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Robert J. Meany, Sr.
Jan 27, 2021
Robert J. Meany, Sr. passed away January 27, 2021 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Agnes "A" Meany. Loving father of Tricia David (Brad), and the late Robert J. Meany, Jr. Dear Pop of Robert, Lilly, and Avery. Great Pop of Roscoe. He is also survived by his sister Marge Ullmer (the late Tom), and...
Francis "Fran" P. Davis
Jan 26, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital on January 26, 2021 after brief illness. Survived by his Loving wife of 55 years Judy (nee Elliott). Also survived by his 6 Godchildren and many nieces and nephews. Fran graduated from North Catholic in 1954. He spent his career working in supermarkets . First with Penn - Fruit ,Thriftway before retiring...
John G. Lesher, Jr.
Jan 26, 2021
John G. Lesher, Jr. passed away January 26, 2021 at the age of 90. A US Navy Reserves veteran. Beloved husband of Jane (nee LaSota) and the late Bette (nee Leinenger). Loving father of Maribeth Spangenberg (Stephen), Kathy Mastropietro (Peter), John Gerald III (Therese), Edward (Lisa) and Michael (Patricia). Dear grandpop of 21 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Brother...
Dora R. Cancelliere
Jan 26, 2021
(nee Viscomi) on January 26, 2021 at the age 76. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni . Loving Mother of Pascual (Dawn ) and Monica Kalesse (Brian). Dear Nona to 10 grandchildren and 8 Greatgrandchildren. Sister of Monica Cancelliere , Irma Carna (Jose) and Jose (Eva). Also survived by her large extended loving family and many nieces and nephews...
Michael Daskaluk
Jan 26, 2021
Michael Daskaluk passed away suddenly January 26, 2021 at the age of 63. Formerly of Fishtown, a resident of Las Vegas. Michael was a graduate of Mastbaum H.S., a Marine Corp. Veteran, and a retired airline pilot. Beloved husband of 40 years to Elaine. Son of the late Iwan and Soja Daskaluk. Dear brother of Walter Daskaluk. Relatives and...
Joseph Gillespie
Jan 26, 2021
Joseph Gillespie "Chuckie" passed away peacefully at his home January 26, 2021 at the age of 79.
He was a retired truck driver for Teamsters local 500. Beloved husband 54 years to Barbara (nee Limper). Loving father of Joseph Jr. (Joann) and Shannon James Gillespie (Sharon). Pop to Courtney Garofalo (Domenic), Kathryn Gillespie, Padraig,...
James P. Haughey
Jan 24, 2021
James P. Haughey passed January 24, 2021, at the age of 91. Beloved father of Joelle Haughey (Quin Jarrett), Caitlin Haughey (Michael Albano), and the late James Haughey, Jr. Loving Two Pop to Ciara, Deirdre, Cecilia, and Owen. Dear brother of Sr. Kathleen Haughey, SND, Sr. Isabel Haughey, OSF, Eileen Harrington, Daniel Haughey, and the late Theresa Haughey and...
Edward Mariner
Jan 23, 2021
Edward Mariner passed January 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Smolczynski). Devoted father of Deborah, Edward (Susan), Richard (Celeste), David (Jacqui), and James (Christine). Loving Pop of Melissa, Daniel, Justin, Kyle, Kelsey, Nicholas, Amanda, Patrick, and Hope; great grandpop to Hannah. Dear brother of the late Harry and Dorothy. Services and Interment will be held privately for the...
Joseph Montgomery
Jan 22, 2021
MONTGOMERY, Joseph, longtime Philadelphia area trucking executive and business owner, passed away in the care of his family on January 22 at the age of 97. Joe was born and raised in Philadelphia, the oldest child of Joseph and Elizabeth Montgomery. He was a proud 1940 graduate of West Catholic High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States...
Anthony F. Perri
Jan 22, 2021
Beloved husband of the late Peggy Jean (nee Miller). Loving father of Alva Dennis (Lina), Tim (Susan), and Mark (Mary). Pop of Melissa, Monica, Katelynn (James, "Big Jim"), Kelly, and Renee. Brother of Donald J., Carmen, Bonnie Bowen and the late Angelina Davis Swain. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 1-2:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...
