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Carl A. Williams
Aug 17, 2017
Carl A. Williams died suddenly at home on August 17, 2017. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Stack). Beloved father of Barbara J. Ashman (Bill) and stepfather of Peter Frantz (Carlene). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father Raymond and mother Elizabeth Williams. Carl graduated from West Catholic Boys...
Angeline Schickling (Nee Gasperin)
Aug 17, 2017
Angeline passed away August 17, 2017 at the age of 93. Angie is survived by her husband Joseph, her children Kathryn Brugler, David (Margaret) and her 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Angie was born on December 9, 1923 in Chicago, IL. She moved to Philadelphia following her marriage in May 1953. She worked for many years at the...
Denise E. Flores (Nee Durinzi)
Aug 15, 2017
Denise passed away on August 15, 2017 at the age of 61. Loving sister of Donna Smith and Dominic Durinzi (Patricia). Dear friend of Willie Flores. Stepmom of Nancy, Jackie and Willie Jr. She is also survived by her step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday August 26, 2017, 10:00...
Virginia F. D'Ambrosio (Nee Croce)
Aug 14, 2017
Beloved wife of the late Louis T. "Juny" Devoted mother of Kathleen S. Pedrick (the late Joseph), and Linda D'Ambrosio. Dear sister of the late Alma Fario, Eugene Pirolli, and Carmen Croce; survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Virginia was an operatic lyric soprano who was vocally gifted from childhood and enjoyed sharing her talent...
Margaret M. "Marge" O'Donnell (Nee Caldwell)
Aug 14, 2017
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Jr. Devoted mother of Patricia Czajkowski (Michael), Thomas (Joann), Margie Burns (Robert), John (Natalie ), Michael, and the late James (Lorraine). Loving Grandmom of 10 grandchildren and GiGi of Sophia. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 9 AM Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Philadelphia, followed by her Funeral...
John Joseph Doughty
Aug 14, 2017
John Joseph Doughty, 74, of Philadelphia died August 14, 2017 at Einstein Elkins Park Hospital. John was born December 29, 1942. Preceded in death by his parents John and Eleanor Doughty, and step-mother Rose. John is survived by his sisters Eleanor Moore (the late Daniel), and Rosemary Bravo (Carlos) both of Louisiana, Missouri; brothers Tim Doughty (Terri) of Newark,...
Bob Nolfi
Aug 14, 2017
Loving husband of Pat. Beloved father of Robert (Nanci), Richard, Nina Pewdo (Joe), Ava, and the late Ro-Ro. Also survived by grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brothers Joseph and Edward; sister Karen; and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning, 8:45-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral...
Dolores Sorensen
Aug 14, 2017
Loving mother of Ronald (Andrea) and Scott (Jennifer). Mom-Mom of Summer, Cooper, Meredith, and Caroline. Sister of Joan (Joe), Peg (Jack), Dennis (Barbara), Gerald (Dawn), Michael, Carol (Ernie), Eileen (Mike), Donna, and the late Robert. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena...
Marion E. Trost (Nee Roach)
Aug 13, 2017
Loving bride of William. Beloved mother of the following favorites; Billy (Kate), Jo-Ann Jones (Dan), Dan (Gina), and Carolann Dorman (Craig). She will be sadly missed by Alan & "C" Glass and Barbara & George Bollinger. Nannie of Keith (Jenny), Shannon (Mike), Bree (John), Jaimey (Eric), Dustin (Sandra), Kaitlin (Matt), Nicole, Blair (Mike), Marikate (Michael), Robin (Mark), Joe, Will, Charles...
Caitlin D. Jaje
Aug 13, 2017
Caitlin passed away tragically on August 13, 2017 at the age of 23. Loving daughter of Daniel T. and Andrea Coulter. Amazing sister of Daniel T., John P., Miranda L., Victoria M., Rebecca L., Cassandra D., Anthony D. and Mason D. Cherished granddaughter of Deborah and the late Donald Jaje, and Deborah and the late David J. Coulter. Great granddaughter...
Gail L. Nebinger (Nee Chase)
Aug 12, 2017
Beloved wife of Bob. Devoted mother of Jennifer Nizio (Brian) and Robert. Loving Nana of Ryan, Erik, Addison, and Hunter; dear godmother of Kelly (Chad), Danny and Steve; sister of Gary Chase. Also survived by her extended family Joan (Scott), Danny and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, August 19, 2017, 11 AM...
Helen Marie Boyer (Nee Bucovan)
Aug 12, 2017
Called home on August 12, 2017 at the age of 84. Loving mother of Faythann Watson. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. As a sewing machine operator for over 30 years, her talent contributed to the fashions of many of the country's top fashion designers. She was an avid sports fan who especially loved the NFL and her Philadelphia...
James P. Castrilli
Aug 11, 2017
Beloved husband of the late Caroline. Devoted father of Karen Plizak (Robert) and the late James N. (Jeanette), loving grandfather of James, Nicholas, Melissa, Robert Jr., and Maria, great grandfather of James and Benjamin; also survived by his sisters Marge Dobbins, Laura Yowler, Christine Banford, and the late Alice Zeltner. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday...
Edward V. Kirk, Sr.
Aug 11, 2017
Loving husband of Letitia (nee Brennan). Beloved father of John (Tracy); Edward, Jr. (Peggy); Joseph and his companion Liz Morello; Michael; Christopher (Maria); daughter-in-law Rosalind Kirk. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, his brother James and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 8-9:15 A.M. at...
Mary "Marie" Schaffner
Aug 11, 2017
Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Linda Blum (Ray), Joseph D. (Mary Anne), Michael (Rosemarie), Stephen (Maureen), Maryanne Martin (Deke) and Thomas (the late Lisa). Also survived by 35 grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother John Hughes (Nancy); sister-in-law Grace Moyer; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M....
Jane M. Fowler
Aug 11, 2017
Beloved sister of Margaret Neill and Dennis Fowler. Loving sister-in-law of Carol and Rose. Devoted aunt to 9 nieces and nephews, great-aunt to 12 and affectionately known as "Aunt Jane" to countless others. She is preceded in death by her parents Margaret (nee Hagerty) and James S. Fowler, Sr. as well as brothers: Charles, James and Michael. After 30 years,...
Benjamin Padilla
Aug 9, 2017
Benjamin Padilla passed away on August 9, 2017, he was 66. Beloved husband of Blanca (nee Mejias), he is the devoted father of Nadine Hodges (Joe), Caleb (Nicole), Deanna Chepy (Charles) and Abigail Padilla. Dear pop pop of Gabriel, Cole, Chaz, Adrianna, Margo, and Elias; also survived by his large extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday...
Felicia M. Dormans
Aug 6, 2017
Felicia M. Dormans, 29, left this Earth suddenly on Sunday August 6, 2017. She was born on October 1, 1987. Felicia was an avid sports and animal lover; she will be greatly missed. Felicia is survived by her parents Joseph and Christina Dormans (nee Goldsmith), her sister Arielle, her grandmother Mary Dormans and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives...
Samuel H. Griffith, Jr.
Aug 5, 2017
Samuel H. Griffith, Jr. passed away August 5, 2017. Loving dad of Margaret Corry (Bud) and of the late Samuel Griffith. Beloved Pop Pop to Phillip Galiano (Kelly), Loribeth Galiano, A.J. Corry and Eric Corry. Great Pop Pop to Brendan, Gracie, T.J, Taylor and Andrew. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday morning 9 to 11 AM, Burns...
Joan Slusarski
Aug 4, 2017
Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Janet Dustman (Shawn). Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday 6:00 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 8:00 PM. Interment will be held on Tuesday 10:00 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
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