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Donald J. Lange

Donald J. Lange

Jun 22, 2019

Donald J. Lange passed away suddenly June 22, 2019 at the age of 56. Loving father of Donald, Carson, and Eric. Dear Poppy of Rosalia and Oliver. Loving fiancé of Summer Barresi. Brother of Colleen Black (Robert), Joseph (Rose), Edward, Jeanne Fitzgerald (Thomas), Susan Lange McDermott (Stephen), the late Kevin Lange; Cathy Heldt (Stephen), Michael McGrath (Colleen), Patty McGrath,...

Shirley A. Hoffman (Nee Gosney)

Shirley A. Hoffman (Nee Gosney)

Jun 22, 2019

Shirley A. Hoffman passed away June 22, 2019. A veteran of the Women's Army Corps. Beloved companion of the late Harry Rodemer. Loving mother of Bob Hoffman (Jeanette), and the late Richard Hoffman. Dear grandmom of Bobby, Desiree, Chickie, Courtney, and Ricky. Great grandmom of Morgan, Kristen, Dylan, and Shaela. Sister of Gary Gosney. Services and interment are private....

Michael T. Bobrek

Michael T. Bobrek

Jun 20, 2019

Michael T. Bobrek passed away suddenly on June 20, 2019 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of 47 years to Carol (nee Backley). Loving father of Michael (Rebecca), Jeffrey (Tricia), and Keith (Amanda). Dear Pop Pop of Gavin, Brielle, Hunter, Colin, Faith, Lillian, and Ava. Brother of John Bobrek, Frank Bobrek (Maureen), and brother-in-law of Michael Backley, and...

Lorraine "Rainy" Durante

Lorraine "Rainy" Durante

Jun 18, 2019

Lorraine "Rainy" Durante passed away June 18, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida with her family by her side. Rainy was married to the late Humbert "Tony" Durante for 52 years.  Mother of Stacy Russell (Preston) and the late Sharon Marcinkiewitz and Michael Riff. Daughter of the late Gladys Tepper (nee Burset) and Frank Tepper. Sister to the late...

Mary Ellen Evans

Mary Ellen Evans

Jun 18, 2019

Mary Ellen Evans (nee Monaghan), age 65, passed away on on June 18, 2019 following a brief illness.

Mary Ellen was a life long resident of Philadelphia.  She was employed with the Bennett, Bricklin and Saltzburg Law Firm for over 25 years.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas R. "Randy", she is the loving mother...

Joseph "Pete" Boyle

Joseph "Pete" Boyle

Jun 17, 2019

Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Minauro) and devoted father of Emilie.  Brother of the late Mary Robinson.  Pete will also be sadly missed by his extended family and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9:00 AM, St. Peter the Apostle Church, 1019 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123,...

Anthony Tarasiewicz "Tony"

Anthony Tarasiewicz "Tony"

Jun 16, 2019

Anthony "Tony" Tarasiewicz, passed away June 16, 2019 at the age of 51. Loving son of Richard and Dolores Tarasiewicz. Dear brother of William (Jan), and the late Rick. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday, June 24, 2019  9:00 AM at Our Lady of...

James J. Ashburn

James J. Ashburn

Jun 16, 2019

Loving partner of Stan Trosky, James is the devoted son of Nancy Hoffman and the late James J.  Dear brother of Deborah A. Ashburn; also survived by his nieces Nancy Albano, Maria C. Rodriguez, and his nephew James Michael Rodriguez.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 10:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed by...

Margaret C. "Peggy" Brownsweiger

Margaret C. "Peggy" Brownsweiger

Jun 15, 2019

Margaret C. "Peggy", Suddenly June 15, 2019.  Devoted mother of Susan Burkette and Stephen Burkette, Jr.  Loving mom mom of Xzavier, Jeanine, Seline, Veronica, Diamond, Anastasia, Gabriel, and Stephen III. Dear aunt of five nephews, and one niece. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday, June 22, 2019, 8:30 AM to 10:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428...

Craig A. Lerch

Craig A. Lerch

Jun 15, 2019

Craig Lerch passed away June 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife Barbara Werner, his children Craig, Jr. (Lynda), Deborah Rossi (Anthony), and Christopher (Tiffany); Stepsons Christopher Werner (Marianne) and Kurt Werner (Donna), and 17 Grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to gather for visitation on Saturday morning, June 22, 2019 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at Gloria Dei Church,...

