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Esther M. Lyons

Esther M. Lyons

Aug 27, 2020

Esther M. Lyons passed away peacefully August 27, 2020 at the age of 105. She was born in Holmesburg and was a resident of Winchester Ave. Beloved mother of Esther Black and the late Barbara Stokes. MaMa to Sherry Nelson, Michelle Mann, Elaine Black, Laurie Cohan and Tom Stokes; great grandmother of 12,  great great grandmother of 13, and...

Joel "Elsworth" Velez

Joel "Elsworth" Velez

Aug 26, 2020

Joel "Elsworth" Velez, age 31, of Levittown Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on August 26th 2020. He was the beloved son of Jose Velez Sr and Maria Alonso- Velez; cherished father to Weston David Velez; loving brother of Jose Velez Jr and Marí Alonso- Velez; devoted uncle to Analise and Cameron; He will be greatly missed by all. Joel was born...

Faith Taylor Graham

Faith Taylor Graham

Aug 26, 2020

Faith Taylor Graham passed away suddenly on August 25, 2020 at the age of 23. Loving Daughter of William C. Graham, Sr. and Kim Graham (nee Prince). Dear Sister of William Jr. "Chaz", Caleb, and Hope. Beloved granddaughter of William and Karen Gordan. Also survived by her large extended loving family and many friends. Faith was a Graduate of...

Frederick J. Eckert, Jr.

Frederick J. Eckert, Jr.

Aug 26, 2020

Frederick J. Eckert, Jr. passed away suddenly August 26, 2020 at the age of 63. Beloved son of Dorothy and the late Frederick Eckert, Sr. Loving father of Jeff (Lauren), and Devon (Frank Acosta). Dear Pop of Jackson and Scarlett. Loving brother of Terry (Patrick), Richard (Terry), and Karen (Joe). He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews,...

Michael F. Hoffmayer

Michael F. Hoffmayer

Aug 23, 2020

Michael F. Hoffmayer suddenly died on August 23, 2020 at the young age of 28. While his death was unexpected, Michael suffered from a long battle with drug addiction. Michael was passionate for his love of skateboarding. Michael was preceded in death by his loving mother Theresa Hoffmayer. He is survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He...

Andrea Adams

Andrea Adams

Aug 22, 2020

Andrea passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2020 at the age of 38.  She was the loving mother of the late Riley Grace Adams.  Beloved daughter of Karen Adams (nee Klein) and Joseph W. Adams, Sr.  She will be sadly missed by her brother Joe. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, August 29, 2020, 9:00 AM, St....

Thomas L. Schwegel, Jr.

Thomas L. Schwegel, Jr.

Aug 22, 2020

Loving father of Lea and Thomas.  Devoted son of Tom and Pat Schwegel.  Little brother of Stacy (Andy) and Carrie (Bob).  Godfather of Andrew and Bobby.  Admiring uncle of Courtney, Carley, Katie, and Mollie.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 8:30-10:15 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., PA 19125.  Words of remembrance will...

Phyllis V. Mihok (Nee Stratton)

Phyllis V. Mihok (Nee Stratton)

Aug 21, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Ronald.  Loving mother of Susan Mihok, Mark Mihok, and Larry Mihok.  Also survived by her sister Diane and her brothers in law Donald Mihok(Eileen) and Joseph Mihok.  Service and Interment are Private for the Family.

Kathleen A. Vorgity

Kathleen A. Vorgity

Aug 20, 2020

Loving wife of Daniel.  Devoted mother of Daniel (Brandy) and Matthew (Jessica).  Dear Mom-Mom of Gianna, Leah, Sierra, and Ryan.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 10 A.M.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Jane M. Smith (Nee Adlam)

Jane M. Smith (Nee Adlam)

Aug 18, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Joseph J.  Devoted mother of Kathleen M. Smith, Joseph W. Smith and his wife Patricia, John Smith and his wife Karen, Theresa DeLuca and her husband Nicholas, Maureen Smith, and the late George H. and Thomas A.  Loving Mom Mom of Amber, Miranda, Jade, Ryan, Kyle, Alex, and Vicky; also survived by many nieces,...

