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Michael A. Mcveigh

Michael A. Mcveigh

Jun 28, 2016

Suddenly June 28, 2016 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Hall), loving brother of Rev. James McVeigh, Joseph McVeigh (Mary), Mary V. McVeigh, Kathy Casey, and the late Margaret McVeigh; survived by many nieces and nephews. Mike was an Army Veteran of Vietnam, a member of the AOH 51, and a retired employee of the...

Alexander Pecura

Alexander Pecura

Jun 28, 2016

Devoted husband of June (nee Mather). Loving father of Robert (Kathleen), Richard (Andrea), June Hope (John), Janet Groff, and Patrice Gerner (Keith). Preceded in death by 1 grandson. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, from 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114....

Nancy Toranzo (Nee Puig)

Nancy Toranzo (Nee Puig)

Jun 27, 2016

Beloved wife of Jose Toranzo. Loving mother of Nancy Bucci (Al). Mama of 3 granddaughters and 7 great grandchildren. Dear aunt of a very special niece. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 9 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery. In lieu...

James A. Pointkouski

James A. Pointkouski

Jun 27, 2016

At the age of 81. Loving husband of Anita (nee Pater). Devoted father of James Drew and Donna. Dear grandpop of Natalie, Ava, Nicholas and Luke. Brother of Jean Mazur (Stanley). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 9-10:30 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd. Phila., PA 19154 followed by his Funeral Mass...

Carol Dominski (Nee Goodwin)

Carol Dominski (Nee Goodwin)

Jun 27, 2016

Beloved wife of Stephen. Loving mother of Stephen, Jr. (Christine), Christopher (Maureen), Michael (Patricia), Nicholas, Beth Majka (Daniel) and Kelly. Mom-mom of Kara Rose, Emily, Ian, Katrina, Hailey, Andrew, Ariella, Kayla and Nathan. She is also survived by many other loving family members. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9-10:15 AM at St. Timothy Church, 3001 Levick...

James A. Gambrell

James A. Gambrell

Jun 27, 2016

Beloved brother of Ella Gambrell, Cal J. Gaines, Dawn Denise Ndiaye, and the late Johnnie Marie Gibbs, Louise Tucker, and Walter Gambrell; survived by his sister in law Renee Gambrell, brother in law Joseph Gibbs, nephews Rashaad Gambrell, Booker Tucker, Jr., and his nieces Cora Tucker and Capucine Tucker. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 8 to...

Mildred Miglorie

Mildred Miglorie

Jun 25, 2016

Miglorie, Mildred (nee Hower) Beloved wife of the late Vincent, loving mother of Helen, adored Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, July 2, 2016, 9am St Ann's Church (Lower church) 2328 E. Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia, PA. 19125. followed by her Funeral Mass 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Donations...

Norman Fosbenner

Norman Fosbenner

Jun 24, 2016

At the age of 80. Loving husband of the late Eleanor (nee Groves). Devoted father of Jane Gindhart (Dan), Norman (Kimberly), Ray, John (Colleen), Michael (Melissa) and Mark. Dear Pop of Charles, Brad, Kevin, Nicole, Eric, Daniel, Jessica and Kaitlyn. Great grandfather of Makayla, Makenna and Michael. Brother of Richard, Joe, John and Jimmy. Also survived by his large extended...

Arlene R. Magee (Nee Digeorge)

Arlene R. Magee (Nee Digeorge)

Jun 24, 2016

Wife of the late James Magee. Loving mother of Diane Bowers (Gerald), Linda Venditti (John) and James Magee (Deborah). Grandmom to Jimmy (Kelly), Johnny, Tommy, Patrick, Jennifer, Robin, Gregory (Yvonne), James and Robert. Great grandmom of Regina, James and Robert. She is also survived by her brother, John DiGeorge (Nancy). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday...

Donald Sinclair

Donald Sinclair

Jun 21, 2016

Loving husband of the late Elizabeth. Dear father of Dawn. Brother of Jeannette Nolan, Stephen (Fran), James (Carol), David (Paula), Micheal (Karen), Gary (Cathy). Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Tuesday, 9am to 10:25 at The Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila. PA. 19114. Interment Forrest Hills Cemetery.

Melissa A. (Nee Duffin) Meizis

Melissa A. (Nee Duffin) Meizis

Jun 19, 2016

Loving mother of Rowan Meizis, Maighdlin Trimble, and Ian Trimble. Beloved daughter of Regina Hagerty and sister to Kathleen Straton, Meghan Yeatts, and Brendan Hagerty. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 12 Noon to 2PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to a charity of your choice...

Robert S. Hall

Robert S. Hall

Jun 18, 2016

At the age of 90. A Navy Veteran of WWII, he is the beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Grimes) and devoted father of Jeanne Sides (Christopher) and Thomas Hall (Tina); loving pop pop of William, Julia, Kristen, Lauren, and Thomas Jr.; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday...

Danielle Mcneil

Danielle Mcneil

Jun 17, 2016

Loving mother of Asanté, Macy, and Neema. Beloved daughter of Arlene McNeil (nee States) and the late Wayne McNeil. Sister of Teddy. Granddaughter of Elenora McNeil. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service Friday, June 24, 2016 at 11 A.M. from the Covenant House, 31 E. Armat St., Philadelphia, PA 19144....

Bella Mia Guzman

Bella Mia Guzman

Jun 17, 2016

Bella Mia, June 17, 2016. Beloved daughter of Oneida Nieves and Edwin Guzman. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday Evening 7PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed by her Service 8PM

Ruth N. Pekora

Ruth N. Pekora

Jun 15, 2016

Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Michael (Margie) and Kathleen Sibre. Grandmother of Joseph, Andrea, Heather, and Patrick. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren and 2 sisters Jane and Dee. Preceded in death by 8 siblings. She will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews, especially Paul and Nicholas Fiorelli. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...

Joann "Jean" Urban

Joann "Jean" Urban

Jun 15, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Stanley L., devoted mother of Stanley (Pat) and Debra McAndrews (Tim), loving Nana of Fiona and William; dear sister of Alfreda Swirk, Stephanie Bryk, and Genevieve Bryk. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila, followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment...

Carmela "Kay" Barnett

Carmela "Kay" Barnett

Jun 15, 2016

Loving wife of the late Al. Beloved mother of Laura Hansel (Scott), and Joany McDonald. Grandmother of Mandy (Bill), Maxwell (Jessica), Veronica, Victoria, Suzette, and Chuck. Great grandmother of Freddie, Destine, Billy, Marlena, and Maximus. All services private at the family's request.

Joan Mary Fidler

Joan Mary Fidler

Jun 15, 2016

Joan passed away at the age of 65. Beloved wife of George J.; dear sister of Frank (Gail) Rogacz; also survived by her sister-in-law Vivian Hancock and 1 nephew Christopher Rogacz. Services and Interment are private.

Mary C. "Murph" Dipaolo (Nee Pettola)

Mary C. "Murph" Dipaolo (Nee Pettola)

Jun 13, 2016

Loving wife of Francis A. Sr. Devoted mother of Frankie M. and Maryfrances Bonner (Michael). Cherished Mom Mom of Anthony, sister of Michele. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Monday 9:15-10:30 AM at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd. Phila., PA 19116 followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the...

Gregory Shervin

Gregory Shervin

Jun 13, 2016

At the age of 57. Loving son of Elizabeth (nee Dugan) and the late Edward. Dear brother of Stephen. All services being held privately at the family's convenience.

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