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Anthony Charles Zappardino

Anthony Charles Zappardino

Jan 5, 2020

On January 5, 2020 at the age of 89. Loving husband of Lucy (nee Mariani). Devoted father of Carole Ayling (Robert), Charles A., and Susan Zappardino. Dear pop pop of Kristen Cavanaugh. Great grand pop of Mila Grace Cavanaugh. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 8am to 9:30am BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave Phila. 19114...

Kenneth S. Verdon

Kenneth S. Verdon

Jan 5, 2020

Served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War.  Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Moosbrugger).  Father of Kenneth and Theresa Verdon.  Pop-Pop of Andrew (Mikaela), Zachary, and McKenzie.  Brother of Michael, Madlyne, and Stephen.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Friday, 10 A.M. at St. Joseph Manor, 1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046.  In lieu of flowers,...

John J. Rajkowski

John J. Rajkowski

Jan 5, 2020

John J. Rajkowski passed away January 5, 2020 at the age of 77. A Navy veteran, a Coast Guard veteran, a retired Philadelphia Police officer and investigator for the EPA. He is the beloved husband of 52 years to Joan (nee Mezereski); loving father of John Jr. (Mary), David (Joannie), and Katherine (Rich) Schneider. Pop pop to Amberly, Drew,...

William D. Giammaruti

William D. Giammaruti

Jan 4, 2020

On January 4, 2020. Loving husband of 63 yrs. to Grace Jean (nee Crispo). Devoted father of Catherine Maxwell (David), William (the late Arlene), and Susan Giammaruti-Mullin (the late Mark). Dear pop-pop of Megan Peluso (Nicholas), Christopher, Nicholas, Rachel and great-grand son Oliver. Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday...

Katherine L. Mandia

Katherine L. Mandia

Jan 4, 2020

Katherine L. Mandia (née Courtney) born on November 16, 1940 in Pulaski, Virginia. She passed away on January 4, 2020 at age 79. She was a loving wife to the late Ernest Mandia. Survived by her two children Rita (Joseph) Gissinger and Ernie (Kimberly). Grandmother to two grandsons Joseph (Eleana) and Daniel (Jackie). Was a wonderful great-grandmother to Aubrey, Breyden...

Michelle F. Williams (Nee Simko)

Michelle F. Williams (Nee Simko)

Jan 3, 2020

Michelle F. Williams passed away suddenly January 3, 2020 at the age of 74. Daughter of the late Michael and Alice Simko. Beloved wife of the late Larry. Loving mother of Larry (Dawn). Step-grandmom of Vincent. Dear sister of Joseph Simko and the late Marsha Komendat; sister-in-law of John Komendat. Also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Kristen Toland

Kristen Toland

Jan 3, 2020

Kristen passed away suddenly January 3, 2020 at the age of 47. Beloved daughter of Joseph IV and Clare (nee O'Connor). Loving sister of Joseph V (Kelley), and Kellianne Kaput (Matthew). Treasured aunt of Maggie, Connor, Grady and Carson. Kristen was a dedicated dog momma. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday Eve 6-9 PM at...

Bernice E. Rossello

Bernice E. Rossello

Jan 2, 2020

Bernice E. Rossello passed away suddenly on January 2, 2020. Beloved wife of Vincent Rossello. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday February 15, 2020 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 from 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM followed by her service at 12:00 PM. Interment private.

Thomas M. Ricci

Thomas M. Ricci

Jan 1, 2020

Thomas M. Ricci passed away January 1, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.He is the loving father of Thomas and Jackie (Andy) Dunn, Pop to Robert, Amanda, Jimbo and Travis. Great grandfather of Dominic and Noah. Also survived by his two brothers, Jim and Ray, and sister, Nancy Oldham and Frances Gonzales and the late...

Christopher James Wolf

Christopher James Wolf

Jan 1, 2020

Suddenly on January 1, 2020 at the age of 36. Loving son of James (Fran) and Linda Rueblinger (Rex). Dear companion of Jessica Magnotta and her children Alex and Kayla. Brother of Rex, Cole, Michael, Kevin and Steven. Also survived by his four legged friend Zoey. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday January 7, 2020 10:30...

