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Helen C. Radcliffe

Helen C. Radcliffe

Oct 21, 2016

At the age of 93. A resident of Wood River Village Bensalem formerly of Northeast Philadelphia. Daughter of the late William Coley and Helen (nee Cleary). Beloved wife of 70 years to James G., loving mother of Carol Covert (Kurt) and Joyce McCammitt (Bruce); also survived by 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many loving family members and friends. Relatives...

Ernest M. Hauser

Ernest M. Hauser

Oct 18, 2016

Loving companion of Dorothy Kelly. Husband of the late Helen "Pat". Father of Sharon Fast (Jim) and Ellen Friel. Also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his sister Anna. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn St., Phila., PA 19111. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Donations...

Mary Margaret Connors (Nee Cristinzio)

Mary Margaret Connors (Nee Cristinzio)

Oct 17, 2016

Mary Margaret Connors (nee Cristinzio) passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17 surrounded by her family. Mary was 92. She was predeceased by her husband, William. She is survived by her four children Agnes (Richard Wiggin), John (Kay), William (Nancy) and Marie; her 9 grandchildren Allison Wiggin Paolisso (David), Colleen Connors, Ben Connors (Zoe), Nancy Anne Connors, Mary Dickinson (Joseph),...

William F. "Bill" Pullman, Iii

William F. "Bill" Pullman, Iii

Oct 16, 2016

William F. Pullman, III passed away peacefully on Sunday October 16, 2016 in his home surrounded by many loving family members and friends from advanced stages of Lewy Body Dementia. Bill, as everyone knew him, was born September 7, 1944 in the blue collar working class neighborhood of Kensington in Philadelphia, PA to William F. Pullman II, and Mildred Ludlum....

James E. Decker, Sr.

James E. Decker, Sr.

Oct 14, 2016

James E. Decker, Sr. passed away on October 14, 2016. Loving husband of Elizabeth (nee Verbilla). Devoted father of James E. Jr (Lucy). Step-father of Diane Emery (Raymond), and Louise. Dear Pop Pop of Crystal, Michael, Matthew, James III, Steven and Brittni. Brother of Pauline, Harry, Bobby. Jim is also survived by his four legged friend Pearl. Relatives and friends...

Joan K. Mcgettigan

Joan K. Mcgettigan

Oct 13, 2016

At the age of 83. Loving wife of Joseph J., devoted mother of Joseph, Stephen and Joan Erlenback (Steven), grandmom of 4. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454 followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM. Interment...

Derrick S. Redinger

Derrick S. Redinger

Oct 12, 2016

Beloved son of Ann Marie Madrigale (John) and the late Louis Redinger (Lisa). Loving brother of John, Nathan and Mariah. Dear grandson of Charles Smith. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday 9 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. Phila., PA 19136 followed by his Funeral Mass...

Sylvania Gorey

Sylvania Gorey

Oct 12, 2016

Sylvania "Wayne" Gorey passed away at 96. Wife of the late John. Loving mother of Jane Hesington (the late Michael), Helen Corkery (Kevin), and Wayne (the late Stacy). Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114 followed...

Albert M. Sobon

Albert M. Sobon

Oct 11, 2016

At the age of 78. Loving husband of Dorothy; devoted father of Lori Murphy-Fox (Dan) and Barbara Amodei (Louis); dear grandpop of Kevin (Megan), Daniel Murphy, Louis and David Amodei. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday 9:30-10:15 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM....

Anthony F. Kazmierski, Sr.

Anthony F. Kazmierski, Sr.

Oct 10, 2016

Beloved husband of Barbara A. (nee Prem). Loving father of Barbara Saksida (Bruno), Mary Miraglia, Tony (Robin), Joseph (Janice) and Robert (Linda). Dear Pop of Nicole, Stephanie and Ashley. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by his Service 11 AM. Interment Holy...

