Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Suzanne M. Grogan
Aug 7, 2020
Suzanne M. Grogan, 79, of Philadelphia and Doylestown passed away, August 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was a strong woman of faith, practicing her Catholicism through actions and words. A devoted advocate for social justice she fed the homeless, welcomed the stranger and was very politically active. A lifelong Doylestown Democrat, she was often found with her...
Anthony Pirollo
Aug 5, 2020
PIROLLO ANTHONY PIROLLO, age 80, on August 5, 2020 of Phila. Son of the late Angelo and Palma (nee Tomeo). Relatives and friends may call at St. Raymond of Penafort Church, 1350 Vernon Rd., Phila., PA 19150, Friday, Aug. 14th at 10:30AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Entombment Whitemarsh Memorial Park.
John M. Downey
Aug 3, 2020
DOWNEY JOHN M. DOWNEY, age 59, suddenly on August 3, 2020 of Wyndmoor. John was the devoted and loving husband to Margaret Ann (nee Sheward). Cousin of Roseann Gonzalez of Myrtle Beach, SC and Theresa Burck-Phelpher of NJ. Brother-in-law to James Sheward (Kathy), Peter Sheward (Susan), Laura Gene Console (Anthony), and Andrew Sheward. John was loved by many nieces, nephews...
Maris F. Krasnegor
Jul 31, 2020
Maris F. Krasnegor, Philadelphia gerontologist and textile artist, dies at 84 by Bonnie L. Cook, Posted: August 25, 2020- 3:56 PM Maris F. Krasnegor, 84, of Philadelphia, a gerontologist and textile artist, died Friday, July 31, of an infection at Temple University Hospital. Ms. Krasnegor was an administrator for senior citizen programs in Philadelphia. Her day job was enriched by...
Thomas Patrick Sweeney
Jul 23, 2020
SWEENEY THOMAS PATRICK “Tom”, age 95, of Chestnut Hill, on July 23, 2020. Loving husband of the late Gertrude “Trude” (nee Devlin). Survived by his eleven children, Trudy Cunningham (John), Thomas (Luz), Michael (Debbie), Ginny O’Neill (Tom), Harry (Michelle), Shawn (Paula), Christopher (Donna), Linda Ward (Andy), Sharon Baker (Joe), Joanie Farrell (Jim), and Tony (Kelly). Also survived by 41 grandchildren...
Sherl Joseph Winter
Jul 19, 2020
To bring joy and laughter to children is one of life’s most enduring legacies. That is what “Joe” Winter did when he created the “Family of Bears for Three Bears Park at 3rd & Delancey Sts. in Phila. In 1966, he was commissioned by John F. Collins, noted landscape architect, to create a play sculpture for the park. Joe received...
Joseph Danny Sanchez
Jul 9, 2020
Joseph Sanchez, designer, preservationist Posted on July 15, 2020, updated on July 15, 2020 by Pete Mazzaccaro (Chestnut Hill Local) Joseph Danny Sanchez, 48, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2020. He was born in Denver, Colorado to Sarah Christine and raised in his early years by his devoted loving grandmother Esther Hidalgo. In his youth, Sanchez brought love and...
Cornelia "Cornie" Parsly Walton
Jun 26, 2020
Cornelia Parsly Walton Cornelia “Cornie” Parsly Walton, 87, died peacefully at Cathedral Village, Roxborough, PA on June 26, 2020 with John Walton, her best friend and beloved husband of 65 years, by her side. Cornie, the daughter of Lewis Fuller Parsly and Hester Anderson Parsly, was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Chestnut Hill with her brothers Lew, Andy,...
Albert Joseph Cunningham
Jun 19, 2020
Dr. Albert Joseph Cunningham Born in Philadelphia, PA July 30, 1944 died suddenly on June 19, 2020 in Williamsport, PA Al overcame his early years defined by poverty, strife and hardship. He persevered and achieved great things with great virtue. He was decent, dependable and could always be relied upon when help was needed. He first found his passions for...
Ada Puglia
Jun 16, 2020
PUGLIA ADA PUGLIA (nee Tome), age 98, on June 16, 2020 formerly of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Guido Puglia. Survived by her sons Luigi (Elizabeth), David (Alexis), and John (Paula), 6 grandchildren, a brother and sister in Italy. She loved cooking, gardening and sewing. Due to current restrictions, funeral and interment will be private.
