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Lesley W. Pitts

Lesley W. Pitts

Jun 16, 2017

A resident of Masonic Village in Burlington County, NJ died peacefully on June 16, 2017. Born September 6, 1925, in Auckland, New Zealand and was the daughter of Edgar and Ursula McMillan. She is survived by her 3 sons, Terrence, Paul (Carol) and Bruce (Lynda), 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandson, James Pitts. She...

Traceylynn O'Brick

Traceylynn O'Brick

Jun 16, 2017

Resident of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Loving mother of C.J.  Beloved daughter of John and Nancy O'Brick.  Sister of Shawn.  Special companion of Clyde "Mac".  Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Friday morning, 8-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Dennis P. Smith

Dennis P. Smith

Jun 15, 2017

Beloved husband of the late Roseann (nee Coon), devoted father of Michael (Aimee), Meghan (Jeff), Maureen Butcher (Tom), and William (Laura), loving poppy of Dennis, Liam, Patrick, and Colin; dear brother of Robert (Barbara), Peggy Mullin (Paul), and the late Thomas (the late Jean).  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9:30 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504...

Robert J. Szuszczewicz, Sr.

Robert J. Szuszczewicz, Sr.

Jun 15, 2017

Beloved husband of Anne Marie (nee Albertson), loving father of Robert and Brenda; also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, his sister Renee (Michael), and his brother William (Jackie).  Relatives,friends,and members of Knights of Columbus Regina Coeli #4921 are invited to his viewing Tuesday 9 AM, Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila, PA 19154, followed by...

Dorothy G. Hector (Nee Nickels)

Dorothy G. Hector (Nee Nickels)

Jun 15, 2017

Dorothy G. Hector "Penny" (nee Nickels) June 15, 2017. Wife of the late Robert Sr. Loving mother of Robert Jr. (Lynn), Donna Murphy (John), Maggie Anderson (John) and the late Daniel. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday June 26, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM...

Suzanne Joan Cellucci

Suzanne Joan Cellucci

Jun 14, 2017

Suzanne Joan, June 14, 2017, at the age of 50.  Beloved daughter of Joan and the late John Cellucci.  Loving sister of Karin Cellucci-Kontuly and her husband Don.  Suzanne will also be sadly missed by her four legged friends: Pumpkin, Buddy, and Raven.  Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday 9:30 AM, Assumption BVM Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. Feasterville,...

Norman H. Shano

Norman H. Shano

Jun 14, 2017

Son of the late Marian (nee Hutchinson) and Howard J.  Loving brother of Shirley Bigger( the late John H. Bigger, Sr.) and the late Marian Shano.  Dear uncle of Cheryl L. Erwin and her husband James P., the late John H. Bigger, Jr. and the late Robert H. Bigger; also survived by his  great nieces Athena (Ray), Colleen (Sean),...

Robert J. "Rob" Sanna, Jr.

Robert J. "Rob" Sanna, Jr.

Jun 12, 2017

Robert J. Sanna Jr. passed away Monday, June 12, 2017. He was 42.

He was the loving husband of Grace (Kroeger); devoted father of Andrew and Jaime; beloved son of Robert J. Sr. and Barbara; dear brother of Michael (Dena) and the late Elizabeth. He is also survived by his large extended loving family.

Rob served...

Phyllis D. Kuruc (Nee Dulski)

Phyllis D. Kuruc (Nee Dulski)

Jun 12, 2017

Loving wife of the late Stephen. Loving mother of Thomas (Rita), Steven, John (Lisa), and Kristine Hilton (Dan). Grandmom of Steven, Matthew, Andrew, Nicole, John, Alexandra, Shannon, Samantha, Robert, Kaitlyn, Joey and Jessica; Great grandmom of 7. Dear sister of Denise Finney. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Jeanette Zeller

Jeanette Zeller

Jun 11, 2017

Jeanetter Zeller (nee Raab) passed away June 11, 2017 at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Charles. Beloved mother of the late Debbie Zeller. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday from 10 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.

