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Edwin M. Currier, Ii

Edwin M. Currier, Ii

Apr 1, 2017

Suddenly April 1, 2017 at the age of 68. Loving son of Kathryn Currier and the late Edwin Currier (Angie). Beloved husband of Karen (nee Rossi). Devoted father of Edwin III, Alicia Currier Jackson (Queon), Gina Bugsch (Robert) and Elissa Maloney (Danny). Dear Pop Pop of Eddie, Ryan, Daniel, Katelyn, Jenna, Sean, Owen, Olivia, Thomas, Erin, Niikai and Summer....

Catherine E. Shober

Catherine E. Shober

Mar 31, 2017

Catherine "Kay" Shober (Kane-Murianka) passed away on March 31, 2017. Catherine will be deeply missed by her three children Norma, Cassie( the late Albert Green) and Sonny (Joann). Also survived by her four grandchildren Tara, Ronnie (Angel), Phillip (Stephanie), Robert (Kass) the late Robert and Victoria ,great-grandchildren Sabrina, Marissa, Dusan, Declan, and Cole. For most of her 96 years of...

Anne M. Quinn (Nee Marx)

Anne M. Quinn (Nee Marx)

Mar 31, 2017

Age 84, formerly of Cheltenham and Philadelphia, PA, passed away March 31, 2017 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Quinn and loving mother of Nancy, Joseph (Leah), Dennis (deceased), Patricia Iepson (William, deceased), Karen Radziewicz (Thomas), Rita Almasy (Edward), Kevin (Caroline), Janet Griffin (William), Linda, and Brian. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren...

Kelly Ann Friel

Kelly Ann Friel

Mar 30, 2017

Kelly Ann Friel passed away suddenly on March 30, 2017 at the age of 34. Loving daughter of James D. and Marilyn (nee Bennett). Dear sister of Daniel Friel. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Rita M. Serpico (Nee Princo)

Rita M. Serpico (Nee Princo)

Mar 30, 2017

Loving wife of the late Thomas J.; devoted mother of Frances Carrozzo (Sergio). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9-9:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers mass cards.

Harry C. Slater Jr.

Harry C. Slater Jr.

Mar 28, 2017

Husband of the late Joan (nee Marquart.) Loving Father of George (Betty), Eddie (Sharon), Kathy Lombardo (Tony), Karen Maglio (Dave), the late Harry III, and his late son in law William O' Farrell, Jr and late daughter-in-law Joanne Slater. He is also survived by many grand and great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 8:30 A.M....

John W. Batzig, Jr.

John W. Batzig, Jr.

Mar 28, 2017

John W. Jr. aka "Little Man" passed away March 28, 2017, at the age of 75. Son of the late Margaret and John Batzig. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Campbell), devoted father to John, daughter in law Michele, William, Florence (Joe) Fleming, and Edward (Danielle); loving pop pop to Shawn, Karlin, Sarah, and the late John J., dear brother of...

David M. Funicello

David M. Funicello

Mar 25, 2017

Services and interment are private for the family.

Denise Ruth Staab

Denise Ruth Staab

Mar 24, 2017

Devoted mother of Joseph, Georgie, Dylan, Stephen, and Ryan, beloved daughter of Ruth and the late Albert; dear sister of Albert (Anna), Robert, Eugene, and the late Edward. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Wednesday 10 to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., followed by her Service...

Vincent S. Gilorma

Vincent S. Gilorma

Mar 23, 2017

He was a retired mechanical designer, who worked for various engineering firms.  He was a recent President of the St. Katherine of Siena Primrose Club; a member of Christ the King Men's Assoc.; Knights of Columbus, Council 4921; and Sons of Italy, Tacony/Mayfair 447.  Loving husband of Irene (nee Kennedy).  Brother of Daniel (Lillian); brother-in-law of Patricia Filippini (John), Michael...