Bernice "Patsy" Campbell

Bernice "Patsy" Campbell

Jun 12, 2019

Wife of the late George.  Mother of Dennis (Karen), Patrick (Kathleen), Kevin (Celeste), Maureen Jaskel (Joe), and the late Eileen Sturges (Joseph).  Grandmom of Meghan Stelacio (Michael), Alison Keane (Daniel), Justin Campbell (Sarah), Patrick Jaskel, Katie Furlong (Sean), Colleen Patterson (Christopher), Christian Campbell (Julie), Matthew Jaskel (Deborah), Lauren Smeltzer (Robert), Lindsay Campbell, Bryan Campbell (Amber), and the late Eric...

Florence S. Howley (Nee Stephens)

Florence S. Howley (Nee Stephens)

Jun 11, 2019

Beloved wife of the late John.  Loving mother of Edward.  Preceded in death by her sister Judith.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, June 18, 2019, from 9:15-10:15 A.M. at St. Matthew's Church (upper church), 3000 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19149.  Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M.  Interment Holy Sepulchre...

Marie B. Farrell (Nee Kilroy)

Marie B. Farrell (Nee Kilroy)

Jun 10, 2019

Marie B. Farrell (nee Kilroy) June 10, 2019 at the age of 86. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved daughter of Kathleen Rosso-Gana (Steven). Grandmother of Stephen (Heather), Eric, and the late Kathy Lyn (Roy). Great grandmom of Miranda, Colin, Evan, Matthew, Madeline, Ellie and Nate. Devoted volunteer to her New Hope Academy Family. Relatives and friends are...

James T. Addison, Sr. "Sub"

James T. Addison, Sr. "Sub"

Jun 9, 2019

James T. Addison, Sr. "Sub" passed away June 9, 2019. Loving father of the late James Jr. Loving grandfather of Rebecca, Madison, Jacob, and great grandfather of Amelia. Dear brother of Mary Durringer (Robert), and the late John. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Becky Puchalski, as well as the Lowry and Rizzo families. James retired from the...

John M. Rintye

John M. Rintye

Jun 9, 2019

John M. Rintye (12/24/97) passed away suddenly on June 9, 2019. Son of loving parents Michael and Catherine (nee. Branigan); beloved brother of MaryKate, the late Michael, Thomas and Elizabeth. John was dearly loved by many family members and lives he touched throughout his 21 years with us, whether at home in Philadelphia, Easter Seals, or Devereaux of West...

Francis J. Festino "Frank"

Francis J. Festino "Frank"

Jun 9, 2019

Francis J. Festino "Frank" of Rockledge, passed away June 9, 2019 at the age of 63. A North Catholic graduate class 73', Frank was a computer programmer. Son of the late Sam and Marie Festino. Beloved brother of Carol Smith (John), and Jeanne Festino (Paul Flanigan). Dear uncle of Gary and Lisa Smith. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Thomas W. Brown

Thomas W. Brown

Jun 9, 2019

Thomas W. Brown passed away June 9, 2019. A lifelong resident of Mayfair; Tom was a Korean War Navy Veteran, and an elementary school teacher with the City of Philadelphia for 17 years. Dear brother of the late Amelia Milliken. He is survived by his brother-in-law David Milliken, and his nephew David Scott Milliken. Relatives and friends are invited...

Edward H. Shank, Sr.

Edward H. Shank, Sr.

Jun 9, 2019

Edward H. Shank, Sr. passed away June 9, 2019 at the age of 81. Loving husband of Rose (nee Litzner). Devoted father of Rose, Gwen Evans (Joseph), Eddie Jr. (Barbara), and Susan Havrilla (Anthony). Dear Pop Pop of Melanie, Michael, Joey, Jennifer, Jeffery, Jessica, Brittany, Taylor and Madison. Great Pop Pop of Emily, Joey, Nolan, Timmy and Kayden. Brother...

John P. Hayes

John P. Hayes

Jun 6, 2019

John P. Hayes passed away on June 6, 2019 at the age of 73. Loving husband of 49 years to Sally (nee Ford). Devoted father of Sean (Tricia), and Shelia Diodato (Tony). Dear Pop of Anthony, Brigid, Isabella, Megan, Leyla, Abigail and Bryce. Brother of Kathleen Lennon (Jack), Bob (Pat), Joe and the late Mary Margaret Murphy. John served...

Christine A. Maguire (Nee Cass)

Christine A. Maguire (Nee Cass)

Jun 5, 2019

Christine A. Maguire "Chris" (nee Cass) passed away June 5, 2019. A retired registered nurse from the Wills Eye Surgery Center. Beloved wife of John "Jack" of 22 years. Loving mother of Sharon Struk (Joe), and Cynthia Bollendorf. Mom Mom to Courtney, Erin, Krysten, George, Joey, and Jason. Dear sister of Jeanette Totten (Peter). Loving aunt of Carley, and...

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