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David M. Mccullough

David M. Mccullough

Apr 7, 2018

A retired member of Roofers Local 30 and 30 B.  Affectionately known as "The Pretzel Man".  Loving father of Doreen McMullin (Thomas), Kimberly, Denise (Harry Kubis), and David (Bridgett).  Pop-Pop of Amber, David, Thor, Aiden, Riley, Ryan, and Brady.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday evening, 6-7:15 P.M. at St....

Harriet M. Ranjo

Harriet M. Ranjo

Apr 3, 2018

Loving wife of the late Leo J., Sr. Beloved mother of Theresa Lynch (Kevin), Christine, and the late Leo J., Jr. (Debbie) and Steven. Grandmother of Shannon (John), Kimberly (B.J.), Stephanie, Leo, III, and Adam. Great grandmother of Ada, Gavin, Michael, Maeve, and Zachary. Sister of Joseph Stevens, Grace Bartholomew, and the late Margaret, Florence, Hannah, Senora, Ruth, James, Jeanette,...

Marie E. Harmon (Nee Daily)

Marie E. Harmon (Nee Daily)

Apr 2, 2018

Loving wife of Dan. Beloved mother of Dan, Jr. (Theresa) and Tracy (Danielle). Mom-Mom of Katie, Danny, Matty and Tommy. Sister of Joan and Bill (Catherine). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. Friday at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass...

John Brindel

John Brindel

Apr 2, 2018

A Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of 63 years to Mary (Gallagher) Loving father to Francis Brindel (Rose De Luca), Elaine Franks (Raymond) Rosemary Cullen (James) and Regina Brindel. Grandpop to Sarah, Brian, Nicholas and Megan. Great Grandpop to Layne. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 9 to 10:15 AM at the Burns Funeral Home 9708...

Susan R. Eble (Nee Swain)

Susan R. Eble (Nee Swain)

Apr 1, 2018

Loving wife of John. Devoted mother of Carolyn, Matthew (Sherri), and Joseph (Lauren). Dear grandmom of Abigail, Sarah, Paige, Benjamin, Nathaniel, and Eamon. Susan was a Registered Nurse for 40 years at Nazareth Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 10:00-11:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...

Elizabeth Shervin (Nee Dugan)

Elizabeth Shervin (Nee Dugan)

Mar 31, 2018

Elizabeth (nee Dugan) on March 31, 2018, at the age of 87.  Loving wife of the late Edward J.  Devoted mother of Stephen and the late Gregory.  Sister of the late Daniel, Joseph, Paul, Leo, Frank, Jerry, Charles, Edward Dugan, Mary Rohr, Margaret "Peggy" Deim, Jean Gallagher, Rose O'Neil and Patricia "Patsy" Dugan.  Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Coleen M. Murphy

Coleen M. Murphy

Mar 31, 2018

At the age of 56. Loving daughter of Rose and the late Edward Murphy. Loving sister of Michael (Evelina), and Catherine Shutter (Andrew). Dear aunt of Zachary, Jared and Georgina. Best friend of Jeanie Iuliucci. Coleen was a member of the LAOH Division 39. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL...

Dolores V. Anderson (Nee Veneziale)

Dolores V. Anderson (Nee Veneziale)

Mar 30, 2018

Loving sister of Robert (Helen), Frank (Rena), Barbara, and the late Richard. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a Godmother to many. Dolores was a graduate of Hallahan High School, La Salle University, and also attended Bucknell University for a special program. Her hobbies included volunteering at the Philadelphia Zoo for over...

Helen M. Patcella

Helen M. Patcella

Mar 30, 2018

At the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Jr.; devoted mother of Leonard "Jack" (Alice), Denise Mazzarella, and Pat Panepresso (Dan). She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, her sister Ann Karkut and her brother Paul Kolodchak. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 9-9:45 AM at St. Martha Church, 11301...

Valeria Luberski (Nee Keplin)

Valeria Luberski (Nee Keplin)

Mar 29, 2018

At the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Howard Sr.; devoted mother of Howard Jr. (Robin), Debra Frame (Robert), and Sandra. Dear grandmom of Kelli (James), Matthew (Rikki), Shaun, and Alexa. Dear great-grandmom of Nicholas, Gia, Alanna, Anthony, Brody, and Ryder. Sister of Bernice Hunt. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-11 AM at...

