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

Robert W. Bailey

Robert W. Bailey

Oct 11, 2022

Robert W. Bailey, 96, of Palm City FL and Blue Bell PA, retired Delaware River Pilot, died Tuesday October 11 at Water’s Edge Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Palm City. A U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of the Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Mr. Bailey fulfilled a lifelong dream of being a Delaware River Pilot by changing careers at the...

Joseph R. Hunter

Joseph R. Hunter

Oct 7, 2022

HUNTER Joseph R. Hunter, age 57, on October 7, 2022 of Oreland. Son of the late Walter M. and Elizabeth Ann. Brother of Tom (Susan), Jean McKeegan (Don) and the late Jack and Walter C. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Megan, William, Curran, Harrison, Gavin, Brigid, and Sabrina. Graveside service Friday, Oct. 21st, 11AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Cars...

Daniel F. Pratt

Daniel F. Pratt

Oct 5, 2022

Daniel F. “Dan” Pratt, 51, of King of Prussia, PA, loving husband of Suzanne (Shriver) Pratt and devoted father of Ella Pratt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Born on Thursday, February 4, 1971 in Hanover, PA he was the son of the late Michael Rebert Pratt and Victoria Livelsberger...

Parigina Ondina Moruzzi

Parigina Ondina Moruzzi

Sep 24, 2022

MORUZZI PARIGINA ONDINA MORUZZI, age 90, on September 24, 2022 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Guido Moruzzi. Survived by her son Anthony (Terry), her daughter Estelle Darpino (Chris), 4 grandchildren Sabrina, Matthew, Anna and Bridget, 3 nieces Roberta Leierzapf (Ron), Rita Kraf (John), and Gloria Roman. Viewing Thursday, Sept 29th, 7-9PM at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave.,...

James E. Reynolds

James E. Reynolds

Sep 12, 2022

James Earl Reynolds passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, after a long struggle with congestive heart failure, stenosis and neuropathy. He was 83 years old. Jim was born August 1, 1939 in Muncie, Indiana to George and Lula Reynolds. He attended Muncie Central High School where he was a football and track star. He attended Ball State University, continuing his...

Vincenza "Ginnie" Harris

Vincenza "Ginnie" Harris

Sep 2, 2022

Vincenza “Ginnie” Harris passed away peacefully in the embrace of her daughter at her home in Southampton, NJ on Friday, September 2nd. Ginnie was 91 years old and is survived by her two children, Charney L. Harris, Jr. and Karen R. Antosca (Joseph). She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren: Adam Harris (Kate), Lindsay Kluttz (Jesse), Cara DeChristopher (Daniel)...

Helen L. Cardamone

Helen L. Cardamone

Aug 31, 2022

Helen L. (DeRemer) Cardamone, 93, formerly of Dunbar Township, passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2022, at her home in Philadelphia. Ms. Cardamone enjoyed a 30-year career with the federal government, primarily as a medical records director and administrator, quickly advancing from her initial position as a statistical clerk at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., where she...

Sean G. Basara

Sean G. Basara

Aug 28, 2022

SEAN G. BASARA, age 68, on August 28, 2022 of Philadelphia. Son of the late John and Ann Basara. Survived by his Uncle John, cousins Maureen, Peg, Marianne, his partner Christine Marcolina and his dog Blue. Visitation Saturday, September 3rd, 10AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave., Wyndmoor, PA 19038. Funeral Service 11AM.

Ernestine Schotsch

Ernestine Schotsch

Aug 23, 2022

Obituary of Helen Ernestine Schotsch Ernestine passed away in her sleep on August 23, 2022 at the age of 101 years and 6 months. She is survived by her sister Beth (97) of Manhattan, KS and brother Rea (93) of Louisville, KY; sons Kenneth Schotsch and wife Ellen Sisle of Philadelphia, PA, James Schotsch and wife Nita of Lakewood Ranch,...

Robert Matthews Downing

Robert Matthews Downing

Aug 13, 2022

Robert Matthews Downing, 80, passed away on August 13 of complications from Parkinson’s disease. Born in 1942 in Bremerton, WA, to Robert and Mary Downing, Bob grew up in towns along the Great Northern Railroad like Whitefish, Montana, Minot, North Dakota, and ending in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Yale University in 1964 with a degree in Chemical Engineering...

