Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Mark T. Walsh
Oct 2, 2024
Mark T. Walsh, age 68, on October 2, 2024 of Wyndmoor. A viewing will be held Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:00AM at Jacob F. Ruth's, 8413 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill. Words of Remembrance will be offered by attendees at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Bernard Kelly Davey
Sep 28, 2024
Bernard Kelly Davey was born on March 7th, 1971 to Robert Thomas Davey Sr. and Mary Bridget (nee Kelly) Davey and raised in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. He belonged to a large Irish Catholic family, including brothers Thomas Michael Davey Sr., Robert Thomas Davey Jr. (wife Michelle), sister Patricia Marie Kaffenberger (nee Davey), and over 30 first cousins....
Joan Pitcher Feeny
Sep 20, 2024
Joan Pitcher Feeny died on Friday, September 20 at 3:50pm. For many years, she claimed she was in her thirties. Her family was astonished to learn she was 68. Born May 14, 1956, Joanie put beauty into the world. She was a collector, artist, gardener, and mother of four children she claimed had “perfect” genetics. She had eclectic, but very...
Michael F. McMenamin, Sr.
Sep 18, 2024
Michael F. McMenamin, Sr. (“Frank”) passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, just one day before his 92nd birthday. Frank was the devoted husband of the late Marie McMenamin (nee Rigney) and is survived by his five children: Marie Teresa, Mike (Eileen), Susan (Jerry), Patty (Joe) Sergio, and Colleen. His legacy continues through his beloved...
John Joseph Canney
Sep 10, 2024
John Joseph Canney, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sept 10. Jack was born and raised in Chestnut Hill and lived on Ardleigh street until 1968. He attended Our Mother of Consolation grade school and was thrilled to hear stories from the recent 70th reunion of his graduating class. He had very fond memories of playing baseball at the water...
Beverly Devitt
Sep 7, 2024
BEVERLY DEVITT, age 85, on Sept 7, 2024 of Lower Gwynedd formerly of Chestnut Hill. Sister of the late Mary Dwornek, Joseph Devitt, Anna Skahan, Bernadette Stewart, Madeline Beaston, and Rosalyn Zanger. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Saturday, Sept 28th, 10AM at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Phila., PA 19118. Interment Holy Sepulchre...
Maurice Lynn Stone
Sep 7, 2024
Maurice Lynn Stone, 87, went to be with his Savior on September 7, 2024. Born July 17, 1937 in Bluford, Ill to Fred and Clara Stone he was brother to Paul (Elaine) (Lois), Norma (Shelow), Otis (Sandra) and Lambert (Jane) Stone. Married December 31, 1962 to Lenore Nancy Zimmerling for 62 blessed years they bore five beautiful talented daughters: Sharon...
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...
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