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Anthony F. Perri

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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...

Eileen C. Olsen (Nee Millard)

Eileen C. Olsen (Nee Millard)

Jan 16, 2021

Eileen C. Olsen (nee Millard) passed away January 16, 2021 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late George Olsen. Loving mother of Eric G. Olsen (Lisa), Christopher Olsen, and Cheryl Lendzinski (the late David). Dear grandmom of Erica, Emiliano, Ashton and Sierra. Eileen joined her sister Joan Chamberlain in heaven. She is also survived by her...

Richard G. Dempsey

Richard G. Dempsey

Jan 16, 2021

Richard G. Dempsey passed away January 16, 2021. Loving father of Rich, Heather and the late Jeff.  His optimistic zest for life was contagious and will be missed by many.  A viewing will be held at Burns Funeral Home (1514 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown PA 19057) on Thursday 6PM-8PM followed by words of remembrance. In lieu of flowers donations in his...

Francis X. Murray

Francis X. Murray

Jan 16, 2021

Francis X. Murray passed away peacefully January 16, 2021 with his family by his side at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Doreen "Betty". Loving father of Pat Moynihan (the late Tom), Helen Perri (Mark), Teresa Lentz (George), Francis Jr. (Kim), Christopher (the late Connie), Scott (Mary Anne), and Andrew (Shannon). Cherished Pop Pop to Megan, Gregory,...

Carole Anne Lehman

Carole Anne Lehman

Jan 15, 2021

(nee Dadds) on January 15, 2021 at the age of 84. Beloved Wife of the late Harold "Hal". Loving Mother of Scott (Vicki), Bob, Leanne Adams (Tom). Dear Cranny to Tom III (Colleen) , Daniel , Elizabeth , Kathryn and Grace. Great grand mom of Suzie and Tom IV. Also survived by her large extended loving family  many Nieces,...

Daniel "Pete" Harmon

Daniel "Pete" Harmon

Jan 15, 2021

Loving husband of the late Marie (nee Daily).  Beloved father of Dan, Jr. (Theresa) and Tracy Harmon.  Pop-Pop of Katie, Danny, Matty, and Tommy.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews, especially Donna Trotta (Rock).  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9-12 Noon at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 1...

Carol A. Garbarino

Carol A. Garbarino

Jan 15, 2021

Carol A. Garbarino (née Piccari) passed away January 15, 2021 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife to David. Loving mother Judy Goodry (the late Michael), Colleen Reico, DonnaMarie Petrasso (Kenneth) Frances Garbarino, and Jennifer Brennan. Mom-Mom to Tyler, Brennan, Gabriella, Cristian, Angelena, and Jack. Great Mom-Mom to Aaliyah, Rylee, Kolbi, and Myles. Also survived by her sisters MaryAnn Donnelly...

Nancy Schlipf

Nancy Schlipf

Jan 14, 2021

Nancy Schlipf passed away peacefully Jan.14, 2021 at the age of 72. Daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Egan) Schlipf. Loving sister of Alice Cofone (Charles), Eileen Carey (Michael), Catherine McCoy (Thomas), Francis Schlipf (Susan), Mary Caniz, Joanne Wiernusz  (John), and the late Winifred Gleason and Teresa Schlipf. Services and interment are private. ...

John A. Ott, Jr.

John A. Ott, Jr.

Jan 14, 2021

John A., Jr., 99, of North Wales, formerly of Fox Chase. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Molloy) and the late Ruth G. (nee Mullane). Devoted father of Thomas J., John D (Carol), Lorraine King (Victor), and the late Richard J. Grandfather of Kimberly A., Christina M. and Brian C. King. Brother of the late Marie Vetter and Margaret Ott....

Barbara A. Markward (Nee Crehen)

Barbara A. Markward (Nee Crehen)

Jan 14, 2021

Barbara A. Markward (nee Crehen) passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021. Loving mother of Dawn, William, Thomas (Gina), Carolee, Gregory, and the late Teresa. Dear Nana of RJ, Abel, Melissa, Tommy and Ryan. Sister of Robert Crehen, and the late Jack Grace. Services and interment are private at the family's request. In lieu of flowers, donations in her...

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