Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Frances M. Maguire
Feb 12, 2020
MAGUIRE FRANCES M. MAGUIRE (nee McLaughlin), age 84, on February 12, 2020 of Wyndmoor. Survived by her husband James J. Maguire, her children, James J. Maguire Jr. (Lisa), Susan M. Maguire, Christopher J. Maguire (Ellen), Timothy J. Maguire (Julia), Megan Maguire Nicoletti (Sean O’Hara), Colleen Maguire, Frances M. Glomb (John), and Tara M. Maguire, her sisters Margie McLaughlin Smith and...
JoAnne Woodruff
Feb 3, 2020
JoAnne Costanza Woodruff was born on February 8, 1937 in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. JoAnne was born into a close-knit Italian family, surrounded by siblings, aunts and uncles, and grandparents. Growing up, JoAnne was very involved with her niece and nephew, which reinforced her love of family and children. After graduation from Germantown High School, JoAnne worked at...
Laura Maita
Jan 31, 2020
MAITA LAURA MAITA (nee Meduri), age 85, on January 31, 2020 of Philadelphia. Wife of the late Dominic B. Maita. Survived by her children, Karen Docimo (Ronald) and Dominic F. Maita, 5 grandchildren, Rocco, Dominic, Jennifer, Jazmine, Lisa, 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Immaculate Mary Center Chapel, 2990 Holme Ave., Phila., PA 19136, Wednesday, Feb. 12th...
Richard Allen Cunningham
Jan 31, 2020
CUNNINGHAM RICHARD ALLEN CUNNINGHAM, on January 31, 2020, beloved son of the late Earl C. and Elizabeth A. Cunningham; brother of Albert, Alice Balsama, David, and Anne Marlin. Memorial Service on Saturday February 29, 2020, 10 AM at Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors Inc, 8413 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-3366. In lieu of flowers, donations to charities of your choice...
John G. Hitchner
Jan 26, 2020
John G. Hitchner, on January 26, 2020. Funeral Liturgy Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:30AM at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Elva Brusca
Jan 20, 2020
Elva Brusca, beloved wife to the late Henry Brusca, beloved mother to Jeana Magarace, Gemma Magnusson (Mark), Jon Magarace, and the late Marianne Harms (Bjorn), Nana to Mallory Bowers, Danielle Bowers, Lindsay Bresner, Carlie Harms, Nicole Harms, and the late Daniel Harms, sister to the late Jean A Gruhler, Jr, the late Gareth Gruhler, the late Marianne Hammell, and aunt,...
Richard J. Burns, Esq.
Jan 17, 2020
RICHARD J. BURNS, ESQ., age 73, on January 17, 2020 of Rosemont. Survived by his wife Kathryn (nee Cooper), his son Kevin M. Burns (Adriana Gonzalez), his daughter Ellen C. Rubino (Michael J.), 4 granddaughters, Christine and Sophia Burns and Leah and Lauren Rubino. Brother of Jane B. Waldner and the late Donald F. Burns. Relatives and friends may call...
Thomas J. Staroba
Jan 15, 2020
STAROBA THOMAS J. STAROBA, age 54, of Erdenheim, PA. It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of beloved Thomas J. Staroba, Jr. on January 15, 2020. Son of Thomas Staroba, Sr. and Nancy Sloan Staroba. Father to Holly Christina and Amanda Hope Staroba, brother to Josef Staroba, Becky Staroba Niebruegge, and Sarah Staroba Adkins. Former husband of...
Margaret E. DeMilto
Jan 4, 2020
Margaret E. DeMilto, on January 4, 2020. Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Andrew Lins
Dec 25, 2019
Philip Andrew Lins II, on December 25, 2019. Funeral Mass Saturday, January 11, 2020, 10:15AM at St. Philip Neri Church, 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444.
Leonard A. "Lenny" Hacking
Dec 23, 2019
Leonard “Lenny” A. Hacking passed away suddenly in his sleep on December 23, 2019 at age 69. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Len was born on May 24, 1950, in Philadelphia, PA, and after graduating from St Joseph’s University, served the city of Philadelphia as a court administrator for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2009....
