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Sarah "Sally" D. Hughes

Sarah "Sally" D. Hughes

Feb 22, 2020

Sarah "Sally" Hughes (nee Duffy) passed away peacefully at her daughter Therese and her son-in-law Rick's home on February 22, 2020 surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late G. Paul. Loving mother of SallyAnn Natalizio (Bart), Margaret "Mimi" Fanelli (Gary), Kathy Magistrini (Lou), Paul, and Therese Hughes-Hendriksen (Rick). Grandmother of Kerri, Brett, Shea, Kelly, Tracy, Anthony, Andrea,...

Donald J. Walker

Donald J. Walker

Feb 18, 2020

Donald J., Suddenly February 18, 2020.  Loving father of Samantha Jo and Donald Joseph.  Beloved son of Joan and the late James, Sr.  Dear brother of Kathleen McGinn (Robert), Stephen (Suzanne), and the late James.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 9:00 AM, Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Road, Philadelphia,...

Gerald A. Keegan

Gerald A. Keegan

Feb 18, 2020

Beloved husband of Edith H. (nee Boyle).  Devoted father of Edie A. Sheply (Hill) and Kimberly Keegan (Ray).  Loving Poppy of Ashley and Nicholas.  Jerry will also be sadly missed by his large extended loving family.  A devoted golfer, he always had a joke for everyone.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM,...

Samuel "Bo" J. Gladwell

Samuel "Bo" J. Gladwell

Feb 18, 2020

Samuel J. Gladwell "Bo" passed away suddenly on February 18, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Kimberly "Kim" Sullivan-Gladwell. Son of the Late Joan Mullaney.   Son-in-law to Albert and Elizabeth (Betty) Sullivan   Special Kiddos Brandon & Alexandra Nilsen . Loving brother of Timothy Gladwell , Frank LaBianco and Charlotte Rose Arana (Cesar). Brother-in-law of Marianne & Tom Farbar,...

Robert J. Grous

Robert J. Grous

Feb 17, 2020

Robert J.  Grous, formerly of Philadelphia, a resident of Langhorne, passed away at his home with his family by his side on February 17, 2020. Robert is a Vietnam Veteran, a retired Philadelphia Police Highway Patrolman after 27 years and a retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. after 35 years. Beloved husband of over 50 years to Frances M....

George J. Kelly

George J. Kelly

Feb 17, 2020

George J. Kelly passed away suddenly on February 17, 2020 at the age of 66. Husband of Debra (nee Selkow). Loving father of Sean (Amanda), and Michael (Tricia). Dear Poppy of Cameron, Peyton, Kieran, and Finnegan. Brother of Bob Hillenbrand (Linda), and Dale Kelly (Kim). George was a roofer; he loved old western movies, baseball, and was an avid...

Donald J. Nicholl

Donald J. Nicholl

Feb 17, 2020

Beloved husband of 50 years to Jeanette (nee Farrace).  Devoted father of Daria Farling (Daniel) and Joseph D. Nicholl (Emily).  Loving Pop Pop of D.J., Brandon, Ryan, and Harper.  Dear brother of Joanne O'Keefe, Nancy Broderick, Michele Ponente, and Helen Capacasa; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday Evening 6:00 to...

Mary S. Monaco

Mary S. Monaco

Feb 15, 2020

Beloved wife of Lucio. Loving mother of Angela Dellavella (Robert), Lynda Frisco (Thomas), and Mark. Adored Mom-Mom of Chelsea, Christian, Avery, Angie, Brittani, Mark, Jr.; Great Mom-Mom of Keith, Jr., Emiley, Aubree, and Julian. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass...

Roman "Sharky" Petela

Roman "Sharky" Petela

Feb 15, 2020

On February 15, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving sister of Sr. Helen Petela C.S.F.N ,and the late Mary Tereszcuk, Olga Niemiec, Jene Rysinski, Joe Petela, Mickey Petela. Also survived by his many loving nieces , nephews and great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday St. Dominic Church...

