Obituaries

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

Victoria Paguia Peters

Victoria Paguia Peters

May 21, 2019

PETERS VICTORIA PAGUIA “Gloria”, age 77, on May 21, 2019 of Mt. Airy in Philadelphia, born in Manila, Philippines. Survived by her husband Robert, children Gloria (Breck), Robert (Peg), Gerald (Shelly), Brian (Hetal), Charles (Jeannaire), Michael (Tasha)and Eric. Also survived by her grandchildren Corynne, Caelin, Ryan, Brooke, Collin, Dominic and Andrew and her siblings, Norma, Lillian and Jose, plus numerous...

Paul David Sehnert

Paul David Sehnert

May 19, 2019

Paul David Sehnert, age 63 of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019 at home with family and friends. He bravely battled cancer since 2017. Paul was born on June 30, 1955 in Midland, TX and was raised in Calgary, AB and Lima, OH. His parents were the late Ann D. Sehnert and Harold G. Sehnert. Paul deeply...

Maureen J. Bossuyt

Maureen J. Bossuyt

May 17, 2019

Maureen J. Bossuyt (nee Mullee) of Plymouth Meeting. Relatives and friends may call at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118, Tuesday, May 28th at 9AM. Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment private.

Dorothy M. Rissi

Dorothy M. Rissi

May 10, 2019

Dorothy Rissi, age 87, of Wyndmoor, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 10, 2019. Dorothy “Dot” Rissi, was born July 5, 1931 in Philadelphia. The daughter of the late John and Mary Abbott. She was married to the late Pasquale Rissi. She is survived by a sister, Barbara Stauch of Hatboro. She was preceded in death by her sister,...

Frances G. Shinn

Frances G. Shinn

May 7, 2019

FRANCES G. SHINN, on May 7, 2019 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Joseph M. Shinn. Mother of Judy Ihnacik (James), Edmond G. (Marie), Elizabeth deLuca (Paul), and the late Mary Eileen Shinn. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and her sister Dorothy Leimkuhler. Relatives and friends may call at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pk., Flourtown,...

Peter W. Atkinson

Peter W. Atkinson

May 5, 2019

PETER W. ATKINSON, age 82, on May 5, 2019 of Blue Bell. Survived by his wife Bonnie (nee Redhouse). Father of Peter, Cindy Dwyer, David, and the late Dawn. Stepfather of Flip, Andrew, Janet, and the late Herbert Ferry. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Jarrettown United Methodist Church, 1460 Limekiln...

Marian Rooney

Marian Rooney

May 2, 2019

MARIAN ROONEY, age 64, on May 2, 2019 of Mt. Airy. Longtime companion of Keith Heinly; daughter of John J. Rooney, PhD and the late Anne Marion (nee McGlinn); sister of John J. Rooney and the late Mary Theresa Lynch. Visitation Thursday, May 9th at 10AM followed by Funeral Service 11AM at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA...

Joseph J. Samtmann

Joseph J. Samtmann

Apr 25, 2019

SAMTMANN JOSEPH J., age 84, on April 25, 2019 of Flourtown. Survived by his wife Michelynn (nee Crossin); his children Joseph Michael (Aimee) and Judith A. Redmon (Patrick); his grandchildren Lindsay, Megan, Christine, Connor, Christopher, and Olivia. Relatives and friends may call at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031, Friday, May 3rd at 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM....

Dolores R. Siegel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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...