Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Kathryn "Kay" Lydon
Feb 26, 2019
Kay Lydon passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2019. She was born on April 13, 1930, in Philipsburg, PA to Jones and Helen Hess. In 1948, after graduating from high school, she set off on an independent path, unlike most of her peers. She studied in Harrisburg and New York City and worked in State College, Cleveland, Philadelphia...
Theresa Talarico
Feb 19, 2019
Theresa Moser Talarico Theresa Moser Talarico, 92, of Flourtown, PA, passed away on February 19, 2019, at Saint Joseph’s Villa. She was born in Philadelphia on March 5, 1926, the daughter of John and Margaret Moser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Talarico in 2014, her son Pasquale A. Talarico in 2018, and grandson Nicholas Talarico...
Theresa M. Fitzpatrick
Feb 3, 2019
FITZPATRICK Theresa (neé Macrina), age 82, on February 3, 2019. Beloved wife of Vincent T. Fitzpatrick, Sr. Devoted mother of Denise F. Fitzpatrick, MD (John P. Sheppard), Gerry Fitzpatrick Doria, EdD (Rick Doria), Vincent T. Fitzpatrick, Jr. (Maryellen McGovern Fitzpatrick, EdD). Loving grandmother to Anthony, Betsy, Vincent Francis, Andrew, Owen, Abbie, Marytheresa, and Mavourneen. Loving sister of Francis Esposito and...
Thomas R. Woodruff, Jr.
Feb 2, 2019
Thomas R. Woodruff, Jr. Tom “Woody” Woodruff was born on November 6, 1934 in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, and was a long term resident of Chestnut Hill and later Oreland. He grew up playing and watching sports with his dad, helping him coach neighborhood teams, and attending Eagles games at Franklin Field. At age 13, Tom and his...
Deacon Richard C. Coyne
Jan 30, 2019
On January 30, 2019, Deacon Richard C. Coyne, loving husband and devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed peacefully at his home at the age of 88 years young. Known for his humble, kind and welcoming demeanor, he was deeply committed to his faith, call to the deaconate, and, most of all, to his family. He was predeceased by his...
Bro. William J. Riley, F.C.
Jan 29, 2019
RILEY Bro. William James Riley, F.C. on January 29, 2019 of Triest Hall, Laverock, PA. Religious of the Brothers of Charity. Son of the late William and Beatrice; brother of Patricia MacCord (Woodie) and Shiela Griffin. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, Feb. 6th 9:30AM at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 2316 Fairhill Ave., Glenside, PA 19038. Funeral...
Jean M. Spengler
Jan 27, 2019
SPENGLER JEAN M., age 93, on January 27, 2019 formerly of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Gustave Spengler, Jr. Mother of Gus, III (Carol), Barbara, Linda Sokel, Nancy Pico (Pasquale) and the late Edna McLaughlin. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Grace Lutheran Church, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave., Wyndmoor, PA...
Josephine "Josie" Cunningham
Jan 27, 2019
CUNNINGHAM JOSEPHINE A. “Josie” (nee O’Hara), age 73, on January 27, 2019 of Chestnut Hill. Survived by her husband Thomas P.; children Alexander, Heather McCaffrey (Brian), Shannon Hagarty (Louis); 4 grandchildren Joshua, Casey, Erin, and Maura; her brother Edward O’Hara and sister Ethel Bauersmith (Bob). Relatives and friends may call at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill...
Robert Franklin Harsch
Jan 27, 2019
Robert Franklin Harsch, 92, of West Chester, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in his residence at the Hearth at Drexel in Bala Cynwyd. Robert was beloved husband to Patricia Ann Harsch, née Thomas, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Robert was born in Ambler, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 1926, son of John W. and Julia A....
Gerard B. Palmer
Jan 26, 2019
PALMER Gerard B. Palmer of Chestnut Hill, PA died peacefully at Spring House Estates on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was 91. Born in New York in 1927, he was a graduate of Groton School and Amherst College. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. As a young ensign, he was a boat officer in a hydrographic survey off...