Mina Asch (Nee Maurer)

Mina Asch (Nee Maurer)

Oct 10, 2016

Loving wife of the late Adolf. Beloved mother of Linde Bianchino (Joe), Gebhard, Marlene, and Eric. Oma of Jacqueline, Joseph, Matthew, Sabrina, Nicole, and Eric. Great Oma of Joey. Sister of Erwin, Walter, Else, Erich, Helmut, and Brigitte. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 14100 Worthington Rd., Phila., PA...

John Starkey

John Starkey

Oct 8, 2016

Son of the late Veronica and John Starkey, dear brother of Sally Reese and Joseph Starkey (Darlene), stepfather to Lisa DiAmico, uncle to Kathleen Sadow, Jacqueline Ryan, Thomas Jr., Michael Reese, Donna Starkey, Elizabeth Ryan, Christine Murphy, and Jennifer Coleman. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his...

Russell C. Convery

Russell C. Convery

Oct 8, 2016

Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Mahoney), devoted father of Shawn (Charlotte), Michele Kyle (Jonas), Christopher, Natalie Jones (Jason) and Brian; loving pop pop of Jack, Simone, Kian, Cole, Siena, Joaquin, and Ramona. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 9:30 AM, St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Philadelphia, PA , followed by his Funeral Mass 11 AM. In lieu...

Robert "Bobby" Cristella

Robert "Bobby" Cristella

Oct 8, 2016

Robert Francis Cristella – Bobby to the family and friends who adored him and Coach Bob to the generations of Tri-County swimmers and Delran High School athletes he inspired – passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was 50 years old. A Delran, NJ native, Bobby was an icon in the South Jersey athletic community. He graduated from Limestone...

Thomas F. Meeks, Sr.

Thomas F. Meeks, Sr.

Oct 8, 2016

Loving husband of Elaine. Beloved father of Christopher (Maria), Michael (Linda), and the late Thomas, Jr. (Tina). Pop-Pop of Kimberly, Thomas III, Justin, Brookie and Elena. Great grandfather of Leah Jane. Also survived by his brother William (Susan), sister Linda (Ed) and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Friday...

William E. Rodgers, Sr.

William E. Rodgers, Sr.

Oct 8, 2016

Beloved husband of Joann L. (nee Osowska), devoted father of Bill Jr. (Joanne) and Kimberly Catrambone (Joseph), dear pop pop of Gina, Nicole, Lindsey, Joseph, and Casey; brother of the late Richard Rodgers (Marie). Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday 9 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM....

Walter R. Hicks, Jr.

Walter R. Hicks, Jr.

Oct 7, 2016

Loving husband of Mary (nee McMullen). Father of Walter, III (Vivien), Monica Wray (George), Robert, and Tina Hutton (James). Pop-Pop of Megan Sherlock (Matt), Christopher, Jackson, Caitlin, Grace, Georgie, and Emily. Also survived by his sister Patricia Johnson (Scott) and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Friday morning, 8:30-9:15...

Catherine L. Edinger (Nee Hauser)

Catherine L. Edinger (Nee Hauser)

Oct 7, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Thomas, Sr., devoted mother of Robert, Thomas Jr., Karen Darcy (Mike), Tina, Dawn Hammond (Thor) and the late Donna Kennedy, loving grandmom of 7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; dear sister of Carl, William, Phyllis, Dorothy, John, and the late Emma, Paul, Joseph, Joan, and Robert. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday...

David F. Kearney

David F. Kearney

Oct 7, 2016

Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Kaplan), devoted father of Diane Kearney, Amanda English (Rory), and Arielle Goft. Loving son of Edith Doreen and the late Francis J., dear brother of Susan and Christine Kearney; also survived by his dear sister in law Margaret Klein. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

Aileen A. Dahlberg

Aileen A. Dahlberg

Oct 6, 2016

Devoted mother of Paul, Andrew (Joan), William (Carol), Dawn Griffin (Bill), and Andrea Hrin (Greg), loving grandmom of Rita, Thomas, Michael, Tara, Ashley, Samantha, Bill, Sean, Austin, Billy and 8 great grandchildren; also survived by her brothers Ronald and Charles Boland and their beloved families. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church,...

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