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Patricia A. "Pat" Simmins (Nee Foley)

Patricia A. "Pat" Simmins (Nee Foley)

Nov 5, 2019

Pat passed away November 5, 2019 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Les Simmins, Sr. Loving mother of Les Simmins, Jr. (Maureen), and Jeff Simmins (Lisa). Dear Mom Mom of Nick, Lindsay, Dana, Steven, and Danielle. Sister of Michael Foley (Marie). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:00 AM at BURNS...

James J. Morris

James J. Morris

Nov 4, 2019

James J. Morris passed away November 4, 2019 at the age of 71. An Army Vietnam Veteran. Son of the late George and Mary Morris. Dear brother of Alice Guld (Joseph), and the late George; brother-in-law of Theresa Morris. Loving uncle of Alice (Peter), Joseph, Patrick, Kathleen, Christopher, George (Jennifer), and Joseph (Lara). He is also survived by many...

Elwood F. Irons, Jr. "Woody"

Elwood F. Irons, Jr. "Woody"

Nov 3, 2019

Elwood F. Irons, Jr. "Woody" passed away November 3, 2019 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife Loretta Irons "Michelle" (nee McGraw); and his son Damien Michael Irons (Romaine). Woody retired after 32 years as a lineman for Verizon Telephone. For many years, Woody was on staff at Self Help Movement, Inc. and dedicated his...

Thomas M. Devlin, Sr.

Thomas M. Devlin, Sr.

Nov 2, 2019

Thomas M. Sr., November 2, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Carol (nee McNamara) who was the love of his life.  Proud father of Sue Ireland (Dan), Thomas M. Jr. (Nancy), Terrence (Michele Walsh), Jane Gilfillan (Bud), Patrick (Paula), Carol Beatty (Bill Proud), and Nancy Montone (Tone).  Loving grandpop of 22 grandchildren along with their spouses and great grandpop of...

Regina E. Hilghman (Nee Dombroski)

Regina E. Hilghman (Nee Dombroski)

Nov 2, 2019

Loving wife of the late Robert.  Beloved mother of Brian (Ingrid) and Kevin.  Grandmom of Matthew.  Sister of Johnny Dombroski (Marilyn) and David Dombroski.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, 10-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11 A.M.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Edward R. Ross, Iv

Edward R. Ross, Iv

Nov 2, 2019

Edward R. Ross, IV passed away suddenly, November 2, 2019.  Devoted father of Edward R. Ross, V; and loving fiance to the late Jenna Sechowicz.  Beloved son of Anne and Larry Marr, and Edward R. Ross III.  Dear brother of Halee, Savani, and Dalanee.  Grandson of Margaret Durst and the late Allan Durst, Joan Ross and Edward Ross, Jr. Also...

William "Bill" Fisch

William "Bill" Fisch

Nov 1, 2019

Loving husband of Mae (nee Sherman). Beloved father of Bill Fisch and Diane Fisch-Schulle. Pop of Amanda (James), Michael, Jennifer, and Brian. Great grandpop of Luca. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 8-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11 A.M.  In...

Louis C. Hochstuhl

Louis C. Hochstuhl

Nov 1, 2019

Loving husband of Marlene for 59 years. Beloved father of Karen Lahl (James), Michelle McLaughlin (Douglas), and Glenn (Kristen). Pop-Pop of James, Alyssa, Olivia, Meghan, and Allison. Great grandfather of James. He is survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

Joan Rack (Nee King)

Joan Rack (Nee King)

Nov 1, 2019

Wife of the late Francis A.  Loving mother of Christopher Dougherty (Corrine) and Douglas Dougherty (Jeanette).  Dear Grandmom of Tyler, Brielle, Christopher, Jeffrey, and Luke.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside Service Thursday, November 7, 2019, 11:30 AM Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA. Funeral procession will form and leave Thursday, 11:00 AM, Burns Funeral...

Maria Kim Nguyen

Maria Kim Nguyen

Oct 31, 2019

Kim passed away at the age of 101.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, November 9, 2019, 11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 12 Noon. A second service will be said on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 5 P.M. at Holy Innocents Church, 1337 E. Hunting Park Ave.,...