Thomas Shevlin

Thomas Shevlin

Dec 30, 2019

Thomas, Suddenly, December 30, 2019, at the age of 67.  Pre-deceased by his parents John and Dina (nee Buonamici).  Dear brother of Susan (Jim) Schleiden, Robert and John.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia.  Interment - Private.  Family...

Richard J. Hornberger

Richard J. Hornberger

Dec 30, 2019

He was a resident of Pemberton, NJ.

Loving husband of the late Eileen (nee Pietrowski). Father of Kelle Cox (Walter), Richard (Theresa), and Keith Hornberger. Grandpop of Arlynne (Austin), Lauren, Keith, Marissa, Ryan, and Erin. Great grandfather of Jocelyn, Vivian, and Madeleine. Brother of Joseph Patrick Hornberger.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday...

Barbara Carol Millar

Barbara Carol Millar

Dec 29, 2019

Barbara Carol Millar passed away on December 29, 2019 at the age of 75. She was a lifelong resident of Levittown, PA. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a School Bus Driver for the Bristol Twp. School District. Barbara was also Shop Steward of TWU 282. Mother of Joe Champey (Sherri), Maureen Pucylo (Steve), Brian...

Julia Hiller (Nee Csucska)

Julia Hiller (Nee Csucska)

Dec 29, 2019

Julia Hiller (nee Csucska) passed away December 29, 2019, at the age of 95.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley "Henry".  Devoted mother of Renee' J. Hiller and Nancy Ratti (Joseph).  Dear grandmother of Kristina and the late Gregory.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday, January 6, 2020, 9:00 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700...

John D. Gordon "Smitty"

John D. Gordon "Smitty"

Dec 29, 2019

John D. Gordon "Smitty"  December 29, 2019 age 68, John is a retired state employee, graduate of Fr.Judge H.S. and DeSales University. He is the Son of the late John and Mary (nee Devlin) Gordon. He is survived by his good friends Mike Robinson, Mike Lawley and many others.  A gathering on Saturday January 4 th 2020 from 9:30...

Jennie Baron

Jennie Baron

Dec 28, 2019

Loving wife of the late Michael Zmutyn and Michael Baron.  Mother of Mary Owens (David) and Harry Zmutyn.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 10:30-11:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11:30 A.M.  Interment St. Mary's Ukrainian Cemetery, Jenkintown, PA

John M. Mclaughlin

John M. Mclaughlin

Dec 28, 2019

A resident of Levittown for over 65 years, John is the beloved husband of the late Ann (nee Dolan).  Devoted father of John Jr. (Wendy) of Jamison, PA, Diane Schmidt (Scott) of Wildwood, NJ and Katherine McLaughlin (Charles Whitehouse) of Plains, PA.  Dear Pop Pop of 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Also survived by his sister Terese Mangum...

Nora E. Mcintire (Nee Sweeney)

Nora E. Mcintire (Nee Sweeney)

Dec 27, 2019

Loving wife of 56 years to Frank. Mother of Francis (Theresa), Lisa Pazdan (Lou), and Michele Hardiman (Dean). Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and sister Agnes Gruber (John), and her late brother Andrew Sweeney. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 7-9 P.M. and Friday, 8-8:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Peter R. Cuoci

Peter R. Cuoci

Dec 27, 2019

On December 27, 2019 at the age of 88. Loving and devoted partner and companion for over 20 years to Elisa Berardi. Father of Linda Sanchez (James), Lisa Taylor (John). Grandfather of Ashley, Lauren, Dana, Alyssa and Trevor. Sister-in-law of Carmela and his late brother Renzo; also survived by his nieces and nephews. Pete was a member of Local...

Kenneth J. "Kenny" Boggs

Kenneth J. "Kenny" Boggs

Dec 27, 2019

Baby Kenny, Suddenly December 27, 2019.  Cherished son of Kevin and Angela.  Loving brother of Hannah, Cody, Jason, Ariana, and Dakota.  Beloved grandson of Donna and John Moore, Virginia Perdunn and the late William Perdunn. Dear godson of Kevin and Annie Dwyer; also survived by his extended loving family, Denise Meissner (Dave), John Moore, Jr., Jaclyn Moore (Frank Turchi), Karen...

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