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Joan R. Cook (Nee Lewis)

Joan R. Cook (Nee Lewis)

Dec 2, 2019

Joan R. Cook (nee Lewis) of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019.  She was 82.  Beloved wife of William I. Cook for 63 years.  Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Lewis.  Joan was an avid reader.  She loved playing pinochle, scrabble and bowling.  She also enjoyed entertaining and traveling...

Robert J. Suarez, Sr.

Robert J. Suarez, Sr.

Nov 29, 2019

Robert J. Sr., passed away November 29, 2019.  Loving husband of Theresa (nee Franks).  Devoted father of Robert, Jr.  Dear brother of Joseph (Helene); also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, December 5, 2019, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Road, Levittown, PA.

James T. Mcbride, Sr.

James T. Mcbride, Sr.

Nov 27, 2019

James T. Sr., passed away November 27, 2019.  Husband of the late Alice (nee DiFilo).  Loving father of James, Jr. (Diane), Michael (Kelly), Kevin (Cathy), and the late Sean.  Dear Pop to 8 grandchildren.  Brother of Vincent (Penny), Bobby (Linda), and the late Paul, John, and Daniel.  Brother in law to Joe (Debbie) Fesi, Helen McBride, and Linda McBride;...

Sophie Kozlakowski

Sophie Kozlakowski

Nov 26, 2019

Sophie passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born in Minsk, Belarus, and she raised her loving family in New York, after which she moved to Pennsylvania. She was an employee of Seviroli, Inc., and was a devout Christian woman who adored her Lord and her family. She enjoyed her home, as well...

Charles T. Deputy "Sonny"

Charles T. Deputy "Sonny"

Nov 26, 2019

Charles T. Deputy "Sonny" passed away November 26, 2019 at the age of 80. Loving husband to the late Carole (nee Jaretsky). Survived by his children James (Kathy), Carole Cancelmo (Donald), Barbara Helm (Ron) and Lee Ann Miller (Timothy). Also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing 9:00 AM-11:00 AM at...

Catherine H. Rasiul (Nee Barnes)

Catherine H. Rasiul (Nee Barnes)

Nov 25, 2019

Catherine H. Rasiul passed away November 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Rasiul, Sr.; loving mother of Stanley Rasiul, Jr., and Sandra Rasiul Pompilii (Tony). Proud and devoted grandmother of JennaMarie and Anthony, III. Catherine leaves behind many happy memories and will be sadly missed by family and friends who loved her. Relatives and friends are invited...

Hedwig "Hedy" Foley (Nee Bielesch)

Hedwig "Hedy" Foley (Nee Bielesch)

Nov 24, 2019

Hedwig Foley "Hedy" passed away November 24, 2019 at the age of 91. Daughter of the late John and Paulina Bielesch. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of John (Margaret), Joseph (Teresa), Betty Patterson (Michael), and Regina McKee (Arthur). Dear grandmom of Jennifer, Lauren, Brian, Christina, Patrick, Matthew, Colleen, Carolyn, Drew, Amy, Riley, Patrick and Connor. Great...

John Michael Dowling, Sr.

John Michael Dowling, Sr.

Nov 22, 2019

John Michael Dowling, Sr. passed away on November 22, 2019 at the age of 49.  Survived by Donna Gift. Loving father of John Michael Jr., and the late Benjamin John. Beloved son of Isabella Dowling (Jay), and late John F. Dowling. Dear brother of James and Cathy (Scott Cusick). Also survived by his many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

James P. Rodgers

James P. Rodgers

Nov 21, 2019

James P. Rodgers, 75, of Philadelphia and Stone Harbor, NJ. A retired Father Judge High School teacher of Spanish died November 21, 2019 of cancer.

Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1962 and from LaSalle University in 1966. He served in the U.S Army and attained the rank...

Michael W. Bunts

Michael W. Bunts

Nov 19, 2019

Beloved husband of the late Jeannie (nee Horn).  Loving father of Tara and Jillian.  Dear brother of Deborah and the late Raymond.  Michael was an avid guitar player, billiards player, and longtime skate boarder.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, November 22, 2019, 1:00 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA, followed by his Memorial...

William J. Schlarp, Jr.

William J. Schlarp, Jr.

