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Eileen T. Mcgranaghan (Nee Mcguire)

Eileen T. Mcgranaghan (Nee Mcguire)

Oct 14, 2018

Loving mother of Christopher (Danielle Cook), and Sean. Daughter-in-law of Jessica Robuck; sister-in-law of Ronnie McGuire, Michael McKenna, and Patricia Lutz (John). Predeceased by her companion Michael. Also survived by her large extended loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday Eve 6:00-8:00 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114...

Arlene E. Doctoroff (Nee Schrumpf)

Arlene E. Doctoroff (Nee Schrumpf)

Oct 13, 2018

Arlene E. Doctoroff passed away October 13, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Donna Piskorski (the late Vincent) (Rick Rhoades), and LuAnn MacCord (Harry). Dear Mom Mom of Vincent, Michael, Matthew, Kerri and Amy; GG to Sean, Johnny, Bradley, Isabella, Vincent Jr., Ava, Leo, Amelia, and Delaney.  Sister of Raymond,...

Joseph E. Duccilli

Joseph E. Duccilli

Oct 12, 2018

Joseph Duccilli passed away on Oct. 12, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Regina (Gallagher). Father of Martin R., Regina Schwegel, James F., Kevin Jr., and the late Joseph Jr. Also survived by her grandchildren Lisa, Martin Jr., Melissa, Diana, Annmarie, Joe Jr., Nichole, James, Angelina, and Michael Schwegel and 12 greatgrandchildren. Relatives, friends, and Teamster Retirees are invited to...

William F. Gallagher

William F. Gallagher

Oct 11, 2018

William F. Gallagher "Uncle Dit" passed away October 11, 2018.  A WWII Army Veteran who served in European and Pacific Theaters.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine "Cass" (nee Broadbent).  Dear brother of James (Mary) Gallagher, and the late Tom (Ethel) Gallagher, Alice (Bud) Hendricks, and Nancy (Ted) Seiler; loving uncle of Kevin (Donna) Gallagher and many other loving nieces...

Agnes J. Houck

Agnes J. Houck

Oct 10, 2018

Beloved Wife of the late William, loving mother of Linda Reilly (William), Donna Myers (Kevin), William III (Antanett) and Joseph (Nancy); also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Agnes was a long time employee of Aria Torresdale Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 8:30 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of...

William F. Leahy

William F. Leahy

Oct 9, 2018

William F. Leahy passed away October 9, 2018 at the age of 78. A U.S. Navy veteran; formerly of Philadelphia and Lansdale. Son of the late Mary (nee Fox) and William Leahy. Loving father of Jennifer Persichetti (Michael), Christine Nunn, and William Leahy (Kendra). Dear grandpop of Sarah and Matthew Persichetti, Sydney and Casey Nunn, and Adam, Rachael and Abigail...

Brittany M. Haniebnik

Brittany M. Haniebnik

Oct 8, 2018

Brittany passed away suddenly October 8, 2018 at the age of 28. Beloved life partner to Stephanie Hotchkiss. Loving daughter of Jacqueline (nee Hudicek), and the late Joseph Haniebnik. Dear sister of Joey Hudicek (Terri), Brian Weitzmann (Patti), Shane Weitzmann. Granddaughter of Rita Keifer. She is also survived by the Hotchkiss and Hudicek families Joseph and Kristal levasseur and...

Dorothy A. Peltzer (Nee Devlin)

Dorothy A. Peltzer (Nee Devlin)

Oct 6, 2018

Wife of the late Louis. Mother of Louis (Donna), Bruce (Diane), Mark, Dorothy Mojica, Douglas (Debbie), Rebecca Clark (Patrick) and Gregory (Marisol). Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. In...

John E. Garson, Sr.

John E. Garson, Sr.

Oct 4, 2018

Husband of the late Helen (nee Keegan). Father of Angela (John), John, Jr. (Edna), Daniel (Nancy), Rosemary Brown (the late John), and Robert. Relatives of the Garson and Gawronski families, as well as friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday morning, 10:30-11:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 12 Noon.

James A. Greenfield

James A. Greenfield

Oct 4, 2018

A retired deputy sheriff for the City of Philadelphia.  Loving brother of Robert Greenfield; also survived by his niece Deborah.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.  Interment is Private.

