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Walter "Yeg" Yeager, Sr.

Walter "Yeg" Yeager, Sr.

Jun 11, 2016

At the age of 79. Walt was a retiree of Local 454 Pile Drivers and a member of Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896. Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (nee Maguire), devoted father of Walter, Jr., Delema, Russell, Sr. (Debra) and Jadeen (Dan) Rosenthal, loving grandpop of Christopher (Ashley), Russell, Jr. (Elyssa), Eric, Kevin, Korianna and Shianne and great...

Michael A. Stroback

Michael A. Stroback

Jun 11, 2016

Beloved husband of Joanne. Loving father of Jacqueline (Chris) and Elizabeth (Mike). Dear Pop-Pop of 6 grandchildren. Loving brother of Michele (Chris). Michael was a Navy Veteran and Philadelphia Firefighter for 34 years. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Service 12 PM....

Robert L. Buchter

Robert L. Buchter

Jun 11, 2016

Beloved husband of the late Regina. Loving father of Elizabeth, Thomas, Richard, Claire, Robert Jr., and the late Carole. Loving Pop Pop of Brian, Elsbeth, Arwen, Kaitlyn, Samantha, James, Christina and Michael. Dear brother of Anna, Renee, Robin and the late Carol. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 10...

Roy M. Nocella

Roy M. Nocella

Jun 11, 2016

At the age of 56. Loving husband and best friend of Susan Nocella (nee Slevenski). Devoted father of Suelee Simon (Bobby) and Roy M., Jr. Dear Pop Pop of Kayla Nocella and Lily Simon. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 10:00 AM-11:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his...

William J. Naphys, Sr.

William J. Naphys, Sr.

Jun 10, 2016

William J. Naphys, Sr. passed away June 10, 2016 at the age of 95. A WWII veteran. Husband of the late Bertha (nee Griffin). Loving father of Patricia Kull, Mary Feinman (Fredric), William Jr. (Joanne), Susie McKernan (John) and the late James. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren and daughter-in-law Eleanor Griffin. Relatives and friends...

John J. Barras, Jr.

John J. Barras, Jr.

Jun 9, 2016

Beloved husband for 37 years of Mary (nee Marhoefer). Loving father of John J. Barras, III (Sheri), Marianne Bock (Bob), Jeanette Maliszewski (Ken), Bruce Barras (Kathleen), Christine Grant, and Stephen Barras (Leslie). Also survived by his wife's children, Mary Bartusis (Mark), Ted Clayton, John Clayton (Donna), Christopher Clayton (Heather), Gina Yanoshik (Chuck) and Michael Clayton. Loving Pop to 29 grandchildren,...

Lillian M. Poserina (Nee Dwyer)

Lillian M. Poserina (Nee Dwyer)

Jun 9, 2016

Beloved wife of 57 years to Hon. John J. Poserina, Jr. Loving mother of Susan Marcel, DO (Henri), John J. III, PE (Regina), Mark, CPA (Tracy Barlet). Loving grandmom of Sarah, Daniel, Bridget, Julia, John IV, Christina, Jennifer and great grandmother of Esaiah. Sister of Myrtle Nolan and the late John "Jack." Lillian was board member and coordinator of volunteers...

Edward J. Haney

Edward J. Haney

Jun 8, 2016

Suddenly June 8, 2016. A Korean War Veteran. Son of the late James and Sara Haney. Dear brother of the late James Jr., Gerard "Jed", Joseph and Regina "Jean." He is survived by his loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; brother-in-law Frank Moyer and sister-in-law Nancy Haney. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 9-10:30 AM...

Norma T. Marker (Nee Scalzo)

Norma T. Marker (Nee Scalzo)

Jun 8, 2016

Norma T. Marker (nee Scalzo) June 8, 2016 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late George R. Devoted mother of Norma (Joseph) Monaghan, Grace (Thomas) Kelch, Cathy (Art) Taylor and George (Grace). Also survived by 12 loving grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and dear sister of Mary Guzzardo, Vera Carpino and Samuel Scalzo and numerous nieces and nephews....