Mildred M. Staab

Mildred M. Staab

Feb 14, 2020

Mildred M. Staab (Nee Graf) passed away February 14, 2020. Loving wife of late James. Devoted mother to Patricia Wagner (the late Fred), Carol Walsh (Robert), Kathy Tonzelli, James, Susan Markley (the late Steven), and the late Michael, Joey, Jackie, Billy and Mickey. Survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Sister to the late Catherine Rolla and...

Dolores "Dee" A. Stott (Nee Kenney)

Dolores "Dee" A. Stott (Nee Kenney)

Feb 13, 2020

Dolores Stott passed away February 13, 2020 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late James W. Stott. Loving mother of Denise Conner (Tom), James, Brian, and Kate Gregg (Jesse). Dear Nana of Alyea, Emma, Kyla, Bree, Seamus, Dominic and Marissa. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at BURNS...

Mark A. Sadowski

Mark A. Sadowski

Feb 12, 2020

On February 12, 2020 at the age of 59. Beloved son of Michael J. and Joan (nee Lopez) Sadowski. Loving brother of Helen A. Gorey, Michelle Sadowski and the late Michael F. and Jeffery J. God father of Michael F. III. Also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Mark was an avid eagles fan. E.A.G.L.E.S! Mark...

Charles Forba, Sr.

Charles Forba, Sr.

Feb 11, 2020

Charles Forba, Sr. passed away February 11, 2020. Beloved husband of 51 years to Regina. Loving father of Charles Forba, Jr. and Charleen MacCain (Erik). Grandfather of Tyler, Abigail, Amber, Gauge, and Julius. Uncle of Dorothy Marie and Maryann. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave....

Owen G. Conlon

Owen G. Conlon

Feb 11, 2020

Owen G. Conlon, Jr. passed away Tuesday February 11, 2020 quietly at home surrounded by his loving family. He was just 86 on his birthday January 27. Owen was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School in 1952. Owen was born and raised a Roman Catholic and was a devout follower most of his...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Piazza (Nee Mancini)

Patricia "Pat" Ann Piazza (Nee Mancini)

Feb 11, 2020

On February 11, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Biagio. Loving mother of Mark (Lynne), Christopher (Celia), and Ben ( Denise). Dear mom mom of Amanda (Roivin), Erica, Milo, Olivia, and Nicholas. Nonna of Marky and Wyatt. Sister of the late Josephine. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Thomas J. Pirring, Sr.

Thomas J. Pirring, Sr.

Feb 10, 2020

Thomas J. Pirring, Sr. born June 6, 1927 joined his wife of 70 years Anna May Pirring (nee Barger) in eternal life together on February 10, 2020. A Navy Veteran of WWII, Thomas is survived by his loving sons Thomas J. Pirring, Jr. (Monica) and Kevin J. Pirring (Mary Ellen) and four much loved grandchildren:  Andrew (Cara), Kevin, Thomas (Cassandra)...

Claire I. Sampson

Claire I. Sampson

Feb 9, 2020

Wife of the late Anthony Kirchner.  Loving mother of James (the late Patricia), Jane Sparks (the late Raymond) and the late Thomas "Tucker", Edward, and William.  Also survived by her loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her sisters Elizabeth Descoteaux and Mary Donovan.  Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Margaret M. Morrison

Margaret M. Morrison

Feb 9, 2020

Wife of the late John. Mother of John and Lynda Troy (John). Grandmom of John, Nicole, Sean, Shane, and Ashley. Great grandmother of Calie and Kayden. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 10:30 A.M.

Michael George Snyder

Michael George Snyder

Feb 8, 2020

Michael passed away unexpectedly February 8, 2020.  Son of Margaret Park.  Also survived by many loving family members and friends.  Services and Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  Contributions can be made in Michael's name to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Rd # 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  Thank you.

Patricia-Ann Sullivan (Nee Patkus)

Patricia-Ann Sullivan (Nee Patkus)

Feb 6, 2020

Patricia-Ann passed away suddenly, February 6, 2020, at the age of 57.  Beloved wife of Michael, Sr.  Devoted mother of James (Kimberly), Michael, Jr. (Desiree Carlson), Jennifer, and Christopher.  Loving Mom Mom of Justin, Michael, Jocelyn, Isabella, Alexander, Dominic, Megan, and Hannah, Great Grandmom to Charleigh.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 9:00...

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