Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bridget Feeney Sharpe
May 20, 2023
Bridget Feeney Sharpe of Philadelphia, PA was born on March 10 (a redundant fact for those who knew her!), 1944 in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland and died May 20, 2023. She spent her adolescence in the Olney section of Philadelphia. For the majority of her life, she happily lived in Mount Airy with her loving husband of 59 years, Thomas...
Maxwell Stepanuk, Jr.
May 18, 2023
Dr. Maxwell Stepanuk Jr, 78, of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, with loving family by his side. He was born on January 5, 1945, in Philadelphia, to the late Maxwell and Julia (nee Supp) Stepanuk. He graduated from Central High School 218, Temple University class of 1966, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1971. He completed...
Curtis David Kaller
May 8, 2023
Curtis David Kaller, age 68, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2023, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, surrounded by his close family. Curtis was born on March 13, 1955, in Camden, NJ, to Jeanice and Russell Kaller. He was one of eight siblings and was a lifelong Wyndmoor, PA resident. He graduated from Springfield High School and...
Dolores S. Fanelli
May 8, 2023
Dolores S. Fanelli, of Hilltown Twp., passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 soon after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. She was 87. Dolores was the loving wife of Edward Fanelli who passed several months earlier. The couple had been married for 61 years. Their first newborn son, Mark, also preceded her in death. Born in Shenandoah, PA, she...
Mimi Perkins
Apr 29, 2023
Michele "Mimi" Roman Perkins, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on April 29, 2023, after a courageous battle with bile duct cancer. She was 54 years old. Mimi was born on January 8, 1969, in Chestnut Hill, PA. She grew up in Flourtown, PA, where she attended Mount St. Joseph Academy. She later attended La Salle...
Beth Zenuk
Apr 28, 2023
Beth H. Zenuk, age 68, passed suddenly Friday morning, April 28th, 2023. Beth was born October 25th, 1954 in Havertown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Haverford High School class of 72’. Beth married Greg on October 30, 1982 and raised three amazing children, Jamie 46, Matt 39, and Kelsey 32. She was the glue and the rock for her family and...
Michael V. Wainwright
Apr 24, 2023
Michael V. Wainwright AKA “Lefty”, age 74, of Wyndmoor, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2023. He was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and was the youngest of 10 Children in his family. He is survived by his sister Myra, his children, Tim Wainwright (Tara Wainwright), Michael Wainwright and Tiffany Sellers (Lance Sellers). Also survived by...
Deborah Swope O'Brien
Apr 19, 2023
Deborah Swope O’Brien JANUARY 24, 1954 – APRIL 19, 2023 Deborah Swope O’Brien (Debbie), passed away on April 19, 2023, surrounded by family in Stuart, Florida after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born January 24, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, Debbie was the second of three children to Custis Burton Swope and Margaret Bogan Swope. Debbie was a mother and...
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