Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Richard A. Schaphorst
Aug 28, 2024
Richard (Dick) Schaphorst died on August 28, 2024 at Cathedral Village, Philadelphia, a retirement community in Philadelphia, PA. Dick was born in Atlantic Highlands, NJ on September 8, 1930 to William and Mabel (Gooch) Schaphorst. Dick married Patricia Smedick on October 26, 1957 and was blessed by her loving presence for 59 years before her passing in 2016. Dick and...
John A. Sciarra
Aug 25, 2024
John Anthony Sciarra was born on April 18, 1935 and was raised in Cliffside Park, NJ with his loving parents John, Lena, and beloved brother, Tony. He was brought up in a large and loving Italian family, with many cousins who were like siblings to him. He graduated from Cliffside Park High School and was a first generation college graduate...
Hugh J. McNamara
Aug 16, 2024
Hugh J. McNamara passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 16th, after a courageous battle with dementia. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Hugh’s life was marked by his deep love for his family, his remarkable talent in art and furniture restoration, and his commitment to his community.
Hugh attended Cardinal Dougherty High School, where he was a proud member of...
Jeanette Estelle Maier
Aug 14, 2024
With much sadness, Jeanette Estelle Maier went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 14, 2024. She was the wife of the late George August Maier Jr., with whom she shared 34 years of marriage.
Jeanette was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 19, 1941, to Seddon Alfred Strouse and Estelle Clark Borton Strouse. Raised in Wyndmoor, Jeanette loved...
Maureen Sacks
Jul 29, 2024
Maureen Sacks, of Philadelphia, PA suddenly on July 29, 2024, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital with the diagnosis of metastatic colon cancer.
Born December 20, 1954, Maureen is survived by her life partner, Joseph Mellek, her mother, Margaret Garvey <Thomas Garvey>, her siblings Jeffrey Sacks <Susan Hagy>, Tara < Curtis Alexander> Jud Bertholf, Joshua <Julie Bertholf> and her nieces, Naomi...
Christopher Wetherill Parker
Jul 18, 2024
Christopher Wetherill Parker, born 1931, died July 18, 2024, son of the late William Henry and Anne Wetherill Parker, is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janie née Brashares, his two children Christopher Jr. (Michael Zidziunas) and Pamela Parker Nauen (Michael Nauen) as well as his three granddaughters; Melissa Spencer, Anna Spencer and Samantha W. Nauen. He is also...
Stephen J. Bradley
Jul 17, 2024
Stephen “Jack” Bradley, of Ambler, formerly of Wyndmoor, was born March 7, 1928, at home, in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. He died July 17, 2024, in hope of resurrection.
He was the son of Catherine Griffin and Francis Bradley, immigrants from Ireland. Jack was baptized in Our Mother of Consolation parish in Chestnut Hill.
He attended Seven Dolors parish school in Wyndmoor and graduated...
James Michael Purcell
Jul 12, 2024
James (Jim) Michael Purcell died after a brief battle with cancer on July 12, 2024, at the age of 87. He passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Jim was born in Philadelphia on February 23, 1937, to George and Mary Purcell. He spent his childhood and teenage years in Philadelphia. He received his undergraduate and master’s degree from...
Louise A. Vozzo
Jul 12, 2024
Louise A. Vozzo (nee Intrieri) on July 12, 2024, of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Benjamin Vozzo. Survived by her children, Judy Smith (Bud), Benjamin, Joanne Burno (Aaron), 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Robert Intrieri. Visitation Thursday, July 18th, 10:00AM at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118....
Kenneth P. Johnstone
Jul 1, 2024
Ken Johnstone | Courage and Dignity
Kenneth P. Johnstone fought for nearly two years with courage and dignity to live life as much as his diagnosis and body would allow him. On Monday, July 1, 2024 Ken’s disease took his life from us. Ken, 57, born on Valentine’s Day in 1967, was an incredibly active and engaged person who savored being...
Donna L. Conway
Jul 1, 2024
Donna Conway, beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Donna was born in Philadelphia on July 26, 1959, to the late James and Anne Murray. From an early age, she displayed a remarkable zest for life. Donna’s dedication to her family, faith and charitable works were evident in...
Paula F. Knipe
Jun 8, 2024
Paula Florence Knipe (nee Stoner), 88, passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2024. She was born on January 23rd, 1936 to Carolena Nolde Stoner and Earl Franklin Stoner in Philadelphia PA. She was a devoted wife to William Knipe and loving mother of Christopher (wife Connie) and Timothy (wife Kimberley). She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law and 3...
Patricia Britt Volk
Jun 1, 2024
Patricia Britt Volk, loving daughter, devoted wife, dear sister, beloved aunt and great-aunt passed away peacefully at her home overnight on June 1, 2024, with her husband of 53 years, Albert “Tiger” Volk by her side.
Patricia was born in Philadelphia on March 18, 1947, the daughter of John and Florence (Comey) Britt. She was the younger sister of Florence Britt...
Kayla Alexi McNulty Kaplan
May 14, 2024
Kayla Alexi McNulty Kaplan, born August 29, 1996 in Pittsburgh, PA, died at the age of 27 on May 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by her parents Lewis J. Kaplan and Maureen McNulty-Kaplan, her older and younger brothers, Aidan Connor McNulty Kaplan and Killian Eoin McNulty Kaplan, as well as Grizzly Bear, the family Akita. Kayla developed...
Michael R. Osborne
May 7, 2024
Michael Osborne was born on February 3, 1977 and passed away May 7, 2024. He was the son of Robert Osborne and Joanne O'Neill and the stepson of Robin O'Neill. Michael was a lover of animals and will be missed by Daisy, his cat of many years. Mikey is survived by many aunts and uncles as well as numerous cousins....
Stephen Francis Brady
May 6, 2024
Stephen Francis Brady, after a prolonged illness, died on May 6, 2024, at the age of 82.
Stephen was born in New York City on October 17, 1941, to John and Ann Baer Brady. He spent his childhood and teenage years in New York City and Long Island. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in 1963, and his Ph.D. in organic...
Timothy V. Alexander
May 5, 2024
Timothy V. Alexander, 86, of Chestnut Hill died peacefully on May 5, 2024 at Fox Chase Cancer Center after an unexpected complication related to his Esophageal Cancer which he courageously battled for 9 months. Born on August 17th 1937, in Philadelphia (Germantown) to Catherine (nee Felose) and John J. Alexander Jr. He is survived by his identical twin Thomas Alexander,...
Dalma Denfield Martin
May 3, 2024
Dalma Martin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 17, 1943, in St. John's, Antigua, British West Indies, Dalma was the son of Fernella and Denfield and one of five siblings.Dalma is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Vonell Martin, and their loving children: Nyree...
Anna Marie Matteucci
Apr 21, 2024
Anna Marie D. Matteucci (née Barry) died suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, with her family around her. She had lived a glorious and vibrant 101 years, positive and inspiring even on the day she was admitted to the hospital.
Anna Marie was born on January 24, 1923, in Mauch Chunk, PA, now Jim Thorpe. Her family moved to Germantown when she...
Mary Theresa Leonard
Apr 8, 2024
Mary Theresa Houck was born in Emmitsburg, MD to Agnes Rosensteel and James Edward Houck. Her father owned the Emmitsburg Quality Shop on the town square and the Houck family lived above it. Mary Theresa was the first child and was joined in the following years by sister Margaret and brother James Edward, known as Edward.
She considered her childhood in...
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