Elizabeth Fain Franklin

Elizabeth Fain Franklin

Aug 7, 2022

Elizabeth Fain Franklin (64) died suddenly on August 7, 2022 of epilepsy, a disorder she had from the age of sixteen. Born in Nashville, “Betsy,” as she was known to family and friends, grew up in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood with a three-year hiatus in Okinawa, Japan. A graduate of Greene Street Friends School and Germantown Friends School, she attended Oberlin...

Marie Nuara Maloney

Marie Nuara Maloney

Jul 28, 2022

Marie Nuara Maloney (68) passed away peacefully at her home in Chestnut Hill, PA on Thursday, July 28th after an 11 month battle with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Marie is survived by her two children, Meghan Maloney Barber (Russell) and Paul Charles Maloney (Samantha). Also survived by her siblings, Thomas Nuara (Eileen), Linda Nuara (Thomas Petruzzelli) and Leonard Nuara (Janet)....

Donna L. Strigari

Donna L. Strigari

Jul 13, 2022

Donna L. Strigari, on July 13, 2022. Beloved sister of Ann Marie Strigari and Vicki (Strigari) Dawson. She is survived by nieces and nephews, an uncle, aunt, and many cousins. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 12th, 11:00 am at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave., Phila., PA 19119. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of...

Christine Ann St. Clair

Christine Ann St. Clair

Jul 8, 2022

Christine Ann St. Clair July 8, 2022. Beloved wife of Jack St. Clair, mother of Lauren (Jason Waugh) and Stephanie (Nick Kocinski), sister of Peter, Linda, Anton, and Rosanne and the favorite aunt to many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. Chris exuded a love of life. She found great joy eating and wine tasting her way through Europe and tending...

Wendy Romig Concannon

Wendy Romig Concannon

Jul 7, 2022

Wendy Romig Concannon, mother, wife, sister, artist and friend, died peacefully on July 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Michael L. Concannon and her beloved children Carolina, Michael (Mac) and William. She is also survived by her sister Meredith R (Henry) Russell and her brothers Gerald C. Romig, III and J.W. Scott (Allison) Romig....

Nathan Sivin

Nathan Sivin

Jun 24, 2022

Nathan Sivin (1931-2022), a Hill resident for over forty years with his wife Carole Sivin (1936-2020) since 1977, died June 24th at the age of 91 in their home on Roanoke street overlooking Pastorius Park. His beloved wife preceded him in death December 30th, 2020. Previously, they also lived together in Taiwan, Singapore, Kyoto, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. They spent most...

Joseph W. McCloskey

Joseph W. McCloskey

Jun 18, 2022

Joseph W. McCloskey November 9, 1921 - June 18, 2022 Joseph W. McCloskey, of Evanston, IL, and Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully at his home in Evanston on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the age of 100-plus. He led a wonderful life, marked by dedication to high ideals and a delight in new experiences. He had been the last living crew...

Walter Watson Wyckoff

Walter Watson Wyckoff

Jun 17, 2022

Walter Watson Wyckoff, beloved husband of Stacy Kent Wyckoff and loving father of Cesar and Thuy, passed away on June 17, 2022 following a long illness near his home in Gwynedd Valley, PA. Walter was a quiet man who adored and deeply valued his family and friends. He was not always easy to know, but those who took the time...

Rosemary D'Amelio

Rosemary D'Amelio

Jun 4, 2022

Rosemary E. D’Amelio, age 83, on June 4, 2022, of Barrington, formerly of South Philadelphia. Beloved wife of 62 years to Louis. Devoted mother of Louis (Yvonne) D’Amelio, Andrew (Michelle) D’Amelio. Loving grandmother to Danielle, Anthony D’Amelio and Douglas D’Amelio. There will be a viewing Tuesday, June 7th, 11AM followed by a service at 12:00 noon at Jacob F. Ruth’s,...

Almira Joan Sharp

Almira Joan Sharp

May 28, 2022

Almira Joan (Mortimer) Sharp Almira Joan (née Mortimer) Sharp peacefully completed her 90 years of living and loving on May 28, 2022. She stayed sharp to the end. She was a strong and passionate wife, a creative and joyful mother, a fun and proud grandmother, a dear great-grandmother and already loving her great-grandchildren yet to be. Almira served as Clerk...

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