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Vincent M. Dixon

Vincent M. Dixon

May 10, 2021

Vincent M. Dixon passed away May 10, 2021 at the age of 73. Beloved son of the late Russell and Emelia Dixon. Loving brother of Eugene (Marie), and Anthony. Dear uncle of Taryn, Brett, Erinne, Anthony Jr., and Sarah Ann Dixon. Services and interment will be held privately.

Joseph Marinelli

Joseph Marinelli

May 9, 2021

Joseph Marinelli, 62, of Levittown, PA, passed away on May 9, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Joe was born March 24,1959 in Bronx, New York and moved to Levittown, PA in 1987. Joe took with him the love of his New York teams and wore his NY Mets and NY Giants attire...

Paul J. Ellis

Paul J. Ellis

May 9, 2021

Paul J. Ellis, son of the late Leslie and Pearl Ellis, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on May 9, 2021. Paul served in Vietnam as a Navy Corpsman and was a retired Philadelphia Firefighter of 24 years. Husband of the late Patricia A. (nee Millman) Ellis. Loving father of Lisa Rommel (Chris)...

Nancy Ann Fecker

Nancy Ann Fecker

May 9, 2021

Loving daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Marie Fecker.  Beloved sister of Arlene Wouters, Raymond Fecker (Anna), Marilyn Krawczyk (Ed), Jo Anna Fecker, Alice Hicks, Anita O'Brien (Tom), Lorraine Howald (Herb) and Barbara Fecker Terra.  Also survived by 24 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing...

William H. Givens "Duke"

William H. Givens "Duke"

May 8, 2021

William H. Givens "Duke" passed away May 8, 2021 at the age of 76. A US Air Force veteran. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Campbell). Loving father of William (Patricia), and John. Dear Pop Pop of Alyssa, John, Billy, and Logan. Brother of Margaret, Patricia, Jacqueline, Keith, Cheryl, and the late Donna. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews,...

Matthew Joseph Mulligan

Matthew Joseph Mulligan

May 8, 2021

Suddenly on May 8, 2021 at the age of 25. Beloved son of William Mulligan, III and Catherine Arant (Mark Krecko). Loving brother of William and Danielle. Cherished grandson of Loretta Arant (the late Daniel) and Nan Mulligan (the late Bill). Beloved nephew of Uncle Dan Dan. Uncle of Patrick "PJ". Also survived by Uncle Bobby (Sue), Aunt Anne...

Alfred "Fred" V. Nanni

Alfred "Fred" V. Nanni

May 7, 2021

Alfred V. Nanni of Trevose, PA died suddenly on May 7, 2021. Born September 10, 1961. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly (nee Thim) and his sons Jesse and Tyler. Fred grew up in Mayfair and attended St. Matt's grade school and Father Judge High School. He was a dedicated family man with a great heart. Family...

Arnold T. Elliott, Jr.

Arnold T. Elliott, Jr.

May 6, 2021

Arnold T. Elliott, Jr. passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the age of 60. Son of Margaret Elliott (DeLaney) and the late Arnold Sr.  Loving husband of the late Christine (nee McAdams). Beloved dad to Micheal, Brandy, and Melissa Ciarrocchi (Daniel). Pop to Danny, Kaylee, Amelia and Mikey. Dear brother of Esther, Peggy, Edward and the late...

William Bell Houck, Iii

William Bell Houck, Iii

May 3, 2021

William Bell Houck, III passed May 3, 2021.  Husband of Toni (nee Wagher).  Loving Dad of Jessica, Danielle, Nicholas, and Ryan.  Dear brother of Linda Reilly, Donna Myers, and Joseph Houck; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  A gathering will be held Sunday, May 9, 2021, 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia,...

Denise R. Whitlock

Denise R. Whitlock

May 2, 2021

Loving daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Whitlock.  Beloved sister of Timothy Whitlock (Linda), Mary O'Connell, and Yvonne Baehr (Ed).  Adored aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Denise will be sadly missed by many, especially her "furbabies".

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning, 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS...

Adele C. "Dolly" Pirolli (Nee Vianale)

Adele C. "Dolly" Pirolli (Nee Vianale)

May 1, 2021

Adele C. "Dolly" Pirolli (nee Vianale) passed May 1, 2021, at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of the late John.  Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9:00 AM Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114, followed by her Funeral...

