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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...
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...
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