Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Robert Jackson
Feb 1, 2021
JACKSON CHARLES ROBERT JACKSON, age 89, on Feb. 1, 2021 of Mt. Airy. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Jeanette (nee Willis). Loving father of Michael Robert Jackson. Also survived by his daughter-in-law, Yolanda Jackson; 3 grandchildren, Melanie, Jessica, Michaela, a great granddaughter Madison and a host of sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral and interment private.
Enrico "Rick" Sirico
Jan 31, 2021
ENRICO SIRICO “Rick”, 67, died peacefully on January 31,2021. The cause of death Covid-19. He is survived by his sister Dr. Frances Sirico-Kelly and brother-in-law Dr. Jack Kelly. He is also survived by his Aunt Dolores Narvaez, step-mother Maria Sirico, step brother and sister Oscar and Alicia, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law. He is predeceased by his...
Gregory Anthony Longo
Jan 29, 2021
GREGORY ANTHONY LONGO, long-time resident of Chestnut Hill, died unexpectedly of mesothelioma on January 29, 2021, at his home in Columbus, Georgia, where he had moved to be closer to his daughter and her family. Greg was born on January 5, 1950, in Chestnut Hill Hospital to Ruth M. (Thomas) Longo and Anthony J. Longo of Chestnut Hill. He attended...
Joseph B. Hilferty
Jan 28, 2021
Joseph B. Hilferty, 75, of Chestnut Hill, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on January 28th surrounded by his wife and daughters. Mr. Hilferty born and raised in Mt. Airy and attended Holy Cross Elementary school. He was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam after which he returned to Philadelphia and married his beloved wife,...
Anna Rose Fitzpatrick
Jan 22, 2021
Anna Rose Fitzpatrick, “Nancy” (nee-O’Brien) of Wyndmoor and formally Philadelphia, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2021. Wife of the late Francis X. Fitzpatrick, Sr. Mother of Michael, Kevin (Barbara) and the late Francis X., Jr. (Sandra). Also, survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Nancy loved her family, extended family, and a large circle...
Barbara A. Ruth
Jan 20, 2021
In Memoriam: Barbara Ann Ruth, Interior Designer and Architect By Tiffany Mercer-Robbins Barbara Ann Ruth, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died peacefully at her home in Philadelphia, PA on Jan. 20, 2021 at the age of 81. Barbara blazed her own trail in life. While her family were well known for the Jacob Fisher Ruth Funeral Home in Chestnut Hill,...
Anne M. Roller
Jan 16, 2021
Anne M. Roller (nee McNulty), 71, left us on January 16, 2021 due to complications with her cancer treatment. She lived in North Wales with her husband of 47 years, Richard. Daughter of James J. and Anna C. McNulty (deceased). Loving mother of Kathleen Powell (Jeremy) and proud grandmother of Joshua and Sean. Also survived by sister Patricia Halberstadt and...
Robert Y. Turner
Jan 16, 2021
TURNER Robert Y. Turner, age 93, on January 16, 2021 of The Quadrangle Haverford. Emeritus Professor of English at Uni. of PA for 40 years, specializing in Renaissance drama with primary emphasis on Shakespeare. He received his undergraduate training at Princeton University and his graduate training at the University of Chicago. He was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship and a Lindback...
Ruth R. Russell
Jan 2, 2021
Ruth R. Russell Ruth R. Russell (age 87, of Chestnut Hill, died Jan. 2, 2021) has been involved in the newspaper business since her teens. Most recently she was CitiLife editor for the Philadelphia Public Record, for which she provided news of the city's cultural life and also wrote a weekly column (2000 to 2009). She still provides stories and...
Carole Delmore Sivin
Dec 30, 2020
Carole Delmore Sivin Carole Sivin died on 30 December 2020 at the age of 84. She was born and grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York. She was trained in art at the State University of New York, Buffalo, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She later studied watercolor painting with Gao Yihong in Taipei, Taiwan,...
