Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Mary Ann Cormier
Nov 14, 2019
Mary Ann Cormier, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, November 14th, 2019. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who was at her happiest spending time with family. Being a grandmom brought her so much joy and happiness. She liked seeing broadway shows, watching movie musicals, going to country concerts, listening to Sinatra, and...
Nicholas S. Coviello
Nov 3, 2019
Nicholas Salvatore Coviello, 78, a retired teacher and artist, died on November 3, 2019, with his wife, Amelia Coviello, and son, Paul Coviello, by his side. Coviello was born in Waterbury, Connecticut and served four years in the U.S. Air Force as an electronic technician. He was married in 1965 and moved to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania...
Joan H. Grove
Oct 31, 2019
Joan H. Grove Joan H. Grove (nee Hemmerly), 86, of Lafayette Hill, PA died on October 31, 2019. She was born in Chestnut Hill to David K. Hemmerly and Olive Martha “Matt” (nee Ganson). She attended The Stevens School of Chestnut Hill before graduating from Springfield High School (Montco), where she met her future husband of 59 years, the late...
Mary Elizabeth Cattie Murray
Oct 19, 2019
CATTIE MURRAY Mary Elizabeth Murphy Cattie Murray, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 19, 2019 in her home at Normandy Farms Estates in the presence of her children. Born in 1929 to Joseph E. Murphy and May (nee Young) Murphy, Mary Elizabeth graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy and Chestnut Hill College, where she continued her...
Katherine "Kay" Landers
Oct 7, 2019
LANDERS KATHERINE “Kay” LANDERS (nee Kiely), age 94, on October 7, 2019. Wife of the late Joseph J. Landers. Mother of Nancy, John (Sue), Richard (Mary B.), Jim (Lesley Fredericks), Joe (Mary D.), Mary K. (Stewart Dohrman). Also survived by her loving companion Sol Stark and her daughter in law Gina Rondinelli, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and...
John P. Gilligan
Sep 26, 2019
GILLIGAN JOHN P. GILLIGAN, of Chestnut Hill, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2019 at the age of 71. Beloved son of the late Kathleen and Francis John Gilligan. Brother of Francis, Philip, Daniel, Sarah Bellwoar, and Catherine Hughes. Born in Philadelphia, graduate of Philadelphia University, served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, certified public accountant and served 35 years...
Dorothy P. Mote
Sep 23, 2019
Dorothy “Dottie” Patterson Mote peacefully passed away after battling Alzheimer’s disease at the Bishop White Lodge (Cathedral Village, Philadelphia PA) on September 23, 2019. She was 76 years old. Dorothy Jane Patterson was born on September 18, 1943 on the island of Maui, to her parents, Dr. and Mrs. William B Patterson. She graduated from Baldwin High School and then...
Dr. Frank M. Ramsey, Jr.
Sep 15, 2019
Dr. Frank M. Ramsey Jr., age 103, of Mayfield, NY, formerly of Wyndmoor died peacefully at his home in Mayfield on Sunday morning, September 15, 2019. At Dr. Ramsey’s request, there will be no visitation or services.
Edith S. Kowaleski
Sep 11, 2019
Edith Sarah Kowaleski (nee Morris), age 94, died September 11, 2019 at the Protestant Home in Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin J. Kowaleski. She is survived by her niece Carolyn Hollern and her husband Dan. Relatives and friends may call at the Philadelphia Protestant Home Chapel, 6401 Martins Mill Rd., Phila., PA 19111, Wednesday, September 18th at 10AM....
Rev. Cicely Anne Murray
Sep 7, 2019
MURRAY REV. CICELY ANNE MURRAY (nee Bolesworth), age 91, on September 7, 2019 of Cathedral Village. Wife of the late Rev. William V. Murray. Memorial Service Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 2:00PM in Cathedral Hall at Cathedral Village, 600 E. Cathedral Rd., Phila., PA 19128. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Episcopal Community Services, 225 S. 3rd St., Phila.,...
Morgan Joseph Sincock
Aug 31, 2019
Morgan Joseph “Butch” Sincock, of Key West, FL and Dresher, PA, formerly of Chestnut Hill, passed away suddenly on August 31 at age 71. He is survived by Judith Murphy, MD, his beloved wife of 31 years, his son, Robert (Bree) of New York City, his brother Thomas (Connie) Sincock of Macon, GA, his brother-in-law Lester J “Jay” (Tina) Murphy...
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