Charles P. Bruno
Sep 3, 2017
At the age of 85. A retired Philadelphia Police Srgt., Korean War Veteran and graduate of Villanova University. Beloved husband of 57 years to Betty (nee Geist); loving father of Victoria Redmond (William), Karyn Raman (Chip), Donna Powers (Matt); Pop to William, Ryan, Connor, Lauren, Liam and great grandfather of Billy. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on...
Fred P. "Butch" Shay
Sep 3, 2017
Past away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. A lifelong resident of Fishtown. Beloved husband of 40 years to Minnie (nee Sindone) Loving father of Kelly Mentzer (Mike), Gretna Shay, Janet Szumowski (David), Mary Shay, Lena Shuster (Rodney) and the late Sara. Pop Pop to Corbin, Dylan, Sara,and Shaylee. Dear brother of Patty, Joyce, and Flossi....
Margaret Eva Onslager (Nee Phillips)
Sep 2, 2017
Margaret passed away September 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Paul Rudolph. Loving mother of Deborah Kaczynski (George), Steven J. Onslager (Beth), William Anthony Onslager (Theresa), and the late Gary W., John Karl and Paul Richard Onslager. Margaret is also survived by her daughter-in-law Debera; grandchildren Kim, Bill, Melissa, Shannon, Paul, Brittany, and 8 great grandchildren. Services and interment...
Claire Mayer
Sep 2, 2017
At the age of 79. Loving wife of James A Mayer. Devoted mother of Anthony (Lisa), James, Mark (Cindy), Keith and the late Michelle Steinbach. Dear Mom-Mom of Alyssa, Amelia, Aidan, Emma and Ethan. Sister of Armand Catallo. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday Eve 7-9 PM and Saturday 8:15 - 9:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL...
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
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
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)
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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...