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Sandy Dimatteo
Jul 14, 2018
Loving Mother of Michael (Angela) and Christopher (Nancy). Dear Nona of Christopher Jr. Sister of Rosie, Mary, Gesa, Mark and the late Albert. Also survived by her nephews, nieces, cousins and extended loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, St. Martha Church, 11031 Academy Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154, followed by...
Mary T. Keegan
Jul 13, 2018
Mary T. July 13, 2018, at the age of 96. Dear sister of the late Anne O'Brien, Joseph Keegan, and Thomas Keegan. Loving aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mary was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Fairmount. Relatives and friends are invited to...
George A. Murphy
Jul 12, 2018
Husband of the late Isabella C. (nee Ulmer). Beloved father of George A., III (Florence Kersey), Philip J. (Patricia), Alma King (Stephen), Joseph (Mary Ellen), Mary Anne O'Connell (Michael); grandfather of Michael, Beth, Katie, Joe, Philip, Theresa, Colleen, Stephen, Bridget, Patrick; great grandfather of Madison, Reese, Emma, Michael, Daniel, Makayle, James, Lily, Ella, and Cian. Also survived by several nieces...
Florence B. Swan ( Nee Zawistoski)
Jul 12, 2018
Florence went to be with the Lord July 12, 2018, she was 91. Beloved wife of 67 years to Raymond, she is the loving mother of Susan Von Dollen and her husband James. Dear grandmother of Lauren Muci (Elton) and Alison Nachef (Joseph), great grandmother of Violet Marie and Owen Raymond. ...
Joseph W. Weachter
Jul 10, 2018
Suddenly on July 10, 2018 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Connie. Loving father of Jennifer Weachter and Amy Linn (Dale). Dear Pop Pop of Adam Weachter. Brother of Dolores and William. Joe graduated from North Catholic High School and is a United States Air Force Veteran. He served over 20 years as a Philadelphia Firefighter. Joe was...
Dolores Fioravante
Jul 9, 2018
Daughter of the late Frank and Olga Jarosiewicz. Sister of Frank (Debbie). Dear aunt of Frank, Ron, and Pete. Great aunt of Emily, Ethan, Eva, Eli, Mark, Danny, Alexis, and Tiffany. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 8:30-9:15 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10...
Maureen R. Brown (Nee Connors)
Jul 8, 2018
Maureen passed away on July 8, 2018 after bravely battling cancer with her family by her side. Maureen was born on Aug. 20, 1951. She graduated from Nazareth Academy in 1969, Holy Family College in 1973, and worked at MCP as a staff nurse from 1973-1981, and later worked in staff development. Maureen worked at Hahnemann Hospital and completed the...
Rita D. Regan (Nee Mcpeak)
Jul 6, 2018
On July 6, 2018. At the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Vincent M. Devoted mother of the late Vincent R. (Terry), Patrick (Karen), Rita Crumlish, Michael (Mary Lou), John (Christine), and Maureen (Dan). Dear Mom Mom of 23 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 9-10:45 a.m. at...
James R. Derbyshire, Sr.
Jul 5, 2018
James R. Derbyshire, Sr. passed away suddenly on July 5, 2018. Beloved son of the late Martin and Janet Derbyshire. Loving brother of Michael Derbyshire (Amy). Proud father of James R. Jr. and Joseph (Taylor). Proud uncle of Janet. Also survived by his loving cousins, friends and coworkers. Relative and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday at Burns...
Cosma J. "Coz" Indelicato (Nee Mastropietro)
Jul 5, 2018
Beloved wife of the late Augustine "Gus", loving mother of the late Joanne "Jean" Ditsche. Dear grandmom of Kieth Ditsche (Kelly) and Kristine Ditsche, great grandmother of Andrew, Kyle, Kolbey, and Gabrielle, great great grandmother of Hannah Elizabeth; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...
Dorothea A. Troisi
Jul 4, 2018
Beloved mother of Debi Truszkowski, Dori Truszkowski, and Donna Lynch (the late Timothy K. Lynch, Jr.). Mom mom of Eric Burns, Justin Lynch, Colin Lynch, Brayden Graham, and Rylee Philpott. Also survived by her siblings Carole Jablonski, Donna Young, Rita Logan, Gina Thomas, Vincent Troisi, Tony Troisi, Carmen Troisi, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...
John X. Redmond
Jul 4, 2018
John X. Redmond passed away July 4, 2018 at the age of 100. John grew up in the Olney section of Philadelphia and attended Olney High School. He served in the Army during World War II in the Military Police Corp. He worked at Frankford Arsenal as a Tool and Die Maker, and subsequently at the Naval Supply Depot as...
Frank J. Mclain, Jr.
Jul 4, 2018
Frank J. McLain, Jr., age 84 of Philadelphia, PA passed away at home on July 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of the late Mary McLain (nee Donohue). Beloved father of 3 daughters; the late Colleen Powaserys, Maureen McLain and Ruthanne Skalamera. Loving father-in-law of John Powaserys, Joseph A. Skalamera. Adoring grandfather of John Jr. (Jessica), and...
Anthony J. Renzi
Jul 4, 2018
Loving husband of Carole (nee Applegate). Father of Tony (Joni) and Nicholas (Lorie). Bepop of Nicole and Melissa. All services private at the family's request.
Margaret Fenton (Nee Schweizer)
Jul 3, 2018
Wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Walt (Nancy), Peggy Holzer (the late Ron), Pat Clegg (Bill), Shirley Wlodarczyk (Fran), and Richie (Nancy). Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 8-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., PA 19125. Funeral Mass...
Caroline E. Del Casale
Jul 2, 2018
Caroline E. (nee Montini) passed away peacefully at her home July 2, 2018. Wife of the late Nicholas, loving mother of Carol Ann Del Casale, Joseph (Sue), Deborah Horan (Richard), and Nicholas (Anna Marie). Grandmom to Shane, Timothy, Richard, Nicholas, Sarah, Elise, and Claire. Dear sister to Antoinette, Anna, and Peter,...
Margaret "Maggi" M. Tevis
Jul 2, 2018
Margaret M. Tevis (nee Wonderly) "Maggi" passed away peacefully at her home July 2. Beloved wife of 63 years to Joseph W. Loving mother of Dr. Margaret T. Viechnicki (Dr. Joseph M), Joseph, Charles (Marybeth), Veronica "Ronnie" Burzynski (Frank), Barbara Ann Reddell and Suzanne Mayer (William C. Jr.). Grandmother to Bryon, Jenn, Josh, Katie, Chelsea, Stephen, Christian, Kristina, Amber,...
Sophia G. "Geri" Shevlin (Nee Conroy)
Jun 30, 2018
Beloved wife of Jay. Devoted mother of Richard Shevlin and Stephanie Estel (Tim), dear Mimi to Sophia, Daniel, and Rose; also survived by her sister Mary Gerlach. Sophia had a long and successful career at Strawbridge & Clothier in cosmetics where she met and remained life long friends with the best group of women she could ever hope for. She...
Claire H. Bull (Nee Mcgonigal)
Jun 30, 2018
Loving mother of Robert, Tim, Diane, and the late Joseph. Grandmom of Taylor, Alisa, Jayson, Timmy, and Emily. Great grandmother of Carter and Mason. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment East Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Steven Horn
Jun 29, 2018
At the age of 28. Beloved son of John and the late Eileen, Steven is the loving brother of Samantha Horn; and best friend of Steven A. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, July 14,2018, 1:00 PM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114, followed by Words of Remembrance 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to...
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