Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Daria B. Stewart
May 4, 2021
Daria B. Stewart, 92, died unexpectedly May 4, 2021 at Abington Memorial Hospital. She was born August 20, 1928 in Kulpmont, PA. Daughter of Peter Bohaczyk and Anna (Petsushak). In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her siblings: Tilly (Pelak), Olga (Wolf), Anna (Purcel), Stella (Melia), Andrew Bohaczyk, Melanie, (Way), Mary (Maurer), Peter Bohaczyk. She is survived by...
Judith R. DeFelice
May 3, 2021
DeFELICE Judith R. DeFelice, age 94, on May 3, 2021 of Chestnut Hill. Beloved sister of the late Vincent J. DeFelice, Jr., Frances Powers, and Ellenjane DeFelice. Survived by her nieces Melanie and Sheila, nephews Kevin and Thomas, 6 grandnieces, 6 grandnephews, 3 great grandniece & nephews. Funeral Mass and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...
Frances D. McKinney
May 3, 2021
McKINNEY FRANCES McKINNEY (nee D’Lauro) Entered into Eternal Life on May 3, 2021 at the age of 93. Loving wife to the late James T. McKinney for 44 years. Beloved mother to Susan (Gary) Nordland, James (Colleen) McKinney, Anthony (Elizabeth) McKinney, Mary (Brian) Gallagher, Jody (Donald) Sweeney. Proud grandmother of Erin, Benjamin (Regina), Tyler, Patrick (Laura), Joseph, Katie (Riley), Kevin,...
Dorothy Louise Fowler
May 1, 2021
FOWLER DOROTHY LOUISE FOWLER, age 93, on May 1, 2021 of Mount Pleasant, SC. Funeral Mass Friday, May 14th, 11AM at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave., Phila., PA 19119. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Anthony Kroch
Apr 27, 2021
Anthony (Tony) Kroch, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, died of cancer at the age of 75 on April 27th in his home in Philadelphia. He was attended by his wife, family, and dedicated caregiver, Joyce Allen. Anthony was born to German Jewish refugees, Adolph and Hilde Kroch, who fled the Nazis following the arrest of his...
Edward B. Putnam
Apr 24, 2021
Edward (Ned) B. Putnam was born to Alfred and Anne Putnam on September 1, 1953. He was the baby of the family. His sister, Anne, and brother, Alfred, always joked he was his mother’s favorite. The first word anyone uses to describe Ned is kind. He was known for his gentle nature and quiet charm. With a twinkle in his...
Mary Anne McNelis Myer
Apr 22, 2021
“Polly” Myer, 93, of Chestnut Hill, died at home surrounded by family on April 22. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, class of ‘48, and Mount St. Joseph Academy ‘44, Polly’s greatest passions were children and education. She taught for more than 40 years in Philadelphia public schools, specializing in early education and The Head Start Program. In 1956...
Emma Fn'Piere
Apr 17, 2021
Emma Fn’Piere, age 95, on April 17, 2021 of Mt. Airy. Wife of the late Dr. Clery Fn’Piere. Survived by her sons, Patrick and James and her granddaughter Francesca. Visitation Saturday, May 1st, 10AM at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave., Phila., PA 19119. Funeral Mass 11AM. Live-stream of the Funeral Mass is available on the Holy Cross...
Charles M. Hepburn
Apr 16, 2021
HEPBURN Charles McGuffey Hepburn of Philadelphia, passed away in his residence on April 16, 2021. Husband of the late Ann Biddle Hepburn, he is survived by his children Susan Huberty, Kathryn Lyons, James Hepburn, and Anne Ore. He was preceded in death by his son Samuel B. Hepburn. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11:00 AM Friday,...
Helen Campagna
Apr 14, 2021
Helen Campagna, age 99, died April 14, 2021 at St. Joseph Villa in Flourtown. She is the sister of Gloria and the late Marie. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 10:30AM in the Chapel at St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Clarence A. McGowan, Jr.
