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Leona Fredrick

Leona Fredrick

Feb 4, 2017

Leona Fredrick, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence in Point Blank, TX. Leona was a former resident of Fishtown. She is the wife of the late Norbert. Loving mother of Tom Fredrick (Roxanne) and the late Christine Peel. Beloved grandmother of Thomas Jr. and Steven. Relatives and Friends are invited to her viewing on...

Thomas J. Mccolgan

Thomas J. Mccolgan

Feb 4, 2017

Suddenly on February 4, 2017. Loving husband of Helen; beloved father of Diane; cherished brother of Marianne; devoted grandfather of Erika and Desmond. Great-grand-father of 2 great-grandchildren; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday Eve 6 to 9 P.M. and also Friday from 7:45 to 8:30 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Dolores Mastropietro (Nee Bickley)

Dolores Mastropietro (Nee Bickley)

Feb 3, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Peter J., devoted mother of Joseph (Lynn), Pete (Kathy), Mark (Maureen), and the late Ron; loving Mom Mom of Joe, Deanna, Kristen, Ryan, Peter, and Lauren; Gigi to Heidi, Jecelyn, and Devyn. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 to 10:45 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed...

Donald A. Parsons

Donald A. Parsons

Feb 3, 2017

Loving son of Dorothy and the late Alfred H. Parsons. Dear brother of Roberta L. Weber (Douglass) and Allen. Donald attended the Delta Community. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 10-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown, PA 19057 followed by his Service 11 AM. Interment private.

Joan Stuhl (Nee O'Farrell)

Joan Stuhl (Nee O'Farrell)

Feb 2, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Edward T. Devoted mother of Martin (Jill) and the late Edward (Judy).  Loving grandmother of Eric, Jonathan, Andrew, Michael, Ashley, Rebecca and Ryan. Loving GG of 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by her siblings Geraldine, Nan, the late Willliam and Rita and her extended family of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

John R. Bescript

John R. Bescript

Feb 2, 2017

Beloved husband of 55 years to Joan (Morton). Loving father of John Jr. (Susan), Stephen (Patti), Amy McGinley (Michael). Pop Pop to Madeline, Christine, Halee, Hannah, Michael and Sean. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday at 9 to 10:15 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila. PA. 19114 followed by his Funeral...

Winifred G. "Winnie" Mozoruk (Nee Boehringer)

Winifred G. "Winnie" Mozoruk (Nee Boehringer)

Feb 1, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mother of Kimberly DeLaurentiis (Mario) and Jerry Mozoruk. Mom Mom of Alexa and Tyler. Dear sister of Bud Boehringer. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Service 10:30 AM. Interment Hillside Cemetery. In lieu...

Joan E. Creta (Nee Elliott)

Joan E. Creta (Nee Elliott)

Feb 1, 2017

Loving mother of Katherine Danowsky (Greg). Grandmother of Christine. Beloved companion of the late Leonard Ruth. She is also survived by Leonard's children, Joseph Ruth and Helene Creasy, and their children Jocelyn, Callahan and Joe Ruth, and Marcella and Matthew Creasy. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday February 11, 2017 9:00 AM at St. Anselm's Church, 12670...

Beverly A. Schimpf

Beverly A. Schimpf

Jan 31, 2017

Wife of the late Robert. Beloved mother of Beverly A. Schimpf and Marc Schimpf. Loving grandmother of Marc Robert Schimpf. Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside Service on Tuesday 11:00 AM at Oakland Cemetery, Adams and Ramona Avenues., Phila., PA 19104

Gladys M. Dixey

Gladys M. Dixey

Jan 26, 2017

Beloved twin sister of Bernice, also survived by her brother Bernard Dixey, his wife Patricia and their family, sister in law Regina Dixey (the late Norman) and their family. Sister of the late Doris Dixey and Marion Fleming (the late John). Relatives, friends, and retired employees of Bell Telephone (Verizon) are invited to her viewing Tuesday 10 AM All Saints...

Joseph W. Staufenberg, Sr.

Joseph W. Staufenberg, Sr.

Jan 26, 2017

Joseph W., 72, of Philadelphia passed away unexpectedly January 26, 2017 at Temple University Hospital after battling Interstitial Lung Disease. Joe always had a kind word and a joke for everyone he met. He brought joy and laughter into the many lives that he touched. There was never a day that went by that he didn't have a smile on...

