Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Dr. James Loeb Dannenberg
Dec 17, 2023
Dr. James Loeb Dannenberg, longtime dentist, teacher and mentor
by Len Lear
Dr. James Loeb Dannenberg, 96, of Mt. Airy, who practiced dentistry for more than 50 years and taught students at the University of Pennsylvania, died Dec. 17 of natural causes.
Dannenberg, known as “Jimmy,” grew up in Center City. At age 17, he, like others of his generation, went directly to...
Stephen M. Santa Maria
Dec 16, 2023
Stephen M. Santa Maria passed away on December 16, 2023 at Silver Stream Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Stephen was born in Chestnut Hill on November 30, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Ernesto Santa Maria. He is survived by his sisters Joanne Dhody of Erdenheim, PA and Patty Roberts of Iowa City, Iowa as well...
Rebecca Shallcross Scull Goudy
Dec 6, 2023
Rebecca “Becky” Shallcross Scull Goudy was raised in Ocean City, NJ. She was tough and liked to join activities that girls were discouraged from doing like joining the boys to play football and baseball. She often told of ice skating on the frozen bay, falling in and somehow surviving. She enjoyed telling tales of jumping off roofs (aka Mary...
Roxane Yourd Coleman
Dec 4, 2023
Born New Year’s Eve, 1942 in Washington D.C., Roxane Yourd Coleman was courageous, curious, and independent. She loved gardening and swimming, was a voracious reader and lifelong learner, a dedicated football fan of Michigan (“Go Blue!”) and the Eagles, and an unparalleled lover of sweets. She was also a beloved wife, sister, and mother. Roxane passed away on December 4, 2023, after...
Ronald C. Metz
Dec 1, 2023
Ronald C. Metz age 62, died peacefully at home on December 1st, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ron graduated from Spring-Ford High School, Royersford, PA in 1979. Ron was employed at Ivy Hill Cemetery and Crematory, Philadelphia, PA for the last 28 years as a landscaper/cemetery caretaker. Ron took great pride in...
Ruth Cilio
Nov 27, 2023
Ruth Cilio, born May 17,1934, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday November 27, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Peter Cilio and is survived by her 4 children, Peter, Anthony (Kellyann), Joseph (Kimberly) and Nina, her beloved 7 grandchildren, Joseph Peter, Caroline, Maria, Charlotte, Hans, Gabriella, and Peter and her great grandson, Peter...
Elizabeth McGarvey Shea
Nov 26, 2023
Elizabeth McGarvey Shea, 88, passed away suddenly on November 26th, 2023 at Chestnut Hill Hospital. She was born on July 7th, 1935, to Dorothy and Samuel McGarvey in Philadelphia, PA.
Elizabeth Shea (Betty) led a fulfilling life, leaving a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to know her. She was known for her love of San Francisco...
Clara Jane Robertson
Nov 19, 2023
Clara Jane Robertson (nee: Rissi), 93, of Ocean City, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023.
Clara was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomasina and Samuel Rissi. She wed her dear husband Douglas “Whitey” Robertson, and they went on to have two daughters, Janice and Denise. Clara connected with people. A short walk home from the...
Jane M. Diorio
Nov 15, 2023
JANE M. DIORIO (nee Sweeney), age 83, on Nov 15, 2023 of North Wales. Wife of the late Anthony P. Diorio, Jr. Mother of Timothy (Jane), Joseph (Shelly) and the late Jane Pohl (James). Also survived by 8 grandchildren, Timothy, Marissa, John, Tony, Sean, Christopher, Julia and Jack. Relatives and friends may call at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer...
Nicholas Whitney Lentz
Nov 13, 2023
Nicholas Whitney Lentz (Nicky)
2003 – 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas Whitney Lentz, a remarkable young man known for his resilience and spirit, who left us on November 13th, 2023, at the age of 20. Nicky, a resident of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, bravely concluded his valiant 20-year battle with cancer with...
Maryann Lorenzon
Nov 7, 2023
Maryann Lorenzon (Nee Durkin) passed away November 7, 2023. She was born and raised in Chestnut Hill, PA. She is survived by her son Ryan Lorenzon (Amy), grandchildren Lucia and Nico, sister Cathy Jones (Bob), niece and nephew Christa and Bobby. She is predeceased by parents Andrew and Catherine Durkin.
