Obituaries

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

Dorothy P. Mote

Dorothy P. Mote

Sep 23, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” Patterson Mote peacefully passed away after battling Alzheimer’s disease at the Bishop White Lodge (Cathedral Village, Philadelphia PA) on September 23, 2019. She was 76 years old. Dorothy Jane Patterson was born on September 18, 1943 on the island of Maui, to her parents, Dr. and Mrs. William B Patterson. She graduated from Baldwin High School and then...

Dr. Frank M. Ramsey, Jr.

Dr. Frank M. Ramsey, Jr.

Sep 15, 2019

Dr. Frank M. Ramsey Jr., age 103, of Mayfield, NY, formerly of Wyndmoor died peacefully at his home in Mayfield on Sunday morning, September 15, 2019. At Dr. Ramsey’s request, there will be no visitation or services.

Edith S. Kowaleski

Edith S. Kowaleski

Sep 11, 2019

Edith Sarah Kowaleski (nee Morris), age 94, died September 11, 2019 at the Protestant Home in Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin J. Kowaleski. She is survived by her niece Carolyn Hollern and her husband Dan. Relatives and friends may call at the Philadelphia Protestant Home Chapel, 6401 Martins Mill Rd., Phila., PA 19111, Wednesday, September 18th at 10AM....

Rev. Cicely Anne Murray

Rev. Cicely Anne Murray

Sep 7, 2019

MURRAY REV. CICELY ANNE MURRAY (nee Bolesworth), age 91, on September 7, 2019 of Cathedral Village. Wife of the late Rev. William V. Murray. Memorial Service Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 2:00PM in Cathedral Hall at Cathedral Village, 600 E. Cathedral Rd., Phila., PA 19128. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Episcopal Community Services, 225 S. 3rd St., Phila.,...

Morgan Joseph Sincock

Morgan Joseph Sincock

Aug 31, 2019

Morgan Joseph “Butch” Sincock, of Key West, FL and Dresher, PA, formerly of Chestnut Hill, passed away suddenly on August 31 at age 71.  He is survived by Judith Murphy, MD, his beloved wife of 31 years, his son, Robert (Bree) of New York City, his brother Thomas (Connie) Sincock of Macon, GA,  his brother-in-law Lester J “Jay” (Tina) Murphy...

Mary Jean Melissen

Mary Jean Melissen

Aug 25, 2019

Mary Jean Melissen Dieckhaus (nee Glenn) went to her final reward on August 25, 2019. She is predeceased by her son Larry, sister Trish and husband Ben. Survived by 15 of her 16 children, 23 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and five stepchildren. Beloved mother of Tish Ries (Joe), Sammy, Angel Shea (Dick), Leo (Tina), Tom (Bonnie), Carl (Mickie), Gerry (Fiona), Jack...

Mary Teresa Killeen

Mary Teresa Killeen

Aug 23, 2019

Killeen, Mary T. (nee Coll), 86 yrs, of Fort Washington, formerly of Glenfinn and Carrigart, Donegal, Ireland, passed away on August 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John F. Killeen of Athenry, Galway, Ireland. Beloved mother of John F., Jr., Theresa Ferry (Donal), James G., Mary Alexander (Christopher), Michael J. and Margaret T. Proud grandmother of Rachel (Jerry), Ethan,...

Henry V. Letter

Henry V. Letter

Aug 21, 2019

LETTER HENRY V. LETTER, age 89, peacefully on August 21, 2019 of Chestnut Hill. Husband of the late Anne (nee Branagan). Survived by his son Richard J., daughter in law Sarah, two grandchildren Amelia Rose and Georgia Faye. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, 1733 W. Girard Ave., Phila., PA 19130.

Gail Nan Tomas

Gail Nan Tomas

Aug 16, 2019

Gail Nan Tomas on August 16, 2019 of Mt. Airy. Visitation Tuesday, August 27th, 9:00AM followed by Funeral Mass 10:00AM at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119.

Gail Langdon Davis Flint

Gail Langdon Davis Flint

Jul 27, 2019

Gail Langdon Davis Flint, 83, wife of Bruce Cogswell Flint, died Saturday July 27th at Cathedral Village. Born in Philadelphia on May 7, 1936, she was the daughter of John Frost and Beatrice Farr Davis. Mrs. Flint attended Girls High and the University of Pennsylvania where she was a Tri-Delt. She was an avid reader, bridge player, sailor and top...

