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Francis W. Hyduk "Weasel"

Francis W. Hyduk "Weasel"

Jul 30, 2020

Francis W. Hyduk "Weasel" passed away suddenly July 30, 2020 at the age of 67. Loving father of Thomas Hyduk and his wife Kendra, Steve Mancino and his wife Kate, Joe Mancino and his wife Maureen, and the late Francis Hyduk. "Papa Philly" of TJ, MacKenzie, Dante, and Anthony. Dear brother of Jimmy, Bobby, and the late Walter. Also...

Mary E. Wertz (Nee Pirollo)

Mary E. Wertz (Nee Pirollo)

Jul 30, 2020

Mary passed away on July 30, 2020. Loving wife of the late Harry F. Wertz. Beloved mother of the Duane (deceased), Geary, Blair, Craig, Gayle Chatelain, and Janel. Adored grandmother of 14 grandchildren and great grandmom of 18. Services to be held at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114. Viewing and interment - private.

Linda J. Dailey

Linda J. Dailey

Jul 30, 2020

Linda J. Dailey (née Shaw) passed away July 30, 2020. Loving wife of John. Devoted mother to Jennifer, Christine, and John (Bhavika). Loving Mom-Mom to Kaitlyn, Grace, Ryan, Ella, and Logan. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114 from 11 AM-12:30 PM followed by her...

Anne M. Browning

Anne M. Browning

Jul 29, 2020

Anne M. Browning (née Talarico) passed away July 29, 2020. Loving wife of the late Harry. Devoted mother to Nancy Snyder (the late John), Dianne Gleason (Greg) and the late Harry. Survived by her 5 grandsons and her sister Theresa Reeves-Lee. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday August 3, 2020, at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford...

Veronica Illonia Krause "Bonnie"

Veronica Illonia Krause "Bonnie"

Jul 28, 2020

Veronica Illonia Krause, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. "Bonnie" was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and a long-time employee at the Metropolitan Service Credit Union located on the Naval Support Activity Base. Additionally, she worked part time for many years at the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City. Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Anne...

Robert James Nedby

Robert James Nedby

Jul 28, 2020

Robert James Nedby, 83, of Keswick, died suddenly on July 28, 2020 due to complications following surgery. Bob was born January 21, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, the youngest of nine children to the late Charles and Mary Nedby, nee Kotecka.  He lived in Keswick for the last 25 years and was proud to call Virginia his home. He was...

Patricia M. Sedgwick (Nee Carey)

Patricia M. Sedgwick (Nee Carey)

Jul 27, 2020

Beloved wife of Harry for 58 years.  Loving mother of Michele Calzarette (David), Harry, and Maureen Vile (Timothy).  Adored Mom-Mom of Brandon, Shannon, Jenn, Vikki, and Michael.  Great Mom-Mom of Justin and Jordan.  Also survived by her sister Jackie, and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Friday morning,...

Morgan Darlyn Mccaffery

Morgan Darlyn Mccaffery

Jul 27, 2020

Our beautiful angel, Morgan Darlyn McCaffery, was taken from her family too soon on Monday, July 27, 2020.  Her smile and vibrant personality lit up every room she walked into.  Morgan was extremely close with her family and cherished by each and every one of them, and will forever be in their hearts.  She had many friends who considered...

Joseph F. White

Joseph F. White

Jul 23, 2020

Joseph suddenly passed away on July 23, 2020.  He was an employee at Urban Outfitters at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. Joe was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend to all. Loving husband of Tammy (née Shaub). Loving son of Daniel B. and the late Laureen White.  Brother of Brian (Katie) and Laurie White. Brother-in-law of Mark and...

Cornelius Kane

Cornelius Kane

Jul 23, 2020

Cornelius J. "Neal" passed away suddenly July 23, 2020.  He was 63.  Neal was a retired Police Officer with the City of Philadelphia after 33 years of service. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Catherine Kane.  Loving brother of Frank (Barbara) and Maureen Merlino (Salvatore).  Dear uncle of Salvatore (Caroline), Nicholas (Erin), and Christy Merlino; great uncle of...