Maryann loved time with her grandchildren and her dog,...
Kevin Saint Clair
Nov 6, 2023
Devoted father and grandfather, cherished husband, beloved brother, respected teacher, coach, and athlete, Kevin Saint Clair, 65, died suddenly November 6, doing what he loved: cycling.
One of Jean and Jack’s 12 children, Kevin stood out among his siblings for his playful nature, a trait defining him his entire life. A caring, inspiring teacher, he began his career at...
Catherine M. Hughes
Oct 30, 2023
Catherine Hughes
Catherine "Kate" Hughes (nee Gilligan), of Flourtown, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 30, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA.
Catherine, known affectionately as Kate, was a woman of immense kindness and generosity, with a deep love for her family. Left to mourn her loss are her beloved daughter, Sally Inzer (Stephen), son, Michael...
John L. Dempsey
Oct 29, 2023
John L. “Jack” Dempsey
Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023 at the age of 94. Jack was a loving husband of 72 years to Dorothy (Bilikiewicz), father to John (Diane), Denise (Edward) and Kevin (Rosemarie), and grandfather to Jason, Ryan, Stephanie, Lisbeth, Rebecca, Brie-Anne, Jessica, Brittany, Christopher and nine great-grandchildren. Jack was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School...
Sally Roesser Johnston
Oct 25, 2023
Sally Roesser Johnston passed peacefully on October 25, 2023. Born October 9, 1934 in Buffalo, New York to William D. Roesser and Helen Roesser she graduated from Buffalo Seminary in 1952. She also graduated from Colby-Sawyer College in 1956. An avid tennis player, golfer, gardener and bird watcher, she was pre-deceased by Harry Johnston, daughter Jennifer MacNeill and sisters...
Patrick Gerard Lally (Lt. Col. USA Ret.)
Oct 24, 2023
LALLY, Patrick Gerard (Lt. Col. Ret.)
Most recently of Glenside, PA, died peacefully on October 24, 2023, at the age of 90. Born and raised in Chicago, longtime resident of Honolulu and Arlington, VA, he is survived by sons, Patrick J. (Rosemary) and Christopher S. (Marlene); sister Mary T. White; grandchildren Michelle, Christopher, Patrick, and Grace; and great-grandchild Violet...
Peter Joseph Doris, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Peter Joseph Doris, Jr., 76, of Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully on October 18, 2023. The son of Ellen (née Conaty) and Peter J. Doris, Sr., Peter was born in 1947 on his father’s birthday March 24th, and raised in Jersey City, NJ. Peter was the younger brother of his sister Maureen Aurigemma and brother-in-law of Tony Aurigemma. He was uncle...
Caroline Thayer Lee
Oct 9, 2023
Caroline Thayer “Carrie” Lee died peacefully on October 9, 2023 at her home at Cathedral Village in Roxborough, Pa. Born on August 19, 1930 to Robert W. Lawson and Margaret Thayer Lawson, she grew up in Villanova and attended the Shipley School. After graduating in 1948, she attended Bradford Junior College in Massachusetts. Carrie married Dr. Charles T. “Chat”...
John Edward Linck
Oct 9, 2023
John Edward Linck, died early Monday morning, age 90. He was a much-loved husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his wife Ann Tushim Csink, daughter Elizabeth Linck Blakely (Scott), grandchildren Alexandra and Caelen, and Ann's daughters Kevin Ann Blough (James) and Amy Csink (Andrew Gove). He was predeceased by his first wife Alanne Headland Linck and son...
Sara Fischer Swanson
Sep 19, 2023
SWANSON
SARA FISCHER SWANSON, age 89, of Wyndmoor on September 19, 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer. Wife of the late Robert E. Olander. Daughter of the late Dr. Carl H. Fischer and Dorothy S. Fischer. Survived by her son C. Bradford Swanson and her daughter in law Vibeke Hopkinson Swanson, her niece Alison Fischer Ellison (Dave)...
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