Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
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,...
Thomas M. Hyndman, Jr.
Dec 2, 2020
Thomas M. Hyndman Jr., Philadelphia lawyer and volunteer, dies at 96 by Bonnie L. Cook, Updated: December 11, 2020- 3:47 PM Thomas M. Hyndman Jr., 96, of Lafayette Hill, a Philadelphia lawyer for four decades, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, of complications from prostate cancer at the Hill at Whitemarsh, a senior community. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Hyndman graduated from Germantown...
Bruce Stephen Kugler
Dec 2, 2020
Bruce Stephen Kugler, 63, passed away at home after a lengthy illness with his wife, Janet, and his son, Ian, by his side. He is the son of Norma (Wanner Hoyer) and the late Richard Hoyer, brother of Walt, Ken, Rich (Hoyer), and Helen (Reilly), grandfather of Serenity and Alexandria, father-in-law of Cherie, stepfather of JD, Amanda (and Chris), Caleb...
James J.P. McCafferty
Nov 30, 2020
McCAFFERTY JAMES J.P. McCAFFERTY, age 75, on November 30 ,2020 of Erdenheim formerly of Chestnut Hill. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Kelly), much loved father to James “Jamie” and Katie; devoted grandfather to Evie. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary and sister Mary. Jim served for over 30 years as a Philadelphia Police officer and detective. He...
Michele "Mimi" D. Longstreth
Nov 23, 2020
LONGSTRETH MICHELE D. “MIMI” LONGSTRETH passed away peacefully at her home in Chestnut Hill surrounded by her family on Monday, November 23, 2020. Mimi was the beloved wife of the late Edward T. “Skip” Longstreth, II and the daughter of the late Jean & Jacqueline Delaveau. Mimi is survived by her younger sister Janine (John) Dwyer, her four children, Tom...
Pearl E. Kaniewski
Nov 21, 2020
KANIEWSKI PEARL E. KANIEWSKI (nee Chevinski), passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was 3 days shy of her 98th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, John Kaniewski. She is survived by her three sons, John (Claire), Robert (Barbara) and James (Marianne). She was a loving grandmother...
Elizabeth Ann Hunter
Nov 19, 2020
HUNTER ELIZABETH ANN (nee Windrim), age 85, on Nov. 19, 2020 of Oreland. Wife of the late Walter M. Hunter. Mother of Tom (Susan), Jean McKeegan (Don), Jack, Joe and the late Walter C. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Sister of the late James Windrim. Relatives and friends may call at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem...
Eleanor M. Murdoch
Nov 11, 2020
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Eleanor M. Murdoch (nee Egan), Ph.D. died from complications of Covid-19. Born in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia to Irish American/German American parents she graduated from the famous Little Flower High School where she was first violin in the orchestra. She was married to Alfred O’Neill after high school. They raised three children Kate,...
Charles M. Samtmann
Nov 6, 2020
SAMTMANN CHARLES M. Age 88, went to be with our Lord on November 6, 2020. Beloved husband of 63 years to Rosemary (nee Malott). Devoted father to Robin Ann Maguire, Charles Craig and Sharon Elizabeth Vecchione (Joseph), his grandchildren: Matthew, Erin, Michael, Meghan Maguire-Oberg (Karl), Kevin and the late Katelin Maguire; Gina, Brian, Nicholas and Lisa Vecchione; great-grandchildren Charlie Rose...
Elizabeth Parrish Glendinning
Oct 31, 2020
Elizabeth P. Glendinning, publicist for the Philadelphia Orchestra and volunteer, dies at 91 by Bonnie L. Cook, Philadelphia Inquirer Elizabeth Parrish Glendinning, 91, former public relations director for the Philadelphia Orchestra and a dedicated volunteer, died Saturday, Oct. 31, of complications from a prior stroke at Cathedral Village in Andorra where she had lived for the past 16 years. Born...
Teresa Craney
Oct 30, 2020
CRANEY TERESA CRANEY (nee Reilly), age 96, on Oct 30, 2020 of Fort Washington. Wife of the late George E. Craney. Survived by her children, Karen Allen (Michael), Peggy Mattis (Ken), Mark (Trudy), Claire Dukes, Joan (Peter Iannuzzo), George (Jacki), Thomas (Claire), 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Martyrs Church, 120 Allison Rd., Oreland,...
Sean W.J. Harkins
Oct 28, 2020
HARKINS Sean W. J. Harkins, passed unexpectedly on October 27, 2020 in Blacksburg, VA at the age of 22. Born in Abington, PA to Walter J. and Kathleen J. (Gallagher) Harkins. Sean was raised in Skippack, PA. He attended St. Eleanor School, Munich International School, and La Salle College High School. He was currently a senior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute...
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