Patrick O. Duggan
Jan 21, 2021
Loving husband of the late Bridget (nee McDaid). Beloved father of Patricia Davies (John), Peter Duggan, Derrick Duggan (Jennifer), Patricia Lamb, and the late Patrick. Poppy of Erin, Sean, Breanna, Patrick, Margaret, Frank, Maddie, Peter, and the late Joseph. Great grandfather of John and Robert. Brother of John, Marie, and the late Peter. Relatives and friends are invited to...
Richard R. Clarke, Ii
Jan 21, 2021
Loving husband of Elissa (nee Flite). Beloved father of Larissa, Laura, and Richie. Brother of April, Kimberly, Marybeth and Jill. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Huntington's Disease Society...
Kevin William Lacava
Jan 21, 2021
Kevin William LaCava passed suddenly January 21, 2021, at the age of 25. Devoted father of Seamus and the late Shane. Dear companion of Julia Murray. Loving brother of Jennifer, Nicole, and William. Beloved son of the late William. Loving nephew of Stephen and Lana Brunkel and cousin of Jessica and Victoria. Kevin will also be sadly missed by...
Stanley J. Kershaw
Jan 20, 2021
Stanley J., passed peacefully January 20, 2021, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of 60 years to Patricia (nee Rodowicz). Devoted father of Linda Kershaw (Joseph), Stephen Kershaw (Melissa), and Carolyn Doroba (Anthony). A viewing will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed by his Funeral...
George S. Hall
Jan 20, 2021
George S. Hall, suddenly January 20, 2021, at the age of 64. Loving father of the late George S. Hall, Jr. Devoted son of the late George and Evelyn Hall. Dear brother of Marilyn Morris Root (George) and the late Deborah Takakjy; also survived by his nephew Thomas McGurk and his niece Lisa Behrle. Services and Interment will be...
Joella M. Dietrich
Jan 19, 2021
Joella M. (nee Lalumera), passed peacefully January 19, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frederick K. III. Devoted mother of Kim Galindez (Freddy), Robert "Bobby" Szczepanski, and Jennifer Dietrich. Loving Mom Mom of Amber and Ashley, great grandmom of Callie, Nathan, and Gabriella. Dear sister of Mary Sheridan, Florine Peters, Jackie Labree, Michael Lalumera, and Ella "Sissy" Lalumera; also...
Courtney D. Maas (Nee Breustedt)
Jan 18, 2021
Courtney D. Maas (nee Breustedt) suddenly passed away January 18, 2021 at the age of 45. Beloved wife of and best friend of 13 years to Jim Maas. Loving mother of Aaron, Caitlin and the late Amber. Stepmom to Justin, Bryan and Megan. Beloved daughter of Mary (nee Todd) and Richard Breustedt. Dear sister of Robert Breustedt (Marie "Rose"), Mark...
Thomas M. Kerns
Jan 18, 2021
Thomas, Sr., 62, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on January 18, 2021, losing his fight with COVID-19.
Thomas is survived by his children Thomas Jr. and Jessica Neill (nee Kerns); his brother James and his wife Dianne; his nephews Marc Hughes and his wife Imogen, Shawn Kerns and his wife Molly; and his...
Dorothy A. Blowes (Nee Anderson)
Jan 18, 2021
Loving wife of the late Donald. Beloved mother of Eric (Linda). Grandmom of Richard (Deanna), Eileen, Jacqueline, and Sheila. Great Mom of Vincent, Noah, Olivia, and Liam. Relatives, friends, and members of Daughters of the Nile are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. ...
Anna "Nancy" Batot (Nee Mcgrath)
Jan 16, 2021
Anna "Nancy" Batot passed away peacefully January 16, 2021 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Kim Perez (Patrick), Kathleen Batot, Karen Batot, Anthony, Nancy Ford, and the late Jon Pierre. Dear Gram of Lindsey, Patrick Jr., Tyler, Sheleana Perez Rutter, and Tony Perez. Sister of Mary Foulk (Robert), and the late...
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