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Thomas J. "Tom" Gavaghan
May 2, 2018
Tom J. Gavaghan of Delray Beach passed away May 2, 2018 at the age of 89. Husband of the late Margaret Gavaghan. Loving father of the the late Richard, Patricia, Darlene, and Thomas Jr. He is survived by his grandchildren Richard, Brian, Kasey and Jackson. Per Tom's wishes, there will not be a memorial service performed in Florida. Relatives and...
Charles Rubeo
May 2, 2018
Beloved husband of 64 years to Joan C. (nee Boyd). Loving father of Charles (Colleen), Patricia Valeno (David), and Michael (Jennifer). Grandfather to Anthony, Christopher, Kelly Ann, Joshua, Zachary, and the late Alexandrea; and his canine companion Molly. Also survived by 1 brother Raymond, Jr. (Dolores). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday morning, 9-10:15 A.M. at St....
Joseph S. Clare, Jr.
May 2, 2018
A WWII Army veteran, who passed away at the age of 98. Husband of the late Margaret (nee Sarne). Beloved father of Janet Clare, Joseph Clare (Denise) and the late Judith. Grandfather of George, David, Todd, Matthew, Christopher; great grandfather of Julia and Andrew. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday morning, 8:30-9:45 A.M. at Our Lady of...
Hugh F. Maher
May 1, 2018
Hugh F. "Bud" Maher. Suddenly May 1, 2018. Beloved husband of 57 years to Dorothy (nee Moylan). Devoted father of Kevin J. Maher, Maureen Maher, Suzanne Mooney and her husband Sean Mooney. Loving grandfather of Sean Michael and Kaydence Mooney, dear brother of Joseph and the late Eleanor. He will also...
Mary Jane Ford (Nee Schmidt)
Apr 30, 2018
At the age of 70. Formerly of Swamp Poodle. Beloved wife of the late Albert Sr. Loving mother of Albert (Jacquelynn), Kelly Lang (James), Kirsten Ford (Glenn), Martin (Kathleen), and Katie Bara (David). Dear Granny of 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister-in-law Patricia Schmidt, brother-in-law Joseph Deighan, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...
Maryann F. Carson (Nee Finley)
Apr 29, 2018
Daughter of the late Elizabeth and Russell Finley. Beloved wife of John E. Carson, Jr. for 66 years. Loving mother of John E. Carson, III (Darcey), Steven R. Carson (Brad), Joseph T. Carson (Lillian) and daughter-in-law Maureen Carson. She is also survived by her grandchildren Duncan, Morgan, Colleen, Blair, Jenna, Jessica and her great grandchildren Hailey, Ryan, Ella, Charlotte,...
James G. Carrick
Apr 28, 2018
At the age of 87. Loving husband of 41 years to Donna. Dear father of Linda Carrick, Laurie Carrick (Jack Riley), and Lisa Carrick (Rob Kirk). Grandfather of Kristen Riley (Ted Hosmer), Justin Torosian and Brendan Riley. Beloved brother of Virginia (Tom); uncle of Virginia (Tom), James, and Patty (Bob). Also survived by his large extended loving family. Jim was...
Mary Golden
Apr 28, 2018
Golden, Mary G, age 85, of Rougemont, NC, formally of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2018. Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Mary A. Kupper and Harry L. Kupper. Mary is survived by her dear niece Eileen Joan Jernigan, and husband Randy, and many other nieces and nephews, great nieces and newphews, and...
Carol Meagher
Apr 28, 2018
Carol passed away on April 28, 2018 at the age of 54. Beloved wife of the late John Rogowski. Loving mother of Daniel, John, and J.R. Dear sister of Alma (Gene), Dee (Ray), and Richard. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...
Anna M. Delvecchio (Nee Elia)
Apr 27, 2018
Anna DelVecchio (Elia), 92 of Phila., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her three daughters. Daughter of the late Santa (Candio) Spinosi and Anthony Elia. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo and predeceased by her daughter Deborah and grand-daughter Alexandra. Loving mother of daughters, Marlene Borowski, Karen Lowell (John) and Angela Stuhl (George). Cherished Gigi...
