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Patricia A. Fortuna (Nee Roberts)

Patricia A. Fortuna (Nee Roberts)

Oct 13, 2019

Patricia passed away on October 13, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Philip A. Sr. Loving mother of Cynthia Pena and Eugene Segal. Mana of Jessica and Sean Pena (Kristina). Great mom-mom of Danielle Pena. Also survived by one sister and one brother. Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service Friday, 11...

Edward Sabara

Edward Sabara

Oct 12, 2019

Edward Sabara passed away October 12, 2019. Beloved husband of 31 years to Cynthia (nee Hunter). Loving father of Edward John. Dear brother of Frank (Maryann), Carolyn Adams (the late Joe), Donald (Mary), and Janet Ralston (the late Steve). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on...

John M. Lonergan

John M. Lonergan

Oct 8, 2019

John M. Lonergan, of Fishtown, passed away suddenly on October 8, 2019 at the age of 73. Loving companion of Joyce Windfelder. Loving father of Jason Lonergan, and Evan Lonergan (Heather). Dear Grandpa of Keith and Hannah. He is also survived by his brother Joseph (Sally). John was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School and Temple University. He...

Irene J. Trautz (Nee Majewski)

Irene J. Trautz (Nee Majewski)

Oct 6, 2019

Beloved wife of the late Harold.  Devoted mother of Rodney Trautz (Rosemary), Doreen Smolow (Jack), and Susan Armbruster (Joe).  Loving Nan Nan of Kimberly and Joseph.  Dear sister of Laura Cooper.  Irene was an avid fan of WWE.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, October 11, 2019, 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708...

Benjamin V. Ushler

Benjamin V. Ushler

Oct 5, 2019

After a courageous battle.  Beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee Fares).  Devoted father of Catherine Egan, Jacqueline Stampone (Steven), Nancy Ushler (Rob Allen), Cheryl Bullock (Roger), and Benjamin (Candace Kolber).  Loving Pop Pop of 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; also survived by his loving nieces and nephews.  An Army Veteran, Ben also enjoyed listening to big band music.  Relatives...

Catherine "Kathleen" Hevener (Nee Gallagher)

Catherine "Kathleen" Hevener (Nee Gallagher)

Oct 4, 2019

Formerly of the Fox Chase Section of Philadelphia where she raised her 10 children with her beloved late husband Arthur E. Jr.  Devoted mother of Arthur III (Mary), Cassie Holdsworth (Alan), Frank (Ulrike), Nancy Hevener (Richard), Joanne Wimmer (Ed), Theresa Guldin, Edward, Patricia Cremonese (Lou), Cheryl Schulze (Herbert), and the late Margaret...

Margaret "Peggy" Lyman (Nee Hoffmann)

Margaret "Peggy" Lyman (Nee Hoffmann)

Oct 2, 2019

Loving wife of the late Charles. Mother of Maggie Crawford (Bob), Brian, Monica Hanna (Mark), Shakey (Shannon Quinn), Paul (Carol Hirschmugl), and the late Mary Charlotte Lyman (Eugene Gruber) and Mary Assumpta. Grandmom of Patrick, Breandan, Bridget, Corinne, Mairead, Liam, and Olivia. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax...

Thomas J. Faraldo

Thomas J. Faraldo

Oct 2, 2019

Thomas suddenly passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  He is the loving husband of Janice (nee Trottier).  Beloved father of Thomas, Jr. (Brandy), and Anthony (Brittany).  Pops of Karli, Vinny, and Nash.  Brother of Al and Sis.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

John P. Monaghan

John P. Monaghan

Oct 1, 2019

Loving brother of Patricia Carraccio (Joseph), Michael Monaghan (Anne), and Jane Featherman (John).  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 10 A.M.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Dorothy J. Dunleavy

Dorothy J. Dunleavy

Sep 29, 2019

Dorothy J. Dunleavy (nee Fleming) on September 29, 2019. Beloved wife of the late James V. Loving mother of Debra Harkins, George Maples (Barbara), Cynthia Prodorutti (Len), William Maples (Angela), Robert Hall (Donna), James Dunleavy (Mary), Nancy Dunleavy (James), Donna and Daniel. Grandmom of 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Dorothy's motto is "family first." She spent countless hours...