Anna Mae Schad

Anna Mae Schad

Jul 2, 2019

SCHAD ANNA MAE SCHAD, age 99, former resident of Mt. Airy, died suddenly on July 2, 2019. Survived by her sister Teresa Casertano and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19118, Saturday, July 20th at 10AM. Funeral Service 11AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...

Marion Ellerkamp Hobe

Marion Ellerkamp Hobe

Jun 30, 2019

Marion Ellerkamp Hobe, 95, of Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2019 at Keystone Care Hospice on Stenton Avenue, Wyndmoor, PA. Born in New York City and a longtime resident of Manhasset, Long Island and Upper Saddle River, NJ, Marion was the daughter of William E. Ellerkamp and Catherine (Quinn) Ellerkamp. Marion was married to Charles John...

James Lon O'Donnell

James Lon O'Donnell

Jun 20, 2019

O’DONNELL JAMES LON O'DONNELL, 84, of Ocean City, NJ and Blue Bell, PA passed away suddenly in his home in Ocean City, NJ on June 20, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Carrolton, PA; Oakridge, TN; and Philadelphia, PA. Jim resided in Wyndmoor, PA while raising his family. He was a graduate of Temple University where he...

Mary MacNeil Killinger

Mary MacNeil Killinger

Jun 20, 2019

Mary Ann Killinger (née MacNeil), 82, of Flourtown, died peacefully on June 20, 2019 at Blue Bell Place in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania after a long illness. The oldest of five children, Mrs. Killinger was born on March 8, 1937 to Donald and Teresa MacNeil in Brooklyn, New York. A former Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney, Mrs. Killinger spent her professional...

Joseph D. Halstead

Joseph D. Halstead

Jun 15, 2019

HALSTEAD JOSEPH D. HALSTEAD, age 78, on June 15, 2019 of Chestnut Hill. Preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Anne Dierkes, and his partner Rita. Survived by sisters Alice Galante and Margaret Frances Marquez; his children Paul, Elizabeth, Mark, Stephen, and Marianne; grandchildren James, Marie, Margaret, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Trinity, Brooklyn, Hudson and Ryder. Relatives and friends may...

Virginia Knox Machado

Virginia Knox Machado

Jun 3, 2019

MACHADO VIRGINIA G. (nee Knox) on June 3, 2019 of Chestnut Hill. Survived by her husband Dr. Diamantino Machado, her daughter Camilla Okamoto (Eugene), her son Joao, her loving grandchildren, her brother Samuel Joseph Knox, Jr., and her sister Elizabeth Mitchell. Relatives and friends may call at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Phila., PA 19118,...

Harriette Earle Barton

Harriette Earle Barton

Jun 1, 2019

Harriette Earle Barton died on June 1, 2019 at Chestnut Hill Hospital with her four children close by after 94 wonderful years. She was born in 1925 to Murray Earle and Isabel Yost Earle in Chestnut Hill where she grew up. She graduated from the Springside School in 1943 and Bennett Junior College in 1945. At Springside she was active...

Arsenio Tome

Arsenio Tome

May 30, 2019

Arsenio Tomé, 96 “Life is a beautiful thing,” he often said during his impromptu philosophy sessions convened around a jug of homemade wine, “but you can’t turn your back on it, compà, that’s the secret; you gotta stay on your toes if you want to live your best life. Well, that, and good red wine, plenty of vinegar, and asiago.”...

Mary Paula Henskath

Mary Paula Henskath

May 26, 2019

HENSKATH MARY PAULA HENSKATH, age 72, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019. Only child of the late Mary Ellen and Paul Henskath. Beloved mother and survived by her daughter Ellen Henskath (Ravi Srirangam) and granddaughters Mara and Vera Srirangam. Of Chestnut Hill, she was a graduate of Temple University and was a Philadelphia Dept. of Human Services Social Worker...

Saundra Beilin

Saundra Beilin

May 23, 2019

Saundra Beilin (1950-2019) Daughter, sister, good friend, Saundra Beilin completed her journey May 23 in serenity and in an aura of love sent to her from all who knew her well.  Born in Brooklyn to Rosa and Benjamin (“Ta”) Beilin, both survivors of the Holocaust and refugee immigrants, she was a thoughtful and happy child who enjoyed learning, drawing, singing...