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Diane Rose Mcanurn

Diane Rose Mcanurn

Jan 9, 2021

Diane Rose McAnurn, at the age of 49, passed away overnight with her better half, Scott Curran, sleeping by her side in the comfort of her home on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

She is the loving mother of Stephen Piotrowski, Alyssa Curran, and...

Michael S. Tesauro

Michael S. Tesauro

Jan 9, 2021

Michael S. Tesauro "Mikey" passed away January 9, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Joanne.  Son of the late Rose and George Navo.  Devoted father of Kimberly Einsig and her husband Harry, and Toni Tesauro.  Pop Mike to Joe, Joannah, Lexi, and the late Darion; great grandpop to Grayson.  Loving companion of Rita Melaney.  Relatives and friends are invited to...

Kathleen Weber

Kathleen Weber

Jan 8, 2021

Loving wife of the late Anthony J.  Beloved mother of Susan Connell (Chris), Theresa English (William), Kathleen Weber, Linda Weber (Henry), and William Weber (Michelle).  Grandmom of Stephanie English-Yust (John), Kristen English, Grace Connell, Christopher Connell, and Nicholas Weber.  Great grandmother of Everett Jack Yust.  Sister of Joseph Graul, Mary Pennington, and Joanne Oriente.  Also survived by many nieces...

Doxakis "Doc" Dimitriadis

Doxakis "Doc" Dimitriadis

Jan 8, 2021

Doxakis "Doc" Dimitriadis has suddenly passed away at the young age of 53. Loving husband to Ana. Devoted and caring father to Konstandina "Dina" and Marko. Beloved son of Konstandino and Xanthi. Brother of George; brother-in-law to Georgia, and John and Maja Graff; son-in-law to Kata. Uncle of Mercedes, Maryfay, Xanthi and JJ. Doc was truly a family man,...

Cornelius J. Callahan

Cornelius J. Callahan

Jan 7, 2021

Preceded in death by wife Geraldine (nee La Salle); devoted and loving father of Denise (Michael), Paul (Carolyn), and Mark (Elise); grandchildren Kelsey and Caitlin Long; Ryan, Daniel, and Timothy Callahan; Gianna and Matthew Callahan. Survived by sisters-in law Eileen Callahan, Elaine La Salle, Arlene La Salle, and Mary La Salle; many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and cousins....

Fantasia L. "Girl" Laurelli

Fantasia L. "Girl" Laurelli

Jan 7, 2021

Beloved daughter of Pamela Beideman and Frederick Laurelli.  Devoted mother of Alani and her father Devon.  Loving granddaughter of Lorraine Easter and Kathleen Beideman; also survived by four sisters and five brothers.  Fantasia will also be sadly missed by her loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.  A viewing will be held Friday, January 15, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM,...

Caitlyn M. Goldschmidt Christofas

Caitlyn M. Goldschmidt Christofas

Jan 7, 2021

GOLDSCHMIDT, Caitlyn (Christofas); 30, of Northeast Philadelphia, formerly of Washington Township, NJ, returned to Our Lord in the presence of her loving family. She is survived by her treasured son, Jackson Goldschmidt Pane; her husband Dan Christofas, her parents, Karen and Robert Goldschmidt of Collingswood, her brother Robert, Jr., and sister Jennifer, her grandfather, Richard McCartney of Holland, PA, as...

Ednamae Roman (Nee Siger)

Ednamae Roman (Nee Siger)

Jan 6, 2021

Loving wife of the late Max.  Beloved mother of Wayne (Donna), Fred (Debbie) and Bill (Tammy).  Grandmom of Rebecca Maenner (Alex) and Robert Roman.  Viewing will be Saturday, January 16, 2021, from 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 10 A.M.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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Stanley "Sonny" Urban

Stanley "Sonny" Urban

Jan 5, 2021

Stanley Urban "Sonny" age 74, January 5, 2021.  Loving husband of Patricia (nee McKeever).  Brother of Debra McAndrews (William, Jr.).  Brother-in-law of Jim McKeever (Janice).  Also survived by aunts, nieces and nephews.  Viewing Tuesday, January 19, 2021, from 11-12:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 1 P.M.  Interment Washington Crossing National...

Mildred A. Sessions (Nee Steinbrecher)

Mildred A. Sessions (Nee Steinbrecher)

Jan 5, 2021

Mildred A. Sessions (nee Steinbrecher) passed away January 5, 2021.  A former resident of the Fishtown Section of Philadelphia.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew Sessions.  Devoted mother of Kathleen McGough Caranci and her husband Peter.  Loving Mom Mom of Nicholas, Alexa, and Anthony.  Dear sister of the late Charles, Charlotte, Arthur, Dorothy, Norman, and Lillian; survived by many...