Apr 6, 2021
Clarence A. “Otto” McGowan, Jr., 85 Clarence Aloysius McGowan, Jr., 85 of Chestnut Hill, died on Tuesday April 6, 2021 due to complications from metastatic melanoma. The eldest of a sister and three brothers, Mr. McGowan was born to Mary Ellen (McKeever) McGowan and Clarence McGowan, Sr. in Philadelphia. He attended St. Athanasius School, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and the...
Clarke Van Sant
Mar 29, 2021
On Monday morning, March 29, 2021, Clarke Van Sant, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 83. Clarke was born on October 5, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a talented hospital architect in Philadelphia, having designed Jefferson Hospital, served as the President of the Carpenters’ Company, and led M.P.B. as an executive partner, just to...
Norma Margaret Glenn
Mar 26, 2021
IN LOVING MEMORY OF NORMA M. GLENN Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Norma Margaret Glenn, “Nornie” (nee Klaumenzer) of Chalfont, PA, formerly of North Wales, PA, formerly of Mt. Airy, PA died peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 86. Norma will be lovingly remembered by her children Michael (Janis), David, Stephen (Lisa), Kevin (Mary Ellen), Patrick...
Virginia "Ginny" Darden
Mar 20, 2021
Virginia’s Life Story Virginia “Ginny” Darden was born September 12, 1946 to the late Andrew Hill and surviving Betty Mae Coates. She was the third oldest of six children (James (d), Christine, Glenn (d), Paulette (d), and Floyd Jr.). Virginia was educated in the Philadelphia School system. Virginia completed her high school degree from Simon Gratz High School. She then...
Sarah M. Boles
Mar 11, 2021
BOLES SARAH M. “Sally” (nee Dougherty), age 85, on March 11, 2021 of Mt. Airy. Wife of the late Elmore J. Boles, Jr. Survived by her children, Sarah Schaffer (William), Nora, Timothy (Regina), Michael (Jean), Jennifer Barnett (William), Paul (Rouchelle), Kathleen Rodriguez (Jose’), Elizabeth Boyce and 18 loving grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 140 E....
Mary T. Hansbury
Mar 2, 2021
Mary T. Hansbury, age 79, Mary died at her home in Chestnut Hill on March 2, 2021. Mary was graduated from Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School (class of 1958). She taught at La Salle University in Philadelphia and at Bethlehem University in Palestine. Her Ph.D. is from Temple University specializing in Early Christian Studies in a World Religions context with...
Mary P. Farmer
Feb 15, 2021
Mary P. Farmer, 90, of Cape May, NJ, died peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021. Mary was born to Scottish immigrants in Philadelphia. She attended Our Mother of Consolation School in Chestnut Hill and Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy High School in Phialdelphia. Mary went on to nursing school at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She was then called to...
Julia Florence Kinsley
Feb 13, 2021
Julia Florence Kinsley Age 89, Julia passed away at her beloved home in Chestnut Hill, Pa on Feb. 13, 2021. She is survived by her two daughters Janice and Lynne. George her oldest son passed away in 1997. Daughter of Julia and Frederick Miller. She had two brothers Frederick and Kenneth. She retired from Honeywell where she worked as a...
Carroll K. Burns
Feb 5, 2021
Carroll K. Burns (nee Kendrick), 76, of Portland, ME and Ocean City, NJ on Friday, February 5, 2021. She will be greatly missed by her children, Karen Pizzuta (Frank), Susan Burns Chong (Tae), and Gregory (Celeste); 6 grandchildren (Frank, Molly, Olivia, Caroline, Finn, and Corson); her brothers, Richard and Robert Kendrick (Lucia Marchi), and her sisters-in-law, Jane Waldner and Kay...
Elda Z. Davis
Feb 3, 2021
Elda died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes and she will be buried alongside her husband, Jim, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Elda is survived by her three children, David (Susan), Daniel (Yvonne) and Miriam (John) and six grandchildren, Nathan, Leah, Kevin, Lauren, Kristen and Gabriel. In light of the pandemic, the funeral will be private. For more on Elda’s life...
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