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Ronald Rink, Sr.

Ronald Rink, Sr.

Aug 31, 2017

At the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Powell); loving father of Deborah Mattiacci, Ronald Jr., David, Brian, and the late Denise Yeager. Grandpop of 7 and 7 great-grandchildren. Also survived his brothers and sisters, and his large, extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS...

Rudolph "Rudy" J. Palantino

Rudolph "Rudy" J. Palantino

Aug 31, 2017

Rudolph "Rudy" August 31,2017, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 68 years to Carmella (nee Paneghello).  Devoted father of Joseph (Maureen), Rosemarie Garvey (Charles), Salvatore (Cheryl), Dominic (Susan), and the late Amelia Palantino.  Loving Pop Pop of Joseph, Bridget, Daniel, Christopher, Gina, George, Nicholas, Sal, Maria, Dante, Dominic, Nicole, Damien, Jacquelyn, Matthew, Christopher, Carmella, Anthony, Angela, two...

Helen M. Miglorie

Helen M. Miglorie

Aug 30, 2017

Helen passed away suddenly on August 30, 2017 at the age of 56. She is pre-deceased by her parents Vincent E. and Mildred Miglorie. Survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday September 6, 2017 at St. Anne's Church (lower), 2328 E. Lehigh Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by her Funeral Mass 10...

Holly J. Ryan (Nee Morris)

Holly J. Ryan (Nee Morris)

Aug 30, 2017

Holly J. Ryan passed away suddenly August 30, 2017 at the age of 42. She is the beloved mother of Zoe Ryan and Christian Ryan. Loving daughter of Marilyn Morris (George Root) and the late Norman Morris, Jr. Dear sister of Lisa Behrle (Dave). Holly is also survived by many loving family members. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...

Chester J. "Chet" Rayca

Chester J. "Chet" Rayca

Aug 29, 2017

Chester J. "Chet" August 29, 2017, at the age of 95.  Beloved husband of the late Irma (nee Dietrich).  Devoted father of Karen Nelson and Alice Murray (Timothy).  Dear grandpop of David, Eric, and Ryan and great grandpop of Victoria; also survived by his brother Leonard Rayca.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 8:30 to 10:30...

Grover C. Chellew, Jr.

Grover C. Chellew, Jr.

Aug 29, 2017

Grover C. Jr., August 29, 2017.  Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Hogan), devoted father of Patricia Fenningham and Michael G. (Elizabeth).  Loving pop pop  of Ashley, Michael, Tori, and Angie; dear brother of Walter Chellew and the late Emma Jane Ferrelli.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 9 to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

Lu-Ann D. Sforza

Lu-Ann D. Sforza

Aug 29, 2017

Loving partner of Michelle Desgroseilliers.  Also survived by her brothers John and Rudy.  She will be sadly missed by Yvette Desgroseilliers, as well as other family and friends.  All services are private at the family's request.   Please mail any correspondence for Lu-Ann to: Michelle and Yvette Desgroseilliers, 123 Adams Dr., Fairless Hills, PA 19030

Ellen Coleman (Nee Kear)

Ellen Coleman (Nee Kear)

Aug 28, 2017

At the age of 77. Loving wife of Frank M. Devoted mother of Frank Jr., and Barbara Donecoff (Gregory). Dear Me-Mi of Amanda and Ethan. She is also survived by her extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114...

John M. Donahue

John M. Donahue

Aug 28, 2017

John M. Donahue passed away suddenly Aug. 28, 2017, at the age of 62. Husband of Anne Marie (nee Brady). Devoted father of Jason, Marc, Kerri, Colleen and Brian. Dear brother of Bud (Pat), Thomas (Donna) and the late Chuck. Also survived by his large extended loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9 to...

Gerald A. "Jerry" Reardon

Gerald A. "Jerry" Reardon

Aug 27, 2017

Loving husband of Sandy (nee Hawthorne).  Devoted father of Kim O'Connell (Mike) and Fran Bonino (Rich), dear pop pop of Michael, Ryan, and Richie; also survived by his sisters Barbara Ryan and Helen Cook.  Relatives, friends and members of Local 22 are invited to his viewing Thursday, 9 to 10:45 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave.,...