Cory Patrick Reas

Cory Patrick Reas

Sep 27, 2019

Cory P. Reas was born September 7, 1990 and passed away September 27, 2019. Cory is the loving son of Kay Reas and Michael Reas; dear brother of Kelly Preno (Darryl), Megan O'Connell (James Redmond), and David O'Connell. Cory is also survived by his daughter Ryleigh Erin Reas; his Godparents Tim Frame and Kathy Van Winkle; his uncles George...

Helen K. Lafferty (Nee Koscinska)

Helen K. Lafferty (Nee Koscinska)

Sep 26, 2019

Helen K. Lafferty passed away September 26, 2019 at the age of 98. Loving wife of the late Joseph M. Lafferty. Dear mother of Geraldine Cocker (Robert), of Mt. Laurel, NJ, and the late James Lafferty. Dear grandmother of Julie (Brian), and Rob. Great grandmother of Graham and Gillian. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday...

John Stanley, Jr. "Pete"

John Stanley, Jr. "Pete"

Sep 26, 2019

John "Pete" Stanley, Jr. passed away September 26, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Robertson). Loving father to Rita Howarth (Steve) and Denise Eck. Dear Pop-Pop to Brandon, Kirby, Paige, Sarah and Lauren. Adored brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many in Fishtown and Minnesota. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday, 9:00 AM, Holy...

Caterina Fiocca (Nee Denicola)

Caterina Fiocca (Nee Denicola)

Sep 25, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th 2019, Caterina Fiocca (nee DeNicola), loving wife to Enrico, devoted mother to Anna (Peter) Gatta and Linda (Michael) Pogorzelski passed away at the age of 90. Caterina was a proud Meme (Mimi) to Joe (Giulia), Mark (Maria), and Jenna (Mike) Prusienski. She was also blessed with six great-grandchildren Isabella, Pietro, Caterina, Fiorella, Donato, and Mason....

Robert Kearney

Robert Kearney

Sep 23, 2019

Loving father of Robert William Kearney.  Dear brother of Dr. Patricia Gusoff (Ronald), and the late William Jr., and Richard.  Son of the late William A. and Helen F. Kearney;  survived by many nieces and nephews.  Robert was a retired Police Officer for the City of Philadelphia after 33 years of...

Mary Farlow (Nee Naylor)

Mary Farlow (Nee Naylor)

Sep 21, 2019

At the age of 83, passed back into her young mind and body to be reunited with Ray Farlow, her loving husband.  Beloved mother of Mark (Karen), Diane (Shon) Weldon, and Gregory (Linda Rausch); also survived by 7 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Mary was a retired Acme Markets cashier after...

David G. Baab

David G. Baab

Sep 20, 2019

David G. Baab suddenly passed away at the age of 40 on September 20, 2019.  Father of David G. Ferrell and Nicholas Wicker.  Son of David J. Baab and Giovanna Baab.  Brother of Laura Ramos (Luis).  Uncle of Amani and Alaies Ramos.  Also survived by cousins, aunts, and uncles.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 5-8...

David A. Lendzinski

David A. Lendzinski

Sep 19, 2019

Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Olsen).  Devoted father of Ashton and Sierra.  Loving brother of Robert (Diane), William (Anne), and Margaret.  Dear nephew of William Tyas; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.  David was a U.S. postal worker for 23 years, was an Eagle Scout,...

June Anne Powell (Nee Iannarelli)

June Anne Powell (Nee Iannarelli)

Sep 18, 2019

Loving wife of Frank.  Beloved mother of Dominick, Frank (Lynn), and Mike.  Nanny of Dominick, Melanie, Sean, and Averie.  Sister of Helene Leith.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening, 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service...

Elsie F. Connor (Nee Valera)

Elsie F. Connor (Nee Valera)

Sep 17, 2019

Beloved wife of the late Arthur H.  Devoted mother of Arthur W. "Artie" (June).  Loving grandmother of Brittany Oliva (Dino) and Stephen Connor (Shea) and great grandmother to Gianna and Dino Oliva.  Dear sister of Ed "Butch" Talbot (Linda) and the late Bill Talbot (Carol) and James Talbot; survived by many...

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