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William J. Westervelt
Apr 14, 2018
Bill passed away April 14, 2018 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee McGrory). Loving father of Karen (Mike), Kevin (Donna), Bill, Kelly, and Tim (Karen). Loving Pop of Samantha, Shane, and Cameryn. Dear brother of Mary and Joe. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....
William Edward "Bill" Clark
Apr 14, 2018
Bill passed away on April 14, 2018 at the age of 63 after a long battle with thyroid cancer. Son of William and the late Catherine. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Zollner). Devoted father of Katelyn Oropeza (Luis), Matthew, Rebecca and Timothy. Cherished Pop-Pop of Jacob and Tyler Oropeza. Brother of Edward (Audrey) and the late Theresa Weeks. Bill will...
Edward M. Kelly
Apr 13, 2018
A Navy Veteran and retired truck driver for Union Local 107. Husband of the late Lois (nee Pollock). Loving father of Joanne Heverly (Ron), Edward (Doreen), and Joyce Kelly. Grandfather of Jessica, Ryan, Samantha, and Meghan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9:30-10:15 AM at St. Anselm's Church, 12670...
Betty Ann Mcpeak
Apr 13, 2018
Betty Ann McPeak passed away suddenly April 13, 2018 at the age of 57 after her battle with breast cancer. Betty Ann was a crossing guard for 22 years and spent most of her career at L St. and E. Hunting Park Ave. She is the beloved wife of the late Eugene McPeak. Dear companion of Bob Frizzle. Loving...
James Kress
Apr 13, 2018
KRESS, James R. passed away April 13, 2018. Loving father of Raymond, Linda Ely, Patricia Fallon (Paul), David, Charles, and Laura. He is also survived by many grand and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 6:00-7:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by his Service at 8:00...
Timothy J. Maher
Apr 12, 2018
At the age of 60. Loving husband of Helen (nee Molczan). Step-father of John Zimmerman III, and Laura Ann Zimmerman (Alec). Dear brother of Patricia Morrissy (Harry), Judy Coe, Richard (Dorothy), and the late Daniel. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday April 23, 2018 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 11:30 AM -12:45...
Joseph Karwoski
Apr 11, 2018
April 11, 2018. A devout Catholic, Korean War Veteran and retired Reading Railroad employee. Beloved father of Patricia, Kevin, Steven (Kajsa), David, Jennifer Kreszswick (Ray) and the late Joseph Jr. Loving Pop to Laura (Sean), Hailie, Gretchen, Anja, Ethan and Brandon, also survived by his Great granddaughter Bellamy. Brother of the late William Karwoski. Relatives and friends are invited to...
James Wade
Apr 8, 2018
Loving husband of Nancy (nee Carpino). Beloved father of Nancy Leone (Christopher), James (Evelyn), Michael (Michelle), Joseph (Nicole), Timothy (Renee), Brian (Gina) and Marianne. Also survived by 24 grandchildren; brothers William, Charles, and Joseph Wade; and preceded in death by his sisters Catherine and Patricia Wade. All services private at the family's request. Please send donations in his memory to...
Mary M. Cole (Nee Walsh)
Apr 8, 2018
At the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Francis P., devoted mother of Patricia (Neil) Guarnett, Francis P. (Eleanor), Joseph (Rose), and Mary Frances (Thomas) McDevitt; also survived by 13 loving grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM, St. Bede the Venerable...
Francis "Frank" Mcdonough
Apr 8, 2018
Loving father of Christopher (Annette), Patricia McDonough (Kevin), and Kevin (Jacqueline), dear Pop of Riley, Lola, Devon, Brynn, and Jude; Frank will also be sadly missed by his "companions" Daisy and Digger. Relatives and friends are invited to gather 9 AM Thursday, April 12, 2018, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed by his Memorial Service 11 AM. In...
Suzanne Florian (Nee Podlaszewski)
Apr 7, 2018
Beloved wife of Frederick Sr., devoted mother of Thomas (Tam), Frederick Jr. (Suzy), David (Amy), and the late Deborah. Loving Mimi of Thomas Jr., Heather (their mom Kimberly), Stephen, David Jr., and Patrick, great grandmother of Audrey; dear sister of Mary, Angela, Ed, and the late Helena. Relatives and friends are...
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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...
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