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Rahn- On the 24th inst., Annie M Rahn, aged forty-six years, daughter of the late George Rahn, Mount Airy. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock, froom the residence of her sister, No 38 Pleasant street, Germantown.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 25, 1881
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Rahn--3d inst. Miriam F. widow of James L Rahn, aged 83. Relatives and friends invited to services Tues 11 a.m. precisely . residence of son-in-law T A Bechtle, 6429 Ridge ave. Roxborough. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

RALSTON.-On the 25th inst., WILLIAM, son of William and Lizzie Ralston, aged 3 months and 14 days.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, from the residence of his parents, 2036 Webster street.  Interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

Rawley--2d inst. Margaret F. wife of Harry H Rawley, (nee Dewees). relatives and friends invited to services. Tues 2 p.m. precisely, husband's residence 301 Lyceum? ave. Roxborough. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

REANEY.-On the 24th inst., ANNIE, only daughter of John and Margaret Jane Reaney, in her 20th year.  The relatives and friends of the family, also King's Daughters of Bethesda Presbyterian Church, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at her parents' residence, No. 2453 Fairhill street.  Interment private.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

Rebstock-- on June 29,1900. of scarlet fever, Madalena beloved daughter of Joseph and Susanna Rebstock, aged 4 years and 2 months. Residence No 1900 North Mutter street. Interment on Sunday morning , at Holy Redeemer Cemetery. No funeral.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

REDFERN.-On the 23d instant, ANNIE REDFERN, aged 87 years.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Monday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from her late residence, Penn Widows' Asylum, Belgrade street, above East Susquehanna avenue.  Interment at Palmer Ground.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

REDLES - On the 13th instant, ADAM REDLES, in the 78th year of his age.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the house of his son, George Redles, Wistar street, Germantown on Tuesday afternoon, 16th inst., at 3 o'clock, without further notice.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, August 15, 1859 page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

Reed--2d inst. Frank Kennedy Reed aged 52. Relatives and friends invited to funeral WEd 8:30 a.m. residence Mrs. Mary Martin 1031 Fairmont ave. High mass. Assemption 10 a.m.. Interment Holy Cross.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

REEDER.-On the 4th instant, Christia* Reeder (cut off)
Public Ledger, Oct. 7, 1876, page 2 Saturday
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

Reim-- on June 28,1900. Annie, wife of Julius Reim, aged 55 years, Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from No d069 Weikel street. Interment at Green Mount Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

REPPE.-On the 13th inst., MATILDA, daughter of Caspar and Elizabeth Reppe, aged 1 year and 6 months.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, No. 1713 S. Fourth street, below Morris, this (Friday) morning at 9 o'clock.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 15, 1870 Page 5
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

Reid--- on june 17, 1895. William Reid, the relatives and friends of the family also James G Blaine council. No 766 Jr. O. U. A. M. and the employes of Charles P cochran, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence 2075 Ella street. to proceed to Cumberland street M.E. Vault.
Philadelphia Inquirer June 21, 1895
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

REILLY.-On the 13th instant, JOHN, son of James and Ann Reilly, aged 3 years.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of his parents, 1124 East York street.  To proceed to St. Anne's.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Sept. 15, 1874 Page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

REILLY.-April 5, MARY REILLY, widow of the late John Reilly. Relatives and friends, also League of Sacred Heart of Church of the Nativity, invited to attend funeral, Monday 8:30 A. M. from residence of son-in-law, John F. Ward, 2994 Edgemont street. Solemn requiem mass Church of the Nativity, 10 A. M. Interment St. Anne’s.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Apr 1906, Page 7
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

Rementer----on June 20,1895, Kate rementer, aged 33 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her sister's residence. 1912 McClellan street. Interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer June 21, 1895
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

REUKAUF_Suddenly on the 19th inst., FLORA, wife of MARTIN REUKAUF, aged 33 years. 2125 Corlies street. Due notice of funeral will be given.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

On the 23rd inst., MRS. MARY REX, aged 75 years. Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her son, Mr. Willoughby Rex. No. 385 North Front street, below Green st., on Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, without further notice. Funeral to proceed to Monument Cemetery.
April 24, 1847 Public Ledger, pg. 2
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

REYBOLD_On the 19th inst., CHARLES S. REYBOLD, son of ANTHONY and ANN REYBOLD, of Delaware. Funeral services on Thursday at 11 o’clock at his late residence, 4212 Chester Avenue.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