Michael G. "Mickie" Gereaghty

Michael G. "Mickie" Gereaghty

Jul 22, 2020

Michael G. "Mickie" passed away July 22, 2020, at the age of 97.  Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee McDougall).  Devoted father of Janice Tarasiewicz (Bill), Michael (Marguerite), and Kathleen McDade (Bob).  Loving Pop Pop of Colleen, Jack, Michael III, Joseph, Patrick, Jason, Ian, and Delia and 14 great grandchildren.  Dear brother of Joseph (the late Ann).  Michael...

Eugene J. Usher

Eugene J. Usher

Jul 22, 2020

Father of Chris (Melissa), Brian (Danielle), and Valerie.  Pop-Pop of Alex, Morgan, Allison, Kaitlyn, Jacob, and Brynnleigh.  Brother of Ed Graziano (Kelly) and the late Anthony; and his aunt Marie Kafel.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Michael's Church, 1445 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M.  Interment New Cathedral...

Roger M. Ulshafer, Jr.

Roger M. Ulshafer, Jr.

Jul 21, 2020

July 21, 2020, 63, born in Phila., PA on Oct. 17, 1956 to Roger Sr. and Margaret.; the first of 7 children. Father of Dawn Ridgell (Doug) and grandfather to 3. Survived by his parents and brothers Scott (Anne), Craig (Karen), sisters Cathy and Susan Carosiello (Gus), and companion of Darlene Kane. Predeceased by his sister Margaret and brother...

Jean-Ellen Johnston (Née Walters)

Jean-Ellen Johnston (Née Walters)

Jul 21, 2020

Jean-Ellen passed away suddenly on July 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Devoted mother of Darren T., Jean-Ellen Rogers (Brian), and Danielle Cohen (Larry).  Loving Mom-Mom "Girlfriend" of Carley, Andrew, Eric, Hailey, Brooke, Dylan, and Tristan. Also survived by siblings George (Ellen), Paula (Monk) and Daryl (Steve). Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8:45-9:45...

Margaret A. Lamb

Margaret A. Lamb

Jul 20, 2020

Margaret A. Lamb passed away peacefully July 20, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James Jr. (Sandra), Michael (Kathy), Kathleen Mooney (Paul), Karen Moser (David), and Edward (Holly). Also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Dear sister of William Patriarch, and the late Edward Patriarch, Jr. and...

Elizabeth H. "Betty" Mcsain (Nee Boell)

Elizabeth H. "Betty" Mcsain (Nee Boell)

Jul 20, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" H. (nee Boell) McSain passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday July 20, 2020 at the age of 90, three weeks shy of her 91st birthday. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1929. She was a devoted wife to Chief Stephen McSain Jr., USN ret. who passed in 1995. Together they raised six children....

Mary E. Jackson (Nee Richardson)

Mary E. Jackson (Nee Richardson)

Jul 19, 2020

Mary E. Jackson (nee Richardson) passed away on July 19, 2020 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving Mother of Mary Moore, James and the late Karen Wilcox and William Moore. Dear Mom Mom of Nicholas (Nicole), Michael (Kay), Robert (Vickie), Nicky, Travis, Noel (Matt), Bre, Billy and 13 Great grandkids. Sister of Dorothy...

John A. Cortese, Sr.

John A. Cortese, Sr.

Jul 18, 2020

John A. Cortese, Sr. passed away July 18, 2020 at the age of 86. A proud US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 56 years to Sally. Loving father of John Jr., Barry, Dennis, and the late Michael. Dear Pop Pop of 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Albert Cortese, and many loving nieces and...

Jeanette M. Hippel

Jeanette M. Hippel

Jul 17, 2020

Jeanette M. Hippel (nee DePalma) October 2, 1937 - July 17, 2020 wife of the late Harry. Beloved mother of William (Lori), David (Karin) and the late Charles (Nicole). Grandmom to Brandon, Michelle, Elizabeth, Jessica, Matthew, and Danica. Loving cousin of Eleanor and Frank Kahana, Long-time friend of Elaine Krolovich. Loving In-law of Charles (Jean) McIlhenney,...

Isabelle E. Fassnacht

Isabelle E. Fassnacht

Jul 17, 2020

Isabelle E. Fassnacht (nee Zablocky) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 17, 2020 at the age of 93. Formerly of Dickson City, PA; a resident of Philadelphia for most of her life. Isabelle worked for Rohm and Haas which is now Dow Chemical. She is the loving mother of Anne Jensen (Bruce), Kathryn Tammaro (Robert), Margaret...

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