Rosella A. Laidlaw

Rosella A. Laidlaw

Aug 25, 2017

Loving wife of the late William.  Beloved mother of William (Diane), Jeffrey (Janet), Timothy (Tani) and Dena Lucas (Richard).  Also survived by 9 grandchildren, and a future first great grandson.  Sister of the late Louis Remshard.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.  Funeral...

Ann P. O'Neil (Nee Prendergast)

Ann P. O'Neil (Nee Prendergast)

Aug 24, 2017

Formerly of County Mayo, Ireland.  Loving mother of Edward and Jeff (Maria).  Beloved grandmom of Morgan, Ryan, Brandon, and Meggie.  Great grandmother of Frankie and Wyatt.  Also survived by her sister Noreen McNamee and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...

Emmett "Butchie" Lombardi

Emmett "Butchie" Lombardi

Aug 23, 2017

Beloved husband of Jane (nee Bejster), devoted father of Kimberly Ryan (James), Joe (Monica), Michael (Justine), Steven (Joy), Tony (Kaitie), and Billy (Tiffany), loving pop of 17 grandchildren, son in law of Marion Bejster.  Dear brother of Richard and the late Marie Trautz and John Lombardi.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 9 to 10:45 AM,...

Anna R. Boccanfuso (Nee Good)

Anna R. Boccanfuso (Nee Good)

Aug 23, 2017

Wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Maria A. Funair (Louis), Barbara A. Bower (John) and Sally Boccanfuso (Joe Tancini). Grandmother of Heather, Louis, Leslie and the late Nicole. Great grandmother of Carleighanna, Caden, Austin, Michael and Mia. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:00 AM at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 66 Levittown Pkwy.,...

Linda Y. Strockbine

Linda Y. Strockbine

Aug 23, 2017

Linda Y. August 23,2017, at the age of 51.  Devoted mother of Ryan (Kate), loving daughter of Dolores Strockbine and the late Joseph; dear sister of Marlene, Diane Evanitsky, and Joseph.  Linda will also be missed by her four legged friend Buddy.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9:30 AM, St. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10400...

Edward "Ed" Hyduk

Edward "Ed" Hyduk

Aug 22, 2017

Edward was a retired operating engineer for Local 542 and former employee of Hawthorne & Morrissey Construction Co. Beloved husband of 61 years to June (nee Hawthorne). Loving father of Edward M. (Mary), Robert H. and the late Michael. Grandfather of Michael and Shawn (Roxanne) and great grandfather of Julian. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Lorraine Wible Jackson

Lorraine Wible Jackson

Aug 21, 2017

At the age of 74. Loving mother of Annie Jackson Diviney, and James. Dear grandmom of Ashley, Alexis, Johnathan and Sabrina. Sister of Judith. Lorraine was a Girl Scout Leader at All Saints Episcopal Church and Girard College. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Signet 129. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on...

Sarah A. Wible (Nee Costa)

Sarah A. Wible (Nee Costa)

Aug 21, 2017

Sarah passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 65. Beloved wife of the late Howard Jr.; loving mother of James (Stephanie) and Shannon Roche (Aadrian). Dear Mom-mom of Zachary-James, Jeremy, Ed IV, Kaleigh, Katie, Cameron and Wyatt; great grandmother of Violett. Also survived by her large, extended loving family and friends. Relatives and...

Lois M. Benner (Nee Bofinger)

Lois M. Benner (Nee Bofinger)

Aug 21, 2017

Beloved wife of 57 years to John "Jack". Loving mother of Deborah Erardi (Vincent), John Jr. (Kathleen), Susan Miller (Michael), Sharon Bartol (Thomas) and Scott (Heather). Mom-mom to Michael, Brian, Julia, John and Matthew. Sister of Harry Bofinger (Mildred) and the late Dorothy Rack. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Kathleen Ann Hatfield

Kathleen Ann Hatfield

Aug 18, 2017

Suddenly August 18, 2017 at the age of 38. Loving daughter of David and Mary Hatfield. Dear sister of Amy Greenwood (Jim), and Greg (Alicia). Also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd. Phila., PA followed by her Funeral Mass...

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