Barbara E. McCullough
Jun 12, 2020
Barbara E. McCullough, 73, noted fine artist and graphic designer, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Chestnut Hill and New York, passed away Friday, June 12, at the University of Utah Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the younger child of the late Victoria and James McCullough of Chestnut Hill. Ms. McCullough is survived by her loving family: her sister...
Jean Mackey Nelson
Jun 6, 2020
Jean Mackey Nelson 1926-2020 Jean Mackey Nelson died June 6, 2020 at the age of 94 in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Jean was born January 26, 1926, along with her twin sister, Joan, in Omaha, Nebraska to Wilbur C. Mackey and Elma Softley Mackey. The twins grew up on a farm in Eustis, Nebraska until the untimely death of their mother when...
Mary Jones Schoendorfer
Jun 6, 2020
Mary Jones Schoendorfer – 11/30/1963 – 06/06/2020 Mary Jones Schoendorfer, 56 of Roanoke, VA died Saturday June 6 at home. Born November 30, 1963 at Bucyrus, OH, she was a coal miner’s daughter growing up in Welch, WV and graduating from Mount View HS. She received an Associate degree from Bluefield State College. Upon graduation she taught 3rd grade at...
Julia Moore Converse
May 22, 2020
Julia Moore Converse, curator and university administrator Posted on May 27, 2020, updated on May 27, 2020 by Pete Mazzaccaro (Chestnut Hill Local) Julia Moore Converse, 74, former Director of the Architectural Archives at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design, died at her Chestnut Hill home on May 22 of Alzheimer’s disease. Throughout her life she was known for...
Nancy M. Cute
May 21, 2020
CUTE NANCY M. CUTE (nee Thomas), age 68, on May 21, 2020 of Glenside. Survived by her beloved husband James H. Cute, her children James H. III (Nicole), Kate Ross (Roger), Michael (Liz), her 6 grandchildren, Jason, Kevin and Caden Cute, Roger, Charlie and Theodore Ross, her mother Lorraine C. Thomas, her sister and best friend Rosemary Schoendorfer (Dean), her...
Elinor Robinson Greene
May 16, 2020
On May 16, 2020, Elinor Robinson Greene, age 97, died peacefully at Cathedral Village. Named after her grandmother, Elinor Cooke, Cookie was born in Hartford, Connecticut in a house on Nook Farm - a stop on the Underground Railroad. She grew up there with sisters, Gussie, Amy and Anne; mother, Augusta James McLane Robinson (from Baltimore); father, Lucius Franklin Robinson,...
Vincent T. Fitzpatrick, Sr.
May 15, 2020
FITZPATRICK Vincent T. Fitzpatrick Sr., age 86, on May 15, 2020 of Philadelphia (originally Swampoodle and then Lower Mayfair). Predeceased by his beloved wife Theresa (Macrina) Fitzpatrick. Loving father of Denise F. Fitzpatrick MD (John P. Sheppard), Gerry Fitzpatrick Doria EdD (Rick Doria), Vincent T. Fitzpatrick Jr. (Maryellen McGovern Fitzpatrick EdD). Proud grandfather to Anthony, Betsy, Vincent Francis, Andrew, Owen,...
George R. White, Jr.
May 8, 2020
George R. White, Jr. Of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 at the age of 95 with Janice, his loving wife of 33 years, at his side. In addition to his wife, Janice, he is survived by his children, George R. White III (Ritchie) and wife Deborah, Wendy McCluskey and husband Richard, and Carla White. He is also...
Mary Lou Carlson
May 8, 2020
Mary Lou Carlson May 8, 2020 Mary Lou Carlson, age 90, beloved wife of the late Thomas J Carlson, passed away peacefully on Friday May 8, 2020 at Sunrise of Blue Bell, Blue Bell PA. Born on January 14, 1930 in Hartford CT, daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Donaghy) Post, Mary Lou graduated from Torrington High School and...
Jane T. DeAngelo
May 5, 2020
Jane T. DeAngelo (nee Carboni) In her 100th year, on May 5th, 2020 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Louis G. DeAngelo. Beloved mother of Judith Sciarra (John), Doris Hunter (Robert), Janet Taylor, and the late Marie Jones (Ed). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Jane was the Director of Food Services at Springside School for many...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors, Inc. is a collection of obituaries for Philadelphia, PA. With services throughout Pennsylvania that are updated regularly. Find local Philadelphia, Pennsylvania obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.