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Joan A. Sommers
Feb 22, 2017
Devoted mother of Jeff and Greg Patrone, loving companion of Mike Molter; beloved grandmother of Gina, Dana, Lisa, and Dominic. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9:30 AM, St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
John W. Rolph
Feb 22, 2017
Beloved husband of 61 years to Blanch (nee Moore), devoted father of Robert (Judy), and Diane Landis (Stephen), loving pop pop of Shawn, Justine, Sarah, and the late Robert, Jr., dear great grandpop of Aubrey Lynn; also survived by his sister Dolores Walsh (Thomas). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home,...
James F. Tyrrell Jr.
Feb 22, 2017
James F. Tyrrell Jr. February 22, 2017. A noted Restaurateur of the Vesper Club of Philadelphia and Tyrrells of New Jersey. He is the beloved husband of 63 years to Dorothy (Ucciferri). Loving father of Dorothy Ann Delano and James. He is also survived by his grandson Matthew Delano. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 9:30...
Marie Selvato
Feb 21, 2017
At the age of 91, Marie is the beloved wife of the late Michael, devoted mother of Michael A. (Janice), Michele, and Marie "Reenee"; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and her grand dog Giacomo. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment...
Anthony E. Graziano
Feb 21, 2017
Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 9-9:50 AM at St. Michael's Church, 1445 N. 2nd St. Phila., PA 19122 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM. Interment private.
Marion N. Collins (Nee Strohm)
Feb 20, 2017
Marion passed away on February 20, 2017. Wife of the late James J. Loving mother of James, John (Dan), Patricia Hoover (William), Richard (Karen), David (Isabel) and the late Mark. She is survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and her sister-in-law Ellen Strohm. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9 to 10:15 AM at St. Katherine...
Gertrude Gillis (Nee Essig)
Feb 19, 2017
Wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Stephen (Gail), Gale Adair, Lynn Shain (Michael), Deborah Toner (Gary) and the late Edward. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 11:00...
May Kucher
Feb 19, 2017
Loving wife of the late Joseph. Devoted aunt of Bobby, Clark, Doug (Sharon), Nancy and Diane Gleason (Greg). She is also survived by her many loving great nieces and great nephews. May was the owner of May Ceramics in Kensington; she also served as President of Tullytown Council, was a member of the Red Hat Society, coached soccer at the...
Roy R. Desgroseilliers
Feb 17, 2017
Roy R. DesGroseilliers passed away February 17, 2017 at the age of 72. Loving father of Michelle DesGroseilliers and Yvette DesGroseilliers. Dear brother of Claudette Hale and Jerry DesGroseilliers. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown, PA 19057 followed by his Service at 10:30 AM. Interment Beechwood...
Anna E. Ailtmar (Nee Devlin)
Feb 16, 2017
At the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late William M. Loving mother of William M. Jr. (Melissa), Mark (Kelly), Cheryl Smith (Anthony). Devoted Mom Mom of Kristen, Brianna, Kyle, Sean, Taylor, Dalton, William L., Brett and Megan. Survived by her 3 brothers, 2 sisters and the late Dorothy; also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews....
Helen V. Hulme-Steinbronn
Feb 15, 2017
Helen V. was born on January 10, 1929 and went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2017 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. A Pennypack resident and active member of Jesus Focus Ministry and Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. Helen was a true prayer warrior for the Lord. Her personal ministry was spreading the good news of the...
Elizabeth Vorgity (Nee Kelly)
Feb 14, 2017
At the age of 91. Loving wife of the late Daniel, devoted mother of Daniel (Kathy), Theresa McMahon (John), Gary (Jayne), Joseph (Barry) and Tina Mackiewicz. Dear Mom Mom of 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Sunday Eve 6-9 PM and Monday 9:30-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....
George A. Shuster
Feb 13, 2017
Loving husband of the late Patricia. Beloved father of Diane Shuster, Patricia Thornton (Michael), and Victoria Shuster. Pop-Pop of Andrew, Samantha, and Patrick. Brother of Mary Ann. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday morning, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu...
Agnes "Nancy" Getter Evans
Feb 12, 2017
Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Getter and Richard Evans. Devoted mother of Joseph (Cheryl), Francis, Nancy Burkett (Robert), Rosemary Watson (Stephen), Harry (Jennifer), Luke (Barbara), and the late Charles; loving grandmom of 16 and great grandmom of 13, dear sister of Harry, Thomas, Richard, Mary Jordan, and the late David. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...
Jill C. Engel
Feb 12, 2017
Beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother of Stephenie and Amber. Mom-Mom of Brianna, Dylan, Summer, Tatum, Brooklyn, and Blaze. Sister of Cheryl Sykes (Joe). Also survived by nieces and nephews. All services private at the family's request. Donations in her memory to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103, would be appreciated.
Andrew M. Desteffano
Feb 12, 2017
Loving son of Ronald Hires and Lisa DeSteffano. Beloved brother of Melissa DeSteffano, Samantha DeSteffano, Leanna Hires and Veronica Hires. Also survived by nieces and 1 nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday evening, 6-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.
Helen A. Fanini
Feb 11, 2017
Loving mother of Joey (Bernadine), Albina, and the late Gayle, grandmom of William, Joey Jr., Madelyn, Debbie, Dawn, Donna, Michael, Debra, Tracie, and the late Danny; great grandmother of 15. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Wednesday 8:30 to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., followed by...
Joan C. Heim
Feb 10, 2017
Loving wife of the late John Thompson. Beloved mother of Robert (Karen) and the late Joan. Nanny of Lisa Marie and Robert John. Great grandmother of Chase, Jaiden, Julian, and Giovanni. Sister of Anna Marcelis and the late Mary Reds. Preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Rita Ann. She will be sadly missed by Catherine Goodger and many nieces and...
Roseann Porter (Nee Grosscup)
Feb 8, 2017
Beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Theresann Smith, loving Mom Mom of Vincent Smith. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by her Service of Christian Burial 11 AM. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.
Dolores A. Agnew (Nee Drum)
Feb 7, 2017
Beloved wife of 53 years to the late John J. Sr., devoted mother of Dee Matecki (Mike), Kathy Bogas (Mark), Maureen Dimes (Todd), Colleen Smith (Bob), Jack Agnew (Maria) and Joe. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM...
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