Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Margery Josephine Friel
Jun 17, 2026
Margery “Josephine” Friel (née McHugh) passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.
Born on October 18, 1944, Josephine was born in Mallymore, Milford, County Donegal, Ireland.
She is survived by her sisters, Benny Langley of Australia and Vera (Mike) McConellogue of Canada; her brother, Seamus (Bernie) McHugh; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Ian Patrick Quigg
Jun 10, 2026
Ian Patrick Quigg, age 30, of Manayunk formerly of Wyndmoor, died suddenly on June 10, 2026. A graduate of Springfield Township High School, where he lettered for three years in varsity baseball, bringing home several District titles.
He is survived by his mother Denise (nee Dick), his siblings Timothy, Katie and Jack, his niece Carmin, his grandparents John & Denise Quigg,...
Josephine H. Boden
Jun 6, 2026
Josephine H. Boden 1926-2026
Josephine Harman Boden (Joe) passed peacefully on June 6, 2026. In April she celebrated her 100th birthday with her family & friends. Josephine was a resident at Cathedral Village, Philadelphia, where she has lived since 2019. While a resident there, she was genuinely loved and cared for & was a special addition to their community. Prior to...
Stephen P. Bartlett
Jun 1, 2026
Stephen P. Bartlett of Mount Airy died suddenly, on June 1, 2026. Born in New York City, he lived in Manhattan’s Upper West Side until he left to study at Harvard University. It is there where he met his future wife, Alexandra (nee Sartori); they married in 1963. He then earned his Masters in Urban Planning and in 1968, he...
Michael J. Cunningham
May 25, 2026
Michael J. Cunningham, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, and a lifelong Philadelphian, died on May 25.
He was 79.
Mike fought a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s Disease at the end of his life, which eventually robbed him of his voice, but not his trademark smile. He passed in the company of his wife, Debbie and children, Colleen and...
Laura Rachel Dean Phelan
May 14, 2026
Laura Rachel Dean Phelan, 88, of Oreland, PA peacefully left this world on May 14th, 2026, and we will think of her in every sunlit room with the curtains flung open, every time our hands smell of tomato vines, in every cool breeze that ushers in a thunderstorm, and in each and every one of the small moments that thread...
Lynn Martin Trocky
Apr 30, 2026
Lynn Martin Trocky-73, of Cape May Court House, NJ passed on April 30, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband John Monahan.
Lynn was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edward V. Trocky, Sr & Mary Dwyer Trocky. She graduated from Cecilian Academy and Chestnut Hill College. Lynn enjoyed spending time with her...
Victor Santantonio
Apr 15, 2026
Victor Santantonio, 86, formerly of Chestnut Hill, PA, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2026, after a brief illness in Chestnut Hill Hospital. He was surrounded by family and friends, both present and by phone line.
He was born on October 23, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Victor and Giuditta (nee Colussi) Santantonio. His sister, Ada, preceded him in...
Diane L. Whelihan
Apr 13, 2026
Diane L. Whelihan, a devoted teacher and cherished sister, passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 60. She found her calling in the classroom—especially with her Pre-K students, who ran to her each morning and proudly called her "Miss Diane." She was known for greeting each child with a calm smile and making everyone feel safe, seen,...
Lydia E. McAuliffe
Apr 12, 2026
Lydia E. McAuliffe died at home in Chestnut Hill on April 12, 2026, with her two daughters by her side, at the age of 94.
She was born on March 1, 1932, in Germany and raised in the Netherlands. During World War II, Lydia was displaced from her parents due to their involvement with the Dutch resistance, and lived with her...
Maria Rosa Chiodo
Apr 5, 2026
Maria Rosa Chiodo, age 95, of Chestnut Hill died peacefully on April 5, 2026. She was the wife of the late Silvio Chiodo. Maria is survived by her daughter Pierlisa Steo (Frank), her son George (Teresa), her grandson Nicholas, and her nieces and nephews, George, Michael, Mary Elizabeth and Antonella. Relatives and friends may call at Our Mother of Consolation...
Clifford C.R. Hood
Mar 30, 2026
Clifford Charles Randolph Hood, recently of Wyndmoor, died on March 30th, 2026. He was the former president of C.C.R. Hood & Company, Inc., an advertising and public relations firm for 40 years.
His clients included a wide range of fields from retail and industrial companies to colleges and retirement communities. They included such names as Cathedral Village, where he resided for...
Charlotte Costa Kleis
Mar 30, 2026
Charlotte Costa Kleis, a distinguished professor and beloved member of the academic community, passed away on March 30, 2026, at The Hill at Whitemarsh. Born on November 4, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, she led a life marked by remarkable scholarly achievement, dedicated service, and genuine warmth toward those around her.
Charlotte's academic journey was notable and rigorous. She earned her Bachelor...
Rosemary Giovinazzo
Mar 28, 2026
Rosemary Giovinazzo (nee Casella), age 94, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Germantown and then moved and raised her family in Mt. Airy and then settled in Wyndmoor, PA. Rosemary was predeceased by her loving husband of 50+ years George Giovinazzo who died in 2011. Rosemary is survived by her...
Rebecca Alyn Bixby
Mar 27, 2026
The family of Rebecca Alyn Bixby shares that she died March 27, 2026, after a tenacious four year journey with metastatic colon cancer.
Born in Abington, PA, on August 12, 1981, Rebecca leaves her beloved daughter Adeline Suvi Forrest (age 10), her two sisters Katherine M. Bixby and her wife Gabrielle Guynan, and Kelly A Bixby and her husband Brandon Motz,...
Mitzi Brown
Mar 25, 2026
Mitzi (Bowers) Brown, 91, died peacefully on March 25, 2026 at the Cathedral Village retirement community (Bishop White Lodge), with family by her side.
Born in Philadelphia on June 4, 1934, Mitzi was the daughter of the late William Leicester Bowers and Helen (Myers) Bowers. She grew up in Germantown and Mount Airy, where her father owned a furniture business. She...
Vito Scutti
Mar 23, 2026
Vito Scutti, age 83, died peacefully March 23, 2026. He was predeceased by his wife Suzanne (nee Richter) and his daughter Michelle. Vito is survived by his sister Elizabeth Guidi (Pete), his daughter Denise and son Joe (Stacy). He loved his grandchildren, Suzanne (Mike), Kellye, Nicole, Taylor (Josh), Vito, Mackenzie (Kevin), Delaney and Brennah. His life was blessed with 7...
Neville Robert Kallenbach
Mar 22, 2026
Neville Robert Kallenbach died on March 22, 2026 at age 88, surrounded by his beloved children, grandchildren, and wife.
Neville was born on January 30, 1938 in Johannesburg, South Africa. At age 12, he entered boarding school in Switzerland, where his academic talents, and his proclivity for making mischief, revealed themselves. Despite launching a wooden plane laden with pyrotechnics into a...
James Miles Parsly
Mar 18, 2026
James M. “Jim” Parsly, age 93, a resident of Cathedral Village in Roxborough, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife Sarah H. “Sally” Parsly in 2018.
As a young couple, Jim and Sally settled in his hometown of Chestnut Hill, PA and they remained there until moving to her family home in...
Suzanne Leaming Bagwell
Mar 17, 2026
Suzanne Henkels Leaming Bagwell (1962-2026)
Born in Philadelphia in 1962 to Patricia and Francis Leaming. Suzanne attended Our Mother of Consolation School and Raven Hill Academy before venturing on a varied career at Under the Blue Moon, Suzanne’s Grateful Deli, and Suzanne’s Concierge Service, but regardless of where or when she was working, Suzanne never stopped traveling. The unifying theme in...
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