Bridget A. Duggan (Nee Macdaid)

Bridget A. Duggan (Nee Macdaid)

Jan 26, 2017

Loving wife of Patrick.  Beloved mother of Patricia Davies (John), Peter, Derrick (Jennifer).  Granny of Erin, Sean, Patrick, Margaret, Frank, Peter, Maddie, and Breanna.  Great granny of John and Robert.  Sister of Joey, Danny, John, Rosie, and Martin.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Roseann Smith, R.N. (Nee Coon)

Roseann Smith, R.N. (Nee Coon)

Jan 25, 2017

At the age of 64. Beloved wife of Dennis P., devoted mother of Michael (Aimee), Meghan (Jeff), Maureen Butcher (Tom) and William (Laura). Loving grandmother of Dennis, Liam, Patrick and Colin. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:45-10:45 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8500 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM....

Larry R. Knazek

Larry R. Knazek

Jan 24, 2017

The life of Larry Robert Knazek is celebrated by his family and friends.  Larry was born on May 7, 1950 in Fairlawn, New Jersey, and called home to the Lord on January 24, 2017.  Larry will always be remembered for his kind heart, quick wit, and fun loving personality.  Larry was known as "Coach" to many players and parents...

Francis J. O'Neill

Francis J. O'Neill

Jan 23, 2017

January 23, 2017 at the age of 78. Loving husband of the late Mary Lou (nee Brophy). Devoted father of James J., Meg, Tara Plitt (Bill) and Sean (Gina). Dear Grandpop to Jordan, Ava, Anna, and Francis. Preceded in death by his sister Marion (Klingenberg). Mr. O'Neill was a proud member of the Local 690 for 60 years. Relatives and...

Daniel J. Carboy

Daniel J. Carboy

Jan 23, 2017

Beloved husband of 60 years to Florence (nee Ahern), loving father of Daniel (Sharon), Mary Carboy, Annemarie Costello (Ed), Bernadette Waskiewicz (Ken), Regina Harris (Bob) and Florence Carboy; grandfather of 12, great grandfather of one, brother of Joe, Sr. Mary Carboy, SSJ, Kathy Kelly, Peggy Deegan and the late Fr. John Carboy, S.J.; also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Thomas F. Castles, Iii

Thomas F. Castles, Iii

Jan 23, 2017

Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Jensen), devoted father of William, Thomas, and the late Brian. Loving grandpop of Benjamin Thomas Castles, dear brother of Ruthie Brogan Santini and Mary Brogan Silvestro; also survived by his mother and father in law William and Patricia Jensen. Relatives, friends, and employees of Asahi America are invited to gather Monday 8:30 AM, St. Frances...

Robert "Bob" Bender

Robert "Bob" Bender

Jan 23, 2017

At the age of 76. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee McGinnis). Loving father of Kimberly Kauffman (John), Jennifer Bender (Danny), William Bender, Lorraine Anderson (John), Susan Arnold (Winnie), Heather and the late Robert Jr.  Brother of Helen Graham (the late Gene). Dear Pop-pop of Avery, John, Liam, Winnie, Michael, Susan, Stacy, Stephanie and his great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are...

Catherine Gallagher (Nee Mcmanus)

Catherine Gallagher (Nee Mcmanus)

Jan 23, 2017

Beloved mother of James, Patrick (Susan), Thomas (Susan), Dennis, Kathleen Zychal (Steve) and Kevin (Mary). Dear sister of Margaret Pacella and Anna Mae McManus. Also survived by her 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:30 AM at St. Matthew's Church (upper), 3000 Cottman Ave. Phila., PA 19149 followed by her...

Kevin M. Clark

Kevin M. Clark

Jan 21, 2017

On January 21, 2017, at age 51. Devoted son of the late Andrew and Gertrude Clark; loving companion of Kathleen Cooper; cherished father of Kevin; dear brother of Andrew "Joe" (Susan), George (Carolyn) and David (Margaret); step father of Kathleen, Brian, Frank, Gary and Billy. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9:30 to 11 A.M. Burns Funeral Home,...

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