Dorothy "Dolly" Laudenslager (Nee Butterworth)
Apr 27, 2018
Beloved wife of the late Clayton. Loving mother of Diane Gillespie (the late Ronny), and Donna Livingstone. Dear Mom Mom of Diane and Dallas. She is also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) and Friday...
Katherine M. Gairo
Apr 26, 2018
Beloved wife of the late William P. Westerfer and the late Ernest Gairo. Loving mother of Elaine Mackey, Philip Westerfer (the late Victoria), and Dirk Westerfer (Patricia). Grandmom of Wendy Lynn Caporoa, and the late Philip John Westerfer. Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside Service at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 on...
Maryann Malkowski
Apr 26, 2018
April 26, 2018 at the age of 75. Devoted mother of Thomas (Anna) and Gregory (Janet). Cherished grandmother of Thomas Jr., Jennifer, Jillian, Lindsay and Olivia, and her great grandchildren Christian and Justin. Loving sister of Sr. Mary Joselle C.S.S.F., and Frank Ratka. Also survived by many numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on...
Maria "Mary" Pickens (Nee Berardi)
Apr 25, 2018
On April 25, 2018 at the age of 62. Loving mother of John, Angela (Mike) and the late Lee, dear Mommom of Anthony, Gianna and Joey. Beloved daughter of Emma and the late Emilio. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday evening 6 to 7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by...
James C. "Jim" Gilbert, Iii
Apr 24, 2018
Loving husband of Dolores (nee Little) for 45 years. Beloved father of James, IV (Megan) and Allison Varano (Samuel). Proud Pop-Pop of Stella and Sophia. Faithful Brother of Barbara Brisar (Frank), Bonnie Clark (Jim), Richard (Sandie) and the late Elizabeth Small. Dutiful Son in Law to the late Robert and Dolores Little and Brother in Law to Kathleen Padova...
Barbara E. Barker (Nee Butler)
Apr 24, 2018
Wife of the late Bob Barker to whom she was married for 48 years. Mother of Bruce (Terry), Brian (Renata), Diane Rowan (Mike) and the late Bobby. Mom-Mom of Ken (Lisa), Nikki, Michael, Dylan, and Jacob. Sister of Pat Obiedzinski, Jack Butler, and Kenny Butler (Jessie). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited...
Diana M. Keech
Apr 22, 2018
Diana M. (nee Donahue) passed away suddenly April 22, 2018. Loving mother of Kelly Ann, she is the dear sister of Joseph and Jack (Marianne); she is also survived by her nieces Lisa and Nicole. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, April 27, 2018, 10:00 AM St. Michael's Church, 1445 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, followed by...
Joseph A. Kuhlen
Apr 22, 2018
A retired supervisor for the U.S. Post Office in Bala Cynwyd and Haverford PA. Beloved husband of 49 years to Kathleen (nee Gannon). Loving father of Lee Gillis, Mandy Ohler (Kevin), Laura Martoccio (Scott Sr.). Poppy to Michael (Ashley), Megan, Scott Jr., Bailey, Melissa, Zachary, Joshua, and Juliette.Great Grandfather to Abrianna and Makayla. Dear brother of Penney Heim (Steve), Kit...
Irene Walsh
Apr 21, 2018
Irene Walsh, 83, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 21, 2018. Loving mother of Jean Hyde (nee Stevens), the late James Merriman, and Ann Marie Mines (the late Daniel), dear grandmother of Kimberly Vitelli (Mark), Michelle Bruno (Frank), and Michael Hyde, great grandmother of Daniel, Isabella, Mark, Anna, Victoria, Grace, and Francesca. Daughter of...
Robert T. Senner
Apr 21, 2018
At the age of 30, passed away peacefully with his family by his side and his buddy "Hartley". Loving husband of Meredith (nee Reape). He is the devoted son of Robert and Ellen Senner. Dear brother of Adam and Daniel, he will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, and...
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