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Mary J. Mayer (Nee Jaskolka)

Mary J. Mayer (Nee Jaskolka)

Dec 1, 2018

Mary J. (nee Jaskolka) December 1, 2018, at the age of 90.  Beloved wife of the late Frederick.  Devoted mother of Kathleen Mayer (Michael McKenna), Arlene Coar (Gary), and Fred; also survived by 3 grandchildren Gordon, Erica, Michele, and 6 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 10:00...

Barbara O'Neil

Barbara O'Neil

Nov 30, 2018

Loving mother of Christa Rudisill and Staci Capozio.  Mimi of Zachary, Dalla, and Brenna.  Sister of Peggy, Frank (Sandy), Ellie, and the late Connie.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11 A.M.  In lieu of flowers, donations...

Florence Darrah (Nee Boles)

Florence Darrah (Nee Boles)

Nov 29, 2018

Florence (nee Boles) November 29, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond.  Loving sister of Joanne Pettit, Thomas Boles (Carol), Joseph Boles (Cathy), and the late John Boles (Evelyn), Mary Brown and Eileen Mackin.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; also survived by her step children Kathy, Donna, and Douglas. ...

Lorraine E. Schmid

Lorraine E. Schmid

Nov 28, 2018

Loving mother of David and Eric.  Also survived by many grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited Sunday, December 9, 2018, 2 P.M. at Dagwood's Pub, 4625 Linden Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.

Joseph J. Wendrychowicz

Joseph J. Wendrychowicz

Nov 26, 2018

Joseph J. Wendrychowicz passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2018. Loving husband of Pam (nee Dawson). Father of Jennifer and Joey. Pop Pop and best friend of Liam. Brother of David (Anna), and Rita (Kurt). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, December 17, 2018 , from 9:30-11:15...

John M. Smith

John M. Smith

Nov 26, 2018

John M. Smith passed away suddenly on November 26, 2018 at the age of 71. Loving husband of Lorrie (nee McDonnell). Devoted father of Christine Mullen (George). Dear Pop Pop of George Jr. and Aidan Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday 11:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his...

Barbara C. Ruiz (Nee Mcgovern)

Barbara C. Ruiz (Nee Mcgovern)

Nov 23, 2018

Barbara C. Ruiz (nee McGovern) passed away on November 23, 2018 at the age of 75. Loving wife of John F. Devoted mother of John D., and Clare A. Grobelny (Jacob). Sister of Thomas (Maria), and the late Marlene V. McGovern. She is also survived by her extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday Eve...

Christopher B. Dwyer

Christopher B. Dwyer

Nov 23, 2018

Christopher B. Dwyer passed away on Nov. 23, 2018. Beloved son of Maryann and the late John. Loving brother of James (Kimberly), and Timothy. Dear uncle of Nikki, Emily, Ryan, Daniel and Riley. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 6 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Barbara Gross

Barbara Gross

Nov 23, 2018

Barbara Gross (nee Stewart) passed away Nov. 23, 2018. Loving wife of Michael. Beloved mother of Deborah Grech (Michael), Russell Hall, Ruthellyn Brown, and Kenneth Edmonds. Dear grandmom of 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her...

Genevieve E. Kosman (Nee Barrett)

Genevieve E. Kosman (Nee Barrett)

Nov 22, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Sr. Loving mother of Louis Jr., (Janice), and Eileen Kosman (John Harper). Dear grandmom of Megan, Victoria, Matthew, John, and the late Lindsay. Sister of Anna Marie Barrett and John Barrett. Survived by her nieces Kitty Staskin, Lori Fencel, and many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Jan S. Jackson, Jr.

Jan S. Jackson, Jr.

Nov 22, 2018

Jan S. Jackson, Jr. passed away suddenly November 22, 2018 at the age of 43. He is the beloved son of Denise (nee Reichardt) and Jan S. Jackson, Sr. Loving brother of Steven (Jaclyn) Jackson, and William (Dana) Jackson. Dear uncle of Delaney, Steven Jr., William and Briella. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday November 30th, 2018,...

Johanna M. Blodgett

Johanna M. Blodgett

Nov 21, 2018

Johanna (Ann) May Blodgett passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Immaculate Mary Center.  She was 91.

Ann was born May 23, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA, to August and Mary Gunkel.  Upon moving to the Northeast in the 1950s she became a member of St. Katherine of Siena.  Up until the time Ann lost her ability...

Anthony W. Smith

Anthony W. Smith

Nov 20, 2018

Anthony W. Smith passed away suddenly on November 20, 2018 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Ailtmar). Loving father of Kristen and Kyle Moyta. Dear brother of Antoinette "Toni" Joyce. Also survived by many loving family members. Tony was a Northeast Catholic Class of 1975 graduate. Relatives, friends, members of the NALC Branch 157, and...

Jennifer Ann Kelly Cheeseman

Jennifer Ann Kelly Cheeseman

Nov 19, 2018

Jennifer Ann Kelly Cheeseman suddenly went to be with the Lord on November 19. 2018. Jenn was the devoted wife of Daniel P. Cheeseman, the beloved daughter of Joseph G. Kelly Jr. and the late Margaret Kelly. She was the little sister to Joseph G. Kelly III, Robert J. Kelly, and Daniel T. Kelly (Dawn). Jenn was a wonderful aunt...

Claire M. Decenzo (Nee Bird)

Claire M. Decenzo (Nee Bird)

Nov 17, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving mother of Joseph, Kathy Bas, Ronald, Susan DeMarco, Barbara Horst, and the late Daniel.  Dear grandmom of six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, November 26, 2018, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA, followed by her Memorial Mass 10:00 AM.

Thomas R. Hale

Thomas R. Hale

Nov 17, 2018

Tom is survived by many loving children, grandchildren, family and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday morning, 8:30-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

Shane P. Gallagher

Shane P. Gallagher

Nov 17, 2018

Beloved son of Nancy Goodwin (nee McKnight) and the late James Gallagher.  Loving brother of Nicholas Gallagher and John Goodwin.  Grandson of the late Dolores McKnight and Joanne Gallagher; survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Relatives and friends of Bill W. are invited to his viewing Saturday, November 24, 2018, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708...

John T. "Huggie" Milligan

John T. "Huggie" Milligan

Nov 15, 2018

Son of the late John and Dorothy Milligan.  Loving brother of Richard, Robert (Karen), Mary Livewell (Dan), Colleen Mullin (Joe), Timothy, and the late Michael (the late Gerie).  Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  John will also be sadly missed by his "Avalon Family".  Relatives and friends...

Frank Rizzo

Frank Rizzo

Nov 15, 2018

Frank Rizzo, age 90, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He was born on February 15, 1928 in Chiaravalle Centrale, a small town in southern Italy, to Giuseppe and Rosaria (Sestito) Rizzo. Frank began honing his craft of carpentry at the age of six, working alongside his father and brother. He said his first job was straightening nails, because...

Kenneth R. Lewis "Kenny"

Kenneth R. Lewis "Kenny"

Nov 14, 2018

Kenny passed away suddenly on November 14, 2018 at the age of 46. Loving husband of Myra. Devoted father of Ashley Marie Lewis, and Kenneth Richard Lewis, Jr. Dear Pop of Phoenix, Lissianna, and Kyrian. Son of Richard and Lynda Lewis, and brother of Deanna Capecci and the late Richard, and Christopher. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on...

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