Local Obituaries for Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors in Philadelphia, PA
Most Reverend Frank T. Griswold
Mar 5, 2023
The Most Reverend Frank Tracy Griswold III died March 5, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A renowned preacher known for his warmth and wit, Griswold served as the twenty-fifth Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, leading the protestant denomination from 1996 to 2005. Griswold who also co-chaired the Roman Catholic-Anglican Commission from 1998 to 2003 and made significant contributions to the...
Diane Sigmann
Feb 21, 2023
Diane Sigmann (nee Juliano), 76, native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2023. She was born to parents Michael and Mina Juliano, on September 19, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Diane married John Sigmann on October 28, 1967. Together they raised 2 children. Diane is survived by her daughters Stephanie McGinnis (Jim), Amy Salica (Chris), her granddaughters Emma,...
Julia von Szeliski Albrecht
Feb 17, 2023
Julia von Szeliski Albrecht: Mother, Civil Servant, Volunteer Julia Albrecht died peacefully on February 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA, continually surrounded in her final days by family. Married to US diplomat Anthony C. Albrecht for 68 years, Julia delivered their first son in Washington DC, their second in Spain, their third in Nicaragua, and their fourth in northern Virginia. The...
Philip Price, Jr.
Feb 1, 2023
Philip Price, Jr., a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 1, 2023. He was 88 years old. Mr. Price, the youngest child of Philip Price, Sr. and Sarah Harrison Price, was best known as a champion of numerous Philadelphia non-profit organizations. He had a deep interest in American history and was a descendant of...
John Henry
Jan 27, 2023
HENRY JOHN HENRY, age 64, on January 27, 2023 of Mt. Airy. Son of the late Robert and Mary Ann Henry. Survived by his siblings, Mary Ann Wagman (the late Larry), Robert Henry (Jeanne), Betsy Hesdon (Phil), Joanne O’Neill (Robin). Predeceased by his sister Patsy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 8th, 9 AM at Jacob...
Kathryn G. Shaifer
Jan 19, 2023
You always knew what was on Kathy Shaifer's mind. She gave all of us, family and friends, permission to be our authentic selves, just as she was. She made us feel accepted and special. Kathy was one of a kind. She passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 88, after a very unexpected and brief experience with lung cancer....
Margaret "Marjorie" Newbold Pearson
Jan 19, 2023
Margaret (Marjorie) Newbold Pearson, proud matriarch of five sons, daughters-in-law, and twelve grandchildren, passed away on Thursday January 19, 2023. She was 94. Born in Philadelphia on March 9, 1928, Marjorie was the third child of Arthur Emlen Newbold Jr and Margaret Harrison Yarnall. She attended Springside School class of 1945. She grew up in Wyndmoor at Laverock Farm, an...
Frances Dunning Borie
Jan 17, 2023
Frances Dunning Borie Frances Dunning Borie, a lifelong resident of Chestnut Hill and Wyndmoor died peacefully at Cathedral Village, Philadelphia, on January 17. She was 97. Fran, as she was called by family and friends, was the daughter of Norman Dunning and Ansie Naylor Dunning. She attended Springside School, graduating from Springfield High. For over twenty years, Mrs. Borie was...
Lisa Viola Kelly
Jan 12, 2023
Lisa Viola Kelly, age 48, formerly of Chestnut Hill, passed away suddenly on Jan 12, 2023. She was a hard-working, dedicated Catholic school teacher for 20 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, daughter in law, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. Lisa truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting...
Evelyn V. Edwards
Jan 10, 2023
Evelyn Virginia Edwards, 97, of Wyndmoor, Pa., passed away January 10, 2023 at The Artman Home in Ambler. Born in Philadelphia on May 27, 1925, she was the daughter of Raymond Edwards and Wilhelmina Gibbons. “Evie” is survived by her sister, Carole Anne (Gibbons) Roman and Edward Albert Gibbons and his wife, Marion G. (Calamaro) Gibbons. She is predeceased by...