Kevin J. Mcgrenra, Sr.

Kevin J. Mcgrenra, Sr.

Jan 4, 2021

Kevin J. McGrenra, Sr. passed away suddenly on January 4, 2021 at the age of 52. Loving father of Jacqueline McCarry (Michael), and Kevin J. McGrenra, Jr. Dear brother of Francis McGrenra, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann McGrenra. Son of the late Francis A. Sr. and Elizabeth Ann McGrenra. Services and interment will be held privately for family. Relatives and...

Frances N. Middleton

Frances N. Middleton

Jan 4, 2021

Frances N. Middleton

Born Into Life: May 21, 1930

Welcomed Into Heaven: January 4, 2021

Frances was reunited with her family in heaven and is survived by her brother Luke Petosa {Rosemary,} her sister-in-law Rita Petosa {Charles,} her grandson James Middleton, Jr., many nieces, nephews, their children, her caregivers at Harborview and friends....

Phyllis M. Deeley (Nee Reese)

Phyllis M. Deeley (Nee Reese)

Jan 3, 2021

Phyllis M. Deeley (nee Reese) passed away January 3, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of 60 years to Arthur. Loving mother of Debbie Edelman (Rusty), Arthur, and the late Frank Wissert. Dear grandmom of 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sister of Raymond "Tom" Reese (Gordy), Kenneth Reese (Corin), Robert Reese (Emilie), and the late John...

Dorothy Marie Smith (Née Sinclair)

Dorothy Marie Smith (Née Sinclair)

Jan 2, 2021

Dorothy Marie Smith (née Sinclair) passed away January 2, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Clinton R. Smith. Loving mother of Tina Miltner (Steve), Clinton R. Smith II (Marianne), and the late Debbie Espinosa (John). Loving grandmom of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services and interment are private.

John E. Tepper Jr.

John E. Tepper Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

John E. Tepper Jr. "Slim" passed away Jan. 2, 2021 at the age of 91. He was a retired warehouseman for the Phila. Inquirer local169 and after his retirement drove a van for SPIN.

Beloved husband of 73 years to the late Marie B. Tepper (Aleksiejczyk). Loving father of Bernadette Waraksa (Ed), Marie Lynch...

Geraldine Ellen Dolan

Geraldine Ellen Dolan

Jan 2, 2021

Geraldine passed away on January 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John, Sr. Loving Mother of John, Jr. (Anna), and Michael (the late Eileen). Devoted grandmother to Brandi (Pete), Katrina, Michele (Craig), Paige, Michael (Jessica) Veronica, Rachel , Rebecca, and the late Sean. Great-grandmother to Ryan, Trinity, Kieran, Abigale, Amelia, Gabriel and Jordan. A viewing will be held...

Kerry Sommer

Kerry Sommer

Jan 1, 2021

On January 1, 2021, Kerry Sommer, of Trevose, passed away suddenly at the age of 51 after a short illness.  Known by many in the community, he was a valued and most-trusted Master Service Technician at Aqua Pool PA for over 25 years.  Having great enthusiasm for the fire service from the age of twelve, Kerry was a dedicated...

Stanley J. Mikulsky

Stanley J. Mikulsky

Jan 1, 2021

Stanley Mikulsky, passed away on January 1, 2021.  A retiree of the Budd Company.  Survived by his wife Christine Mikulsky, daughters, Christine (Scott) Casper, Susan Sellecchia, stepsons Marc Beaver and David Fonseca; also survived by 9 grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday, January 14, 2021, 9:00 AM, St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd., Philadelphia, PA,...

Mirtha Julia Hernandez (Nee Pupo)

Mirtha Julia Hernandez (Nee Pupo)

Jan 1, 2021

Mirtha Julia Hernandez (nee Pupo) passed away January 1, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Hernandez. Loving mother of Maria Corrigan and Manuel M. (Leslie). Dear grandmother of Joanne Roma (Daniel), Joseph Corrigan (Alycia), Michele Shea (Michael), Michael Corrigan (Jessica), Matthew Hernandez, Dominic Hernandez, and 10 great grandchildren. Mirtha was the second youngest...

Francis C. Deeney

Francis C. Deeney

Jan 1, 2021

Francis C. Deeney passed away January 1, 2021. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Schimtroc). Loving father of Terry Raborn (Dave), Joyce Finnen (Ray), Donna Markey (Ray), and Kathy Migliarese (Chris). Pop-Pop of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Joseph Deeney. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at St....

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