RHEEM.-On the morning of the 12th of September, 1879 [sic.], LOUISA MARGARET RHEEM, daughter of the late Jacob Rheem, of this city.  The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the services and interment, at St. Andrew's Church, Eighth street, near Spruce, this (Monday) afternoon, the 15th instant, at half-past two o'clock precisely.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Sept. 15, 1874 Page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

RIALE.-On the 30th ult., MARY, relict of the late Evan Riale, aged 78 years.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock, from her son's residence, No. 504 West Norris street.  Funeral on Thursday morning, 9 o'clock train, North Penna. Depot, for New Britain, Bucks county, Pa.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, April 1, 1874, page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

RICE.-On the 9th instant, Mrs. CATHARINE RICE, aged ?4 years.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Ignatius Tolon, ?15 Flizwater street, on Saturday afternoon, at two o'clock, without further notice.  Interment at Ronaldson's Cemetery.
Public Ledger- Philadelphia Friday Morn., January 11, 1867 Pg 2 Column 4
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

Rich--at Atlantic City, N.J. on June 27,1900. Clarisea Moyer, daughter of Maurice F and Mamie J rich, aged 15 months. Funeral services at her parents residence, No 120 Penn avenue, on Sunday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock. interment at Pleasantville Cemetery.,Private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Richards- On Lord's day morning, Fell asleep in Jesus. Eleanor Angiers Richards, eldest daughter of the late William H Richards. the relatives re invited to attend her funeral from no 1631 Green street at 2 o'clock on Tuesday March 1. Please omit Floral offerings.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 25, 1881
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

RICKARDS - On November 17, 1907, SARAH B. RICKARDS widow of George C. Rickards and daughter of the late John and Amelia Simon.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, November 21 at 2 PM, from late residence, 1508 South 6th st.  Interment at Philanthropic Cemetery.
Mortuary Notice - Philadelphia Inquirer Date: 1907 - 11- 21  
Submitted By:
Linda Mead Otte

RIESS.-On the 30th March, GEO. W. RIESS, 30 years of age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday, 2d April, form his late residence, No. ?0 Ashland st., between Tenth and Eleventh, above Wharton.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, April 1, 1874, page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

RIHL.-On Oct. 10, 1915, HENRY WASHINGTON RIHL, M. D., in his 93d year. Funeral services at his late residence, 6320 Burbridge st., Germantown, Wednesday, at 4 P. M. Intermetn private. Kindly omit flowers.
A Philadelphia Newspaper, October 11, 1915
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

RILEY_On the 18th instant, JAMES RILEY. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday morning at 8 ˝ o’clock, from his late residence, No. 1425 South street. Solemn Requiem Mass at St. Teresa’s Chursh. Interment at New Catherdral Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

Rinker--3d inst. Charles beloved son of Jacob and the late Emma Rinker (nee Beck) aged 21. Relatives and friends invited to services, Wed 2 p.m. at parlors of C F Brenner, 1611 Germantown ave. Interment private. Northwood. Remains may be viewed Tues 7-10 p.m.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

DIED, on Thursday evening, after a short but severe illness, Capt. SAMUEL RINKER, sailing master of the U. S. Navy, in the 63d year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family, the officers of the station, and his Masonic Brethren, particularly Lodge No. 3, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, this morning at 8 o'clock, from his late residence, Sourth Front street, opposite the Navy Yard.
Poulson's American Daily Advertiser, Thursday Morning, July 10, 1823
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

RITTENHOUSE.-On the 4th inst., GODFREY RITTENHOUSE, in the 78th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family, and the Philadelphia butchers and drovers, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, this Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock, at his late residence, 2217 Germantown avenue. Funeral on Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock. Interment at American Mechanics' Cemetery.
Phila. Inquirer May 6, 1890 Page 5
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

RITTENHOUSE.-On Feb. 9, 1909, GODFREY J*., son of the late Godfrey and Mary Ann Rittenhouse, aged 53 years. Relatives and friend of family, Phoenix Lodge, No. 1*0, ** and A. M., and the butchers of Philadelphia, are respectfully invited to attend funeral services at the parlors of David H. Schuvier at South 6th and Diamond sts., on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock precisely. Interment at Mechanics' Cemetery.
Phila. Inquirer Feb. 12, 1909 page 7
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

