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Mary Ellen “Maureen” Mcmahon

Mary Ellen “Maureen” Mcmahon

May 30, 2020

Maureen McMahon passed away May 30, 2020 at the age of 81.  Loving wife of Bob.  Beloved mother of Kathy Pearce (Dave) and John (Cindy).  Grandmom of David Joseph (Heather), Amanda (Mark), Christopher, Sean, and Padraig.  Great grandmother of Carter Robert.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Charles...

Joseph J. Dykes

Joseph J. Dykes

May 30, 2020

Loving father of Jessica DeSimone.  He will be sadly missed by many loving friends and extended family.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11 A.M.  Interment N. Cedar Hill Cem.  There might be waiting time if you attend the viewing due...

Elizabeth "Betty" Helen Bolch (Nee Reif)

Elizabeth "Betty" Helen Bolch (Nee Reif)

May 29, 2020

Betty passed away peacefully at her home on May 29, 2020 at the age of 98.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband Hans, son John, son-in-law Bill and granddaughters Debra and Kristin.

Loving mother of her children Carol, Linde, Elizabeth L. (Elsa), Christian (Alexa); grandchildren Kimberly (Kevin), Matthew; great grandchildren Daniel, Megan, Emily,...

Albert R. Demarco

Albert R. Demarco

May 28, 2020

Albert R. DeMarco passed away May 28, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Anna P. (nee Gilmore).  Loving father of the late Ayn Marie DeMarco.  Pops to Sophia, Frankie, Joey, and Albert; also survived by two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Service and Interment will be private for the family.

John J. Dolan, Jr.

John J. Dolan, Jr.

May 28, 2020

John J. Jr., passed away May 28, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Wible).  Devoted father of Rev. John J. Dolan, OSFS, Bridget Falco (Joe), William (Jill), Joe (Erica), and Kim Hunt (Brian).  Dear Poppy of 13 grandchildren and one great grandson.  Loving companion of Eileen Pisieczko.  John was a retired member of Local 107.  Relatives and friends...

Edna F. White (Nee Holt)

Edna F. White (Nee Holt)

May 27, 2020

Edna F. (nee Holt) May 27, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Honorable Thomas A. White.  Devoted mother of Thomas Kevin, Katharine "Kate" White Lange, Edna Cahill (Michael), James "Jamie" (Anita), Eileen Falvey (James), and Leo (Janice).  Loving Mom Mom of Ryan, Jake, Caitlin, Colin, Hunter, Tyler, Ally, Tommy C., Tommy W., Connor, Aidan, Colby, Christian, Sophia, and Erin.  Dear...

James J. Hendricks

James J. Hendricks

May 27, 2020

Loving husband of the late Anne.  Beloved father of James (Sheila), Keith, Kevin (Susan), Kurt (Jennifer), Kyle (Madeline), Kira, and the late Kenny (Tracy).  Also survived by 10 grandchildren and many other extended family.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., PA 19125.  Funeral Service 11...

Marion Elizabeth Bejster

Marion Elizabeth Bejster

May 26, 2020

Marion Bejster (nee Riggins) passed away on May 26, 2020 at the age of 93. She was retired from Keebler Bakery, where she worked for over 40 years as a Keebler Elf.   Marion was preceded in death by her parents John and Jane Riggins, and her sister Alice. Loving wife of the late Stanley Bejster. Beloved mother of Marion...

Daniel M. Milillo

Daniel M. Milillo

May 24, 2020

Daniel M. Milillo passed away May 24, 2020 at the age of 52. Loving husband of Carolynn. Loving son of Vivian and the late Richard. Beloved father of Daniel Jr., Nicholas, and Noelle. Dear brother of Richard (Adrian), Christopher (Renee), and the late Margie; brother-in-law of Colleen (Bob), and John (Tracy). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and...

Donald E. Mcerlane

Donald E. Mcerlane

May 24, 2020

On May 24, 2020 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Catherine A. (nee Hearn). Beloved father of William, Donald (Roseann), and the late Dolores. Dear Grand dad of Daniel, Drew, Stacey, Hunter and two great grand-kids Riley and Dominic. Brother of Rita Conlow, Claire Cotney, and the late Harry. Don was a retired Employee of Coca-Cola and...

