John Emil Purificato
Dec 24, 2017
Beloved husband of 59 years to Catherine (nee Helverson). Loving father of Tony (Denise), John, Bill (Lynn), and Chris Jefferys (Ron). Grandfather of Capri, John, Ronnie (Jamie), Jason, Brittany, Sean, and Shannon. Great grandfather of Mia and Riley. Services and interment are private.
Irene Barsky
Dec 23, 2017
Wife of the late Anthony A. Loving mother of Jim and the late Tony; grandmother of Christopher (Joann), Jessica and Paul. She is also survived by one great granddaughter Catherine. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 6-7:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 8:00 PM. Interment...
Frank H. Menno
Dec 21, 2017
Beloved husband of 64 years to Lori (nee Sawyer), loving father of Jo-Ann (Wally) Hojnacki, Liz (Bill) Paris, Bill Menno, Deb Menno, Trish (Jim) Hollawell, Lisa (Gerry) White, and Laurie (Joe) Haney, grandpop to Carla (Steven), Bill III (Erin), Chris (Corinne), Scott, Matt, James, Alyssa, Madison, Gerry, Rachel, Julia and Joey. Dear...
David C. Wilson
Dec 21, 2017
Loving father and best friend of Luke. Dear son of the late Robert and Janet Wilson. Brother of the late Todd. David will be greatly missed by the love of this life, Kristin Turner. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Cheryl, his niece Chloe, and many loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday...
Wanda J. Munafo (Nee Welcz)
Dec 20, 2017
At the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Devoted mother of Joseph (Denise), Anthony (Susan), John (Linda) and Joanne Munafo-Irlich. She is also survived by 8 loving grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 8:30-8:55 AM at St. Joseph's Manor (The Chapel), 1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046 followed...
Lance Myerowitz
Dec 20, 2017
At the age of 67. Loving husband of Gloria (nee McKeever). Devoted father of Daniel (Nicole). Brother of Philip Myerowitz. Brother-in-law of Kathleen Springfield (James), Carole Dalessandro, Janice Potts (James). Son of the late Martin and Amelia Myerowitz. Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 12 PM-1:15 PM at...
Helen M. Diamond (Nee Sloss)
Dec 19, 2017
Beloved wife of 52 years to James P. Diamond. Loving mother of Kelly A. McFarland (Hugh), Kim Russo (Charles), and David Wueger (Michelle). Mom mom to Stephanie, Patrick, Kelsey, and Brooke. Helen is also survived by 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...
Robert F. Smith, Sr.
Dec 19, 2017
At the age of 85. A Korean War Veteran and a retired Philadelphia firefighter. Loving husband of the late Peggy (nee Cressler). Devoted father of Peggy Dwyer, Robert F. Jr. (Kim), Kathleen Gontz (Tom), Maureen Jacobsen, Nancy Gavigan (Tom), Timothy (Gabi), Patty Ellis (John), and the late Michael J. Dear grandpop of 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Brother of...
Evelyn J. Burgmann
Dec 15, 2017
Wife of the late Charles R. Mother of Charles B. (Kathy) and Robert. Grandmother of Tyler, Daniel, and Samantha. Also survived by her sister Alice Baker and niece Sharon. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Entombment Sunset Memorial...
Howard Albert Rex
Dec 14, 2017
Howard Albert Rex, age 81, passed away December 14, 2017. He was a resident of Bensalem, PA. He was employed at the Earle M. Jorgensen Company, and he was previously employed at Horace T. Potts Steel for many years. Loving husband of the late Margaret "Connie" (nee Powell). He is missed and loved by his children Kelly Tierney (Larry Davis),...
Wilfrid J. Rafter
Dec 12, 2017
Devoted father of Kate Waddell (Michael) and Daniel (Christopher), loving pop pop of JR and Samantha, dear brother of Mary Szewczak (the late Richard), Claire Faustman (John), Nora Rafter and the late Rosemarie Rafter; survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 9:30 AM St....
James F. King, Jr.
Dec 12, 2017
James passed away at the age of 65. He was a retired pile driver for Union Local 454/179 and a member of the Sons of the America Legion. Beloved father of James III (Linsey) and Jamie Dolt (Christopher). Grandfather of, Carli, Dylan, Gavin, Christopher and Victoria. Loving son of Joan (nee Tarr) and the late James F. King Sr....
Michael R. Sammons
Dec 10, 2017
An Army veteran and retired truck driver for Local 107. Son of the late Michael and Anna (nee Smith). Dear brother of Joseph (Jane) and the late William. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday 9:30-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by...
Ronald H. Ditsche
Dec 9, 2017
Husband of Nancy (nee Wilson). Father of Kieth (Kelly) and Kristine. Grandfather of Drew (Stephanie), Kyle, Kolbey, and Gabrielle. All services private at the family's request.
John A. Tew
Dec 8, 2017
John A. Tew passed away December 8, 2017. Survived by his loving wife Ella (Becky)nee Marion, and his caretaker, grandson Michael Janits. Â Beloved father of Deborah Sauer (Ned), John (Denise), Scott (Betty), Tammy Lafferty (Mark). Step-Father to Steve Uchniat (Julia), Diane Baker (Robert), Janice Anderson (William), Joyce Janits (the late Michael), the late Joseph (Carmen), and the late William. Also...
Wayne W. Tarpy
Dec 8, 2017
At the age of 79. Loving husband of Joyce (nee Fischer). Devoted father of Tom (Linda), Debbie McHugh (Terrance), and Chance Tarpey. Dear grandpop of John Garvey, Terrance Jr., Cody, Mackenzie, Alexa and two great grandchildren. Brother of Gene and Lyn. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....
Anne Mcmonagle (Nee Mcfadden)
Dec 8, 2017
Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother of Anne Delaney (Thomas), Bernard, Thomas (Theresa), Regina, Robert, Gerald and the late Theresa. Grandmom of 6 and great grandmom of 9. Also survived by her sister-in-law Mary McFadden. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114...
Walter H. Serembus
Dec 7, 2017
Beloved husband of the late Loretta (nee Daniels). Loving father of Michael, Beth Marcin, Mark, and Linda McGuire. Dear Pop Pop of Steven, Robert, Matthew, Michael, and Catherine. Great grandfather of Stephen and Shane. Dear brother of Joseph (Betty), and the late Elizabeth Amodei (Tony), Edward (Diana), and Charles. Also survived by his sister-in-law Joan, his uncle Nicholas Rausch, goddaughter...
Theresa "Toot" Gausz (Dahill)
Dec 7, 2017
Theresa passed away on December 7, 2017 at the age of 63. Loving mother of Kelly Greene (Ron), and Karl. Dear Nana of Giuliana and Ryan. She is also survived by 3 sisters and one brother. Daughter of Joseph (Cass) Dahill and Joan Hassipien. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Boguszewski
Dec 6, 2017
A Vietnam Veteran and member of American Legion post #366 Fox Chase and resident of NE Philadelphia. Beloved son of the late John and Anna (nee Malanowska). Survived by Evan Leigh and his loving sister Frances Baker (Paul) and the late Michele A. Emery, Cousins Roger Marzocco,Jeanne Schmidt, Vickie Blake, his Aunt Irene Bogusewski and his girlfriend Teresa Simon. Relatives...