Frances T. Sassa (Nee Donlin)

Frances T. Sassa (Nee Donlin)

Mar 22, 2017

Loving wife of Vincent.  Beloved mother of Vincent, II, Nicole, and the late Mary Sassa.  Sister-in-law of Frank Sassa.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Martha Church. ...

Rita Ungaro Schiavone

Rita Ungaro Schiavone

Mar 22, 2017

At the age of 82, Rita Ungaro Schiavone, the founder of Aid For Friends. Aid For Friends provides free meals and friendly visiting to isolated frail elderly and disabled homebound persons in the Greater Philadelphia area. Over its 43-year history, more than 50,000 Aid For Friends volunteers and contributors have provided more than 16 million meals to 15,500 individuals, enabling...

Eva E. Buhalo (Nee Evans)

Eva E. Buhalo (Nee Evans)

Mar 22, 2017

Wife of the late William.  Survived by 4 children William Buhalo, Jr, Michael Buhalo, Eva Laing and Shirley Garbon;, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and 1 sister.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at St. Martin of Tours Church (upper church), 5450 Roosevelt Blvd., Phila., PA 19124.  Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M.  Interment...

Ruth M. Kazana

Ruth M. Kazana

Mar 22, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Edwin, loving mother of John "Jack" Gormley and his wife Pat and Mark Gormley; also survived by 4 grandchilddren Andrew, Kevin, Melissa, and Laura. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by her Service 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Norman W. Loudenslager

Norman W. Loudenslager

Mar 21, 2017

Beloved husband of Hannah "Sissy" (nee Sparks), loving father of Wade Bobbitt (Courtney) and Frank Bobbitt, dear pop pop of Jonathan, Alison, Hannah, and William; also survived by his sisters Kathy Graham, Mary Smith, Nancy Schanz, several nieces, nephews and his close friends. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 648 are invited to his viewing Saturday 8:30 to 10:45 AM,...

Joseph N. Stahl

Joseph N. Stahl

Mar 20, 2017

A Navy Veteran. Husband of the late Marie C. (nee Fee). Loving father of Maribeth Stahl, Jane Riley, Patricia Slattery (Jim), Christine Halsey, Barbara Jo Stahl (Kevin) and Eileen Wyne. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 3 nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9:00 to 10:15...

Teresa C. Schultz (Nee Schorpp)

Teresa C. Schultz (Nee Schorpp)

Mar 19, 2017

Wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Paul (Debbie) and the late Harry. Dear grandmother of Nicole Schultz and Katrina Appiott (Scott). Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday April 8, 2017 10:00 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

James R. Katz

James R. Katz

Mar 18, 2017

On March 18, 2017, age of 62. Beloved husband of the late Sandra D. (nee Fisher); loving father of Greg Kliniewski and Robert Kliniewski (Melinda); dear pop pop of Anna, Ava, and Robert Jr.; son of the late James A. and Dorothy E.; devoted brother of Bill (Sandy), Joseph, Michael, (Tracey), Kevin, Donna (Leah) and the late Bettyanne and Edward;...

Anna T. Defilippis (Nee Hubda)

Anna T. Defilippis (Nee Hubda)

Mar 18, 2017

Loving wife of the late Rocco.  She is survived by her 3 nephews, 3 nieces, and many great nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 10-10:45 A.M. at St. John Cantius Church, 4415 Almond St., Phila., PA 19137.  Funeral Mass 11 A.M.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Jacqueline L. Adams (Nee Klein)

Jacqueline L. Adams (Nee Klein)

Mar 17, 2017

Jacqueline L. Adams (nee Klein) passed away March 17, 2017 at the age of 53. Loving mother of Joseph Adams (Lahra), Shawn Adams (Matt Harrington) and Ashley Adams. Dear grandmother of Teaghan and Charlotte Adams. Loving daughter of William Klein and the late Eleanor (nee Haux). Beloved sister of Eleanor Dalton Thompson, Bartholomew J. Dalton (Eileen), Kathy Lacovara (Bob) and...

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