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Bernadette Mary Priore
Oct 24, 2018
An Angel has gone home to be with the Lord. Bernadette Mary Priore passed away peacefully on October 24, 2018 at the age of 65, with her family by her side. Born in Jersey City ("Jersey Girl"), she was the daughter of the late Rosaleen and Patrick Priore. Bernadette graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and started working at Growth...
Catherine A. Kennedy
Oct 23, 2018
Catherine Anne Kennedy, 67, of Kennett Square, a teacher and humanitarian, died of auto-immune liver failure on October 23, 2018.
At a young age, she discovered her deep love of French culture and Franco-fied her name to Cathie. She was also called Madame Kennedy by...
Nicholas J. Dema
Oct 22, 2018
Nicholas J. Dema passed away suddenly October 22, 2018 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Carmella. Loving father of Carole Carr (Brian) and Nicholas, Jr. (Connie). Devoted and proud Pop Pop of Dr. Danielle Nicole Carr, Brian Carr, Nicholas, III Dema and Alexa Dema. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and...
Theresa P. Falcinelli (Nee Lojewski)
Oct 22, 2018
FALCINELLI (FONSECA) THERESA (nee Lojewski), age 86, went home to be with her Lord on October 22, 2018. She is survived by her children Christine Mikulsky, Fred Fonseca, Jeanne Ross, Judy Ley, June Kramer, Ken Fonseca, David Fonseca, and Marc Beaver; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at...
Charles L. Groff, Jr.
Oct 22, 2018
Charles L. Groff, Jr. passed away suddenly October 22, 2018 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Arceli. Loving father of Jenni Olli (Thomas), Erene Rose, Catherine, Ardel, Jhegz, Damon Groff (Celina Orellana), and the late Chuck. Dear Pop Pop of Colin, Arissa, Djinn, Kd, Erza, Liam, and Damon (Celina Orellana). Loving brother of Karen Groff-Hudson (Leo), Deborah Mazzarelli,...
Robert D. Infanti
Oct 21, 2018
Brother of Michael. Preceded in death by his parents Francis X. and Patricia A. All services will be scheduled at a later date.
Cecilia A. Kelly
Oct 20, 2018
Loving mother of Lisa Coady and her husband Kevin. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Cascarelli and her husband Anthony, sister of the late Joan Mackey (Jack) and Robert Kelly, Jr.; survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday Evening 7:00 to 9:00 PM and also Thursday 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home,...
Betty Friend
Oct 20, 2018
Wife of the late William. Mother of Bettyann Wagner and William P., II Friend (Katherine). Grandmother of William P., III (Jennifer), Peter A. (Lynn), Claudia, Kelley McCarthy, and Leo Wagner. Also survived by 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday morning, 9:15-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service...
Maria E. Corelli (Nee Sailer)
Oct 19, 2018
Wife of the late Daniel P., Sr. Mother of Patrick, Sr. (Marie), Rosemarie Banes, John (Lynn), Dolores Thompson, and the late Daniel, Jr. Grandmother of Patrick, Jr. (Kalyn), Denyse, John, Natalie (Andy) and Nicole. Great grandmother of Emily and Daniel. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday morning, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford...
Bertha J. Maxwell (Nee Flynn)
Oct 19, 2018
Bertha "Bert" J. (nee Flynn) October 19, 2018. Beloved wife of 65 years to Peter J. Sr. Devoted mother of Peter J. Jr. (Sharon), Colleen Cantz, James Maxwell (Marion), Diane Nelson, and Michele Davis (Hugh); loving grandmom of 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Bert will also be sadly missed by...
Mary O'Riordan
Oct 18, 2018
Mary Loretta O'Riordan, 99, of Philadelphia, died on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Katherine Kilgallon O'Riordan and the dear sister of Anne E. O'Riordan, Catherine C. Dillman (James), John F. O'Riordan (Patricia Loftus), and James J. O'Riordan (Dorothy Schweickhardt), all of Philadelphia, and of Dr. Joseph P. O'Riordan (Dr. Anna Connor...
John E. Gallahger, Jr.
Oct 18, 2018
Son of the late John and Anna Gallagher. Survived by his dear friends Deacon James and Mary Duffy. Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service, Friday, 11:00 AM October 26, 2018, Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.
Ltc (R) Robert William Gallagher
Oct 17, 2018
LTC (R) Robert William Gallagher passed away October 17, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Bobbie Charlene Gallagher. Loving father of Joe Gallagher (Luanne), Robert Gallagher (Martha), and Elizabeth Gallagher Duncan (Fred). He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and his brother Donald Gallagher. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass 8:45 AM...
Geralyn Anne Zenker
Oct 16, 2018
Geralyn Anne Zenker, passed away October 16, at the age of 60. Beloved wife of Barry Zenker. Loving mom of Stacy Brown and Paula Soley (Jason). Grandmom of Sydney and Mackenzie Brown, and Andrew and James Soley. Dear sister of James Patrick Hurley, Mary Lou Strickland, and Maureen Hurley. She is also survived by many loving friends. Relatives and...
Catherine M. Greway (Nee Burke)
Oct 16, 2018
Beloved wife of the late Edward R. Sr. Devoted mother of Mary Ellen Crane (Jerry), Cathy Greway (the late Jerry Propp), Edward R. Jr. (Dianne), and Margie Schellinger (Ralph). Loving grandmom of Cindy Crane, Lisa Hickey, Jerry Crane, Jr., Joseph Crane, Kristi Holstein, Stacey Schellinger, Katie Lewis, Jennifer Greway, and Kim Black;...
Emily (Effie) Capitolo (Nee Buzby)
Oct 16, 2018
Emily Capitolo passed away October 16, 2018 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Alexander N. Capitolo. Loving mother of the late Frances Formicola. Dear grandmother of James Bowman (Cyndie), and Lisa Bowman-Baksa (Jim). Great grandmother of Andrew, Ethan, Grace, Sophia, and Tabitha. Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service on Saturday October 20,...
Marie A. Definis
Oct 16, 2018
Marie A. Suddenly October 16, 2018. Devoted mother of Allison and John she is the loving daughter of Augustine and Antoinette Definis. Dear sister of Donna, David, Paul, Gary, and the late Eileen. A former employee of Frankford-Toresdale Hospital. Marie received her Master's Degree in nursing from Widener University and had a passion for caring for the sick. Relatives and...
Michael H. O'Brien
Oct 15, 2018
Michael H. O'Brien died October 15, 2018 in the Fishtown rowhome where he lived 62 of his 64 years. He was the beloved husband of Rita (née Kohler) and devoted father of Bridget and Michael.
A dedicated statesman, Mike was elected to represent the 175 th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006 and...
Robert "Bob" L. Hill
Oct 15, 2018
Robert L. Hill, "Bob", passed away October 15, 2018 at the age of 84. He was a resident of Morrisville, formerly of Philadelphia. Bob was a retired Corporal with the Philadelphia Police Dept and also served with the U.S. Naval Reserves. He was also a member of the Wissinoming Yacht Club. Husband of the late Dolores (nee McNally). Father of...
Marion M. Brunell (Nee Bradley)
Oct 14, 2018
Suddenly on October 14, 2018. Loving wife of Bruno. Devoted mother of Jeanie M. Perlstein (Gary), and Joseph B. (Peggy). Cherished grandmother to Christina, Danielle, Joseph, Anthony, Nicholas, Frank and Gianna. Great grandmom of Matthew. Dear sister of Edward, Helen, Nancy, and Jean. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:30-10:45 AM at St. Bede the Venerable...
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