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Edward K. Adams, Sr.

Edward K. Adams, Sr.

Aug 10, 2016

Loving husband of Brenda (nee Ringstaff). Beloved father of Edward K. Adams, Jr. (Lisa) and Susan Brettell (Dean). Grandfather of Brittany Hackett (Craig), Spc. Ryan Darroch (Bonnie), Jackie Belcher (Steve), Emily Adams, Isabelle Adams, Matthew Hartman (Christie) and Alyssa Hartman. Great grandfather of Steven, Silas & Nora Belcher, and Matthew Hartman. Also survived by his "brothers" Ronald J. DiRenzi, Michael...

Elizabeth A. Boylan (Nee Mcguigan)

Elizabeth A. Boylan (Nee Mcguigan)

Aug 10, 2016

Loving wife of Owen. Beloved mother of Sean (Cheryl) and Meghan Utrata (Stephen). Doting Grammy of Molly and Declan Utrata. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday eve., 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday morn., 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. St. Timothy Church (upper church). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem....

Regina M. Graziani (Nee De Rocco)

Regina M. Graziani (Nee De Rocco)

Aug 10, 2016

Suddenly August 10, 2016. Devoted mother of Freddy, beloved daughter of Antimo "Buddy" and Catherine (nee Walsh), dear sister of Marty, Buddy, Andrea, Madonna and the late Diana. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Monday 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so,of Grant Ave.) followed by...

James A. Vanselous, Jr.

James A. Vanselous, Jr.

Aug 10, 2016

Survived by his wife Rachel, and loving father to Jennifer. Beloved son of James Sr. and Beth, dear brother of Erin and Christine. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday Evening 6 to 8 PM and also Saturday 8:30 to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM St. Michael...

Loretta Dewey (Nee Moffa)

Loretta Dewey (Nee Moffa)

Aug 9, 2016

Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Robert Jr. (Jennifer) and Michael (Heidy). Nana to Christina, Caitlyn and Alexander. Also survived by her sister Mary Schmidt (William). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 1 PM. Interment private. In lieu of...

Maryann E. Vaughn

Maryann E. Vaughn

Aug 8, 2016

At the age of 70. Loving wife of the late Bruce Culp. Dear sister of Matthew (Madonna), Claire, Maureen and John (Eileen). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and her best friend Lisa Grotkowski. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 8:30-9:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by...

Lucy "Dolly" Zarroli (Nee Natale)

Lucy "Dolly" Zarroli (Nee Natale)

Aug 8, 2016

At the age of 90. Loving wife of the late Charles. Devoted mother of Joseph (Johnna). Dear Nannie of Joseph, Jr. and Jena. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 10-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 11 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Vincent R. Buday

Vincent R. Buday

Aug 8, 2016

Loving father of Shawn and Anthony. Beloved son of Robert E. and the late Patricia A. (nee Finnegan). Dear brother of Patrick, Gerald, Veronica, Robert F., Michelle Meginley and the late Michael John. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 8:45 AM on Aug. 18, 2016 at Our Lady of Calvary...

Joseph J. Mccullough

Joseph J. Mccullough

Aug 8, 2016

Beloved husband of the late Julia (nee Daub). Father of Gerard, Paul (Mary Beth), Regina Gallagher (Ken) and the late Joey, dear grandpop of Nicholas and Julianne Gallagher, Brianna, Meghan, and Shane McCullough; brother of the late Frank, Anna Donovan, Catherine Donohue, Agnes Crisanti, Margaret Cox, Dolores Fallon and Marie McCullough. Relatives, friends, members of Steamfitters Local #420 and Our...

Therese M. Destefano

Therese M. Destefano

Aug 8, 2016

Beloved wife of 63 years to Albert DeStefano. Loving mother of Stephen (Marie, Denise Loughlin (James), and Donna Coppola (Richard). Mom Mom of Kathleen (Michael), Kimberly (Paul), Kaitlyn, Kenneth, Kristen (Andrew), Lauren (Timothy) and Kathryn. Great grandmom of Carter, Cecelia and Evangeline. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 9:30 AM at St. Timothy Church, 3001 Levick...

John O'Neil Ciccone

John O'Neil Ciccone

Aug 7, 2016

Suddenly, August 7, 2016, at the age of 52. Beloved son of June and the late Joseph. Loving brother of Patricia Shelton and her husband Bill, Kathleen Yanoshak and her husband Dr. Bob, Constance Ciccone, and Mark Ciccone; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and...

Andrew J. Fenton

Andrew J. Fenton

Aug 7, 2016

Suddenly at the age of 77. Life-long companion of Stella Jasinski. Survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday Eve 7-9 PM and Friday 8:30-9:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Interment...

Marie Shamansky (Nee Howell)

Marie Shamansky (Nee Howell)

Aug 6, 2016

Loving wife of the late George. Beloved mother of Mary Cook (Don), George, Barb Wozniak (Mike) and the late Carol Wynne (Ed). Grandmother of Denise, Eddie, Gina (Bob), Andrea, and Tony. Great grandmother of Terri, Rachel, Kristen, Sarah, and Julia. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at St. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10400 Roosevelt...

Angelina M. "Angie" Iannarone (Nee Berardi)

Angelina M. "Angie" Iannarone (Nee Berardi)

Aug 6, 2016

At the age of 90. Loving wife of the late Nicholas. Devoted mother of Mary Anne Hennigar (Daniel). Dear Mom Mom of Natalie and Nicholas. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by...

Louise R. Craig (Nee Pugliese)

Louise R. Craig (Nee Pugliese)

Aug 5, 2016

Loving wife of 59 years to David. Beloved mother of Jim (Donna), Steven, and Donna (Hunter). Grandmom of Jimmy, Daniel, Abigail, Emily and Ashley (Eric). Great grandmom of Laighla; sister of Joseph, Anthony and John (Regina). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 9 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114...

Thomas A. Dawson

Thomas A. Dawson

Aug 4, 2016

Husband of Rita (nee Mammola). Loving father of Denise, Thomas, Elaine and the late Susan. Survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Christine "Doris" Streeper, Vincent Pascuillo and Ed Pascuillo. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Tom was a member of the American Legion, a Boy Scout Leader for 25 years at Our...

Richard J. Schnell

Richard J. Schnell

Aug 4, 2016

Suddenly on August 4, 2016. A former employee of Sears and Abington Hospital and was an avid fisherman. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Zyck). Loving father of Mark Schnell and Paul Schnell (Melanie). Pop Pop of Jessica. Brother of Elaine Coyle (Jim) and the late Ronald and John "Bob". Also survived by his sisters-in-law Joanna Schnell, Doreen Gross (Dennis), nieces,...

Sharon A. Wisler

Sharon A. Wisler

Aug 3, 2016

Beloved daughter of Bob and Jackie. Loving sister of Bob. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday 9 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, mass cards or donations in Sharon's memory to the family are preferred.

Helen T. Swiacki

Helen T. Swiacki

Aug 2, 2016

Helen Swiacki, 96, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, as well as talented homemaker and 1956 Charter Member of Our Lady of Calvary Parish, died in her Northeast Philadelphia home on August 2nd. Mrs. Swiacki was the embodiment of the Great Generation as she came of age during the Depression and distinguished herself during W.W.II. She sent her husband and...

Catherine A. "Cathy" Kauwling (Nee Sattazahn)

Catherine A. "Cathy" Kauwling (Nee Sattazahn)

Aug 2, 2016

Beloved wife of 43 years to Robert. Loving mother of Robert, Jr. Dear sister of James Sattazahn and Margaret Neuman. Loving daughter-in-law of Ruth Kauwling. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 1 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 2:30...

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