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Karen Ann Rilling

Karen Ann Rilling

Sep 2, 2018

Karen Ann Rilling passed away September 2, 2018, loving and devoted mother of Thomas and Timothy. Beloved daughter of Harry and Barbara (Burns) Rilling. Sister of Eileen O'Neill (Jerry). Special Aunt of Kaitlyn, Sarah & Jerry. Also, survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She loved animals especially cats and would care for any stray. The menagerie included...

Robert K. Kurtz

Robert K. Kurtz

Sep 2, 2018

Robert K. Kurtz passed in peace to our Lord on Sept. 2 nd , 2018, at the age of 86. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Marie, his brother Joseph, and his beloved Elaine, wife for over 52 years. Bob is survived by his 3 sons Robert (Allison), Christopher (Suzanne), & Eric (Fern).  Grandchildren Alex, Morgan, Michael,...

Dorothy M. Geary (Nee Marhoefer)

Dorothy M. Geary (Nee Marhoefer)

Aug 31, 2018

At the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Devoted mother of Marianne Gallagher (Joseph), Dorothy Fleming (the late John), William Geary (Margaret), and Frances Jobba (James). Dear Nanna of Brian (Melissa), Kathleen (Ryan), Kelli (Brian), Bill (Ashley), Dan (Alycia), Jim, Megan (Michael), and Kaitlin (Ryan). Great grandmom of Andrew, Katherine (Shane), Khloe, Rory, Jack, Kailyn, Alice, Emily,...

Jean Macdougall

Jean Macdougall

Aug 30, 2018

Jean MacDougall passed away August 30, 2018 at the age of 87. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, September 8, 2018 10:00-11:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 11:30 AM. Interment private. Family and friends are invited back to the Cottage Green after Jean's Service.

Phillip "Phil" Gavaghan

Phillip "Phil" Gavaghan

Aug 30, 2018

At the age of 65. A US Navy Veteran and retired US Postal Service truck mechanic. He is the beloved husband of 35 years to Melanie (nee Klein). Loving father of Kristin and Dana Gavaghan. Pop to Lacey, Carter, and Brett. Devoted son of Miriam (nee Bonner) and the late John J. Gavaghan. Brother of the late John Gavaghan. He...

Elizabeth V. Glaser (Nee Held)

Elizabeth V. Glaser (Nee Held)

Aug 30, 2018

Elizabeth V. Glaser (nee Held) passed away August 30, 2018 at the age of 95. Devoted and loving daughter of the late John & Elizabeth Held. Beloved friend and neighbor to the McGinley, Reilly, and DiBerardinis families. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:00 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 Gaul St. Phila.,...

Walter Blazowski

Walter Blazowski

Aug 29, 2018

Walter Blazowski passed away August 29, 2018. There will be a graveside service held 11AM at Holy Seplechre Cemetery Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Shirley W. Bigger (Nee Shano)

Shirley W. Bigger (Nee Shano)

Aug 29, 2018

Beloved wife of the late John H. Devoted mother of Cheryl Erwin (James), and the late John H. Jr., and Robert H. Dear Grammy of Tina (Ray), Colleen (Sean), Megan (Frank), John Adam, Patricia (Ryan), Kelley (James), and her 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Wednesday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Walter Blazowski

Walter Blazowski

Aug 29, 2018

Walter Blazowski passed away August 29, 2018. There will be a graveside service 11AM at Holy Seplechre Cemetery Saturday, September 22, 2018 .

Donna Marie Box

Donna Marie Box

Aug 28, 2018

Donna Marie Suddenly, August 28, 2018, at the age of 48.  Beloved wife of Wayne, loving mother of Wayne, Nickolas, and Jake.  Dear daughter of the late Kay and Ray Brown; also survived by her brothers Charles Box, John Box, her sisters Kathy Spencer, Cheryl Jones, and Lynn Przybyszewski, Amber Dixon-Utz and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.  Relatives and...

Thomas W. Delacourt

Thomas W. Delacourt

Aug 27, 2018

Beloved husband of 69 years to Florence (nee Walsh), devoted father of Thomas Delacourt (Patricia) and Marianne Delacourt (Ted), loving pop pop to Christine, Steven, and Dalton.  Dear brother of the late Daniel Delacourt (and the late Ruth), beloved uncle to Charlotte, Louise, Elaine, Dan and many more nieces and nephews. ...

Frances S. Taggart (Nee Murzynski)

Frances S. Taggart (Nee Murzynski)

Aug 26, 2018

Wife of the late Theodore. Mother of Dianne McCurdy (Michael), Eileen DeAngelis (Vincent), and the late Cheryl Sorbello (Sal). Mom-Mom of Brian, Jonathan, Christian, Melissa (Matt), Amanda, Eric, Olivia, and Juliana. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment...

James "Rebel" Robinson

James "Rebel" Robinson

Aug 26, 2018

James "Rebel" Robinson passed away August 26, 2018 peacefully at St John Neumann Nursing Home.  A memorial service will be scheduled in the future.

Salvador N. Manosca

Salvador N. Manosca

Aug 24, 2018

Salvador N. Manosca, age 55, passed away peacefully and pain free August 24th, 2018 surrounded by all of his loved ones. My father ended his 7 year battle with cancer, still fighting, because he was never known to be a weak man. My father was one of the few lucky people in this...

John F. Santone

John F. Santone

Aug 24, 2018

John F., Suddenly August 24, 2018, at the age of 56.  Loving son of Rosemarie Blatteau, dear brother of Joseph Santone; also survived by many cousins.  Relatives, friends, and members of Local 98 are invited to his viewing Friday, 9:00 AM St. Bernard Church, 7341 Cottage St., Philadelphia, followed by his...

Margaret "Margie" Catherine Donahue

Margaret "Margie" Catherine Donahue

Aug 23, 2018

Wife of the late John. Mother of Kara Donahue-Salvitti (Philip) and the late John, Jr. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 8:00-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. St. Agnes-St. John Nepomucene Church. Interment Most Holy...

Judith A. Richman

Judith A. Richman

Aug 22, 2018

Mother of Kelly Culp, Ashley Richman, Tony Pesce, Angela Culp, and Anthony Culp.  Grandmother of Trevor Carpenter and Kayleigh Pesce.  Daughter of Wayne R.  Sister of Karen, Kim, and Wayne.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 11-1 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA 19057.

Kiyoto Murao

Kiyoto Murao

Aug 21, 2018

Loving husband of the late Camille (nee Liedtke). Father of Teresa Madonna (the late Charles), Thomas (Patti) and, Camille Baker (Kenny). Pop of Veronica (Eric), Tom, Jr. (Tina), Keith, and Kyle. Great grandfather of Jeffrey Large, III and Hannah. Brother of Masami. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday morning, 9:30-11:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Thomas R. Deabler

Thomas R. Deabler

Aug 20, 2018

Tom passed away suddenly on August 20, 2018. Loving father of Kilea and Erin. Beloved son of William and Dolores Deabler; brother of William Jr., James, Barbara, Johnny, and Theresa. He is also survived by his large, extended, loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday Eve 6-8 PM and Friday 9:30-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL...

Margaret M. "Peggy" Geier (Nee Small)

Margaret M. "Peggy" Geier (Nee Small)

Aug 19, 2018

At the age of 91, of Richmond VA, formerly of Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Osmund C. Geier Jr., whom she married in 1955, and is survived by her sister, Mercedes Harkins; her children, Mary Ann Geier, Catherine Geier, Christopher Geier, Margaret Harris (Mike), Michael Geier (Shannon Newton), Osmund C. Geier III (Merrill), and Trish Fields...

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