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Shirley Anne Loftus

Shirley Anne Loftus

Apr 23, 2019

Shirley Anne Loftus (nee Conowall) On April 23,2019, at the age of 73. Loving wife of the late Robert. Devoted Mother of Kimberly DeGregorio, Karen Moran (Marty), and Robert. Dear Nannie of Robert, Matthew, Marisa, Sean, R.J., Madeline and Colin. Sister of Stephen Conowall (Kathy), and the late David Conowall. Also survived by her former son in law Rob...

Evelyn M. Coyle (Nee Fox)

Evelyn M. Coyle (Nee Fox)

Apr 22, 2019

At the age of 92.  Beloved wife of the late Edwin J. Coyle, she is the devoted mother of James (Elaine), Jack (Carole), Sharon "Sherry" Coyle Young (John) and Daniel (Sally).  Loving mom mom of of 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren; also survived by her sister...

Eugene F. "Gene" Ferro

Eugene F. "Gene" Ferro

Apr 22, 2019

Eugene F. "Gene" passed away peacefully April 22, 2019, surrounded by his wife and three children.  Beloved husband of 54 years on May 1, to Margaret "Peg" (nee Wade), he is the devoted father of Lisa Schaefer (Greg), Bernadette Reiling (John), and Gene (Kim).  Dear PopPop aka "The Candy Man" of Amber Rose, Allison Leigh, John William, Tristan Gene,...

Eleanor M. Kline (Nee Hartman)

Eleanor M. Kline (Nee Hartman)

Apr 21, 2019

Mother of Joanne Reif (Edward), Michael Colangelo (Ann Marie), and Carrie Yaffe (Scott).  Nana of Amanda, Eddie, Joey, Jessica, Anthony, Michael, Sean, and Kearra.  Great grandmother of Violet, Jamie, Hudson, and Carter.  Sister of Nancy, Charlene, and the late Charles, Jr.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Anne T. Ivory (Nee Roseta)

Anne T. Ivory (Nee Roseta)

Apr 21, 2019

Mother of Deborah Stern (Robert). Adopted grandmother of Colleen Carty and great grandmother of Kaleigh Snyder and Kelsa Carty. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at Maternity B.V.M. Church, 9220 Bustleton Ave., Phila., PA 19115. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory...

Eileen G. Stengel (Nee Hughes)

Eileen G. Stengel (Nee Hughes)

Apr 21, 2019

Beloved wife of the late Joseph, Eileen is pre-deceased by her daughter Mary Kathryn O'Brien and survived by her loving children Judee Robertson, Joseph (Mary Ellen), Eric (Roseanne), Lee, Michael (Kelly), and Kurt (Brandi).  Dear O'Ma of 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister of Robert Hughes.  Relatives and friends are...

John P. Jaster

John P. Jaster

Apr 20, 2019

Husband of Mary (nee Glenn).  Brother of Charles A., Maureen Whitham (John), and Kathleen Callaghan.  Loving uncle to Erin, John, Colin, Kaitlin, Kelsey, Connor, and Timothy.  Nephew of Anna Cassidy.  Dear cousin to many.  Preceded in death by his parents, brother Joseph; brother-in-law Eugene; niece Danielle; and nephew Steven.  All services private at the family's request.  In lieu of...

Carol Ann Alexander

Carol Ann Alexander

Apr 20, 2019

Carol Ann Alexander, age 72, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed suddenly and of natural causes on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Carol was born to Marvin and Marie Bryant on December 29, 1946. She leaves as her legacy three children: Jerry Alexander (Debbie), Kim Alexander Richards (John) and Jonathan Alexander. Her children remember her as a loving mother and a wonderful...

Margaret "Peg" Ann Finnerty (Nee Mooney)

Margaret "Peg" Ann Finnerty (Nee Mooney)

Apr 19, 2019

Margaret Ann Finnerty "Peg", passed away April 19, 2019 at the age of 83. Loving wife of the late William Finnerty. Devoted mother of Eileen Creamer, Peggy Golden (Tom), Colleen Hight (Richard), Maureen O'Donnell (Patrick), and the late Kathleen Ashmore. Dear grandmom of 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Sister of William Mooney, Nicholas Mooney, and Carol Smith. She...

Wanda L. Shattuck (Nee Smith)

Wanda L. Shattuck (Nee Smith)

Apr 18, 2019

Wife of John.  Mother of Brenda, David, Scott, and Brian.  Sister of Daniel D. Smith (Linda E.).  Mom-Mom of Eli, George, Joshua, Brian, Mariah, and Cody.  Also survived by 5 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, 12-12:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Service at 1 P.M.  In lieu of...

