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Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA

Claire Marie Rolin

Claire Marie Rolin

May 11, 2018

ROLIN CLAIRE (nee Cornu), age 63, on May 11, 2018 surrounded by the love of her children, husband, and closest friends. Claire is survived by her husband Eric, her sons Amaury, Oliver, Vincent and their spouses Leah, Beth Anne and Thuy Lê, her grandchildren Elise, Sylvie, Aubert and Raphaël, her sisters Bernadette and Marie Martine. Relatives and friends may call...

Robert Scull Goudy

Robert Scull Goudy

May 11, 2018

Our beloved Robert “Robbie” Scull Goudy, loving husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018. A resident of Altmar, New York since 2007 and formerly of Chestnut Hill, Goudy was born on January 2, 1965, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Russell and Rebecca Goudy. After graduating from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in 1983,...

Jonathan Sternberg

Jonathan Sternberg

May 8, 2018

Jonathan Sternberg, Orchestra Conductor And Music Professor, Dies at 98 (New York City – May 10, 2018) Jonathan Sternberg, an American orchestra conductor and professor of music, known for his work with symphonic orchestras in the United States, Europe, and China, died in Philadelphia on May 8, 2018. He was 98. Over a long and distinguished career, Maestro Sternberg, who...

Donald A. Jonas, Sr.

Donald A. Jonas, Sr.

May 3, 2018

JONAS DONALD, Sr., of West Norriton, died suddenly on May 3, 2018. Don was retired after 51 years in the food service business as a sales representative.  Survived by his beloved wife of 38 years Kathleen, nephew Richard Jonas (Joan), 2 nieces Cathy Jonas and Sue Ann Miller, a great nephew (Bill) and 2 great nieces (Laura and Beth). He...

William Robert Moosher

William Robert Moosher

May 1, 2018

William Robert Moosher, of Huntingdon Valley PA, passed away peacefully May 1, 2018, with his family at his side.

Born June 20, 1927 in Atlantic City, NJ, he lived a full life. He was son of late Christakis and Orania (Mary, nee Misso) Musha, brother to the late Michael Musha, Nicholas Moosher, Peter Moosher and Anne Hyduk. Survived by his...

Francis J. Ney

Francis J. Ney

Apr 30, 2018

Francis J. Ney (“Frank”), age 91, on April 30, 2018, of St. Mary Manor in Lansdale.             Known to his nieces and nephews as “Unc,” he lived on Campbell Lane in Wyndmoor for most of his life. In 2004 he moved to St. Mary Manor in Lansdale with his wife Peggy (Margaret O’Neill Bergen Ney).                       Frank served in the U.S. Navy,...

Joanne G. Fullan

Joanne G. Fullan

Apr 19, 2018

FULLAN JOANNE G., age 67, on April 19, 2018 of Mt. Airy. Survived by her sister Barbe G. Crowley and her brother David S. Gleassey. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 140 E. Mt. Airy Ave., Phila., PA 19119, Wednesday, April 25that 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...

Andrew J. McGlade, Sr.

Andrew J. McGlade, Sr.

Apr 18, 2018

McGLADE

ANDREW J., Sr., age 85, on April 18, 2018 of Wyndmoor. U.S. Army veteran, life member of Wyndmoor Hose Co., and roofer. Husband of the late Mary (nee Bruckert). Father of Andrew J., Jr., Barbara, Michael, Eric, and the late Kathleen. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Martyrs Church,...

William W. Knipe

William W. Knipe

Apr 16, 2018

KNIPE WILLIAM W., age 84, on April 16, 2018 of Wyndmoor. Survived by his wife Paula, sons Christopher (Connie) and Timothy (Kimberley), grandchildren Marc, William and Hilary. Relatives and friends may call at Grace Lutheran Church, 801 E. Willow Grove Ave., Wyndmoor, PA 19038, Saturday, April 28that 9:30AM. Funeral Service 11AM. Interment Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Jane Mary Pohl

Jane Mary Pohl

Apr 13, 2018

POHL JANE MARY (nee Diorio), age 50, on April 13, 2018 of Oreland. Survived by her husband James Martin, sons Anthony James and John David, her mother Jane Diorio, brothers Timothy (Jane) and Joseph (Shelly), nieces and nephews Timothy, Sean, Christopher, Julia, Marissa, John, Stephanie and Kelly. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Martyrs Church, 120 Allison Rd., Oreland,...

