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Gertrude S. Helder (Nee Cornett)

Gertrude S. Helder (Nee Cornett)

Mar 4, 2017

Gertrude S. Helder (nee Cornett) on March 4, 2017 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Bernard. Devoted mother of Sr. Trudy Helder S.S.J., Theresa Lacianca (Ercole), Margaret Mary Lee (Thomas), Bernadette Kellett (Michael), and Bernard Helder Jr. (Ann). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Sister of the late George and...

Jonathan J. "Jon" Duffy

Jonathan J. "Jon" Duffy

Mar 4, 2017

Suddenly March 4, 2017 at the age of 36. Employee for the City of Philadelphia. Beloved son of John and Therese (nee Barry). Dear brother of Richard Price (Jennifer) and Casey Duffy (James Riebow). Loving grandson of Judith White. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives, friends, and members of District Council #33...

Carmela Aichroth (Nee Lupo)

Carmela Aichroth (Nee Lupo)

Mar 4, 2017

Loving mother of Wesley (Carol), Christine Zaborowski, Mark and the late Carla. Dear Mom Mom of Nicholas, Jessica, Danielle, Chase and the late Shannon. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 8:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church....

Deacon John G. Boyle

Deacon John G. Boyle

Mar 3, 2017

Deacon John G. "Jack" on March 3, 2017 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Anne M. (nee Meier). Devoted father of Anne Heineman (Chuck). Loving Pop Pop of CJ and Maura. Dear brother of Sister Joan Boyle O.P. (Jacks twin sister), Kathleen Bellas (Jerry) and the late James Boyle , Elizabeth Paul, and Regina Connelly. Jack was...

Linda M. Branigan

Linda M. Branigan

Mar 3, 2017

Suddenly on March 3, 2017. Beloved mother of Shane (Courtney). Loving grandmother of Gannon, Jonathan, Garrett, Kayla, Kathleen, Madden and the late Shane. Sister of Mary Lou, Dennis and Kevin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 11-12:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed...

John P. "Jack" Campoli

John P. "Jack" Campoli

Mar 2, 2017

Beloved husband of 57 years to Elaine (nee Lucano). Loving father of Christopher (Kim), David (Stephanie), and Jill Utti (Christopher). Loving Pop of Joseph, Joshua, Victoria, Taylor and the late Christopher. Dear brother of Pete, Barbara, Donna, Jim and Mitzi. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday...

Renee D. Shirey

Renee D. Shirey

Mar 1, 2017

Suddenly on March 1, 2017. Loving fiancé of Larry Petrella. Devoted mother of Stephanie Schatz (Daniel), Robert Flynn (Jenn Resling), and the late Alexander. Dear Biggie of Brayden and Harper. She is survived by her sisters and brother. Renee was very loved and will be dearly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-10:45 AM...

Harry A. Quinn

Harry A. Quinn

Mar 1, 2017

Harry A. Quinn, age 79, died Wednesday March 1, 2017 after complications from diabetes. Harry is survived by his lifelong loving and devoted partner Cecelia Donahue; stepsons Tommy (Kathy), John (Elaine), and Joey (Kathleen) Donahue. He will be sadly missed by his loving grandchildren Mary Kate, Patricia, Sean, Thomas, Kristie and Gabrielle Donahue. He leaves behind his loving nieces...

Catherine T. Hamilton (Nee Mclaughlin)

Catherine T. Hamilton (Nee Mclaughlin)

Feb 28, 2017

Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of John, Kathy, Bob (Rose), Joe (Maureen), Rick (Sally), Rose and the late Tom and Pat. Grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 8:30-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass...

John B. Mcbride, Jr.

John B. Mcbride, Jr.

Feb 28, 2017

John B. McBride, Jr. February 28, 2017. Husband of the late Jean (nee Gilbert). Loving father of John A., David (Deborah), Shirley Frank (Leonard), Harry (Tonya), Robert (Pamela), Susan Devlin (Michael), Steven (Danielle) and the late Paulette Kropp and Judy Komeleski. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, his sister Bessie Fisher and his son-in-law Russ Kropp....

Blanche A. O'Neill (Nee Myers)

Blanche A. O'Neill (Nee Myers)

Feb 28, 2017

Beloved wife of 62 years to Charles. Devoted mother of Diane Hodsdon (Craig), Kathleen Wynne (the late Thomas), Eileen Varano (Anthony) and Laureen Dybalski (Andrew); loving Mom Mom of 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday Eve. 7 to 9 PM and also Monday 8:30 to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708...

Thomas J. Rios, Sr.

Thomas J. Rios, Sr.

Feb 27, 2017

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.

Phyllis M. Mccullough

Phyllis M. Mccullough

Feb 27, 2017

Phyllis M. McCullough (nee Hogan) Suddenly February 27, 2017. Wife of the late Dennis. Beloved mother of Kathleen Walker (William), Christine McCullough, Dennis (Stephanie) and Peter. Loving Mom-Mom to Sierra. She is also survived by 4 sisters, 1 brother and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9 to 10:30 AM at the...

Gary C. Keller

Gary C. Keller

Feb 24, 2017

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11 A.M.

William Pius Fiedler

William Pius Fiedler

Feb 23, 2017

A retired Philadelphia Police Officer. Loving husband of Mary (nee Costello). Devoted father of Christian M. (Dana), McKenna (Amanda) and Mary Jo. Dear Pop-Pop of Carie, Shane, Aiden, Owen, and Ryan. Preceded in death by his sister, Sr. Mary Rosalita Fiedler, C.S.S.F. and his brother John. Also survived by his loving extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Joan A. Sommers

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

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.

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

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

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.

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