RITTENHOUSE.-On the 6th instant, Mrs. MARY ANN RITTENHOUSE, wife of Godfrey Rittenhouse and daughter of Eliza Miller, in the 49th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family, also, the Hannah Penn Council, No. 12, U. D.of A., are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from her husband's residence, No. 2217 Germantown avenue, above Sixth street, this (Monday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock, without further notice. To proceed to the American Mechanics' Cemetery.
Oct. 9, 1865 Phila. Inquirer Page 4
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

RITTENHOUSE.-On the 24th inst., MARY ANN RITTENHOUSE, aged 28 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, form her parents' residence, No. 1933 Fifth street, below Norris, this (Monday) morning, at 10 o'clock. To proceed to American Mechanics' Cemetery.
Phila. Newspaper March 28, 1870
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

PETER RITTENHOUSE in the 70th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, Germantown Road, above Sixth st., on Wednesday afternoon next, at 1 o'clock, without further notice. To proceed to Mechanics' Cemetery.
Public Ledger Nov. 26, 1854 On the 26th inst.,
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ROACHE.-April 26, 1903, Julia, widow of the late Michael Roache. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral, Wednesday morning 8:30 o'clock from the residence of her nephew, Mr. Thomas B. O'Brien, 2554 Emerald street, Thirty-first ward. Requiem mass at the Church of the Visitation at 10 o'clock. Interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
Phila. Inquirer April 27, 1903
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

Robb--3d inst. Anna Keen, wife of Richard R Robb aged 57. RElatives and friends invited to services, residence 5344 Chancellor st. Thurs 10:30 a.m. precisely. Interment Laurel Hill
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Robb--3d inst. Lizzie H wife of Leonard S Robb. Relatives and frineds invited to services, Wed 3 p.m. residence father-in-law, Joseph B Robb 4306 Fairmount ave. Interment private, Fernwood.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

ROBERTS.-At Westtown Boarding School, on the morning of the Second Month 24th, of pneumonia, ANNA W., oldest daughter of David and Elizabeth L. Roberts, of the Chalfont, Atlantic City, N. J., aged nearly 16 years.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, at the residence of her uncle, Wm. H. Roberts, East Moorestown, N. J., on Third-day, the 27th, at 2:30 o'clock.  Carriages will meet the train leaving Market Street Ferry at 1:30 o'clock.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

ROBERTS.-Oct. 8, 1915, GEORGE, husband of Lizzie Roberts. Relatives and friends, also employes of Atlantic Refining Co., and Gulf Refining Co., are invited to attend funeral services, Monday, at 2 P. M., at his late residence. 6100 Wheeler st. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Remains may be viewed Sunday evening.
A Philadelphia Newspaper, October 11, 1915
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

ROBERTS.-In Philadelphia, at her daughter's residence, on the 9th instant, Mrs. MARGARET ROBERTS, widow of Wm. O. Roberts, in her 71st year.  Funeral from her late residence, Lower Providence, Montgomery county, Pa., on Saturday, 12th instant, at 11 1/2 o'clock A. M.
Public Ledger- Philadelphia Friday Morn., January 11, 1867 Pg 2 Column 4
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

Robertshaw---on August 28,1900. Herbert W., son of Herbert and Theresa Robertshaw., aged 3 months and 16 days. Funeral on this Thursday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock, from his parents residence, 2174 East Oakdale street. Interment private at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 30, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

ROBSON.-On April 4, 1906, EMMA SHORE, widow of Gardiner R. Robson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday at 1 P. M. precisely, at her late residence, 405 N Wayne ave, Wayne, Pa. Interment private. Please omit flowers.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Apr 1906, Page 7
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

RODDY.-Suddenly, on the 31st ult., HEDWIG L. RODDY, wife of John E. Roddy.  Due notice of the funeral will be given.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, April 1, 1874, page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

Mrs. HARRIET P. RODEARMEL died yesterday morning at her home, 25 North Fourth street, from heart disease. She had been ill since last Saturday. She was eighty-six years of age, and survived by one daughter, Mrs. Philip German, and one sister, Miss Jennie Fisher. She was a charter member of the Fourth Street Church of God.   Mrs. Rodearmel was born at Hamburg, Berks county, but has been a resident of Harrisburg for the past seventy years. Her husband, Henry Rodearmel, conducted a grocery store, before the Civil war, where the Y. W. C. A. is now located.   Funeral services will be held at her late home, 25 North Fourth street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. C. Forncrook will officiate. Interment will be made in the Harrisburg Cemetery.
Patriot Dec. 30, 1909 Page 10  
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

