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Sheldon Dorman

Sheldon Dorman

Apr 21, 2017

Suddenly, April 21, 2017. Husband of the late Berenice (nee Pollich). Loving father of Craig (Carol) and Susan Dorman (Melissa). Dear grandfather of Nicole, Rebecca, Sophia, and Miles; brother of Lydia Gecker (Ian) and Rhonda Levin. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday Eve 5:00 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA followed by his...

John J. Willetts, Jr.

John J. Willetts, Jr.

Apr 20, 2017

A WWII Navy Veteran, a retired Philadelphia Fire Fighter and a retired employee of PNC Bank.  Husband of the late Grace C. (nee Yost). Loving father of Andrea Persing, Kathleen Follmer (Robert) and Grace Teel (Daniel). Pop to Robert (Wendy), Christopher (Donna), Michael (Julie), Steven (Amanda), Daniel Jr., John (Rae), and Jennifer (Kevin). G-Pop to Robert III, Ryan, Emily, AJ,...

Barbara Joan Benedick (Nee Garber)

Barbara Joan Benedick (Nee Garber)

Apr 19, 2017

Loving wife of the late Gerald, Sr.  Beloved mother of Barbara, Butch (Pinky), Angela, and Mary Campbell.  Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and her sister Dottie.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11 A.M.  Interment Sunset Memorial Park.  In...

Marlene M. Donohue (Nee Quinn)

Marlene M. Donohue (Nee Quinn)

Apr 19, 2017

Marlene M. (nee Quinn) April 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Devoted mother of Mary Herzog (Nicholas), Michael (Mary Ellen), Dennis (Donna), Patrick (Mary), Marlene Donohue, Kathleen Donohue, Martin Donohue, Anne Marie Weinberger (Michael), and the late Charles. Loving mom mom of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; dear sister of Charles Quinn, Dennis Quinn, and the late Martin...

Rose Solitro (Nee D'Aulerio)

Rose Solitro (Nee D'Aulerio)

Apr 18, 2017

Wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Rosemarie McCafferty (Jerry), Henry "Ricky" (Joan), Anthony Jr., (Sue), and Joseph. Gram of 7 grandchildren and great gram to 4. Sister of Floss DePersia, Ann Kahmar and Mario D'Aulerio. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 9:00-11:00 AM at BURNS...

Thomas V. Headman, Jr.

Thomas V. Headman, Jr.

Apr 16, 2017

A World War II Veteran. Beloved husband of Dorothy Anne McGeehan Headman. Loving father of Thomas Headman, III (Jacqueline V.), Deborah Shacklady, Jennifer Varela (Rick), Katie Steinbiss and Patti McGeehan. Dear Pop of 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Marion Botten. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited...

Daniel J. Lewis

Daniel J. Lewis

Apr 16, 2017

Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of Gregory D. (Joann), Garrett (Colleen), Moses (Tracy) and the late Derrick and Kenneth. Brother of Gerald (Helen), Bertha and brother-in-law of Rita Maher (Frank), and Brendan Lewis (Marie). He is also survived by many loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 8 AM at BURNS...

Elizabeth M. "Betty" O'Shea (Nee Post)

Elizabeth M. "Betty" O'Shea (Nee Post)

Apr 16, 2017

At the age of 81. Loving wife of the late John. Devoted mother of John (Dottie), William (Deb), Michael (Tina), Tim (Mary Pat), and Peggy Martin (Dave). Devoted grandmom of Ryan, Kelly, Alyssa, Katie, Shannon, Michael, Sean, Megan, Tara, TJ, Mackenzie, Timmy and Keira. Great grandmom of CJ, Isaac and Zoe. Sister of Thomas Post and sister-in-law of Marianne Post....

Donna M. Geiger (Nee Dailey)

Donna M. Geiger (Nee Dailey)

Apr 16, 2017

Suddenly on April 16, 2017 at the age of 61. Devoted mother of Eric (Maureen Steward); beloved daughter of Anna and the late Albert Dailey. Dear sister of Thomas (Sheralyn), Susan Tichy (Harry), Kathleen Dailey Duffy, Lorraine, Patricia Burke, John (Sandra), Christopher, Anne Marie and the late Michael. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Peter J. Jester, Sr.

Peter J. Jester, Sr.

Apr 14, 2017

Beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Bilson). Loving father of Peter Jr. (Mary) and Tricia Baumeister (Joe). Pop pop of Christine, Peter III, Kate, Lauren and Jaclyn. Great grandfather of Allison. Brother of Thomas and Sister William Eileen SSJ and the late James, William, George, John and Kathleen. Relatives, friends and members of Our Lady of Calvary Senior Citizens are...

