clare (Fred) Yetter, Sue (John) Dotzman and Thomas (Beverly). Loving grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 2. Relatives and friends may call at St....
John Bellis, D.O.
Oct 10, 2018
BELLIS Dr. John Bellis, D.O., F.A.O.C.A. (Fellow of American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists) on October 10, 2018 of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia and North Cape May. Served as a 1st Lieutenant with the 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam. Began his profession in the medical field by training in nursing at Pennsylvania Hospital. He was in the Class of 1977 at the...
Daniel J. Bradley
Oct 6, 2018
Daniel Bradley, 63, of Oreland, Pennsylvania, died on October 6, 2018, of lung cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Sarah (Maneely) and their children, Maisey, and Liam. He is also survived by his previous wife, Patricia Finsterbusch (Thompson), their son, Daniel, Jr., and his granddaughter, Olivia, as well as his brothers, James, Allan, and Joseph. He is predeceased by his...
Catherine "Kitty" Kelly
Sep 24, 2018
Catherine "Kitty" Kelly Kitty Kelly, beloved wife of Michael Albrecht and daughter of the late John Kelly and Hannah Cavanagh, a lifelong resident of Chestnut Hill, passed away in her home on September 24, 2018 at the age of 73. In addition to her husband and his loving daughter Charlotte, Kitty is survived by her sister, Eunice Kelly Deter, her...
Ricarda Villalba Morales
Sep 24, 2018
Ricarda (Rickie) Villalba Morales passed away peacefully on Monday Sept 24, 2018 at the age of 43. Rickie was born October 7, 1974. She grew up in Jerez de la Frontera south Spain and later lived and worked as a Spanish and English teacher for numerous years in Spain, Ireland and England and spent her last years in Mt. Airy...
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