Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Gerard Rush
Apr 6, 2024
GERARD RUSH passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024, at the age of 91 in Wyndmoor, PA surrounded by family. He was born on February 9, 1933, in Magheraboy, Kilmovee, County Mayo Ireland to Annie (née Duffy) and Patrick Rush. His most cherished memories were growing up with his many siblings on the family farm in Ireland, working the fields,...
Lawrence Leo Maguire
Mar 31, 2024
Lawrence Leo Maguire of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024 at the age of 89. Lawrence was born on August 30, 1934 to the late Peter Paul Maguire and the late Katherine (McGrath) Maguire. Lawrence was the beloved brother to Bernadette and the late Michael, Mary, Paul, John, Margaret, Catherine, Theresa, and Frederick. He was a kind...
Deborah C. Gigliotti, R.N.
Mar 29, 2024
Deborah C. Gigliotti, R.N., of Collegeville PA formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on March 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and dedication in the field of healthcare.Deborah's career as a healthcare provider spanned over four decades at Christian Care Health System in Wilmington, DE. Starting as a critical care nurse, she poured her heart into her work,...
Sandra Barr Boyd
Mar 28, 2024
Sandra B. Boyd (nee Barr) of Wyndmoor, PA passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at the age of 86 of Alzheimer’s Disease. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George Boyd V, nephews, David, John and Peter Hastings, Brewster and Stephen Rhoads, Scott Sholiton and niece Ann Rhoads Littleton. She is predeceased by her parents, Marjorie and...
Josephine Bonitatibus
Mar 27, 2024
Josephine Bonitatibus, 101, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in her daughter’s home in Erdenheim surrounded by loved ones.
She was born May 6, 1922, the sixth of seven children. A longtime Chestnut Hill resident, Josephine moved into a house on Mermaid Lane with her husband Albert in 1950, where they intended to raise their growing family. After becoming widowed...
Alexa Kane
Mar 25, 2024
Alexa Kane (nee Charbonneau), 89, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 25, 2024, in the presence of her loving children. Alexa was born of the late Exilda (Pelletier) and Arthur Charbonneau, on September 20, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of nine children. Alexa graduated from LaSalle University. She married Joseph Kane, the love of her life, in...
Mary Beth Phelan
Mar 22, 2024
MARY BETH PHELAN, age 61, on March 22, 2024, of Oreland. Daughter of Laura (nee Dean) and the late Joseph “Jay” Phelan. Sister of Jane Campbell (Andrew Zuzulock), Thomas (Katherine) and Laura Farrell. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Daniel (Alison), Jeffrey, Michael, Sean, Cole, Megan, Casey, Wyatt, Jack, and her Aunt Jill Phelan. Funeral Mass Tuesday, April 23rd, 10:30AM...
Walter Joseph Clayton, Jr.
Mar 19, 2024
Walter Joseph Clayton, Jr., 80, of Chestnut Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, with his family by his side.
Mr. Clayton was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Kathryn (Kerwin), three sons, Walter “Jay” III (Gretchen), Kerwin (Amy), and Andrew (Michele), and eight adoring grandchildren.
Mr. Clayton...
Joshua Paul Gordon
Mar 18, 2024
Joshua was born in Philadelphia; his parents were Sol and Judith Gordon who adopted Joshua when he was a toddler. Not much was known about the significance of bonding and attachment in adoption in those days. It was thought love was enough and had it been Joshua would have had the foundation he needed in life. He was very loved....
Smeraldo Sirianni
Mar 12, 2024
SMERALDO SIRIANNI “ALDO”, age 82, on March 12, 2024 of Mt. Airy. Survived by his daughters Maria Wiker and Sandy Sirianni. Brother of Carmine and the late Agostino and Josephine. Also survived by nieces and a nephew. A viewing will be held Tuesday, March 19th, 10:00AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00AM at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave.,...
