Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Frances Dunning Borie
Jan 17, 2023
Frances Dunning Borie Frances Dunning Borie, a lifelong resident of Chestnut Hill and Wyndmoor died peacefully at Cathedral Village, Philadelphia, on January 17. She was 97. Fran, as she was called by family and friends, was the daughter of Norman Dunning and Ansie Naylor Dunning. She attended Springside School, graduating from Springfield High. For over twenty years, Mrs. Borie was...
Lisa Viola Kelly
Jan 12, 2023
Lisa Viola Kelly, age 48, formerly of Chestnut Hill, passed away suddenly on Jan 12, 2023. She was a hard-working, dedicated Catholic school teacher for 20 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, daughter in law, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Lisa truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting...
Evelyn V. Edwards
Jan 10, 2023
Evelyn Virginia Edwards, 97, of Wyndmoor, Pa., passed away January 10, 2023 at The Artman Home in Ambler. Born in Philadelphia on May 27, 1925, she was the daughter of Raymond Edwards and Wilhelmina Gibbons. “Evie” is survived by her sister, Carole Anne (Gibbons) Roman and Edward Albert Gibbons and his wife, Marion G. (Calamaro) Gibbons. She is predeceased by...
Gary W. Lorenzon
Dec 29, 2022
Gary Wayne Lorenzon 9/21/46 – 12/29/22 On Thursday, December 29th, Gary Lorenzon, loving husband, father of two children, and grandfather of two grandchildren, passed away at age 76. Gary was born on September 21st, 1946 in Chestnut Hill, PA to Gilbert and Jayne Lorenzon. From 1978 until his retirement, Gary founded, owned, and operated Gary Lorenzon Contractor, Inc. based in...
Louis F. Aiello, II
Dec 18, 2022
Louis F. Aiello ll, 86, of Chestnut Hill, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on December 18th, 2022. Louis was born in a row home on Shawnee St. in Chestnut Hill on August 4th, 1936 to Luigi and Maria Aiello. He grew up in our Mother of Consolation Parish where he married his wife, Elaine Maza Aiello...
Emily W. Starr
Dec 15, 2022
Emily Woodward Churchman Starr, age 85, died December 15 at Bishop White Lodge in Philadelphia, PA. The daughter of John Horace and Elizabeth Sailer Churchman, she graduated from Springside School and Radcliffe College. In 1960 she married Harold Page Starr. Together they raised their five children in Wyndmoor, PA. Their son, Isaac Starr, died of natural causes in 2000 at...
Patricia E. Bahner
Dec 12, 2022
PATRICIA E. BAHNER, age 88, on December 12, 2022 of Flourtown formerly of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Theodore G. Bahner, Jr. Mother of Theodore III (Mary Kay), Michael (Diane), Kathleen Petruck (Bud), Christopher (Stacy), Lizanne, and the late John. Also survived by 5 grandchildren; Patrick, Jonathan, Sara, Theodore, Jake, 3 great grandchildren, her sister Janet Cahalan (Andy) and...
William J. Benzing
Dec 10, 2022
William “Billy” J. Benzing, a Chestnut Hill resident for 57 years, died peacefully at Keystone Hospice on December 10, 2022. Billy was born on October 17, 1942, in Fishtown Philadelphia and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1960, serving as an air traffic controller at Aviano Air Force Base in Italy. After military service, he graduated from LaSalle...
William A. Whiteside, Jr.
Dec 4, 2022
William A. Whiteside, Jr. Obituary William A. Whiteside, Jr., 93, of Ocean City, NJ, died peacefully at home on December 4. Born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Bill was the son of William and Ellen Hensler Whiteside. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eileen, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. Bill is...
Alba V. Bear
Nov 24, 2022
Alba Volpe Bear, 93, a long-time resident of Wyndmoor passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022 surrounded by her family. She joins her beloved husband of 61 years, William A. Bear, Jr. Alba is survived by her children Gail, William, III (Devon), Michael (Maura), Thomas (Josie), BJ (Hillary), and Robert Bear along with 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a brother, Joseph...