Lorraine H. Schmidt (Nee Peterolff)

Lorraine H. Schmidt (Nee Peterolff)

May 23, 2020

Lorraine H. Schmidt (nee Peterolff) passed away May 23, 2020 at the age of 84. A graduate of Little Flower High School class of 1953. Beloved wife of John C. Schmidt. Loving mother of Barbara Rossi (Anthony), John Schmidt (Maureen), Karen McCarty (Leo), Cheryl Terlingo (Dennis), Kevin Schmidt (Parvaneh), Lori Schmidt, and Lisa Gallagher (Bob). Dear grandmom of Johnny,...

Joseph T. Duffy

Joseph T. Duffy

May 23, 2020

DUFFY, Joseph T. May 23, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Joan A. (nee Radwell). Loving father of Joseph Jr. (Louise Ann), Christine Duffy, Sue Arroyo (Greg), and the late Timothy. Dear granddad of Timothy (Dani), Ean (Josh), and Sofia. Great Grandad of Laila. Joe was a graduate of West Catholic H.S., veteran of...

Karen Ralston

Karen Ralston

May 22, 2020

Karen Ralston passed away May 22, 2020 at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Anna Ralston. Loving sister of Ken (Jenny), and Barbara Mayer. Also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to SPIN , 10501 Drummond Rd. Phila., PA 19154 would...

Elizabeth Webster

Elizabeth Webster

May 22, 2020

Elizabeth passed away peacefully, May 22, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of Robert Webster.  Devoted mother of Bretton Webster (Michelle), Alexander Webster, Sarah Webster, and the late Ashley Webster.  Loving Nana to Brayden.  Dear sister of Diane, Audrey, and Lee; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday,...

John J. Henderson

John J. Henderson

May 20, 2020

John J. Henderson passed away May 20, 2020 at the age of 72, he was a graduate of Northeast Catholic high school class of 66, an US Air Force veteran, a member of the VFW Pine Hill Post # 286 and Blackwood Post #7927, a computer analyst at the former Frankford Arsenal and retired employee for the IRS. He...

Sheren Carberry

Sheren Carberry

May 18, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving mother of Christopher and Michael Carberry.  Adored Mom-Mom of Kyla and Joseph.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 12:30-1:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.   Funeral Service 1:30 P.M.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Due to occupancy restrictions, there might be waiting time in your vehicle...

Mary A. Ciarlante (Nee Leipert)

Mary A. Ciarlante (Nee Leipert)

May 18, 2020

Mary Amelia Ciarlante (nee Leipert), passed away in the early morning of Monday, May 18, 2020, after marking her milestone 90th birthday on May 8th.  Devoted wife of the late Anthony B. Sr., loving mother of Anthony B. Jr. (deceased), Francis X. (Kathy), M.A. Mitru (Irene Martinez), Roseanna Meehan (Tommy), and...

Margaret Robinson

Margaret Robinson

May 18, 2020

Margaret is survived by her daughter Margaret Duffy (Patrick) and Samuel Robinson (Andrea).  Grandmother of Tyler Robinson and the late Kenneth Duffy.  All services are private at the family's request.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Pennsylvania School for the Deaf , 100 W School House Ln., Philadelphia, PA 19144, would be appreciated.

Maryann E. Baranek

Maryann E. Baranek

May 18, 2020

Maryann E. Baranek (nee Connelly) passed away May 18, 2020.  Adored wife of the late Thomas J. Baranek.  Devoted mother of Mary Kate Seif (Michael), Susan Conner, Elizabeth Flannery (Frank), Patti Sarro (Mike), Thomas (Diane), Janine Hammond (James), Michael (Lisa), and Lorrie Baranek (Kenny); grandmother of Katie, Lauren, Janine, Sara, Kelsey, Stacey, Kelly, Thomas, Michelle, Kirsten, Emily, Julia, Mia, and...

Samuel Pagan

Samuel Pagan

May 17, 2020

Relatives and friends are invited to Live Stream Samuel's Funeral Service Saturday, May 23, 2020, 10:00 AM.

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