John J. Poserina, Jr.
Jun 29, 2018
Honorable John J. Jr., June 29, 2018. An Army Veteran of the Korean War 3rd Army, John is the beloved husband of the late Lillian (nee Dwyer). Devoted father of Susan Marcel (Henri), John III (Regina), and Mark (Tracy Barlet), dear grandpop of Sarah, Daniel, Bridget, Julia, John IV Christine (Kevin),...
Elaine M. Holmes (Nee Hall)
Jun 29, 2018
Loving wife of Edwin W., Jr. Beloved mother of Edwin, III (Robin), Donald, and Debra McCollum (Edward). Mom-Mom of Daniel, Amanda, Brittany, Edward, Jr., and Katie. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday morning, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,...
Owen "Butch" Denight
Jun 28, 2018
Loving Dad of Debbie Bortolai (Roger), Bob DeNight (Patty), Chris DeNight and Shawn DeNight. Pops to Steve Walsh (Nancy), Pop-Pop to Tyler, Andy, Bailey, Alayna, Jake, Shannon, and Kaitlin. Also survived by his sisters, Lori Young (Vince) and Pauline Hughes. Longtime companion to Betty Bryant. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday evening 6:30 to 9:00 PM, Burns...
James J. Gallagher, Sr.
Jun 27, 2018
Jim passed away June 27, 2018 at the age of 73. He was a Philadelphia Firefighter for 31 years, retiring in 1995. Beloved husband of Catherine A. (nee Jugla). Devoted father of James Jr. (Rodney) and the late Cathie. He is also survived by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday 8:30-9:45 AM...
Theresa Anne "Nancy" Cleary (Nee Savage)
Jun 27, 2018
Devoted mother of Colleen Taylor (Charles), William B. Cleary, III (Bridget), David Cleary, and Kelly Barras (Wayne Martin). Loving grandmom of Laura Ann, Cleary, Erin, David Jr., Breann, Brian, Stephen Jr., Shawn, Meghan, and the late Jamilynne, great grandmom to Akari, Taylor, Olivia, Jordan, and Kevin; also survived by her sister Rita Borski and her brother James Savage. Relatives and...
Barbara P. Dotzman
Jun 27, 2018
Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Paul Golden (Jackie), Tommy Golden, Denise Hartman (Matt). Dear grandmom of Tom Jr., Paul Joseph, Connor, Erin, Brandon, Alexis, Matthew and great grandmom of Thomas and Bridget. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed...
Dolores M. Knapp (Sperto)
Jun 26, 2018
Loving wife of the late Michael. Beloved mother of Karen Morrissey (Bill), Stanley Nielubowicz (Mary), Connie Scheetz (Bob), Michael Knapp (the late Barbara), and the late Deborah Caruso (John), dear grandmom of Bobby, Brad, Billy, Stacey, Sharon, Melanie, Anna, Lisa, Michael, Stanley, Alicia, and Ashley; also survived by 12 great grandchildren and her loving extended family. Relatives and friends are...
Joseph W. Tuffner, Jr.
Jun 26, 2018
Devoted husband of Marie (nee Dooley). Loving father of Joseph W. III and Jeffrey (Laurie), dear pop pop of Jeffrey, Isabelle, and Marcus; also survived by his brothers Donald (Irene), Robert (Tony), Gregory (the late Diane), his sister Peggy Campbell (Thomas), his sister in law Janet Brennan (Thomas), and many nieces,...
Laura F. Graham (Nee Ferrise)
Jun 26, 2018
Wife of the late Glen. Beloved mother of the late Kenneth G. and Nancy Pilarchik. Grandmother of Lorraine Ramos, Kenneth G. Graham, Jr., Andrew Pilarchik, Anthony Pilarchik and Ronald Pilarchik. Great grandmother of Vincent Ramos, Monica Ramos McCloskey, Glen Graham, Beverly Graham West, and Faith Graham. Also survived by several great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...
