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Frances Meyers

Frances Meyers

Sep 15, 2020

Formerly of Fishtown. Loving wife of the late Joseph.  Beloved mother of Joseph, Vincent (Jackie), Thomas, Kathleen (Ron), Michael (Terry), Dennis (Ann), and the late  Frances and John.  Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her brother Charles Reice. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Robert J. Landgraf

Robert J. Landgraf

Sep 15, 2020

Robert was a resident of Abington, PA. Loving husband of Eileen (nee Beaver).  Most excellent father of Emily, Bobby (Erin), and Danny (Danielle). He is also survived by the Beaver family, and many loving cousins, aunts, and uncles. He made friends wherever he went. We wish him an eternity of beautiful sunsets, good music, and cold beers.  Relatives and...

Antimo J. Quisito

Antimo J. Quisito

Sep 15, 2020

Beloved husband of Joann (nee Inverso).  Devoted father of Joseph, Gina, and the late Timothy.  Loving Pop of Matthew, John, AJ, Alyssa, Joey, Alicia, and G Pop to Jayden and Naela; also survived by his sister Margaret Demauro and several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, 9:30 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave....

Glenn D. Oliver

Glenn D. Oliver

Sep 14, 2020

Glenn D. Oliver, 57, of Philadelphia passed away on September 14, 2020. He was the son of John Oliver and Grace DeCarteret who both preceded him in death. Glenn was loved by many and is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kim Oliver, daughter Christine and brother, John. Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Patricia J. Dempsey

Patricia J. Dempsey

Sep 13, 2020

(nee Pettigrew) on September 13,2020 at the age of 74. Loving Mother of James (Judy) Lisa Dempsey, Anthony Dempsey, William Pettigrew. Dear Grandmom of Nicole Pettigrew, Kristen Pettigrew, Anthony Dempsey JR., Brandy Dempsey, Nicholas Dempsey, Raygen Dempsey, Daniel Dempsey and great grandkids; Autumn, Jaxson, Chloe and Claire. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday September 18, 2020 BURNS...

James W. Robinson

James W. Robinson

Sep 13, 2020

James W. Robinson, 90, of Brant Beach, NJ (formerly Philadelphia, PA), beloved husband of Joan Lee (Magrann) Robinson for 68 years, died peacefully on September 13. He was born April 20, 1930 in Rockledge, PA and grew up in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, PA, with his four siblings born to the late Samuel and Lettie Mae Robinson. He...

Samuel P. Omelchuck

Samuel P. Omelchuck

Sep 13, 2020

Samuel P. Omelchuk passed away suddenly September 13, 2020 at the age of 22. Loving father of Samantha Barbara Ann Omelchuk. Beloved son of the late Barbara. Dear grandson of Alma and Eugene. Loving brother of Sean. He is also survived by his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sam is a graduate of De La Salle Vocational High School....

Lila J. Gramlich (Nee Cathers)

Lila J. Gramlich (Nee Cathers)

Sep 9, 2020

Beloved wife of the late  Frank W.  Loving mother of Frank (Coleen), Mary Jane Durkin (Tim) and David (Alicia).  Mother in law of the late Deborah Nau Gramlich.  Loving Mom Mom of 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Sister of the late Vera Hesser, Alfred Cathers, Hugh Cathers, Bonnie Gillespie, Ann Gunther, and Mary Welsh; also survived by many...

Anita M. Kelly (Nee Shaffer)

Anita M. Kelly (Nee Shaffer)

Sep 9, 2020

Anita Kelly (nee Shaffer), age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, in North Cape May, New Jersey in the presence of her family. Anita was a longtime resident of the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia. Here, she and her husband of nearly 50 years Edward (decd. 2001), raised daughters Patricia Murao (Thomas) and Theresa Troy (Edward) with...

Dorothy P. Drazek

Dorothy P. Drazek

Sep 7, 2020

Loving wife of Richard Drazek.  Beloved mother of Christopher (Dawn).  Adored grandmom of Morgan and Taylor.  Also survived by her sister Anna.  All services are private at the family's request.