Gary W. Lorenzon
Dec 29, 2022
Gary Wayne Lorenzon 9/21/46 – 12/29/22 On Thursday, December 29th, Gary Lorenzon, loving husband, father of two children, and grandfather of two grandchildren, passed away at age 76. Gary was born on September 21st, 1946 in Chestnut Hill, PA to Gilbert and Jayne Lorenzon. From 1978 until his retirement, Gary founded, owned, and operated Gary Lorenzon Contractor, Inc. based in...
Louis F. Aiello, II
Dec 18, 2022
Louis F. Aiello ll, 86, of Chestnut Hill, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on December 18th, 2022. Louis was born in a row home on Shawnee St. in Chestnut Hill on August 4th, 1936 to Luigi and Maria Aiello. He grew up in our Mother of Consolation Parish where he married his wife, Elaine Maza Aiello...
Emily W. Starr
Dec 15, 2022
Emily Woodward Churchman Starr, age 85, died December 15 at Bishop White Lodge in Philadelphia, PA. The daughter of John Horace and Elizabeth Sailer Churchman, she graduated from Springside School and Radcliffe College. In 1960 she married Harold Page Starr. Together they raised their five children in Wyndmoor, PA. Their son, Isaac Starr, died of natural causes in 2000 at...
Patricia E. Bahner
Dec 12, 2022
PATRICIA E. BAHNER, age 88, on December 12, 2022 of Flourtown formerly of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Theodore G. Bahner, Jr. Mother of Theodore III (Mary Kay), Michael (Diane), Kathleen Petruck (Bud), Christopher (Stacy), Lizanne, and the late John. Also survived by 5 grandchildren; Patrick, Jonathan, Sara, Theodore, Jake, 3 great grandchildren, her sister Janet Cahalan (Andy) and...
William J. Benzing
Dec 10, 2022
William “Billy” J. Benzing, a Chestnut Hill resident for 57 years, died peacefully at Keystone Hospice on December 10, 2022. Billy was born on October 17, 1942, in Fishtown Philadelphia and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1960, serving as an air traffic controller at Aviano Air Force Base in Italy. After military service, he graduated from LaSalle...
William A. Whiteside, Jr.
Dec 4, 2022
William A. Whiteside, Jr. Obituary William A. Whiteside, Jr., 93, of Ocean City, NJ, died peacefully at home on December 4. Born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Bill was the son of William and Ellen Hensler Whiteside. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eileen, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. Bill is...
Alba V. Bear
Nov 24, 2022
Alba Volpe Bear, 93, a long-time resident of Wyndmoor passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022 surrounded by her family. She joins her beloved husband of 61 years, William A. Bear, Jr. Alba is survived by her children Gail, William, III (Devon), Michael (Maura), Thomas (Josie), BJ (Hillary), and Robert Bear along with 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a brother, Joseph...
Anthony J. Viola
Nov 19, 2022
ANTHONY J. VIOLA, age 96, formerly of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 19, 2022. He worked hard as a machinist until the age of 92 and enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his beloved Phillies, and going to the casino. Husband of the late Marie (nee Yanni). Preceded in death by his...
Mary C. Pollino
Nov 17, 2022
Mary C. Pollino, age 87, on November 17, 2022 of Fort Washington. Wife of the late James W. Pollino. Survived by her daughter Juliann Pollino, her son James W. Pollino, Jr. (Gina), 2 grandchildren Julia Rose and James III. Visitation Wedneday, November 23rd, 9AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment George Washington...
Rina Brun
Nov 15, 2022
RINA BRUN, age 93, on November 15, 2022 of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Max Brun. Survived by her son John Brun (Kathleen), her daughter Maryann Gavrushenko (Jake), her grandson James Gavrushenko. Rina grew up and lived in Chestnut Hill for 37 years until her move to Wyndmoor Montgomery County where she resided for the last 36 years. She worked...
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