Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Patricia Britt Volk
Jun 1, 2024
Patricia Britt Volk, loving daughter, devoted wife, dear sister, beloved aunt and great-aunt passed away peacefully at her home overnight on June 1, 2024, with her husband of 53 years, Albert “Tiger” Volk by her side.
Patricia was born in Philadelphia on March 18, 1947, the daughter of John and Florence (Comey) Britt. She was the younger sister of Florence Britt...
Kayla Alexi McNulty Kaplan
May 14, 2024
Kayla Alexi McNulty Kaplan, born August 29, 1996 in Pittsburgh, PA, died at the age of 27 on May 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by her parents Lewis J. Kaplan and Maureen McNulty-Kaplan, her older and younger brothers, Aidan Connor McNulty Kaplan and Killian Eoin McNulty Kaplan, as well as Grizzly Bear, the family Akita. Kayla developed...
Michael R. Osborne
May 7, 2024
Michael Osborne was born on February 3, 1977 and passed away May 7, 2024. He was the son of Robert Osborne and Joanne O'Neill and the stepson of Robin O'Neill. Michael was a lover of animals and will be missed by Daisy, his cat of many years. Mikey is survived by many aunts and uncles as well as numerous cousins....
Stephen Francis Brady
May 6, 2024
Stephen Francis Brady, after a prolonged illness, died on May 6, 2024, at the age of 82.
Stephen was born in New York City on October 17, 1941, to John and Ann Baer Brady. He spent his childhood and teenage years in New York City and Long Island. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in 1963, and his Ph.D. in organic...
Timothy V. Alexander
May 5, 2024
Timothy V. Alexander, 86, of Chestnut Hill died peacefully on May 5, 2024 at Fox Chase Cancer Center after an unexpected complication related to his Esophageal Cancer which he courageously battled for 9 months. Born on August 17th 1937, in Philadelphia (Germantown) to Catherine (nee Felose) and John J. Alexander Jr. He is survived by his identical twin Thomas Alexander,...
Dalma Denfield Martin
May 3, 2024
Dalma Martin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 17, 1943, in St. John's, Antigua, British West Indies, Dalma was the son of Fernella and Denfield and one of five siblings.Dalma is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Vonell Martin, and their loving children: Nyree...
Anna Marie Matteucci
Apr 21, 2024
Anna Marie D. Matteucci (née Barry) died suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, with her family around her. She had lived a glorious and vibrant 101 years, positive and inspiring even on the day she was admitted to the hospital.
Anna Marie was born on January 24, 1923, in Mauch Chunk, PA, now Jim Thorpe. Her family moved to Germantown when she...
Mary Theresa Leonard
Apr 8, 2024
Mary Theresa Houck was born in Emmitsburg, MD to Agnes Rosensteel and James Edward Houck. Her father owned the Emmitsburg Quality Shop on the town square and the Houck family lived above it. Mary Theresa was the first child and was joined in the following years by sister Margaret and brother James Edward, known as Edward.
She considered her childhood in...
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...
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