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Manuel J. Hernandez
Apr 2, 2019
Manuel J. Hernandez passed away on April 2, 2019 at the age of 85. Loving husband of 67 years to Mirtha Julia Rafaela (nee Pupo). Devoted father of Maria Corrigan and Manuel M. (Leslie). Dear grandfather of Joanne Roma (Daniel), Joseph Corrigan (Alycia), Michele Shea (Michael), Michael Corrigan, Matthew Hernandez, Dominic Hernandez, and 8 great grandchildren. Manuel was loving...
Myles F. Griffin
Apr 2, 2019
Husband of Marie (nee Dougherty). Father of Danielle. Pop of Giavanna and Emma. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114. Funeral Service 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Grandview Hospice , would be appreciated.
Thomas J. Schaffer
Mar 31, 2019
Thomas J. Schaffer passed away March 31, 2019 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Lorraine (nee Zimmerman). Devoted father of Lorraine Kozlowski, Kimberly Carter (Chuck), Thomas, and Michael (Katie). Goochie Pop of Erin, Jayna, Danielle, Chuckie, Steven, Tommy Luke, Delaney, Mackenzie, Payton, Michael "Bubba", and Shane. Dear brother of Annmarie "Nancy" Colin (John), and Joan Schaffer. Tom was...
Thomas D. Erwin
Mar 30, 2019
Thomas D. Erwin passed away on March 30, 2019 at the age of 80. A retired Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Devoted father of Thomas (Carol), and Brian (Loretta). Dear Pop Pop of Lindsay, Kelsey, and Max. Brother of James and Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday 9 AM-10:15...
Lawrence Joseph Walker
Mar 28, 2019
Lawrence J. Walker, 75 of Bensalem, PA passed away March 28, 2019 at home lovingly surrounded by his family. Larry was the devoted husband of Barbara (nee Rowley), loving father to Maureen Humpl (David), Larry Walker (Claudine) and proud grandfather to David, Jules and Larry. Larry was born on July 18, 1943. He graduated from Father Judge High School...
John Adam Seagrave
Mar 28, 2019
John Adam Seagrave passed away March 28, 2019 at the age of 33. Beloved son of John and Marilyn Seagrave. Dear grandson of Elwood Heininger (Dawn), Gail Dufner (Francis), the late Anthony John Seagrave and the late Evelyn Seagrave. Loving brother of Luke (Jenna), and Christian. Dear uncle of Luke Jr. John is also survived by his loving aunts,...
Theresa Hill (Nee Kowalski)
Mar 27, 2019
Loving wife of the late Edward; devoted mother of Maureen Sullivan (James), Richard, Karen Gibson (Vincent) and Patricia Byrne (Michael). Dear Mom-Mom to 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9-10:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Jane B. Wagner (Nee Naphys)
Mar 27, 2019
Jane B. (nee Naphys). After a courageous battle with cancer, Jane passed away peacefully on March 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Leonard F. Jr., she is the devoted mother of Leonard III, James, Jane Fabrizio and Nancy Wagner. Loving nan of Jacen (Kim), George...
Martin C. Raila, Sr.
Mar 27, 2019
Beloved husband of the late Esther. Loving father of Joanna Lelionis, Patrick, Doreen, and Martin Jr. Dear Pop Pop of 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by his Service at 11 AM. Interment New Cathedral...
Kathleen M. Canning
Mar 27, 2019
Kathleeen M. Canning passed away peacefully March 27, 2019 with her family by her side. Wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Mary Hillock (Joseph), Maureen Wheeler (Edmund), Thomas Canning (Patricia), Charles Canning (Patricia), Karen Delaney (Thomas), and Kathleen McGeever (Mark). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her...
Albert W. Yerkes, Sr.
Mar 25, 2019
A lifelong resident of Trevose, Pa. and a Mason for over 50 years, Albert W. Yerkes Sr. was born on the family farm on Brownsville Road in Trevose. He passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Monday, March 25, 2019, at his residence on Brownsville Road in Trevose. Albert...
Mario E. Altimari
Mar 25, 2019
Mario Altimari, 88, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2019 surround by his children. Mario was born on May 17, 1930 to the late Maria and Angelo Altimari of Philadelphia, Pa. He was married to the love of his life, the late Doris "Dolly" (nee Appicello). An avid family man, Mario was a good father who always took...
John Joseph Lewandowski
Mar 22, 2019
John Joseph Lewandowski passed away March 22, 2019 at the age of 86. At the time of his death he was a resident of the Lutheran Community at Telford, PA.
John was a US Army veteran and retired employee of the A&P Company and Occidental Petroleum (Burlington NJ plant).
John was born and raised in...
William J. Robb
Mar 22, 2019
Husband of Alice (nee Kahmar). Father of Allison Schaffer (Troy) and Kristine Robb. Pop-Pop of William Kramer, Thomas and Erin Schaffer. Preceded in death by his parents Francis and Esther, and brother Francis, Jr. (Margaret). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 10:30-12:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 12:30 P.M....
Kathleen Pica (Nee Mulhern)
Mar 22, 2019
Wife of the late Alfred. Mother of Pattie Day (Luis), Kathy Harkins (Jim) and the late Theresa Mattioli (Rob). Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery....
Dr. Thomas "Chuck" Creamer
Mar 21, 2019
Loving husband of Eileen (nee Finnerty); devoted father of Sheila, Shannon Connors (Tim), William (Bijal), John, and the late Thomas, Jr., Christopher, and Alicia. Dear grandpop of Lynzee, Samantha, Jamie, Brooke, Joey, Kaley, Soraya, Desmond, Layla, and Chase Thomas; 2 great grandchildren David and Brannalyn. Survived by his brothers and sisters Mary Antonia, Michael, Anne, James, and the late...
Maryanne T. Wetzel-Grayo (Nee Biedrzycki)
Mar 21, 2019
Mother of Michael Grayo and Henry Grayo (Staci). Mom-Mom of Hayley. Sister of Kathy Biedrzycki and Frank Biedrzycki. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday evening, 6-8 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Mass cards preferred.
Dorothy "Dot" Bogner
Mar 21, 2019
Preceded in death by her parents and many brothers and sisters. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at Holy Innocents Church, 1337 E. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., PA 19124. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to American...
Roselle H. Riehl
Mar 20, 2019
Loving wife of the late Walter G. Riehl. Mother of Deborah Brueske (Andrew), Joan Thomas (Dave), and the late Cheryl Lynn. Grandmother of Joseph, Heather, Jessica, Stephanie, David, and Nathaniel. Great grandmother of David, Paul, Rylee, Jackson, Aubree, and Christian. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday evening, March 27, 2019 , 6-8 P.M. and...
Anthony F. Sadowski "Slugger"
Mar 20, 2019
Anthony "SLUGGER" Sadowski suddenly passed away on March 20, 2019. Beloved husband of Terry (nee Beer). Son of the late Francis and Virginia Sadowski. Dear brother of Donna, Francis,"Winky" (Sue) and Jennifer. Adored uncle of Richelle (Jason), Virginia, Trey, John, Holly, Savannah (John), Anthony, Jeremy, Shamus and Paige. Great uncle to Madalynne, Rhiannon, Ryian, Brooklyn, Jordan, Jayden, Gabriel, Holly,...
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