Maryalice Jones May

Maryalice Jones May

Apr 13, 2018

Maryalice Jones May, 61 years old Born Dec 10, 1956, died April 13, 2018 Maryalice Jones May, the daughter of the late Marie Reinhart Jones and Charles N. Jones Jr. died at home surrounded by her family. She grew up in Chestnut Hill, attending Our Mother of Consolation, Cardinal Dougherty High School, and Penn State where she earned her bachelor’s...

Saranne Borda Du Bois

Saranne Borda Du Bois

Apr 9, 2018

Saranne Borda Du Bois passed away peacefully on Monday, April 9 at her home, The Hill at Whitemarsh, at the age of 84.  Saranne was the wife of the late Samuel S. M. Du Bois and is survived by her daughters, Sarah D. Kingsley (Robert) and Anne Du Bois (Stephen Broocks) as well as her beloved grandchildren, Sarah B. Kingsley,...

Terrence Patrick Murphy

Terrence Patrick Murphy

Apr 3, 2018

MURPHY

TERRENCE PATRICK, age 87, on April 3, 2018 of Phila. Funeral Mass Thursday, April 12th, 10AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery. 

Frederick C. Maguire

Frederick C. Maguire

Apr 3, 2018

MAGUIRE FREDERICK C., age 86, on April 3, 2018 of Jenkintown. Graduate of Northeast Catholic H.S., LaSalle College, and U.S. Navy veteran. He spent his career working as an Auditor for the U.S. Govt. and as an accountant for GMAC. Son of the late Peter and Katherine Maguire. Brother of Lawrence, Bernadette, and the late Michael, Mary, Paul, John, Margaret,...

Lieselotte B. Porter

Lieselotte B. Porter

Mar 31, 2018

PORTER LIESELOTTE B., age 92, on March 31, 2018 of Cathedral Village, Philadelphia, PA. Devoted wife of the late Jermain B. Porter, II. Survived by her beloved children, Kim (Nicholas Tafaro), Kevin (Christine), her grandchildren, Alex and Brett Tafaro, Elijah and Allison Carney. Lotte was an avid reader and gardener. In her younger years she enjoyed skiing, tennis, hiking and...

Marguerite "Margie" Ferrino

Marguerite "Margie" Ferrino

Mar 25, 2018

Marguerite “Margie” E. Ferrino, 65, of Wyndmoor died March 25, 2018. Margie was a long-time volunteer at Chestnut Hill Hospital and provided pet care to many families in the area. She spent summers in Ocean City and volunteered with the beach patrol. Margie talked to everyone, she was a gentle spirit and faithful friend to many. She loved Mickey Mouse,...

Lois S. Kingsberry

Lois S. Kingsberry

Mar 20, 2018

KINGSBERRY Lois S. Kingsberry of Blue Bell, PA and Yarmouthport, MA, died on March 20, 2018 at age 92. Lois was predeceased by her beloved husband, former Philadelphia banker, Gordon M. Kingsberry, her five brothers and two sisters. Mother to Lois Kingsberry Brunet of Haverford, Dr. Paul D. Kingsberry, Alan A. Kingsberry of Lafayette Hill, Donald G. Kingsberry of New...

Lillian F. Stone

Lillian F. Stone

Mar 9, 2018

Lillian F. Stone

October 24, 1921 – March 9, 2018

Lillian was born to Mary T. and John H. Stone in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1921.  She had one sibling, Jeanne Stone.  During her adolescent years she resided in the West Philadelphia section of the city.  Lillian attended the Philadelphia Public School System for her elementary, junior high and...

Domenico Antonio Russo

Domenico Antonio Russo

Feb 22, 2018

Domenico Antonio Russo  October 16, 1931- February 22, 2018 Domenico Antonio Russo, 86 of Rome, Italy and St. Davids, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Russo was born in 1931 in Cerami (Enna) Sicily, the first of two children to Luigia Ambruzzi and Giuseppe Russo. After World War ll his family moved to Rome. In...

Don B. Sharpe

Don B. Sharpe

Feb 14, 2018

SHARPE DON B., age 67, on February 14, 2018 of Bedminster Twp., PA. Survived by his wife Ellen (nee Kaufmann), his daughters Brittany McCollom (Timothy) and Alexandre Sharpe (the late Chuck), 3 grandchildren, Judah, Harper and Dakota. Final arrangements to be announced at a later date.

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