RODEARMEL.-on the 11th inst., WILLIAM H., on son of George and Emma V. (nee Foxhill) Rodearmel, aged 4 years We had a little Willie once, He was our only pride; Alas! we loved him too well we fear, For soon he slept and died. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, 14th, at 1 P. M., from the residence of his grandparents, John F. and Sarah M. Foxhill, 1929 Callowhill street. To proceed to Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Public Ledger March 12, 1880 page 2
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ROFTER.-On the 24th February, 1894, Eliza, daughter of the late Martin and Ann Rofter.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday [rest is cut off]
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Feb. 26, 1894 Page 8
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

ROGERS.-On April 4, 1906, EPHRAIM ROGERS, husband of Sallie A. Rogers, aged 36. Relatives and friends, also Philadelphia Castle, No 64, A. O. K. of M. C. are invited to attend the funeral, on Saturday, at 1 P. M., from the parlors of John E. Stiles & Sons, 1417 E. Susquehanna ave. To proceed to Palmer Vault. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Apr 1906, Page 7
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

Rogers- on the 18ths inst., George H Rogers., aged 50 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence no 2116 Evergreen street, this (Saturday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 21, 1871
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

On Sunday morning, 2d inst., Mr. JOHN ROGERS, in his 66th year of his age. His friends and those of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, this afternoon, the 4th inst., at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, Lehigh st., Richmond. To proceed to Monument Cemetery.
May 04, 1852 Public Ledger
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ROHRMAN.-On the 30th ultimo, WILLIAM C. ROHRMAN, aged 71 years.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 430 Yolkmer street, on Thursday, April 2d, at 10 o'clock A. M.  To proceed to Oxford Church.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, April 1, 1874, page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

ROW.-April 14, 1914, AUGUSTUS ROW. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services, at his late residence, 318 N. Preston st., on Saturday, at 2 P. M., precisely. Interment private.
Phila. Inquirer April 1914
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ROWAN_On the 19th inst., ANNIE, wife of JAMES ROWAN, aged 37 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday morning at 7:30 o’clock from her husband’s residence, 2351 Mutter street. Mass at the Church of the Visitation. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

Rowland--3d inst, Bridge, wife of late John Rowland. Relatives and friends also Altar, Rosary and Sacred Heart Society of Church of our Lady of Victory, invited to funeral, Wed 7 a.m. residence 106 N 53rd st, W. Phila. Solemn requiem mass at Our Lady of Victory 8:30 a.m. Interment Shenandoah , Pa on Train leaving REading Terminal 10:30 a.m.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Rowland- Suddenly, on the 24th inst. Thos. Rowland Sr, in the eight -first year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral. , from his late residence, Cheltenham, this Monday the 28th inst., at 1 o'clock. Train leaves Third and Berks streets at 11 o'clock A.M.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 25, 1881
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

ROYAL.-On the 10th instant, MARY ANN ROYAL, aged ?? years.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her daughter, Amber street, three doors above Wood, east side, on Sunday, the 13th inst., without further notice.
Public Ledger- Philadelphia Friday Morn., January 11, 1867 Pg 2 Column 4
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

RUCHTI.-On the 4th of April, 1906, REGINA RUCHTI, aged 49 years. Friends and employes of Boltz, Clymer & Co. are invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at 1 P. M., from the office of Gus A. Kirchner, 714 N. 3d st. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Apr 1906, Page 7
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

RUTH_On the 19th inst., MARY, widow of SAMUEL H. RUTH, aged 52 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services at the residence of her nephew Mr. JOSEPH HAZLETON, No. 909 Mew Market street, on Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. Interment at Leesburg, N.J.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

RYAN.-On the afternoon of the 5th inst., ELIZABETH, youngest daughter of the late James Ryan. Funeral this (Monday) morning, at 9 o'clock, from her late residence, No. 1008 Race street, to which the friends of the family are respectfully invited.
Philadelphia Inquirer, Monday, March 9, 1874
Submitted by: Dennis Gries

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