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Shirley H. Palek (Nee Jones)

Shirley H. Palek (Nee Jones)

Mar 18, 2018

Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of James, Debra, Brian, Keith, Lisa, Glenn, Scott, Dawn and Shawn. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, her 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:30-11:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 11:30...

Patricia M. Fogarty

Patricia M. Fogarty

Mar 17, 2018

Daughter of the late Edward and Anna (nee D'Angolina) Fogarty. Loving brother of Edward Fogarty. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday March 31, 2018  9 to 10:30 AM at the Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila. Pa. 19125 followed by her Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Thomas E. Mcavinue, Jr.

Thomas E. Mcavinue, Jr.

Mar 17, 2018

Born and raised in Fishtown and resident of Churchville. Thomas is the son of the late Margaret and Thomas McAvinue, Sr. Beloved husband for 51 years of Gloria (nee Pieczynski). Loving father of Edward (Angela), Maureen Wolf (Raymond), Steven Bebko (Deborah); grandfather of Conor, Kyla, Riley, Tyler, Patrick and Stefanie. Dear brother of James, Margaret and Bernadette. Also survived by...

Raymond G. Dasch

Raymond G. Dasch

Mar 17, 2018

Raymond G. Dasch, 78, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to anyone that had the pleasure of meeting him, passed away on March 17, 2018 in Englewood, Florida, with his wife, son and daughter-in-law by his side.  Ray was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2013 and battled the disease proudly to the end.

Ray was born August 28,...

Margaret M. Gibson (Nee Dutill) **Rescheduled**

Margaret M. Gibson (Nee Dutill) **Rescheduled**

Mar 17, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Albert E. Gibson. Loving mother of Peggy Deering (Jim), Al (Joan), and Tara Gill (William). Loving Grandmom "B" of Jimmie, Sean, Jillian, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Stephen; great grandmom of 6 grandchildren. Dear sister of James Dutill, Raymond Dutill, and the late John Dutill. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Claire J Natchez (Nee Hasson) Tonight'S Viewing Cancelled

Claire J Natchez (Nee Hasson) Tonight'S Viewing Cancelled

Mar 16, 2018

On March 16, 2018 at the age of 74. Loving wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Joann (Steve), Maryann (Steve), Claire (Ray), Margaret Farma (John), Patricia Long (Ronald) and the late John Jr. Dear grandmom to 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Sister of Mary Pavlichko and the late Anne, James, and Shirley. Also survived by her Nieces...

Willis J. Hammer

Willis J. Hammer

Mar 15, 2018

Willis J. Hammer died March 15, 2018. A United States Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 59 years to Claire (nee Klebes). Loving father of Michael (Carol), David (Maureen), Karen Colon (Fernando), Linda Sansone (Steven) and the late James. Granddad to Michael, James, Sarah, Peter, Robert, Catherine, Breanna, Jane, Daniel, Marie, Steven, great-granddad to Michael. He is also survived by his...

Anthony "Tony" Pentasuglio

Anthony "Tony" Pentasuglio

Mar 15, 2018

Tony passed away on March 15, 2018 at the age of 39. Beloved son of Warren and Janet (nee Glover). Loving father of Alyssa and Carley. Dear brother of Christopher (Lisa), and Gina. Loving companion of Rachael Bathurst. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9:00...

Edward J. Rudd

Edward J. Rudd

Mar 15, 2018

Edward J. Rudd passed away suddenly on March 15, 2018. Loving husband of 45 years to Dolores Rudd (nee Murphy). Loving father of Christen Lamb (Joe), Michael Rudd, and the late Edward F. Rudd. Pop Pop Eddie Rudd to Joseph and Gavin. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He will be sorely...

Joan E. Ferrero

Joan E. Ferrero

Mar 12, 2018

Joan E. Ferrero passed away suddenly March 12, 2018. She is a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Friday March 16, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Zelma A. Finegan

Zelma A. Finegan

Mar 11, 2018

Daughter of the late John W. Sawyer and Ella A. (nee Shivers). Wife of the late Francis J. Mother of John (Nancy), James (the late Joanne), William (Kathy), Maryellen Passmore (the late Robert), Patricia, and the late Francis, Jr., Thomas, and Zelma. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by many brothers and sisters. Zelma was...

Catherine T. Eriksen

Catherine T. Eriksen

Mar 11, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Niels, Sr., loving mother of Niels, Jr., and John (Becca), loving grandmom of Brittani, Benjamin, Madison and Joseph; also survived by her sisters in law Helen Eriksen and Carol Matthews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday 7 to 9 PM and also Monday...

Robert F. Riley

Robert F. Riley

Mar 10, 2018

Beloved husband of Doreen (nee Crowther), devoted father of Robert W. (Adrienne), Kathleen Toomey (Paul), dear pop pop of Ryan, Victoria, Thomas, and Christopher; brother of Margaret Norton and the late John C. Riley.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 10 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Rosemarie Canning (Nee Dimattia)

Rosemarie Canning (Nee Dimattia)

Mar 9, 2018

Loving wife of the late Patrick. Beloved mother of Patrick (Pamela), Theresa Milligan (Patrick), Craig (Laurie), and Lori Cantz (Joe). Mammy of Patrick, Connor, Allison, Brenna, Bubba, Shane, Gianna, and Gabby. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 8-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. St. Katherine of...

Stanley J. Myers

Stanley J. Myers

Mar 9, 2018

Stanley J. March 9, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Patsyann (nee Griffith).  Devoted father of Karen Haag (Paul) and Shawn (Patti), dear grandpop to Kevin, Shane, and Kathleen, great grandpop to Finnegan and Jack.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 9 AM, Our Lady of Calvary Church,...

Isabel E. Welch (Nee Titus)

Isabel E. Welch (Nee Titus)

Mar 8, 2018

Beloved wife of the late James.  Devoted mother of Kathy Wiggs (Ken), Jim (Sharon), Carol McDevitt (Butch), Eileen Vaughn (John), and the late Kenny Welch.  Loving nan to 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; also survived by her sisters Floss Kozlowski, Elinor Ohanion and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday Evening March 14,...

Eugene F. "Gene" Mcgrath

Eugene F. "Gene" Mcgrath

Mar 8, 2018

Beloved husband of the late Geraldine, loving father of Eugene Jr., Rosemarie, Geraldine,  and the late Kathleen.  Dear Pop Pop of Anthony (Kelly),  Elizabeth, Aaron, John, Kristin, and Danielle, GG Pop of Anthony, Ethan, Brody, Mason, and Johnny; also survived by his sisters Nancy Batot and Mary Foulk.  Relatives and friends...

Jerilyn Banas (Nee Beal)

Jerilyn Banas (Nee Beal)

Mar 8, 2018

Daughter of the late Edna (nee Brash) and Lester Beal; sister of the late George, Linda and Lana; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday after 10:45 A.M. followed by her Funeral Service 11:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Phila., PA 19114. Int. Resurrection Cem.

Joseph E. Warner, Jr.

Joseph E. Warner, Jr.

Mar 8, 2018

Loving husband of Loretta (nee Weber).  Also survived by children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11 A.M.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude...

Elizabeth E. Gaus

Elizabeth E. Gaus

Mar 6, 2018

Elizabeth E. Gaus (nee Moell ) of Philadelphia (recently of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey) died peacefully on March 6, 2018 after a long illness.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Charles E. ( Nuffy ) Gaus Sr.  Beloved mother of Charles E. (Skip) Gaus Jr. (Kate Ward-Gaus) and Patricia Adams (predeceased by Daniel).  Loving Mommom...

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