Leonard S. "Steve" Pashley

Leonard S. "Steve" Pashley

Apr 13, 2017

At the age of 76. Loving husband of Lois (nee Taylor). Devoted father of Steve, Scott (Braeden) and Sean. Dear Pop Pop of Taylor. Leonard was a retired employee of Local 492 BCT Union. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 9:00-10:15 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. followed by his Funeral Mass...

Matthew T. Berardi

Matthew T. Berardi

Apr 13, 2017

Matthew T. Berardi was taken suddenly at the age of 30 on April 13, 2017. He is the beloved son of Louise Todd and Perri Berardi. Dear grandson of Elizabeth Decker and the late James Decker and Thomas R. Todd. Nephew of Diane Emery (Ray); cousin of Michael Emery and Brittni Emery. He will be sadly missed by his french...

Shirley Jane Gibson

Shirley Jane Gibson

Apr 10, 2017

Loving wife of the late Daniel K.  Beloved mother of Michael (Christine) and Tracie Helfrich (Stephen).  Grandmom of Stephen, Matthew, Catherine, and Daniel.  Sister of John Mazzone.  All services private at the family's request.

Mary Greenhalgh

Mary Greenhalgh

Apr 10, 2017

Wife of the late James.  Loving mother of Janet Gallo (James).  Grammy of Christopher and Branden.  Also survived by her brother Leonard Andrauskas (Sandra) and 1 nephew David.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M.  Interment St. Dominic Cemetery.  In lieu...

Virginia M. Kenney (Nee Taylor)

Virginia M. Kenney (Nee Taylor)

Apr 10, 2017

Virginia passed away April 10, 2017 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Kelley Kenney, Anthony Joe Kenney and Jeff Kenney. Grandmom of Bridget Kenney, Valeria Walsh, Amber Kenney, Matthew Kenney, and Hope Kenney. Great grandmom of Madison and Amelia. Dear sister of Mary Anne Kruczay, Lois Pashley, Patricia Dougherty and the late...

Jacquelyn F. Colfer (Nee Daily)

Jacquelyn F. Colfer (Nee Daily)

Apr 9, 2017

Loving wife of Bill.  Devoted mother of Kathleen Seravalli, William, III (Jennifer), Wendy Parsons (Robert), John (Melanie), Ryan, and Melissa.  Nanny of Courtney (Chris), William, IV (Robin), Chelsea, Ryan, Jr., Rachael, Shannon, Eric, Morgan, Daniel, Kassidy, Emily, Alexa, Michael, Shane, McKenzie, and Gabrielle.  Great grandmother of Brendan and Connor.  Also survived by her sister Kathleen Mock (William) and many nieces...

Betty Bell (Nee Kanevsky)

Betty Bell (Nee Kanevsky)

Apr 9, 2017

Beloved wife of the late William.  Loving mother of Curtis (Donna) and Frank.  Grandmother of Dennis, Christina, Christopher, Bradley, and Brian.  Great grandmother of Tristan, Rael, Naya, Liam, Dennis, Jessica, Danielle, Zach, Jake, Victoria, Ashlee, and Brooke.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 9-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Interment...

Georgie E. Crede

Georgie E. Crede

Apr 8, 2017

Georgie Emily (nee Technik) passed away on April 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Anthony William. Devoted mother of Frances Kilroy (the late Gerald) and Kathryn Crede Devine (Gary), loving grandmother/nanny of Shawn Kilroy (Heather), Rebecca Montalbano (Steve) and Isaiah; also survived by two great grandchildren William and Alexia. Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside Service, Friday,...

James Joseph Siegel

James Joseph Siegel

Apr 7, 2017

James Joseph Siegel Sr., 82, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was ushered into the presence of his Savior, at 5:30 AM on Friday, April 07, 2017. He was born on January 30, 1935 and was one of eight children born to Elizabeth and Howard Siegel. He faithfully served his country as a Gunner's Mate aboard the USS Macon in the United States...

James M. Kadelski

James M. Kadelski

Apr 7, 2017

Loving husband of Annette Hancock.  Beloved father of Stacy (Charles), Kim, Edward (Ursula), Jimmy, Matt (Jen) and the late Tracy.  Pop of Stacy, Dylan, Kaylee, Ava, Emma, Bailee and Grace. Great grandfather of Cole.  Also survived by his sister Patty, brother Bob, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday evening, 7-9 P.M. at BURNS...

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