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Daniel W. Scull

Daniel W. Scull

Sep 18, 2017

At the age of 65. Former spouse of Susan. Loving father of Daniel, Susan (William) and Joseph (Theresa). Dear Pop Pop of Samantha, Megan and Hannah. Brother of Mary McGuigan (Ted), William, and Patricia O'Connell (Joseph). Also survived by his large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday 2 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Marie C. "Bonnie" Hagan

Marie C. "Bonnie" Hagan

Sep 16, 2017

Marie C. Hagan "Bonnie" passed away on September 16, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Loving mother of Suzanne Cowden (Thomas) and Michael (Nancy), and her late son-in-law John Cowden. Dear granny of Jennifer (Jim), Jack, Allison, Lauren, Michael, Sean and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday...

Margaret Casper

Margaret Casper

Sep 14, 2017

Margaret was born in McAdoo, PA on March 22, 1925. She was very active in school; she was a member of the gymnastics team, the band, and sang in the choir at St. Michael's Church. Margaret graduated in 1943. She went to Washington, D.C. to work in office. She then met her husband, Albert Casper. She knew he was...

Michael B. Doherty

Michael B. Doherty

Sep 14, 2017

A Vietnam Veteran, retired Post Office employee and a member of the North Catholic Alumni Board Class of '65. Beloved husband of 48 years to Regina (nee Smith). Loving father of Megan Dungan (Gerry), and the late Jeanmarie Cunningham. Grandpop to Mark Jr., Shannon, Brienne, and Michael. Dear brother of Lawrence (Margaret), Margaret (Dennis) and John (the late Nancy). He...

Richard G. Perez, Sr.

Richard G. Perez, Sr.

Sep 13, 2017

Richard G. Perez, Sr. passed away on September 13, 2017. Loving husband of Gail Cassilis (nee Dirsh). Loving father of Richard Perez Jr. (Kristin) and DeLinda Gerstl (Roger Sr.). Dear Pop Pop of Layla, Sonny, Reese, and Roger Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday September 30, 2017, 11:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Dorothy Ann Marie Durr (Nee Cegielski)

Dorothy Ann Marie Durr (Nee Cegielski)

Sep 12, 2017

Loving wife of Richard.  Beloved mother of Cynthia Campbell (Edward), Sandra (Patrick Flaherty), Richard, Jr. (Cindy), and Joanne Wobensmith (Timothy).  Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and siblings Walter Carter, Florence Rosenthal, Paul Cegieliski and the late Fred Carter.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday afternoon, 12:30-1:15 P.M. at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd.,...

Andrew C. Bellerjeau, Sr.

Andrew C. Bellerjeau, Sr.

Sep 12, 2017

Andrew C. Bellerjeau, Sr. passed away September 12, 2017. Loving father of Andrew Jr. Beloved son of Philip and Bernadette (nee Johns). Dear brother of Philip (Lauren) and Bernadette Cunningham (Paul). Dear grandson of Bernadette Johns. He is also survived by his loving nieces, nephews and large extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 10 AM...

Clifford J. Bratty

Clifford J. Bratty

Sep 9, 2017

Clifford J. September 9, 2017, at the age of 93.  Beloved husband of the late Lorraine, loving father of the late Donna Golovacha.  Dear grandfather of Jake (Renee), Michael (Shara), Sarah and James; also survived by several great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday Evening 7 to 9 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia. ...

Eleanor S. Wiegand (Nee Kiena)

Eleanor S. Wiegand (Nee Kiena)

Sep 9, 2017

Eleanor S., age 90,  passed away on September 9, 2017, in Madison, Wisconsin in the loving presence of her family.  She was born in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Carl and Susan Kiena and sister to Patricia.  She married William Wiegand, a life long resident of Philadelphia, October 5, 1946.  Together they shared 51 years of marriage.  In addition...