Anthony J. Viola
Nov 19, 2022
ANTHONY J. VIOLA, age 96, formerly of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 19, 2022. He worked hard as a machinist until the age of 92 and enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his beloved Phillies, and going to the casino. Husband of the late Marie (nee Yanni). Preceded in death by his...
Mary C. Pollino
Nov 17, 2022
Mary C. Pollino, age 87, on November 17, 2022 of Fort Washington. Wife of the late James W. Pollino. Survived by her daughter Juliann Pollino, her son James W. Pollino, Jr. (Gina), 2 grandchildren Julia Rose and James III. Visitation Wedneday, November 23rd, 9AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment George Washington...
Rina Brun
Nov 15, 2022
RINA BRUN, age 93, on November 15, 2022 of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Max Brun. Survived by her son John Brun (Kathleen), her daughter Maryann Gavrushenko (Jake), her grandson James Gavrushenko. Rina grew up and lived in Chestnut Hill for 37 years until her move to Wyndmoor Montgomery County where she resided for the last 36 years. She worked...
Carmela R. Gipprich
Nov 14, 2022
Carmela Rose Marie (Mel) Ruffino Gipprich passed from this earth on November 14, 2022. She was the proud mother of Stacey Smythe (Avi Kak), Lynn Gipprich, and Kristine Steen (James), proud Nonna to Owen, sister of JoAnn Casterline (Jeff), and Regina Putnam (Elmer). Mel was a unique woman with an indomitable spirit. Born in South Philadelphia, she excelled academically and...
Joseph P. Cremins
Nov 13, 2022
Joseph Peter Cremins, age 70, on November 13, 2022. Son of the late Peter J. Cremins and Grace Echelmeier Cremins. Brother of Catherine G., and the late Peter F. Cremins. Funeral and interment private.
Barbara Walley Schaff
Nov 10, 2022
Barbara Walley Schaff, Original Artist of Pottery and Expressionist Gesture Painting, died suddenly November 10, 2022, at Cathedral Village in Philadelphia, after living with Parkinson’s Disease for 5 years. She was 81. Born May 6, 1941. Barbara grew up in the town of Plainfield New Jersey and attended Hartridge High School. She went on to graduate from Syracuse University in...
Rujean Inglis Mitinger
Nov 6, 2022
Rujean Inglis Mitinger, 87, of Chestnut Hill died on November 6, 2022; wife of 64 years to Ned Mitinger; mother to Cathy Brzozowski (Ken), Jean Chambers (Bill), Ed Mitinger (Janice); grandmother to Morgan and Luke Brzozowski, and Carolyn (Blake) and Gail Chambers; great-grandmother to Margret Heyn (Carolyn). Born in Greensburg, Pa., graduate of Greensburg Salem High school class of 1953,...
Charles M. Stewart
Oct 27, 2022
Charles M. Stewart “Charlie”, a.k.a. Pops, suddenly went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2022, at the age of 66. Most recently of Safety Harbor, FL where he was living out his dream with his beloved wife Loretta (née McNulty). He was originally from Philadelphia and lived in Pottstown, PA, for many years. Charles was predeceased by his...
John J. Rooney, III, Ph.D.
Oct 24, 2022
John (Jack) Joseph Rooney, III, Ph.D. John (Dr. Rooney) Joseph Rooney, III, Ph.D. of Ft. Washington, born on March 19, 1923, and passed peacefully on October 24, 2022, at 99 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee McGlinn). Father of John J., the late Marian Rooney (Keith), and the late Mary Theresa Lynch (Vincent). Grandfather of Caitlin...
Beth Ann White
Oct 19, 2022
Beth Ann White Beth Ann (Smith) White (1965-2022) died of a sudden heart attack on October 19, 2022, in Rhode Island where she and her husband F. John White had gone to attend the funeral of a friend. In addition to her husband, Beth is survived by her parents, Carol and John Smith, John’s children Rick Smith (Linsley) grandchildren Brynn...
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