Obituaries

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

Jane M. Diorio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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.

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

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

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

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)...

Alan Russell Ford, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...