Elizabeth S. "Lizzy" Killeen
Dec 12, 2019
KILLEEN ELIZABETH S. “Lizzy”, age 42, suddenly on December 12, 2019. Beloved daughter of Susan and Dennis Boone and the late Thomas J. Killeen. Dear sister of Thomas J. Killeen, Jr. and aunt of Liam and Aidan. Loving niece of Carole Ellis, Theresa Ellis (the late John), and Janet Sosson (Meredith). Also survived by loving cousins and friends. Memorial Service...
Mary M. Collias
Dec 11, 2019
COLLIAS MARY COLLIAS (nee Marcolina), age 86, on Dec. 11, 2019. Mary was born in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. Daughter to Giuseppe and Italia, sister to Helen Henry and Alberta Milovsky. She graduated Jenks Academy for the Arts and Germantown High School. After high school, she was working as an accountant at Thomas Jefferson Hospital when a colleague suggested she apply...
Herbert P. "Ben" Bencosky
Dec 6, 2019
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Ret. CHIEF MASTER SGT. HERBERT P. “Ben”, USAF, age 72, on Dec. 6, 2019 of Germany formerly of Lafayette Hill. He served in many wars/conflicts during his 30 years in the Air Force. Survived by his wife Corry, his siblings Mary Sullivan (Desmond), Jo-Ann Buttrey (Jerry), Michael (Ronnie), Linda Hope, Faith Desjardins (Andre), and many nieces and nephews and...
Louis W. Dante
Nov 29, 2019
DANTE LOUIS W. DANTE, age 94, on November 29, 2019 of Chestnut Hill. Beloved husband of the late Jane F. (nee Gavaghan). Devoted father of Patricia A. Schneider (Robert) and Mary Louise Hughes (Donald); loving grandfather of Christina Schneider Hemm (Ryan), Kevin Hughes (Rose), Steven Schneider, and Jane Hughes. Lou was born on October 20th, 1925, the 4th of 6...
Rosemary K. McCafferty
Nov 28, 2019
McCAFFERTY ROSEMARY McCAFFERTY (nee Kelly), age 73, on November 28 ,2019 of Erdenheim formerly of Chestnut Hill. Beloved wife of James; much loved mother to James “Jamie” and Katie; devoted grandmother to Evie. Predeceased by her parents and brother Charlie. Relatives and friends may call at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pk., Flourtown, PA 19031, Thursday, December 5th at 9AM....
Edward C. Driscoll
Nov 18, 2019
Edward C. Driscoll, 89, - Builder. Nationally known Construction Manager, Edward C. Driscoll of Philadelphia died Monday, November 18, 2019. He was the retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the L.F. Driscoll Co., where he worked for more than 50 years. L.F. Driscoll has built some of the most iconic buildings in the region, including the three tallest skyscrapers...
Margaret A. Trudeau
Nov 18, 2019
TRUDEAU MARGARET A. TRUDEAU (nee McDevitt), on November 18, 2019. Graduate of Little Flower HS Class of 1941, and longtime resident of W. Gravers Lane, Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Clarence E. Trudeau, of Toronto. Daughter of the late James and Nora McDevitt. Sister of the late Ellen T. McDevitt and the late Mary T. Devlin of Roslyn, PA....
LeShannon R. Covington
Nov 16, 2019
LeShannon Raymond Covington, son of Raymond Wallace and the late Miriam V. Covington. LeShannon was born into the world as the first son, grandson and nephew in the family and he loved everything about being the oldest. Shannon was educated in the Philadelphia public and Parochial Schools Districts. Shannon was all boy, he loved sports from youth football for the...
Patricia E. Holden
Nov 15, 2019
HOLDEN PATRICIA E. HOLDEN (nee Handlon), age 81, on November 15, 2019 of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Robert G. Holden. Beloved mother of Robert Jr. (Kathy), Patty Collins (Richard Smith), William (Karen), Eileen DePaul (Frank), and the late David. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Rachel, Christopher, Matthew, Michael, William, Nicole and the late Rachel E. Great grandmother of Liam and...
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