Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Alan Russell Ford, Sr.
Sep 19, 2023
Alan Russell Ford, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home on September 19, 2023. Al was born on October 25, 1935 to Mildred and Russell Ford.
In addition to family, trucking was his life. He was an employee of Arco and Sunoco Oil Refinery as a driver for 30 plus years and was known...
Edward E. Russell
Sep 16, 2023
Edward E. Russell
Edward E. Russell, became a judge in 1988. He presided in both the Family Court and Trial Divisions of Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court. He also served as parliamentarian for the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges for 23 years and the Board of Judges of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania for 19 years.
Prior to becoming...
Geraldine Ndure
Sep 15, 2023
Geraldine Carroll Walcott Ndure was born on June 26,1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Isabel Marshall and Joseph “Tiger” Walcott (previously Strong). The second youngest of 6 siblings, 3 of which survive her today, she grew up in a house full of children where there was always something exciting taking place.
A self-proclaimed nerd, before nerdiness...
Jeremiah P. Keenehan
Sep 2, 2023
Jeremiah P. Keenehan
November 9, 1939 – September 2, 2023
The Lord called Jeremiah (“Jerry”) Keenehan home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jerry is the loving son of James W. Keenehan and Helen C. Keenehan and brother of James (preceded in death), Dan (Carol), and Tom (Bea). Jerry is also survived by his daughters...
Harold P. Starr
Aug 23, 2023
Obituary for Harold Starr
Harold Page Starr (age 91) died peacefully on August 23, 2023, at Cathedral Village in Philadelphia, thirteen years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The son of Isaac and Edith Page Starr, he grew up in Wyndmoor, PA, and graduated from Episcopal Academy, Yale College and Harvard Law School. Between Yale and Harvard he served...
Thomas Edward Beatty
Aug 18, 2023
Thomas (Tom) Edward Beatty, 62, of Flourtown, Pa. passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, following a brief illness at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was born June 26, 1961, in Clarksburg, WV, the third son of Calvin and Margaret Beatty, who predeceased him as well as his stepfather Edward Wagner and his brother Michael Beatty. Mr. Beatty...
Sylvia Helen Harmer
Aug 18, 2023
Sylvia Helen Harmer started out life in Hamburg Germany. She was the middle child of George and Claire Kufeke. She was survived by her daughter Jacqueline of Barbados and her younger brother Peter. The family relocated to the Philadelphia area in 1951.
Sylvia graduated from Salem high school (NJ) and received training in business before a career in the...
Edward R. Serianni
Aug 12, 2023
EDWARD R. SERIANNI, age 67, on August 12, 2023 of Oreland. Survived by his wife Ruth (nee Wagner), his children Eddie (Mary), Amy, and Nicole, 4 grandchildren Jakob, Chase, Alessia, and Charlie. Brother of Susan Collins (Daniel), Jane Salazar (Juan), Donna Shore, Lisa Glenn (Stephen) and the late Frank. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, August 17,...
Martha Richards Valciukas
Aug 7, 2023
Martha Richards Valciukas On August 7, 2023, age 61, of Philadelphia, died after a 14 month fight with pancreatic cancer. Martha was the youngest child of Harriett Stapler (White) and the late Reverend F. Lee Richards. She is survived by Stanley, her loving husband of 35 years; two daughters, Emily (Kevin, grandson Alex) and Anna (grand-dog Winnie); her mother Harriett;...
Jean Barbara Donnelly
Aug 4, 2023
Jean Barbara Donnelly (Glassman), age 72, died peacefully on August 3, 2023 at her home for the past 7 years in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jean, the daughter of David and Eva, was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Queens, New York City. She attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she earned her BFA and...
John Settember
Jul 31, 2023
JOHN SETTEMBER, age 97, on July 31, 2023 formerly of Blue Bell. Husband of the late Gloria (nee Masella). Survived by his daughter Cheryl and his sister Jenny Maida. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Church, 20 S. Spring Garden St., Ambler, PA 19002 Saturday, Aug 5th at 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu...
Mary "Murph" Wagman
Jul 29, 2023
Our beloved mother Mary Ann Wagman went home to Heaven on July 29, 2023 at age 74. Mary lived a full and warm life, filled with love, happiness, and a fat cat. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. On May 6, 1949 God blessed the world with Mary “Murph”, born to Robert and Mary Ann Henry, making the...
Sheila M. Hussie
Jul 29, 2023
Sheila Mary (nee Corcoran) Hussie passed away on July 29 at the home of her daughter in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, at the age of 76 as the result of a brain tumor diagnosed nearly two years ago. She was the loving wife of her husband Peter A. Hussie for nearly 54 years, and the loving mother of...
Michelina "Mickey" Valinis
Jul 20, 2023
Michelina “Mickey” Valinis (nee Sirianni) beloved wife of John, passed into eternal life peacefully with her children by her side on July 20, 2023. Mickey was born to Filippo and Orsola Sirianni in Soveria Mannelli, a small mountain town in Calabria, Italy. Their small family was separated after Filippo travelled to the United States and World War II began before...
Stephen Halstead
Jul 10, 2023
STEPHEN HALSTEAD, age 51, on July 10, 2023 of Oreland. Survived by his daughter Brooklyn, his brothers and sisters Paul, Elizabeth, Mark and Marianne. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19118 on Thursday, July 13th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Funeral service 7:30 PM. In lieu...
Ritajean Reed
Jul 8, 2023
All throughout our lives, we may meet or hear about people who are blessed with certain traits that distinguish them from all the other people. Someone who possesses strength, dedication, compassion, kindness and the will to help others is surely a person who we all can love, honor, and respect. These certain people truly affect the lives of those they...
Susan Higley Bray, MD
Jun 6, 2023
SUSAN JANE HIGLEY BRAY, M.D. Age 81, of Chestnut Hill, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Susan was the daughter of the late Margaret Snyder Higley and Joseph Brewster Higley. She was predeceased by her sister, Karen Lee Higley. Loving mother of Brian (Michelle) of Fort Washington; Gavin (Franciska) of Siesta Key, FL; Tara Bray Dickman of Lansdale and...
Patrick Anthony Gallagher
Jun 1, 2023
Patrick Anthony Gallagher passed away on June 1, 2023, at the age of 74. Patrick was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia. He was born on August 31, 1948, to Anna Maguire Gallagher and Daniel Philip Gallagher. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Irene Bradley. He is survived by brothers, Bernard (Kathleen) Gallagher and Daniel...
Joseph J. DeMarco, Jr.
Jun 1, 2023
Joseph J DeMarco, Jr. (Joe) born August 20, 1957 passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 65 years of age after a 10-month heroic battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was the beloved husband of Donna Louise "Weezy" (née Stasiorowski), loving father to Lauren Brady (Edward Brady) and Tara Hozier (James Hozier), and proud PopPop of Eddie and Owen Brady...
John J. Currie, Jr.
May 21, 2023
John J. Currie, Jr., of Philadelphia, passed away on May 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. John was born on April 14, 1942 to Gertrude (nee Welsh) and John (Jack) Currie, in Mount Airy. John was a proud alumnus of Holy Cross Catholic School and Cardinal Dougherty High School. After graduating, John attended Pennsylvania State University and enrolled in the...
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