John J. "Jack" Cassidy

John J. "Jack" Cassidy

Oct 29, 2019

Beloved husband of the late Edna (nee Scarpato).  Devoted father of John (Kathleen), William (Judith), and James (Donna).  Loving Pop of 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Dear brother of Marie; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Jack was former President of Teamsters Local 107.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM,...

Eleanor H. Boyle (Nee Maryanski)

Eleanor H. Boyle (Nee Maryanski)

Oct 28, 2019

Eleanor passed away October 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William, sister of the late Ronald and Harry Maryanski. Aunt of Harry and Lorreta Maryanski. Great aunt to Harry and Jim. Great Great aunt to Rachel, Veronica, Jimmy. She is also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday...

Linda Cramer (Nee Bauer)

Linda Cramer (Nee Bauer)

Oct 27, 2019

Linda Cramer passed away on October 27, 2019 at the age of 78. Loving mother of Michael, Susan Hughes, Tina Norbeck, and the late David. Dear Gram of Nicholas, Amanda, Alex, Shane, Tori, and Matthew. Soon to be Great grand mom of Nicholas. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at BURNS Funeral...

Robert J. James

Robert J. James

Oct 26, 2019

Robert J. James, a Vietnam veteran and retired Philadelphia Firefighter. Father of Michelle; grandfather of Casey, Emily and Antoinette; brother of George, Betty and the late Charlie. Relatives, friends and members of Local 22 are invited to gather on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM at the Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114, followed...

Joseph M. Zimmerman, Sr.

Joseph M. Zimmerman, Sr.

Oct 25, 2019

On October 25, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Joan D. (nee Downey). Loving father of Barbara Gallagher (Craig), Joseph Jr. (Cathie), Ellen Zimmerman, Cathy Nazaruk (David), Mary Anne Zimmerman, Michelle Derer (Richard) and Matthew Zimmerman. Survived by 14 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. Brother of Melvina, Hannah, Charles and the late Ruth and Jane. Relatives and...

Sharon Decelle (Nee Bartholomew)

Sharon Decelle (Nee Bartholomew)

Oct 25, 2019

Sharon Decelle passed away October 25, 2019 at the age of 56 with her family by her side. Loving wife of 17 years to Francis. Loving mother of Anthony Bartholomew (Teresa), Ashley Kuehmstedt, Brittany Dean, and Bryan Dean. Memaw of Jace, Hunter, Kinza, Eli, and Angel. Dear sister of Kenneth, Sandy, Jeffery, Cheryl, and Timmy. She is also survived...

Anne M. Freeth (Nee Arnold)

Anne M. Freeth (Nee Arnold)

Oct 19, 2019

Anne was a veteran of the U.S. Army, who served during WWII.  Beloved wife of the late Charles J., Jr.  Loving mother of Margaret Hilliard (Anthony), Kathleen Purdy (Edward), and Anne Johnson (the late Gerald).  Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and her sister Lydia Kappler.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday, October 29,...

Thomas A. Franks "Tommy"

Thomas A. Franks "Tommy"

Oct 18, 2019

Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Augaitis).  Devoted father of Patrick.  Loving brother of John (Donna), Carol, Joan, Terry, and Colleen.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, October 25, 2019, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA, followed by his Service and Words of Remembrance...

Thomas P. Mcilhenny

Thomas P. Mcilhenny

Oct 16, 2019

Thomas P.McIlhenny October 16, 2019. An Army veteran and a retired Teamster, Locals 107 and 470. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Carroll), and the late Sybil (nee Hesson). Loving father of Maryanne Hoover (Francis), Patrick (Robin), Richard (Alyssa), Barbara Dugan (Chuck), and the late Joanne Kelly-Gustchen. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, his brother Francis...

Walter A. Buchholz

Walter A. Buchholz

Oct 16, 2019

Walter A. Buchholz "Deacon" passed away October 16, 2019, at the age of 100.  Walter was an Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII.  After being honorably discharged, Walter served another 25 years in the reserves.  Being in the military was very important to Walter as he attended...

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