Linda M. Mchugh

Linda M. Mchugh

Sep 7, 2020

Peacefully on September 7, 2020 at the age of 75. Loving wife of Edward J. Devoted Mother of Edward M., Shannon Scarpato (Todd), Heather Miller (James) Erin Taggert (Sean), Ryan, Matthew (Alexandria). Dear Mom-Mom of Connor, Molly, Sean, Brendan, Carly, Teaghan, Luke, Anthony, Bella , Leonardo, Nina, Lana, Tessa and Finn. Sister of Mary Stoppel, George Morris, and the...

Patricia "Patty" A. Baldwin

Patricia "Patty" A. Baldwin

Sep 6, 2020

Patricia A. Baldwin (a.k.a. Wonder Woman), 55 of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on September 6, 2020 after a long courageous 25 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Baldwin of Phila. She is survived by her brothers Chuck Baldwin (Kathy) of Coatesville, PA and Jeff...

Miriam M. "Sister" Gavaghan (Nee Bonner)

Miriam M. "Sister" Gavaghan (Nee Bonner)

Sep 5, 2020

Miriam M. "Sister" passed away September 5, 2020, she was 93.  Beloved wife of the late John.  Loving mother of the late John M. and Phillip Gavaghan.  Dear Grandmom of Erin, Kristin, Dana, and Great Grandmom to Lacey, Carter, and Brett; also survived by her sister Dolores "Dolly" Allan, her daughters in law Joan Gavaghan, Melanie Gavaghan, and many...

Carl S. Legensky, Sr.

Carl S. Legensky, Sr.

Sep 5, 2020

A retired truck driver with Teamsters 107 and Local 470.  Loving husband of the late June (nee Breitweiser).  Beloved father of Faith Mendez (Angel), Carl, Jr. (Irene), Danny (Kelly) and the late Michael.  Also survived by 9 granddaughters and 8 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428...

Elizabeth T. Kirby-Snowden

Elizabeth T. Kirby-Snowden

Sep 5, 2020

Loving mother of Tim Ralston and Vincent Snowden (Melissa).  Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 10 A.M.-12:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., PA 19125.  Funeral Service 1 P.M.

Frances Rita Griffin (Nee Fudala)

Frances Rita Griffin (Nee Fudala)

Sep 5, 2020

Devoted mother of John, William and his wife Dawn, and Matthew.  Loving Nanny of Tara, Brittany, William Jr., Sean, Jacob, Madison, Matthew, and Great Grandmom of Miles, Liam, Sean, and Thomas.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday Evening, Sept. 10, 2020, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA and also Friday,...

Frances K. Posadowski (Nee Fallaro)

Frances K. Posadowski (Nee Fallaro)

Sep 5, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Stanley A.  Devoted mother of Lynnann Posadowski and her husband Thomas Komorowski, Stanley Posadowski and his wife Tami.  Loving Mom Mom of Cody, Kara, and Kyle.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, September 11, 2020, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, followed  by her...

Lucille M. (Nee Plocharski) Kuc

Lucille M. (Nee Plocharski) Kuc

Sep 4, 2020

Devoted mother of Andrea Feoli and her husband Toni Porkka.  Loving Grandmom of Ashley Phillips and her husband Steven, Timothy Feoli, Dylan Feoli, dear Great Grandmother of Logan and Leo Phillips. Lucy will also be sadly missed by her loving cousins, friends, co-workers and clients at Ann's Choice.  Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday, September 10, 2020,...

Theresa A. "Tee" Lucke

Theresa A. "Tee" Lucke

Sep 3, 2020

Theresa Ann "Tee" passed away suddenly at the age of 46.  Devoted mother of Autumn Hatchell.  Loving partner of Vito Hatchell.  Beloved daughter of Mary Ann Newkumet and her husband Poppy Blair "Pud" Newkumet and Russell Lucke.  Dear sister of Russell V. Lucke and his wife Lisa;  also survived by her nieces Sophia and Mia.  Theresa was a devoted...

William G. Baltz

William G. Baltz

Sep 3, 2020

Loving husband of Mary (nee Merkel).  Beloved father of Mary Ellen Wagner (Michael), Joan O'Connor (John), and Donna Ulmos (Guillermo).  Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and brothers Joseph and George Baltz.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 8:30-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M....

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