Jeanette H. Konopka

Jeanette H. Konopka

Jun 9, 2017

Jeanette H. Konopka (nee Bagocious) passed away June 9, 2017 at the age of 85. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 9-9:45 AM at Nativity B.V.M. Church, 2535 E. Allegheny Ave. Phila., PA 19134 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Gary Gill

Gary Gill

Jun 9, 2017

GILL, Gary

April 9, 1954 - June 9, 2017

Gary, age 63, courageously passed away on June 9th and is finally at peace with his long time companion Barbara Schofield. He was the loving father of Gary S., Michael (Tracy), Steven (Renee), Kathryn...

Robert W. Wolfenden

Robert W. Wolfenden

Jun 8, 2017

June 8th 2017, after a short illness. Beloved life partner of 34 years to Rosemary Borkowicz. Father of Rob (Shanna); grandfather of Cole, Roman,and Julian; loving brother of Susan Young ("Q" ), Deborah Saeger (Joe), Tom, Jennifer Wolfenden (Kevin); also survived by his former wife Donna Wolfenden; uncle of Heather, Anelia, Kayden and Zoey; also survived by his pet Mikey...

Robert W. Wolfenden

Robert W. Wolfenden

Jun 8, 2017

Robert passed away June 8, 2017 after a short illness. Beloved life partner of 34 years to Rosemary Borkowicz. Loving brother of Susan Young ("Q"), Deborah Saeger (Joe), Tom, Jennifer Wolfenden (Kevin). Father of Rob (Shanna); grandfather of Cole Roman and Julian. Uncle of Heather, Anelia, Kayden and Zoe. He is also survived by his pet Mikey and longtime...

John P. "Jack" Magee

John P. "Jack" Magee

Jun 8, 2017

Son of the late James and Sarah Magee (nee McKeever). Brother of Francis, Edward, and the late Margaret and James. Dear companion of Elizabeth. Father of Sharon. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 11:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by his Service at 12:30 PM. Interment Washington Crossing...

John Robert Pearsall

John Robert Pearsall

Jun 8, 2017

John Robert Pearsall passed away on June 8, 2017. He is the beloved son of Kathleen M. Bretzel and John G. Pearsall (Jennifer). He is survived by his loving girlfriend Erika McCalister and his beloved dogs Blaze and Jackson. He is also survived by his grandparents, Margaret "Gran" Frey (Heinz) and Rosemarie "Mom Mom" Pearsall, Aunt Donna Landeta (Sean),...

Aurora Rodriguez (Nee Gonzalez)

Aurora Rodriguez (Nee Gonzalez)

Jun 8, 2017

Aurora Rodriguez (nee Gonzalez) at the age of 86. Beloved and devoted mother of Juan Jose Ayala, Hector Ayala, Angel Ayala, Carmen Quinones, Juana Rodriguez, Blanca Rojas, Iris M. Camacho, Leonor Mercado, Jesus Rodriguez, Laura E. Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Angel Rodriguez, Fernando Rodriguez. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many other loving family members. Aurora enjoyed cooking...

Harry J. Shaw

Harry J. Shaw

Jun 7, 2017

At the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Christine. Loving father of Harry Jr., Susan Meagher and the late Colleen. Dear Pop Pop of Shane and Dr. Richard. Brother of Agnes Cieslak (Ted). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 9:00-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his...

Catherine Petroff (Nee Chieffo)

Catherine Petroff (Nee Chieffo)

Jun 7, 2017

Loving wife of the late Paul Petroff. Loving mother of Paula Gibbins (Stuart). Dear Me-mom of Kate Jauregui (Stephen), Zachary Gibbins, Elijah Gibbins and Aly Gibbins. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Mac Jauregui, Dean Jauregui; her Goddaughter Patty Nemeth, her nieces Joanne Baker and many other loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Joseph T. Landgraf

Joseph T. Landgraf

Jun 7, 2017

At the age of 88. Loving husband of the late Frances E. "Evelyn" (nee Roff). Devoted father of Robert (Eileen) and the late Joseph G. Dear grandpop of Emily, Bob and Dan. He is survived by James Landgraf and Mary Kawa. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9-10:15 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024...

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