James G. Dwyer
Dec 29, 2020
DWYER James G. Dwyer, 84, of Flourtown, PA, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020 at Artman Home. Jim was co-owner of Walter A. Dwyer, Inc., a 145 year old family-owned heating and cooling company. He was born and raised in Chestnut Hill and graduated from Our Mother of Consolation School, LaSalle College High School, and Villanova University. He was...
Geoffrey Ellsworth Gee
Dec 28, 2020
Geoffrey Ellsworth Gee, the retired Director of Penn Abroad at the University of Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on December 28th, 2020 at the age of 73 at his home in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1947, Geoffrey, the youngest of four children, spent his early years on a dairy farm, operated by his...
Janet Sternberger
Dec 27, 2020
STERNBERGER Janet Sternberger, died on December 27, 2020 at the age of 99. The Great Aunt Janet (TGAJ) is survived by adoring nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces and friends. Janet, a commercial artist for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Instructo, maintained her quirky sense of humor and love of a good joke till the end. She never lost the ability to...
Sam J. Colisto
Dec 27, 2020
COLISTO SAM J. COLISTO, age 69, on December 27, 2020 of Mt. Airy. Beloved husband of Madeline (nee Rambo). Son of the late Samuel J. Colisto and Sally Neary. Survived by his mother-in-law Madeline Rambo, his children Teresa, Samantha, Sally and Michael, his sisters Carol and Susan. Also survived by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunt, uncles and his beloved...
Jacquelyn Ruth VanBlarcom Fellows
Dec 25, 2020
Jacquelyn Ruth VanBlarcom Fellows, of Gwynedd, PA, formerly of Hamilton, MA, passed away Christmas morning, 2020, at the age of 91. Jaci was an inspiring and dedicated educator, artist, and promoter of women. As a woman of faith, she lived a lifetime in service to others through her church and in her community. Jaci’s greatest love was for her family....
Francis "Frank" W. Serianni, Jr.
Dec 23, 2020
On December 23rd, 2020, Francis W. Serianni II (Frank) of Lower Gwynedd Township passed away suddenly at the age of 55 as a result of a heart attack. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Francis W. Serianni III (Butch), his brother Edward Serianni, sisters; Donna Serianni, Lisa Glenn, Jane Salazar, Sue Collins, their spouses and children. He was...
Albert J. Russo, Jr.
Dec 20, 2020
Albert J. Russo, Jr., age 71, on December 20, 2020 of King of Prussia. Husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Viola). Father of Albert and Anthony. Graveside service 10AM Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
James F. Hunter
Dec 18, 2020
HUNTER JAMES F. HUNTER On Dec 18, 2020. Age 77. Died from complications of Covid 19. 30+ years with Philadelphia DHS, Children & Youth as emergency intake SW. Avid reader, writer, raconteur, hiker, tailor and man about town. Philanthropic donor to The Nature Conservatory and Wounded Warrior Project. Survived by brother, Hugh and sister-in-law, Bridget. Proud uncle of nieces Sarah...
John C. Bennett, Jr.
Dec 6, 2020
John Connable Bennett, Jr., April 27, 1939-December 6, 2020 John Connable Bennett, Jr. died on December 6, 2020, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. John’s Alzheimer’s experience was difficult and sometimes unpleasant but it wasn’t all bad, and it was certainly less terrible than he thought it would be. More on that in a minute. John was born in...
Elizabeth Marvin Cecil
Dec 4, 2020
Elizabeth Marvin Cecil (Betty), 84, died peacefully on December 4th, 2020 at The Hill at Whitemarsh in Lafayette Hill, PA. The cause of death was multiple myeloma. She is survived by her two daughters Jennifer Bryson-Alderman (Jason), Beth Bryson Beers (David); her two brothers James W. Marvin, Jr. (Mary) and Dr. Robert F. Marvin (Margarete); her four grandchildren Daniel, Libby,...
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