Madeline A. Matza (Nee Bianco)

Madeline A. Matza (Nee Bianco)

Oct 4, 2018

At the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family.  Formerly of the Mayfair Section of Philadelphia, she is the beloved wife of the late John.  Loving mother of John Jr. (Jeanne), Robert (Ginny), and Gina Weitman (Ron).  Dear Nana of Gregg (Kathy), Robert, Keith, Michelle (Damon), Kristina (Jon-Michael), and Kimberly. ...

Colleen Fitz-Gerald Stock

Colleen Fitz-Gerald Stock

Oct 1, 2018

Colleen Fitz-Gerald Stock  passed away October 1, 2018 with her family by her side. She is the beloved mother of Joseph Russell Stock, IV and Ryan Patrick Stock. Loving daughter of Patricia (nee Foley) and Timothy Fitz-Gerald, Sr. Devoted sister of Tricia (James) Meenan, Timothy (Kristi) Fitz-Gerald Jr. and  Scott Fitz-Gerald. Loving aunt of Ryleigh, Connor, Kaydence, Macie, Keegan and...

James G. Radcliffe

James G. Radcliffe

Oct 1, 2018

James G. Radcliffe passed away October 1, 2018 at the age of 98. A WWII Veteran serving in the US Air Force as Air Transportation Technician (T/Sgt.) overseas during the years 1942 to 1945 . He was a resident of Juniper Village in Bensalem, formerly of NE Philadelphia. Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Helen C. (nee Coley)....

Deborah Ann Philip (Nee Diferdinando)

Deborah Ann Philip (Nee Diferdinando)

Oct 1, 2018

Deborah Ann Philip passed away on October 1, 2018 at the age of 64. Loving mother of Cherie Greene (Sean), and Ronald. Devoted wife of Rob Bochroch. Cherished Nonnie of Keely, Adrianna, Sean Jr. and Ronnie Jr. Daughter of the late Anthony and Angelina DiFerdinando. Sister of Anthony (Dominc Sarnese), Michael (Denise), and the late Rita and Vincent. She is...

Robert P. Cooper

Robert P. Cooper

Sep 29, 2018

Robert P. Cooper, age 63, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 29, 2018 with his loved ones by his side after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and a more recent bout with cancer.  Beloved husband of 39 years and best friend to Linda.  Loving father of Erin Reichert (Joe), Jillian Wermuth (Paul) and Stacy Albert (Tony).  Beloved Pop...

Joseph A. Dube, Sr.

Joseph A. Dube, Sr.

Sep 28, 2018

Beloved husband of Veronica (nee Delaney). Loving father of Veronica Wilczynski (James), Joseph Dube, Jr., Barbaranne Dube, James E. Dube (Carol), and Marianne Rodriguez (Rafael). Dear Pop of 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 10 step-grandchildren. Brother of Doris Onofrey and George Dube (Betty). Also survived by his large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing...

Theresa Charlton

Theresa Charlton

Sep 27, 2018

Theresa Charlton passed away on September 27, 2018 at the age of 58. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Scirrotto. Devoted mother of Nichole Lipner (Justin "Lippy"). Dear sister of Mick Charlton (Linda), Mark, Tracey McGreal (John); sister-in-law of Lori and the late Harry Jr. Dear aunt of Kate Salkowski. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews....

Frances Walters (Nee Gilligan)

Frances Walters (Nee Gilligan)

Sep 26, 2018

Frances Walters passed away on September 26, 2018 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late John Walters. Loving mother of John "Jack" (Carole), Kathleen Wilson (John), Maureen Bednarz (Gene), Tim (Eileen), and the late Joyce Walters. Dear Mom Mom of 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her siblings; Claire,...

Joseph F. Procopio, Sr.

Joseph F. Procopio, Sr.

Sep 25, 2018

Husband of the late Anna (nee Ryan). Father of Joseph F., Jr. (Mariann), and Regina Laurie (Stephan). Grandfather of Brandon, Ryan, and Elise. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection...

William A. Tschopp

William A. Tschopp

Sep 23, 2018

William A. "Cadillac Bill", September 23, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Anne "Pat".  Pre-deceased by his daughter Debbie Anne, survived by Donna Koehler (Ed), Darlene Tschopp, Diane Tschopp-Brown (Ken Brown), and Debbie Lynn Hellmuth "Pumpkin" (Robert Hellmuth). Loving grandpop of Richard Ulbrich III, pre-deceased by his great grandson Elijah J....

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