Dorothy Buck (Nee Hohrath)

Dorothy Buck (Nee Hohrath)

Apr 18, 2019

A former employee of the Budd Co. and Free Library of Philadelphia. She was also very involved in her children's and grandchildren's sports activities. Wife of the late Gerald, Sr. Loving mother of Gerald, Jr. (Noreen) and Thomas (Eileen Friel). Grandmom of Kaitlin, Michael, Casey, and Kevin. Sister of Harry, and Elmer (Peggy). Also survived by several nieces and...

Francis W. "Fran" Himes

Francis W. "Fran" Himes

Apr 18, 2019

Francis W. Himes (Fran), 55 of Levittown, PA, was called to eternal rest on April 18, 2019.  He is the beloved husband of Patricia for 30 years.  Fran loved to golf and couldn't get enough of it.  He loved spending time with his wife Pattie and vacationing in Disney.  He will...

James "Jim" E. Burke

James "Jim" E. Burke

Apr 18, 2019

James "Jim" E. Burke, 80, of Burlington Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2019, with his family by his side.  Jim was a faithful and loving partner, father, grandfather and friend.  He cherished every moment he spent with his family.

He is predeceased by his parents James and Loretta Burke (Oldenburg), his brother Dan Burke...

Mary P. Flanagan

Mary P. Flanagan

Apr 14, 2019

Mary P Flanagan (nee Hutchko) April 14, 2019, age 95. Wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of John, Thomas (Gail), Dr. Michael (Joyce), Dr. Peg (Dr. Don) DeLorenzo, Kathy Bossard, Dr. Mary Ellen (Ray) DeLuca, Maureen (Michael) Tooher, Nancy (Joe) Craven and Robert (Mardy). Grandmother of Kerran, Sam, Mollie, Fiona, Don, Laura, Julie, Erika, Raymond, Brian, Stephen, Shannon,...

David J. Casper

David J. Casper

Apr 13, 2019

David J. Casper passed away April 13, 2019 at the age of 77. A retired Philadelphia Fire Department Captain. Beloved husband of 54 years to Lucy (nee Bilotta). Devoted father to David (Wendy) and Donna West (Michael). Dear grandfather of David, James, and Chloe. Brother of Margaret Laigaie, Eleanore Corcoran Kruc, and the late John Casper. He is also...

Robert D. Troilo

Robert D. Troilo

Apr 12, 2019

Robert D. Troilo on April 12, 2019 at the age of 72. Loving husband of Eileen. Devoted father of Kim Stasen (Patrick), Christine, and Robert Jr. Dear Pop of Robert and Anthony. Brother of Richard and John (Kathy). Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday April 20, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Bruno Inziello

Bruno Inziello

Apr 11, 2019

Bruno Inziello passed away April 11, 2019. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday, April 22, 2019, 1:00 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Service at 2:00 PM. Interment private.

Geraldine L. Vendetti (Nee Nicastro)

Geraldine L. Vendetti (Nee Nicastro)

Apr 10, 2019

Geraldine L. Vendetti (nee Nicastro) went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2019. Beloved wife of Angelo Vendetti. Loving mother of Anthony (Lynn), Diane Press (Jim), Rocky (Margie), and Tina Poley (Rob). Dear Mom Mom of Eric, Kelly, Ryan (Kelsey), Anthony, Bridget, Nicholas, Tyler, Karly and Luke. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday,...

Victoria T. Primavera (Nee Bellosi)

Victoria T. Primavera (Nee Bellosi)

Apr 9, 2019

Victoria T. passed away on April 9, 2019 at the age of 67. Loving mother of Nicky Primavera and Karen Dowd (Joe). Dear grandmom of Nicholas, Angellina, Joey, Anthony, Vincent, and Duke. A graduate from Little Flower High School for Girls, Victoria was employed for the Correction System of Philadelphia and volunteered for 17 years at The Philadelphia Kimmel...

Florence Boyle-Wood

Florence Boyle-Wood

Apr 8, 2019

Florence Boyle Wood, a long-time resident of Northeast Philadelphia, died Monday the 8th of April at St. Joseph's Manor Rehab Facility.

Born 1928 in Philadelphia, Florence graduated from John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School in 1946. In addition to homemaking, she held several full and part time positions in bookkeeping and insurance. Until her death at...

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