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Frances C. Whittaker

Frances C. Whittaker

Jun 5, 2017

Frances C. (nee McCourt) wife of the late Charles L., devoted mother of Robert (Lorraine), Charles (Derry), Donna Cuttone (Tony),  and Kenneth.  Loving grandmom of 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA, followed by her Service 11 AM.  Interment - Resurrection Cemetery. ...

Margaret "Saint Peg" Flojo (Nee Ayling)

Margaret "Saint Peg" Flojo (Nee Ayling)

Jun 3, 2017

Helper of all those in need 2 legged or 4.

May not have had a corner office,

but a full tank of gas would find her delivering

food, supplies or just lending her ear, her shoulder, her...

Maria V. Peters

Maria V. Peters

Jun 2, 2017

Maria V. June 2, 2017.  Loving mother of Julia, beloved daughter of Raymond and the late Patricia Ann (nee Sands), loving sister of Eric Peters (Rachel), Mark Peters (Danielle), Krista Haggerty (Matt), and Laura Peters; also survived by her wonderful nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday 11 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Virginia Mcdermott

Virginia Mcdermott

Jun 1, 2017

Virginia, formerly of the Torresdale section of Philadelphia, died peacefully on June 1, 2017 in Newtown, PA at the age of 93.  Predeceased by her sister, Mary Elizabeth (Charles E. Stahlecker, Sr.), and her niece, Beth.  Loving and beloved aunt, Virginia is survived by her nieces, Mary Gambino (Greg), Fran Stahlecker, Kaye Stahlecker, and her nephew, Charles E. Stahlecker,...

James P. Mckay, Jr.

James P. Mckay, Jr.

May 31, 2017

Loving husband of 68 years to Dolores (nee Smutnik).  Beloved father of June Lee (Robert), Karen Zielinski (Joseph) and the late James P., III.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning, 9-11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral...

James George Mckeough

James George Mckeough

May 31, 2017

Son of the late John and Margaret McKeough.  Beloved brother of John (Joyce), Charles (MaryLou), Margaret Breighner (Russell), Joan Finney (William), Maureen Finger (David), Nora Ann McKeough, and the late Mary McKeough; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 8:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

Martin Joseph Sein, Sr.

Martin Joseph Sein, Sr.

May 30, 2017

Martin J. Sein, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30,2017. Beloved father of Marty Jr (Sharon). Loving grandfather of Bryan, Amber and Elizabeth and great grandfather of six. Dear brother of Lawrence (Florence) and Robert (Theresa). He was preceded in death by his loving wife Susan and daughter, Denise. He was a loving companion to Mary Buonanoce. He is...

Robert P. Locke

Robert P. Locke

May 30, 2017

Robert P. Locke passed away on May 30, 2017 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee McGinnis). Loving father of Lynda, Marie, Dawn and Nicole Guinan (Joseph). He is also survived by his grandchildren Roxanne, Tabitha, Damien, Nicolas, Christopher, Jocelyn, Shawn, Samantha, Shawn, Joey, Brayden and many loving family members and friends. No services are being held.

Roseanne P. Riley (Nee Demarshall)

Roseanne P. Riley (Nee Demarshall)

May 28, 2017

After a brief illness passed away May 28, 2017.  Beloved wife of 35 years to Gerald.  Loving mother of Gerry Jr., Mark, and the late Erin and Bridget.  Loving mom-mom to John.  Dear sister of Paul DeMarshall (Patti), Kelly Kelly (Joe), Michael DeMarshall (Maureen), and Mary Tallarico (Carmelo); also survived by Aunt Theresa and many loving family members.  Relatives and...

Barbara Mathews Reed (Nee Everitt)

Barbara Mathews Reed (Nee Everitt)

May 27, 2017

Beloved wife of the late William H. Reed.  Devoted mother of Barbara Bittenbender (Carl S.).  Grandmother of Carl W. Bittenbender (Erin) and Erin Whalen (Patrick).  Great grandmother to Avery, Gavin, Shane and Eric.  Sister to Dolores Miller (Bud) and the late Charles "Bud" Everitt (Catherine), Walter Everitt (Patricia) and Lucille Eisenhaurer.  Sister in law to Nancy Egolf (Jack).  She is...