Harriett Stapler White Richards
Mar 3, 2024
Harriett Stapler White Richards, on March 3, 2024, age 97, of Langhorne. Oldest child of Emily (Fretz) and Headley White. Wife of the late Rev. F. Lee Richards and predeceased by daughter, Martha (Valciukas). Survived by sons, Frederick (Jennifer) and Ashton (Hannah), son-in-law Stanley, six grandchildren (Emily, Anna, Kate, Alice, Toby, and Lily), two great-grandchildren (Alex and Ellie), her brother...
Diana Marie Ruth-Smiles
Mar 1, 2024
Diana Marie Ruth-Smiles was called home to our Lord, on Friday, March 1, 2024 after a battle with lung cancer at her home in South Pasadena, Florida at the age of 80.Diana M. Smiles (nee Ruth) was born October 29, 1943 to Jacob and Dorothy Ruth of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, the owners of the Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Home. As...
William J. Hartnett
Feb 29, 2024
William James Hartnett was born on December 29, 1937; he was the son of Helen Dougherty and John Hartnett of Philadelphia. Known by many as "Bill," he was an uncelebrated man of letters, who could freely discourse on Greco-Roman history to European literature and philosophy to the modern geopolitical landscape. He was a lifelong lover of music, with tastes ranging...
James G. Longo
Feb 29, 2024
Our beloved James G. “Jim” Longo was called home to our Lord on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the age of 85.
Born March 8, 1938, to James and Violet Longo, Jim was a Chestnut Hill native who grew into a renowned innovator, inventing the belt drive to replace the electric chain drive in motorcycles in the 1970’s. Jim continued to...
William Christiansen
Feb 24, 2024
William (Bill) Christiansen passed away February 24, 2024 at 85 years old after a courageous and determined battle with cancer.
He was born to Elmer and Marguerite (nee Russell) Christiansen of Chestnut Hill.
Bill is survived by his wife Genevieve (Ginny, Peanut, nee Tournier) and his children William (Bill) Jr. (Mary Ann), David and Michelle (Rob) Davey, five granddaughters Lauren, Shannon, Reagan,...
Patricia A. Aiman
Feb 21, 2024
A McDonalds cheeseburger, chocolate milkshake and French fries brought a smile to Patricia A. Aiman’s (Aunt Patsy) face when relatives visited her at the Artman Lutheran Home. While enjoying her meal she would often speak lovingly of her life growing up in Wyndmoor, PA with her mother and sisters and her career as a writer for various publications. Patricia passed...
Monica D. Beck
Feb 21, 2024
Monica D. Beck, age 92, on February 21, 2024 of Erdenheim formerly of Wyndmoor. Sister of the late John, Joseph, Marie, Rita Shlauter, Anne and Catherine. Funeral Mass Wednesday, February 28th, 10:00 AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Marie L. King
Feb 10, 2024
MARIE L. KING (nee Rosato), age 95, on February 10, 2024 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Judge William A. King, Jr. Survived by her 7 children, Marie L. King Wolfe (Joseph H. Wolfe), Anne L. King, MD (Charles D. Magnant, MD), Margaret Mary King, William A. King, III (Sarah A. Melchiorre King), Bridget A. King Crooks (Gary W....
Bernard W. Lafferty
Feb 5, 2024
Bernard W. Lafferty "Bernie" passed away suddenly on February 5, 2024. Born in Chestnut Hill, Pa on November 11th, 1957. Bernie was the son of the late Bernard and Helene (Sobieski) Lafferty. Surviving is his wife Sue and son Bernard P.
Bernie is also survived by his sisters: Debbie (Tom) Morinelli, Kathy (Bob) Hoffman and brother Barry (Jill) Lafferty and was...
Daniel C. Carafa
Feb 1, 2024
DANIEL C. CARAFA, age 85, on February 1, 2024 of Chestnut Hill. Beloved husband of Sonia Perry Carafa. Viewing Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10:30 to 11:30AM at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill. Graveside service to follow at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, 1600 Sproul Rd., Broomall, PA 19008.
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