William C. "Bill" Richmond
Jun 25, 2018
William Charles Richmond, "Bill", a retired Philadelphia Fire Commissioner, passed away peacefully June 25, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Bill was a Korean War Veteran, a Phila. Police Officer for 2 years, a Phila. Firefighter for 28 yrs., and the Philadelphia Fire Commissioner from 1984-1988. He was the recipient of the Pioneer Award from...
Madeline Demaria (Nee Benedetto)
Jun 23, 2018
Beloved wife of 64 years to Joseph. Dear sister of Marie Beatty and Ruth Curran. Loving Zizi of Michele Brown (Joseph), Rose Curly (Fred), John Benedetto, the late Kathy Benedetto, Joseph Brown (Kemma), Michelle Eichner (Matthew), Andrew Brown, and Meghan McKenna (Mike). She is also survived by many other loving family members, especially her hearts Leah Michelle, Ally Rose,...
Frederick J. Nagle
Jun 20, 2018
Fred passed away June 20, 2018 at the age of 72. Beloved son of the late Frederick and Ruth Nagle. Loving brother of Ruth Mongan. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 10:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by...
Denise Stricker (Nee Mcardle)
Jun 17, 2018
Loving wife of Robert. Beloved mother of Anthony (Melissa), Alexa, and Andrew. Dear "G" of Emilia. Also survived by a brother, sister, and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday evening, 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. A second visitation will occur Friday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of...
Michael J. Gushue
Jun 16, 2018
A retired Union Carpenter of Philadelphia. Husband of Marion. Father of Phil (Ciara) and Rachel. Son of Anna Mae and the late Joseph. Brother of Nancy and Carol. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects Tuesday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Wednesday morning, 8-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...
Ryan Michael Gentsch
Jun 15, 2018
Ryan Michael, Suddenly June 15, 2018, at the age of 30. Loving Dad of Rihanna, he is the beloved son of Gary Sr., and Joan. Dear brother of Gary Gentsch, Jr., Karen Gentsch, and Marlene Gentsch; also survived by his extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home,...
Ann M. Mcnichol (Nee Lesniak)
Jun 15, 2018
Formerly of Altoona, PA. Ann is the beloved wife of Henry P. McNichol (Harry), loving mother of Kathryn E. Barbieri (Rob) of Minneapolis, MN and Scottsdale, AZ, Annette McGovern (Jack), Kevin, Timothy of Dallas, TX, and Mark. Also survived by two dear grandchildren Kristen Ann Lavie (Dr. Jayson) of New Orleans,...
Richard "Big Rich" Hammond, Sr.
Jun 13, 2018
Husband of Mary (nee Ludwig). Loving father of Edward and Robert Kandel, Rodney Bock, Randy Hammond, Mary Sautner (Jim), Richard Hammond, Jr. (Bridget), and the late Suzanne Hammond. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428...
George "The Eggman" Jones
Jun 12, 2018
Loving husband of Norma (nee Pingitore). Beloved father of George, Jr., Darlene Myers (Jeff), Mark (Denise), Marty McCarthy (Kathy), Kevin McCarthy, and Brian McCarthy (Diane). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and his sister Suzanne Clokey (Frank). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11...
Michael J. Pembroke, Sr.
Jun 11, 2018
Michael J. Sr. 73, of Churchville, Bucks County passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Michael was an avid sportsman, playing hockey into his mid-60s, a lifelong sports fan, trivia player and a successful real estate agent. He was a devoted father to sons Michael Jr. (Kim) and Billy. He will be deeply...
Carmella Teti (Nee Cambria)
Jun 11, 2018
Carmella Teti passed away June 11, 2018 at the age of 82. Loving mother of Victoria Teti-Cesare and Paula Teti. Dear grandmom of Albert (Danielle), Isabella, Robert, Josephine, Emily, Sarah, Lawrence, Florence, John Thomas and Evangeline. Great grandmom of Chloe, John, Hayden, Caden, Oliver, and Echo. Services and interment are private.