Dorothy E. Keeney

Dorothy E. Keeney

May 27, 2017

On May 27, 2017. Loving wife of the late Bernard "Jake". Beloved mother of Colleen Stevens (Fran), Timothy, Kerry (Danielle), Ryan (Lori) and the late Sean. Adored grandmother of 7 and 2 great-grandchildren; also survived by her many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Fri. 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. at St Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville...

Elva E. Simons-Marshall (Nee Wetzel)

Elva E. Simons-Marshall (Nee Wetzel)

May 27, 2017

Elva passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Elva was a WWII disabled Navy Veteran and proud of her service. Devoted wife of the late Robert Marshall and the late Jack Simmons. Predeceased by her brother Charles and sister-in-law Sis, Laura (Raymond) and Frank. Beloved aunt of Charles Wetzel Jr. (Virginia), Thomas Wetzel (Karen), Terry Eckert (Richard), Raymond Lorah...

Frank B. Boffa

Frank B. Boffa

May 26, 2017

Frank passed away peacefully on May 26, 2017. Beloved husband on Patricia "Cookie". Loving father of Frank Boffa and Lisa Callahan (Brian). Pop Frank of 5 grandchildren. Dear brother of Dee and Eileen. Also survived by his loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 10:30 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church,...

Michael Perlstein

Michael Perlstein

May 26, 2017

Michael Perlstein of Warminster Twp., died May 26, 2017 in Hatfield, PA. He was 90.

He was the husband of the late Ann Perlstein (2016). Born in Hungary, he was the son of the late Abraham and Irene Perlstein and brother to the late Theodore "Ted" Perlstein.

He emigrated to America in 1935 at the...

Mary C. Brady (Nee Hoban)

Mary C. Brady (Nee Hoban)

May 25, 2017

Age 84, May 25, 2017. Beloved wife of 62 years to Edward J. Loving mother of Edward (Bonnie), Mary Reil (William), Thomas (Emilia), Anne McAnulty (Jack), Patricia Klinges (Mark), and Jeanne McAleer (Sean). Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Dear sister of Msgr. Thomas E. Hoban and the late Annabelle Boland. Relatives, friends and members of St. Jerome's Ladies Guild are...

Geraldine Carpenter

Geraldine Carpenter

May 25, 2017

She is survived by her cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 9-9:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

James J. Cassalia

James J. Cassalia

May 23, 2017

James passed away on May 23, 2017, at the age of 87. Loving father of Eunice Nealman (Gary) and Marie McManis (Josh). Dear grandpop of Christy Cassidy and James Cassidy and 5 great grand-children. Brother of Marie Farrell. Jim was a successful insurance broker in northeast Philadelphia for many years. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday from 6...

Margaret L. Deleo (Nee Veit)

Margaret L. Deleo (Nee Veit)

May 22, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Leonard DeLeo (Janet). She is also survived by her sister-in-law Ruth Veit and many loving nieces and nephews. Margaret was a crossing guard for the City of Philadelphia for over 35 years. A graveside service will be held on June 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM at North Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Kathleen E. Stewart Dever

Kathleen E. Stewart Dever

May 20, 2017

Beloved wife of the late David A. Stewart, Jr. (a Philadelphia Firefighter who was killed in the line of duty in 1976); and also wife of the late Joseph Dever.  Devoted mother of Kathleen Miller (Peter), David Stewart, III (Kate), Maribeth Hopkins Pfluger (Richard), Margaret "Meg" O'Hanlon (Brian), and Michael Stewart (Cheryl), loving Nana of 16 grandchildren and 12 great...

William R. Stotesbury

William R. Stotesbury

May 19, 2017

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Road, Levittown, PA, followed by his Service 11 AM. Interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park.

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