Joseph Patrick O'Malley

Joseph Patrick O'Malley

Aug 18, 2020

Joseph passed away on August 18 th , 2020 at the age of 75 in Gainesville, FL.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joanne O'Malley. Loving father of Patrick (Bernadette), Marie (Christopher) and Kerri (T.J.) and dearest Pop-Pop of Shane, Alexandria, Joanna, Kayla, Ryan, Chase, Grace, and Toni.

Joe was a retired Philadelphia...

James J. Sobolewski

James J. Sobolewski

Aug 17, 2020

James J. Sobolewski passed away August 17, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Father of Mark and Brian. He is also survived by his loving caretakers Sarah Abrams, Hector Gonzalez and their families. Jim will be buried with his wife at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

Robert F. Smith

Robert F. Smith

Aug 15, 2020

Robert F. Smith passed away August 15, 2020 at the age of 77. Beloved son of the late Regina Smith. Loving brother of Gloria Cashman, and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Robert was a US Army Veteran and a resident of the Delaware Valley Veterans Home where he was an active member of the honor guard and...

Kenneth M. Andrulonis

Kenneth M. Andrulonis

Aug 15, 2020

Went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2020. He is survived by his children Victoria, Veronica, Kenneth Jr. and Brian. He is predeceased by his parents Edward and Donna. Also survived by half brothers William and Edward along with Aunts Fran Eposito, Josephine McCarthy. Friends and relatives are invited to his funeral mass Monday, August 31, 10AM;...

Dianna Lynn Paul

Dianna Lynn Paul

Aug 14, 2020

Dianna Lynn Paul passed away after a lengthy battle with renal cancer on August 14, 2020 at the age of 50. Beloved daughter of Ruth and the late John Paul. Loving sister of John Paul (Alison), and Steven Paul. Dear aunt of Luke and Blaise. Dianna worked as an accountant at Penn Hospital and most recently at the Children's...

Marianne Charlton (Nee Sancinati)

Marianne Charlton (Nee Sancinati)

Aug 12, 2020

Marianne Charlton passed away August 12, 2020. Beloved wife of 55 years to John Charlton. Loving mother of Denise Charlton, Nancy Bristow, and Melissa O'Connor (Stephen). Nana of Piper, Morgan, Evan, Grant and Delaney. Dear sister of Nancy. Also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Marianne loved taking pictures and attended the NY Institute of Photography; she had a...

Ann C. Kuznick (Nee Eisenmann)

Ann C. Kuznick (Nee Eisenmann)

Aug 12, 2020

Ann C. Kuznick passed peacefully on August 12, 2020. Wife of the late Philip. Loving mother of Sharon Niblick (nee Kuznick), Patricia Risma, Michael Kuznick (Sue), and Anthony James Forte. Grandmom to Briana, Alison, Jean, Christine, Amanda, Courtney, Emma, Michael Jr., James, and Lexi; great grandmom to Nolan, Julian, Addison, Brady, and Mason. Dear sister-in-law to Edward J. Kuznick...

Rita R. Camarota

Rita R. Camarota

Aug 11, 2020

Rita Camarota was welcomed into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 70 years old.  Born in Philadelphia, she resided in Levittown most of her life. Rita's greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an adoring mother and grandmother and was always their biggest cheerleader. She...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Budnicki

Elizabeth "Betsy" Budnicki

Aug 9, 2020

Betsy graduated from J.W. Hallahan High School for Girls, class of 1954.  Loving wife of the late Ziggy.  Beloved mother of Barbara McMahon (Kevin), Robert (Jennifer), and Michael (Helen).  Granny of Peggy, Bobby, Michael, Joe, John, Sharon, Brian, Billy, Dan, Chris, and Megan.  Great granny of Conner, Kieley, Violet, Colin, Anthony, Wyatt, Benny, and Caleb.  Sister of Tom Jones...

Irene M. Mcallister

Irene M. Mcallister

Aug 9, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Richard.  Loving mother of Richard, Jr. (Colleen) and William (Cathy).  Also survived by many grandchildren; great grandchildren; brother Bill Kessleski (JoAnn), sisters Nancy Nobel, Agnes Skinner, Dianne Gaynor (Edward), and Pauline Kessleski; and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday morning, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena...

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