Obituaries

Jul 31, 2018

Loving husband of the late Donna (nee Sassa). Stepfather of Harry Taylor III. Dear friend of Frank and Maureen Wilkinson. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friend are invited to his viewing Monday 9 AM - 9:45 AM Holy Innocents Church 1337 Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19124 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM....

Jul 30, 2018

Joseph A. Farrell "Joe" A long time resident of Center City, passed away suddenly July 30,2018 at his residence at the age of 67. He was a graduate of Father Judge H.S.and Allentown College and received his Masters Degree on Public Administration from the University of North Carolina. Joe was passionate about his work with EDSI  where he worked for...

Jul 30, 2018

Beloved husband of 30 years to Linda (nee Torpey).  Loving brother of Rosemarie Stambro (the late Jimmy) and Betsy Herbert; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9:30 AM to 1 0:45 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church,...

Jul 28, 2018

Sarah Anne passed away suddenly July 28, 2018.  Loving mother of Frankie Ann, she is the beloved daughter of John and Karen (nee Sharp).  Loving sister of John (Amy) and Rachel, granddaughter of Edward and Esther Sharp; also survived by her nephews Jack and Logan.  Sarah will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Relatives and friends...

Jul 28, 2018

Beloved son of Regina and the late Norman.  Devoted father of Corynne Wall, Bryant, and Casey Lang.  Brother of Bill, Roger, and Doug.  Also survived by 6 grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11 A.M.  Interment All Saints Cemetery.  In...

Jul 27, 2018

Suddenly July 27, 2018, at the of 31.  Beloved son of Joseph and Joan (nee Boland), he is the loving brother of Jeffrey Schwartz and Joseph "Rusty" Schwartz and his wife Megan.  Dear uncle of Adam.  Daniel will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, August 4, 2018,...

Jul 27, 2018

Beloved wife of 58 years to Walter.  Devoted mother of Darlene Burke (Jeff) and Joanne Calandra (Jay), loving Mom Mom of Jessica and Rachel.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9:00 to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, followed by her Funeral Service 11:00 AM. ...

Jul 27, 2018

Michael "Mike" passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 27, 2018.  Mike grew up in the Tacony section of Philadelphia with his parents and siblings.  Mike spent his childhood playing sports and running around the neighborhood with his many friends.  Mike was an accomplished student and athlete.  He attended Roman Catholic High School where he played...

Jul 27, 2018

Beloved husband of Anita (nee DeMark).  Loving father of Joseph and Thomas Hassey, dear brother of Margaret Maines, Catherine Erazmus (Richard), Delores Puro, Patricia Sullick (Charles), Lillian Wilderman (Ronald) and Marion Hassey; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service, August 20, 2018, 10:00 AM at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, PA.

Jul 26, 2018

Loving husband of Nancy (nee Sedar). Devoted father of Jeff and Jen Eiswerth (Brian). Pop-Pop of Sean, Gianna, Bella, Addison, Samantha, and Morgan. Brother of Margaret Mary Vining (Ty) and James Jordan (Tracy). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning, 7:30-9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Jul 26, 2018

Loving mother of Kimberly Gormley, Kelly Threet (Tony), Danielle Ryan, Michael Ryan, III, and the late Michael Ryan, Jr. Beloved Gammy of Jacob, Shane, Alfred, Rielley, Joshua, Jade, Chase, Devin, Hailey, Hayden, Mason, and Piper. Dear sister of JoAnn Caporaletti, Linda Buglak, Mary Girard, Donna Powers, and the late Janet Rudy. Cappy tirelessly lived for her children and grandchildren. She...

Jul 26, 2018

Loving husband of the late Rita.  Devoted father of Rita Ventura (John), Robert, Jr. (Pamela) and Anthony (Jane).  Dear Poppy of Michael and Alexander.  Great Poppy to Ava and Michael.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 10 A.M. ...

Jul 25, 2018

Mr. Toner passed away peacefully at home July 25, 2018.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Isabella (nee Verbilla).  Loving father of Theresa Nahill (Robert).  Pop-Pop of Derrick, Colin, and Brendan Nahill, and he loved all of them very much.  Also survived by in-laws Elizabeth Decker, Barbara Turchi, Kathleen Treude, Edward Verbilla, and the late Anne Marie McCarty; and many...

Jul 25, 2018

Thomas M. Ewald, Sr. passed away after a long, hard fought battle on July 25, 2018 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of 42 years to Mary Jane (nee Sugden). Loving father of Thomas Jr. (Carolyn), Joseph (Lauren), Ryan (Katlynne), and Kyle (Samantha). Poppy of Catherine, Elisabeth, Tommy, Joey, Luke, and four more on the way, whom he was...

Jul 24, 2018

On July 24, 2018, at the age of 80. Loving husband of Ann (nee Wright). Devoted father of David (Billie), Daniel (Angela), and Steven (Janet). Dear Pop of Michelle, Stacey, Sherri, Steven Jr., Brittany, and Gabriella; great-grandchildren Brett, Danielle, Kenley, and Kiya. Dear brother of Dolores, Patricia, Bernadette, Joann and the late Edward. Also survived by her nieces, nephews and...

Jul 24, 2018

Kathleen Staufenberg (nee Menarde) of Philadelphia, formerly of Holland and Ivyland, died in her home on July 24, 2018, surrounded by her devoted family after a courageous 14 year battle with cancer.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the beloved wife to the late Joseph W. Staufenberg for 51 years.  Daughter of the late Nicholas and Dorothy Menarde,...

Jul 23, 2018

Anna May Pirring (nee Barger) 88, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Thomas J. Pirring, Sr. Also survived by her sons Thomas J. Pirring, Jr. (Monica), Kevin J. Pirring (Mary Ellen), her loving grandchildren Andrew (Cara), Kevin John, Thomas (Cassandra) and Katelyn Marie Pirring. Also survived by...

Jul 22, 2018

Patricia A. Rockey passed away July 22, 2018. Loving mother to John (Rob) and Keith (Diana). Beloved grandmother to Shawn, Patrick, Charley, Sammie, and Brayden. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday eve 7 PM to 9 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Burns Funeral Home (1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila, PA 19125), followed...

Jul 22, 2018

EILEEN L. ARNOLD (nee Scott) July 22, 2018. Beloved mother of Victoria Jackson, Frank III (Donna), Michael, Edward (Theresa) and the late Susan Crutchfield She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 10:30-11:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed...

Jul 21, 2018

At the young age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Loving mother of Christine Moral (Armando), and Carol Coghlan. Dear Gram of Anthony, Andrew (Jenna), and Laura. Great Gram of Christian and Ryan. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Catherine was a graduate of Little Flower H.S. Class of '45 and worked for Thomas...