Robert J. Thorpe, Sr.

Robert J. Thorpe, Sr.

Mar 29, 2018

A retired union carpenter, formerly Local 1073 and 1856. Beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Bateman). Loving father of Bob Jr. (Jennifer), Bonnie Apice (Joe), Lisa Devlin (Joe), and Brian. Pop Pop to Lucy, Robert, Declan, Jude, Kendra, Stella, Eric, Christopher, Brynn and the late Gabriel. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Jeanne M. Golden (Nee Bigonette)

Jeanne M. Golden (Nee Bigonette)

Mar 25, 2018

Jeanne M. (nee Bigonette), went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 25, 2018.  Wife of the late Joseph, she is the devoted mother of Joseph (Sheila), Thomas (Peggy), Anne Marie Hughes (Ken), Mary Jeanne, and Michael, dear grandmom of 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; also...

Willilam J. Rogers

Willilam J. Rogers

Mar 24, 2018

Devoted husband of Loretta (nee Rempp), loving father of Brian (Jean-Ellen), dear grandpop of Carley, Andrew, and Eric; also survived by his sisters Susan Franke and Mary Scott.  Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

Francis H. Sippel

Francis H. Sippel

Mar 23, 2018

A resident of the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia.  Loving father of Francis, Miriam Clegg (Chalie), William, Mark (Sister-in-law Dawn), and Barbara Rivera (David).  Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; brothers Joseph and Charles; and many nephews.  Relatives, friends, members of Local 107 and members of Knights of Columbus Shuffleboard Team are invited to his Viewing Friday...

Robert J. Kensil, Sr.

Robert J. Kensil, Sr.

Mar 23, 2018

A resident of Torresdale, passed away peacefully Friday, March 23, 2018. He was the owner of Robert Kensil Plumbing for many years. Bob was a member of Men of Malvern for over 60 years and an active member of the Catholic War Veterans. He was a long-time parishioner and volunteer at Ascension of Our Lord and St. Katherine of Siena...

Francis J. "Fran" Gault

Francis J. "Fran" Gault

Mar 22, 2018

Devoted husband of 62 years to Mary (nee Carmody), loving father of Mike (Mary Kay), Steve, Rob (Kate), Matt (Sandy) and Brian (Teresa), dear grandpop of 15 grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 9 AM St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM.  Interment will be held...

Eleanor Skirkie (Nee Resta)

Eleanor Skirkie (Nee Resta)

Mar 22, 2018

She was a retired Library Assistant with the City of Philadelphia. Loving wife of Edward, Jr. Beloved mother of Edward, III (Sharon), Joseph, and Kathleen. Sister of Monica, John, Gina, Joseph, and Linda. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

Patricia C. Craven

Patricia C. Craven

Mar 19, 2018

Age 86 of Beach Haven Terrace and Cherry Hill, NJ died peacefully at home on Monday, Mar. 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John A. Craven, Jr. Devoted mother of Kathleen, Patricia, Michael, John and Mark. She is also survived by her five dear grandchildren, David, Wayne (Lisa), Matthew, Clare, Colleen and three great grandchildren Emma, Sarah, and Nora....

Mary Catherine Mooney (Nee Hanson) **Rescheduled**

Mary Catherine Mooney (Nee Hanson) **Rescheduled**

Mar 18, 2018

Mary Catherine (nee Hanson),  "AKA Helen Fagan" on March 18, 2018.  Wife of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Mary Jo McDade (Daniel), Patricia Ann Griffin (James), loving aunt of Michael Hanson and the late Edward Hanson; Proud grandmother of Shannon Bretz (Matt), Danny McDade (Virginia), Breanna Griffin (Tom), Caitlin Ross (Drew), Mary Kate Magagna (Barry), Jimmy Griffin (Nikki). Great-grandmother...

John "Jack" F. Potchen

John "Jack" F. Potchen

Mar 18, 2018

Loving husband of Catherine (nee Vaughn). Devoted father of John Jr. (Marie), Michael (Tina), Karen DiCesare (Mark), and Margaret "Peg" Kidd (Stephen). Dear Pop to Mark Jr., Dana, Stephen Jr., Shana, John III, Sean, Samantha and his 6 great grandchildren. Brother of Richard (Bernadette), and Helen Lozowski. He is also survived by his large, extended, loving family. Jack was a...

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