Patti "Patticakes" Naples

Patti "Patticakes" Naples

May 1, 2021

Patti passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2020.

Loving daughter of Patricia (nee Devlin) and the late Thomas Mezico.  Beloved sister of Michelle Andrulonis, and Tracy Mundy (David).  Adored aunt of Tristan (June), Amanda (Tom), Colin, Jordan; great aunt of Jackson, Gianna, Maclin, and Owen.  Also survived by many loving family and friends, especially Barbara Greenwood.

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Olga Viellot

Olga Viellot

Apr 30, 2021

Relatives and friends are invited to Livestream Olga's Service, Friday, May 7, 2021, at 10:30 AM.

Please click here to live stream her service.

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Joanne I. Gargani (Nee Vallorani) Revised

Joanne I. Gargani (Nee Vallorani) Revised

Apr 30, 2021

***REVISED***

Loving wife of Adam.  Beloved mother of Adam (Linda), John (Debbie), Gina Montgomery (Stephen), David (Laura).  Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and siblings Vincent, Maryanne, Roseanne, and Lisa.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 8:30 - 9:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

Florine M. Peters (Nee Lalumera)

Florine M. Peters (Nee Lalumera)

Apr 29, 2021

Florine M. Peters (nee Lalumera) passed April 29, 2021.  Devoted mother of Franny and his wife Kerry.  Loving Gram of Ashley, Alissa, and Angelina, great grandmother of Joey Dean.  Dear sister of Mary Sheridan, Michael Lalumera, Jacqueline Labree, Ella "Sissy" Lalumera, and the late Joella Dietrich.  Loving companion of Tony Martin; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her...

Cheryl L. Kerr (Nee Humphreys)

Cheryl L. Kerr (Nee Humphreys)

Apr 27, 2021

Cheryl L. Kerr (nee Humphreys) passed suddenly April 27, 2021.  Beloved wife of Edward.  Devoted mother of Amanda, Ryan, Abigail, Riley, Jack, and Blake.  Loving daughter of James and Etta Humphreys.  Dear sister of Cynthia Humphreys and Michael Humphreys. Loving sister-in-law and aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Daughter-in-law of George and Mary Kerr. Cheryl will also be sadly missed...

David J. Topoleski

David J. Topoleski

Apr 27, 2021

David J. Topoleski passed away suddenly on April 27, 2021. David was a graduate of Temple University. Son of the late John and Dolores Topoleski. Loving brother of Lisa Topoleski (John), Cynthia Topoleski (Paul), John Topoleski and Paul Topoleski. Uncle of Michael Iannotti, Evan Topoleski, Julia Topoleski, Jacob Topoleski, the late Elizabeth Iannotti and beloved Great Uncle of Thomas...

Elizabeth "Libby" Myers

Elizabeth "Libby" Myers

Apr 27, 2021

Elizabeth T. Myers of Philadelphia passed away on April 27, 2021 at the age of 60 surrounded by her loving family. Libby led a life of compassion and empathy for all living things. She was a nurse and a caregiver in her career spanning 40 years.

She was predeceased by her mother, Sheena Semet (nee Tullis), father...

Joseph A. Barford, Iv

Joseph A. Barford, Iv

Apr 26, 2021

Joseph Altimus Barford IV, 58, died peacefully with his family by his side, April 26, 2021, in Newtown PA. He was born in Philadelphia on February 2, 1963,  to the late Joseph and Geraldine Barford (née Dykes). A lifelong resident of Levittown, he was a 1982 graduate of Neshaminy Maple Point. He was a proud member of the Laborers Union...

Edward Carl Pahlman, Iii "Big Ed"

Edward Carl Pahlman, Iii "Big Ed"

Apr 26, 2021

Edward Carl Pahlman, lll "Big Ed" passed away peacefully with his friends whom he considered family by his side April 26, 2021 at the age of 57. He is the son of the late Edward Jr. and Jo Rae (nee Fisk) Pahlman. He was a truck body repair mechanic for Tri-County Collision in Southampton, PA. Ed's passion was for...

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