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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....

Angel Gonzalez

Angel Gonzalez

Sep 2, 2020

Loving husband of Janet.  Beloved father of Eva, Angel, Jr., and Melanie.  Grandpa of Evanyz, Breanna, Xiomara, Ariana, Allison, Janyla.  Also survived by his sister Wilda.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday, September 15, 2020 , from 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 8 P.M.

John G. "Jack" Helverson, Jr.

John G. "Jack" Helverson, Jr.

Sep 2, 2020

Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Ippolito).  Devoted father of John III and his wife Iliana, Christine Campagna and her husband John, Joseph, and Michael.  Loving Grandpop of Kristen, Brandon, and Gabriel.  Dear brother of Barbara Kemery, Thomas Helverson, Maryanne Lambert, and Dennis Helverson; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives, friends, and members of Carpenters Local 158 are...

Gary T. Southrey

Gary T. Southrey

Aug 31, 2020

Suddenly at the age of 40. Loving son of Cindy Southrey (Richard Sinclair) and the late Gary, Sr. Dear Brother of Joseph and Lauren. Beloved father of Mariya and Tara. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing 5-8 P.M. Wednesday Sept. 9, 2020 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila. Pa. 19114. Int. PRIVATE.

Joseph T. Seitzinger

Joseph T. Seitzinger

Aug 31, 2020

After fighting a courageous battle, Joseph T. Seitzinger passed away on August 31, 2020. Devoted son of Maureen and the late Joseph Seitzinger, loving father of Joseph (Liz), and Heather Galletta, (Stu), dear Pop of Lily, loving brother of Carolyn Anderson, (Robert), Michele Delange, (Jerry), Rob (Chrissy), and Michael. He is the loving uncle of Dylan, Kiley, Sean, Jake, Robbie,...

Thomas Ingram Pote

Thomas Ingram Pote

Aug 29, 2020

Thomas Ingram Pote (91) passed away August 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Gloria (née D'Ambrosio). Loving father to LeeAnne Grayo (Francis), Thomas (Michele), David (Kathleen), and Eric (Maria). Devoted grandfather to Ashely (Timothy), Danielle (Daniil), Gabrielle, Christian, Monica, Kyle, Lauren and Matthew and great-grandfather to Sofia and Emerson. Thomas was an avid golfer and active in his community.  He was...

Charlotte J. Mckeever

Charlotte J. Mckeever

Aug 29, 2020

Charlotte McKeever passed away August 29, 2020 at the age of 87.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. McKeever. Loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 12:00...

Michael F. O'Donnell

Michael F. O'Donnell

Aug 29, 2020

Michael F. O'Donnell, age 52, passed away Saturday, August 29, after a long battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Caldwell) O'Donnell.  He was Employed at Allied Tube and Conduit for many years. Beloved brother of Pat Czajkowski (Mike), Tom O'Donnell (Joann), Marge Burns (Bob), John O'Donnell (Natalie), and the late Jim O'Donnell. ...

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