Danielle Diane Hofmann

Danielle Diane Hofmann

Sep 8, 2017

Danielle Diane passed away suddenly September 8, 2017, at the age of 28.  Loving daughter of Leo Hofmann, III (Linda Reilly), and Kim Pietrowski (Jim); devoted sister of Leo IV (Erin), Edward, Christy Chladek (Paul) and Stephanie (Chris); dear granddaughter of Leo Jr. and Louise and the late Edward and Louise Kelly.  Beloved aunt of Billy, Leo V, and Mickey;...

Anthony C. Polselli

Anthony C. Polselli

Sep 8, 2017

Loving husband of Christine (nee Zaleski).  Devoted father of Marissa Polselli (David DiRenzo) and Anthony (Gail).  He will be sadly missed by Fr. Joseph Zaleski and many other family members and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. ...

Michael J. Dowling

Michael J. Dowling

Sep 8, 2017

Suddenly, September 8, 2017.  Son of the late Joseph and Joann Dowling.  Loving brother of Joann Kling (Ron), Joseph Dowling (Deborah), Kelly Hillman (Michael), and the late Marie Davis and Kevin Dowling.  Dear step Dad of Christine, Kevin, and Jessica Dowling; also survived by 6 grandchildren, his best friend Christine Michael, and many nieces and nephews; father of Michael. ...

Michael "Mick-Mick" Maguire

Michael "Mick-Mick" Maguire

Sep 6, 2017

Loving brother of Marlene Davis.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Affectionately known as "Mayor of Fishtown", who will be sadly missed by many friends and neighbors.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., PA 19125.  Funeral Service 10 A.M.  Interment...

Mary "Lucille" Belcher

Mary "Lucille" Belcher

Sep 5, 2017

Loving wife of the late Neal J.  Loving mother of Mark (Ann), Steven (Chris), Mike (Cal), Clare Cortez (Richard), MaryAnn McMahon (Shawn), and Regina Madden.  Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday morning, 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

Joseph W. Hess, Jr.

Joseph W. Hess, Jr.

Sep 5, 2017

Joseph W. Jr. passed away September 5, 2017.  Dear son of the late Joseph and Viola Hess; survived by his children David and Alicia and many cousins.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, October 7, 2017,  9 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 Gaul Street, Philadelphia, PA followed by his Memorial Mass 10 AM.  Interment will...

Elizabeth "Be" Strockbine (Nee Wilson)

Elizabeth "Be" Strockbine (Nee Wilson)

Sep 5, 2017

"Be" was born on July 14, 1924 and passed away on September 5, 2017.  She grew up in Kensington and moved to Northeast Philly in 1946.  She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, and sister-in-law.  At her request, there will be no memorial service.  She instead left a short passage by Robert N. Tes with her papers...

Anna Honer (Nee Deckert)

Anna Honer (Nee Deckert)

Sep 4, 2017

At the age of 82. Loving wife of the late William Sr. Devoted mother of William Jr. (Judy), Christian (Mary), and Karen Rizzo (Benjamin). Dear grandmom of Tina, Michael (Lori), Sharon, Jennifer, Amanda (Joe), Katelyn and Benny. Great grandmom of Jason, Ryan and Joey. She is also survived by her extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Joseph Francis Joyce

Joseph Francis Joyce

Sep 4, 2017

Joseph passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 4, 2017.  A US Army Veteran, Father Judge athlete and graduate of 1962 and retired employee of Plumbers Local Union 690 in 2008. Loving father of Rosemary Levine (Richard). Dear grandpop of Daniel Francis Levine and Ryan Jordan Levine. Dear brother of Rita, James, Michael, Mary Ellen and...

Eugenia H. Olevnik (Nee Szumanski)

Eugenia H. Olevnik (Nee Szumanski)

Sep 3, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Marty. Loving mother of Diane and Stephen. Dear grandmom of John, Michael and Amy. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 8:30-9:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford...

Joseph P. Walsh

Joseph P. Walsh

Sep 3, 2017

Joseph P. Walsh passed away on September 3, 2017 at the age of 72. A US Navy Veteran. Loving father of Timothy and Kristen Clarke. Dear Pop Pop of 3 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Jack and James and his four legged friend Barney. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday September 16, 2017 11:00...

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