Christine A. Shaw
Jan 20, 2019
SHAW CHRISTINE A., age 77, on January 20, 2019 of Mt. Airy. Wife of the late Ronald M. Shaw. Mother of Kevin (Leann), David, and the late Linda Fondrk. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19118, Friday, January 25th at 10AM. Memorial Gathering at 11AM. Interment Calvary...
Helene A. Lafferty
Jan 17, 2019
Helene A. Lafferty, 92 of Chestnut Hill, PA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17th, 2019. Helene Sobieski was born in Bethlehem, PA. in 1927 to the late Elizabeth Sobieski and Anthony Sobieski. She attended Liberty High School and upon graduation she obtained a scholarship to Chestnut Hill Hospital School of Nursing. It was in nursing school where she met...
Gloria V. Hubicki
Jan 15, 2019
HUBICKI GLORIA V. (nee Longo), age 90, on Jan. 15, 2019 formerly of Philadelphia. Survived by her daughter Jo Ann Morris (the late Richard), and son Joseph T. Hubicki. Relatives and friends may call at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454, Saturday, January 19th at 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre...
Dr. Sandra Fritsch
Jan 13, 2019
Dr. Sandra Dombroski Fritsch succumbed to the effects of a twenty-three year struggle with Parkinson's Disease on January 13, 2019 at her home in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA. She was born on November 11, 1946 in Nanticoke, PA. Her parents were Dr. Stanley Dombroski and Mrs. Jeannette Dombroski (nee Radecki). Dr. Fritsch graduated from St Ann's Academy in Wilkes Barre,...
Barbara Torode
Jan 3, 2019
Barbara Torode, an artist and graphic designer, died in her sleep January 3, 2019. She was 80. Her work was from as large as a logo for the World Bank to menus for a small Chinese Gourmet restaurant. She was born in the Queens neighborhood of New York City. Her father was a merchant seaman from the island of Guernsy...
Steven J. Westcott
Jan 2, 2019
WESTCOTT STEVEN J. WESTCOTT, age 84, on Jan. 2, 2019 of Wyndmoor. Husband of the late Catherine E. (nee Conway). Survived by his children, Steven Jr. (William Ludlow), Richard (Sheri Bollinger), Catherine McLaughlin (Les), Marie McCarthy; also survived by 6 grandchildren, Sean, Casey, Elizabeth, Phillip, Keira, Cailyn, and countless nieces, nephews and cousins. A lifelong resident of Wyndmoor, he personified...
Charles Z. Lawrence
Jan 1, 2019
Noted American stained glass artist, and longtime Mt. Airy resident, Charles Z. Lawrence died on January 1st, 2019, he was 83. Lawrence, who began his career in 1956 as an apprentice to master craftsman Rudolph Henrick Beunz, was known for a bold, gothic revival style best typified by five windows in the Washington National Cathedral. In the 1960s while attending...
Rev. Dr. James Kenneth Echols
Dec 22, 2018
Obituary for The Reverend Dr. James Kenneth Echols - 5/26/1951– 12/22/2018 The Rev. Dr. James K. Echols, the first African American scholar to serve both as the Dean and President of an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) seminary, and a retired ELCA Pastor, died Saturday at his home in Philadelphia. Quiet and reserved manner, Echols was a Philadelphia native...
David John Holden
Dec 17, 2018
DAVID JOHN HOLDEN, Age 58 on December 17, 2018, of Wyndmoor. He leaves behind his daughter Samantha Gitman (Michael). He is also survived by his mother, Patricia Holden (nee Handlon), as well as his brothers Robert (Kathy), William (Karen), and sisters Patricia (Rick), and Eileen (Frank), as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Robert...
James O. Myers
Dec 13, 2018
James O. Myers, age 94, on December 13, 2018 of Philadelphia. Funeral and interment private.
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