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John A. Walker
Jan 1, 2017
Most loving and devoted husband of Joanne B. (nee Kline), beloved son of Mary Lou Walker and the late Andrew, dear brother of William (Kathy) and the late Andrew, Jr.; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and his best buddy Chopin. Relatives, friends, and members of Port Richmond AOH Division 87 are invited to gather Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral...
Judy E. Mcgurk
Jan 1, 2017
Devoted mother of Amanda Donnelly and her husband Matthew; loving mom mom of Taylor "Tay Tay" and Matthew "Bubba"; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday 9 AM, Assumption BVM Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville - Trevose, PA 19053, followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to...
John C. Higgins, Sr.
Dec 31, 2016
Loving husband of Nancy. Father of John, Jr. (Valerie), Brian, and Amy Gallagher (Tom). Also survived by 4 grandchildren. All services private at the family's request.
Helen K. Chapman (Nee Rowley)
Dec 29, 2016
Helen passed away at the age of 101. Wife of the late Francis P. Beloved mother of Patricia Rosso (Fred) and Michele Chapman (Frank McNulty). Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Kirsten, Alyssa, and Erin. Great grandmother of Caroline, Michael, Zachary, Joseph, Joshua, Samuel, Kathryn, Loretta, and Theresa. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, January 7, 2017, 8:30-9:30...
Margaret M."Peggy" Hines
Dec 29, 2016
Beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Hines. Dear sister of Thomas K. and his wife Marie of Marlton, NJ, and the late Daniel (Mary); also survived by 2 nephews and 2 nieces. Relatives, friends, and members of Telephone Pioneers Headquarters Council and Torresdale Womens Committee are invited to her viewing Thursday, 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...
Allen Jones
Dec 28, 2016
Loving son of Allen and Deborah Jones. Beloved grandson of Dorothy Jones. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., PA 19125. Funeral Service 8 P.M.
Charles M. Van Holt
Dec 28, 2016
A retired Deputy Sheriff, he is the husband of the late Helen, loving father of Charlene (Mario) Vianello and Joseph Van Holt. Dear grandfather of Christine (Tim); also survived by his brother Arthur and his sister in law Elizabeth. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday, 9AM Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Road, Philadelphia, followed by...
Francis J. "Frank" Sullivan
Dec 27, 2016
Beloved husband of Jane (nee Eckhart). Loving father of Mariana Evanitsky (Ed), Dorothy Ferry (Ed), Frank Sullivan (Kathleen), Jane Lee (Jeff), Jack Sullivan (Beth) and Jim Sullivan (Chris); also survived by 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Brother of Cass, Betty, Maureen and the late Jack (KIA Korea 1953). Frank was a lifelong member of the Wissinoming Boys Club. Relatives...
Steven E. Troiano
Dec 27, 2016
Steven was called home to be with our Lord on December 27, 2016. Son of the late Anthony and Irma (nee Bottari) Troiano. Beloved brother of Mark and Raymond. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 10:00-10:45 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment...
Thomas M. Brunker, Sr.
Dec 27, 2016
At the age of 74. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Heil). Loving dad of Christine Spiel (Nicholas), Michele Brunker, Thomas M. Jr. (Michele) and Susan Brunker (Christopher). Loving Pop Pop of Stephanie, Kayla, Nicholas, Tommy and Kaitlyn. Brother of Jeffrey (Cassie), Caroly Saunders and Liz Goldstein (Sam). He is also survived by his furry companion, Bear, and many loving nieces...
Joseph M. "Straw" Hagerty, Jr.
Dec 27, 2016
At the age of 57. Son of Catherine and the late Joseph M. Hagerty, Sr. Beloved husband of Nancy. Devoted father of Tara (Daniel) and Katie (Serg). Loving Pop of 6 grandchildren. Dear brother of 13. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by...
Eileen M. Wallis (Nee Fanning)
Dec 27, 2016
Beloved wife of the late John B. Loving mother of Donna Uffelman (the late Karl), Diane Sergi (Joe), Dawn Staab (Tim), and the late John M. Devoted grandmother of Jillian, Maura, Timothy, Heather, Grace and 4 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Kathleen, Michael (Jude), and the late Francis. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...
Chung Swenk
Dec 27, 2016
Suddenly on December 27, 2016. Loving wife of the late Fred I. Swenk, Jr. Devoted mother of Donna Ellingsworth (the late Jeff), and Fred, III (Mina). Dear grandmother of Courtney, Shane, Rebecca and Joshua. Great grandmom of Ryley. Relatives and friends are invited to her Service Thursday 8 PM at Bucks County Presbyterian Church, 1550 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown, PA 19057...
Sophia Marie Dzurbel
Dec 27, 2016
Wife of the late John, devoted mother of Edward. A Mass of Christian was held at St. Katherine of Siena Church and Sophia was buried at Resurrection Cemetery.
Helen Cedar
Dec 27, 2016
Beloved wife of the late Michael, devoted mother of Carol Donahue (Gerald) and Donna Franks (John), loving grandmom of Andrea' (Keith), Michael (Alyson), and Erika (Ilker), also survived by 5 great grandchildren Bridgid, Brendan, Olivia, Liam, and Harper; sister of Mary Nash, Ethel Menna, and the late Anna Amoresano. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 AM,...
Mary M. Meyer (Nee Smith)
Dec 27, 2016
Wife of the late Charles F. Loving mother of Denise Dost (Bob). Nan to Melissa Juillerat (Steve), and great grandmother to Sydney Marie. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9:00-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 11:00 AM. Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Irene H. Makowski (Nee Dutkiewicz)
Dec 26, 2016
At the age of 92½. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Makowski, Sr. Loving mom of Arlene McGurk (Joseph), Joseph Jr. (Deborah), and Debbie McLaughlin (Gerry) and loving mother-in-law of the late Henry Quinn. Dear Nana of Chris (Kerri), Joey, Kathy (Tony), Billy (Kari), Lisa (Scott), Joe (Emily), Jim (Maureen) and great Nana of Katie, Shannon, Tyler, Anthony, Ella,...
Edward J. King
Dec 26, 2016
Loving son of the late Richard and Miriam King. Beloved Uncle to Miriam (Micki) Hampson (Greg). Brother of the late James (Cheryl), Russel (Barbara), and Richard. Survived by his sisters Deborah Rymarczuk (the late Michael) and Jeannette Howell (Ron). Uncle to many nieces and nephews and Great Uncle to Eric (Cynthia) and Mark Hampson also many other great nieces and...
Rose Albanese (Nee Schiavo)
Dec 25, 2016
At the age of 82. Loving mother of Anthony, Peter, Louise Ashmore (Joseph) and 9 other children. Also survived by her grandchildren, and her brothers Milo and Sam. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 9-10:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM. Interment...
Roy F. Burke
Dec 24, 2016
Beloved husband of Josephine (nee MacAfee). Loving father of Bonnie Sassaman (Len) and Roy M. Burke. Pop Pop of Sean and Len. Relatives, friends, and members of the Plumbers Union Local 690 are invited to his viewing Tuesday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. and Wednesday 8:45-9:45 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St....
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