Nov 16, 2019

WILLIAM J. SCHLARP JR.

On November 16, 2019 at the age of 84. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Harvey). Devoted father of Marie Lento, Kathleen Klein (Michael) , Patricia Champlain (Charles), Charles Schlarp (Nancy). Dear Pop of five grandchildren - Lisa Marie Utley (Dan), Chaz Schlarp, Michael Lento Jr, Michael David Klein, William Klein and dear brother...

Stephen P. Evans, Sr.

Stephen P. Evans, Sr.

Nov 16, 2019

Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Mastri).  Devoted father of Stephen Jr., and Michael.  Loving Grandpop of two grandchildren.  Dear brother of Johanna Castlebaum.  A member of the Holmesburg Gun and Rifle Club, Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and golf.  Relatives and friends, are invited to gather Friday, November 22, 2019, 9:00 AM St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax...

Richard R. Kerr

Richard R. Kerr

Nov 16, 2019

Brother of Eileen Litka (Ted).  Also survived by his nephew Michael (Eileen), niece Susan (Dante), great nephew Michael and great nieces Maddie, Emily, Ava, and Sophia.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 8-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church.  Interment St. Dominic...

Anatole Daphne Konstantinidis

Anatole Daphne Konstantinidis

Nov 14, 2019

Anatole Daphne Konstantinidis passed away November 14, 2019, at the age of 18 after a brief illness.  Cherished daughter of Steve and A. Maria (nee Selb).  Loving sister of Katherine and Stavros, beloved granddaughter of Stavros and Varvara Konstantinidis and Elizabeth Selb.  Dear niece of Alex and Georgia Konstantinidis; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Anatole was...

William J. O'Connell

William J. O'Connell

Nov 14, 2019

Loving husband of the late Marjorie (nee Brown). Father of William J. (Linda), Joseph M. (Patricia), Patrick J. (Janet) and the late Marjorie. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 8:30-10:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St. Katherine...

Thomas A. Mcguire, Sr.

Thomas A. Mcguire, Sr.

Nov 12, 2019

On November 12, 2019 at the age 79. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Siegel). Devoted father of Thomas (Gina), Timothy, Ted, Michael Bocchicchio (Suzanne) and Kathleen.  Dear pop-pop of 7 grandkids and 12 great grand kids . Also survived by his large, extended loving family.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks...

Joyce E Mccullough

Joyce E Mccullough

Nov 10, 2019

On November 10, 2019 at the age of 72 .Loving sister of James McCullough Sr. (Carole). Beloved Aunt of Karen (Chris) , Suzanne (Sean), Kimberly (Bill), Tricia (Jason) , James III (Sharon). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 8:45 to 10:15am St.Katherine of Siena Church 9700 Frankford Ave Phila.Pa. 19114 followed by her funeral mass 10:30am...

Michael H. Peters

Michael H. Peters

Nov 9, 2019

Michael H. Peters passed away suddenly November 9, 2019 at the age of 62. Loving son of Harold and the late Mildred. Beloved husband of 37 years to Colleen Peters. Loving father of Michael J. (Christina), Matthew J. (Sherri), Ryan, and Caitlin. Pop Pop of Skyla, Matthew Jr., Cassie, Jayden, Julianna, and Cole. Dear brother of Regina, Cynthia and...

Barbara A. Santos (Nee Spokas)

Barbara A. Santos (Nee Spokas)

Nov 8, 2019

Barbara A. Santos passed away November 8, 2019. Beloved wife of John Santos. Loving mother of John Santos, Jr. and Michael Santos (Sam). Dear sister of Walter Spokas (the late Gloria), Irene Davis (Hugh), Dorothy Sullivan, Willis Spokas (Maureen), and the late Edward Spokas. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Barbara was a Section Chief...

Brian A. Dicesare, Sr.

Brian A. Dicesare, Sr.

Nov 7, 2019

Brian A. DiCesare, Sr. passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2019. He is survived by his children, Brian A. DiCesare Jr., and Kiera Beverly DiCesare. Additionally, those left to cherish his memory include Michelle Baltazar and Stephanie Stranix. He is also survived by his brothers Jeffery DiCesare (Carroll), Robert DiCesare (Paula), Rusty Bonney (Janie), and David Bonney (Rose); nieces...

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