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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...

Louis J. Pollock

Louis J. Pollock

Apr 7, 2017

Louis April 7, 2017, age 80. Beloved husband of Loretta (nee Alesi), loving and dearly missed father of Denis (Patty), Denise Allavena (Ted), Lorraine Minderjahn (Bill), and Cheri Ann Seal (Bob). Cherished by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his loving wife Geraldine (1997). Lou will also be missed by Loretta's children and grandchildren. Relatives and friends are...

Guy J. Hoffman, Sr.

Guy J. Hoffman, Sr.

Apr 7, 2017

Guy J., April 7, 2017 at the age of 82. Most beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Cieslinski). Loving father to Guy (Beverly), Anthony (Barbara), Kathleen Rutherford (Donald) and Kenneth (Colleen). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren. He is survived by his dear sister, Georgeanna Yust and devoted brothers; Norman, Brook, Wayne, Harlan, Timothy, and Rockwell. He...

John Raymond Wetzel

John Raymond Wetzel

Apr 6, 2017

Beloved husband of Rose Ann (nee Reilly). Loving father of John Maurice, dear pop pop of Julia, Devon, Lauren, and Sean; also survived by his nephew Rev. Steven Wetzel, OSFS and his cousin Monsignor Joseph Prior. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 8 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30...

Leonard J. Patcella

Leonard J. Patcella

Apr 6, 2017

Loving husband of Helen (nee Kolodchak).  Beloved father of Jack (Alice), Denise Mazzarella and Pat Panepresso (Dan).  Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M.  Interment St. Dominic Cem.  In lieu of flowers,...

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