Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Donna Rae Lonie
Mar 27, 2025
Donna Rae Lonie, née Gerstlauer
Donna R. Lonie, 76, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on March 27, 2025.
Donna was born on June 3, 1948 in Sellersville, PA to Raymond and Gloria Sine Gerstlauer. She was raised in Lansdale PA. She graduated from North Penn High school in 1966. She was a leader of...
Anthony Charles Albrecht, Sr.
Mar 15, 2025
Anthony Charles Albrecht, age 94, of Bethesda, Maryland, died on March 15th, 2025, after a brief illness.
He will be remembered as a wise and loving husband, father, grandfather and a skilled diplomat and foreign affairs consultant.
Anthony was born on August 8th, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Miriam Sensenig Albrecht and Otto Edwin Albrecht, a professor of Musicology at Pennsylvania University.
He...
Raymond T. Cullen, Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
Raymond T. Cullen, Jr. "Ray" of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 87. He was the loving and devoted husband of Ann Marie (McAleer) Cullen for over 60 years, and cherished father to Mark Cullen (Fiona Smythe), Neil Cullen (Elly), and Megan Cullen. Ray was the proud and adoring grandfather to Audrey, Chloe,...
Gabriel T. Maioriello, II
Mar 11, 2025
Gabriel T. Maioriello II, age 61, on March 11, 2025 formerly of Wyndmoor.
Dino Brandolisio
Mar 11, 2025
Dino Brandolisio, of Erdenheim, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2025 at age 91. He was the devoted husband of 63 years to Rosina Brandolisio (Piccoli) and the proud father to Frank (Donna), Pietro (Pamela) and Patrizia Remish (Shawn) and the adored ‘Nonno’ to his three grandchildren, Kimberly, Steven and Nicholas. Dino was preceded in death by...
Evelyn Schlauer Moosher
Mar 9, 2025
Evelyn Schlauer Moosher, age 90, of Telford PA, passed away suddenly, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, PA. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Mamie Schultz Schlauer. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, William R. Moosher. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Frank Schlauer, Dorothy Buffardi, Albert...
John Arthur Rdesinski
Mar 9, 2025
John Arthur Rdesinski, age 79, of Dresher, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 9, 2025. Born on April 14, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John grew up in Mayfair, Pennsylvania, where he formed lifelong connections and memories that shaped the person he became. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Maryann, who passed away in November. John, a devoted husband and...
Mark Fletcher Toconita
Mar 6, 2025
Mark Fletcher Toconita, a devoted father, grandfather, and esteemed architect, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 14, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, he was a lifelong resident who built not only a successful career, but a life rich in creativity and love for his family.
A gifted architect, Mark dedicated his career to...
Carl Henry Shaifer, III
Mar 5, 2025
Carl Henry Shaifer III, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on April 15, 1932, in Newark, NJ, and was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Kathryn Gloeckner Shaifer. Carl leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to his family, church, and community.
A...
Lauren Wiley
Feb 28, 2025
Lauren Wiley, longtime journalist, fundraiser, volunteer and parent activist, died unexpectedly Friday morning Feb. 28 at her home in Mount Airy. She was 50.
At the time of her death, she was the Director of Local Development and Revenue for Open Campus, a nonprofit news organization with bureaus in 17 cities that covers higher education with an emphasis on how colleges...
Bernadette L. Maguire
Feb 22, 2025
Bernadette L. Maguire of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025 at the age of 89. Bernadette was born on October 19, 1935 to the late Peter Paul Maguire and the late Katherine (McGrath) Maguire. She was the youngest of ten siblings who predeceased her: Michael, Mary (Dougherty), Paul, Catherine, Margaret, John, Theresa (Andrews), Frederick and Lawrence.
Bernadette graduated from...
John Heard Couch Minott
Feb 21, 2025
Unexpectedly passed away on February 21st, 2025.
John Minott, 73, was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, whose life was marked by a passion for history, a deep commitment to his work, and a warm, generous spirit.
John was the loving brother of Geoffrey, Joseph, Owen, and Elizabeth. He was a cherished uncle to Christopher and Owen Minott and Lucy McCall. He...
Sheila Buckley
Feb 16, 2025
Sheila Buckley, 1941-2025
Born in England and educated at Edinburgh University, Sheila enjoyed a forty-year career in education in eastern Pennsylvania. It began almost by accident. In 1969, visiting her aunt and uncle in Mississippi, she fell in love with a local DJ, Jim Buckley (1944-2015), and came with him to Philadelphia when he entered the antiques business in the city.
Despite...
Joan Packard Snowden
Feb 11, 2025
Of Lafayette Hill, formerly of the Queen Village and Chestnut Hill neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Randolph Snowden and Mildred Packard Snowden as well as her brother, Charles Randolph Snowden, Jr. She is survived by her nephew Richard Wood Snowden of Chestnut Hill and Andalusia, PA, her nieces, Virginia Packard Snowden of Dundee, Oregon; and...
Mary Jane Shelly
Feb 3, 2025
Mary Jane Shelly, the daughter of Irish immigrants who became the first in her family to graduate college, the mother of 10 children and a longtime reporter and editor who won both statewide awards at The Chestnut Hill Local, and the deep respect and thanks of the community she loved and served for more than 30 years, died February 3,...
John Christian Nissen, III
Feb 1, 2025
Chris Nissen (John Christian Nissen, III), 75, of Chestnut Hill passed away February 1st after a long and courageous battle with Parkinsons. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Brey; daughters, Schuyler (Cincinnati, OH) and Terry (Moorestown, NJ); brothers, Leif (Allison) of Moorestown and Eric (Sandra) of Dacula, GA; and granddaughters, Alanna and Andra Cooper of Moorestown.
Chris was a nationally...
Joan M. Geiger
Feb 1, 2025
Joan M. Geiger (née McManus), lovingly known as Mom, G-Mom, Aunt Joan, and Joanie by those who cherished her, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 at 2:22pm, in Abington, Pennsylvania. She was 80 years old.
Born on October 16, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joan was part of a very close-knit community, St Genevieve's Parish and a family that would grow...
Carmela Marie O'Donnell
Jan 31, 2025
Carmela Marie O'Donnell (Rissi), age 89 of Ocean City, NJ and Blue Bell, PA. She passed away on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carmela was born and raised in Mount Airy, Philadelphia. Carmela married the love of her life, Jim, in June 1954. During the first couple of years of their marriage, she worked at Bell Telephone and...
Barbara Lois Keenan
Jan 30, 2025
Barbara Lois Keenan, of Flourtown, Pa., and Phila., Pa., died peacefully on January 30th, 2025, at Harston Hall Nursing Home. She was 93. Born May 27th, 1932, her parents were John B. Keenan and Madeline L. Keenan (née Leiser). She was predeceased by her sister Joan Casertano and brother Gerald R. Keenan Sr. Barbara was a caring and loving soul...
James A. Dunn
Jan 27, 2025
Jim was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He spent his childhood and youth playing sports, working at a soda fountain, and generally making mischief. He attended Seton Hall University, dropped out and joined the Army, and finished his education at Montclair State University.
After working for several years as a teacher (and coach) in north Jersey, Jim joined Smith Kline &...
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