Joan K. Vanderslice (Nee Loughran)

Joan K. Vanderslice (Nee Loughran)

Jun 7, 2016

Loving wife of the late John A. Sr., devoted mother of John A. Jr., James J. (Donna) and Kathleen Alimenti (Lou), dear Mom Mom Joanie of Vaughn, John A. III, Madison, Dakota, Jamie, Reign and John. Brother-in-law of Thomas Vanderslice; she is also survived by her extended family and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday...

John O' Boyle

John O' Boyle

Jun 7, 2016

John O'Boyle died on June 7, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Regina (McFaul), devoted father of Johnny (Barbara), Regina Gorham (Mike), and Michelle Nelson (Bill). Dear Grandpop of Michael Gorham, Daniel Gorham, Nicholas Gorham, T.J. Gorham, Sean Gorham, Ryan O'Boyle, Kyle O'Boyle and Phillip J. Nelson-Lang. Great Grandpop of Adam Gorham, Little Mike Gorham, Julianna, Kaitlyn,...

Harry J. Becker

Harry J. Becker

Jun 6, 2016

At the age of 100. Beloved husband of the late Grace (nee Doyle) and Margaret (nee Roth). Devoted father of Harry J. Jr. (Kathleen), Gerald P. (Mary), and the late Judith A. Magnavita (Timothy) and Thomas. Loving pop of 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 98, are invited to his viewing Friday Evening 6...

James J. Lafferty

James J. Lafferty

Jun 6, 2016

Jim, known to friends as "Laff" and "Jimbo". Son of Helen Katherine and the late Joseph Michael Lafferty. He is survived by his mother, sister Geraldine Cocker (Robert), a niece, Julie Ann Dengler (Brian), and nephew, Robert James Cocker (Katie). Great uncle of Graham and Gillian. Jim was a member of the Father Judge Class of 1966. Visitation Saturday 8:45-9:45...

James Koci

James Koci

Jun 5, 2016

Please click here to view James' memorial tribute. Loving son of Roxanne Merriett (Darren) and Xhelal "Jimmy" Koci. Brother of Anthony (Janet Carraccio), Jessica, Justin, and Aiden Koci. Grandson of Fadil and Meleqe Koci. Also survived by uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening, 4-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 7:30-8:30 A.M. at...

Raymond D. Carberry

Raymond D. Carberry

Jun 5, 2016

Beloved husband of Tina (nee Raffaele), loving brother of Marion McGovern (Jack); also survived by his nephew and godson Sean, his nieces Heather, Rhiannon (Kenny) and 6 great nieces and great nephews. Son of the late Frank and Marion Carberry. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday Evening 6 to 8 PM and also Thursday 9:30 to 10:15 AM,...

Josephine M. Von Jess

Josephine M. Von Jess

Jun 3, 2016

Loving mother of Howard. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Phila., PA 19116. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem.

Norman R. Wilson

Norman R. Wilson

Jun 1, 2016

Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of Patrick (Mary), Kathleen Love (Robert), Michael (Denise), and Annmarie Collier (Kevin). Grandfather of Colleen (Tom), Robert, Laura, Daniel, Jack, Erin, Daniel, Thomas, Shane, and Kaitlyn. Great grandfather of Keegan and Tommy. Also survived by his brother Francis (Debbie). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning,...

Robert T. Hoger

Robert T. Hoger

May 31, 2016

Employed at Temple Univ. Hosp., where he was Assistant Director of E.V.S. Loving husband of Stephanie. Beloved father of Christopher, Joseph, and Robert, Jr. Pop-Pop of Maryrose, Jane, Sarah, and Elisabeth. Son of William and the late Florence. Brother of Linda Judge (Dan), Ronald (Constance), and the late William and Frederick. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Michael A. Serrano

Michael A. Serrano

May 29, 2016

Michael A. Serrano passed away suddenly May 29, 2016. Devoted father of Jaslin. Beloved son of Kathleen Hickey and David Serrano. Loving brother of Nicole Hartman (Larry), Jason and Hope. Grandson of James and Kathleen Marshall and Lydia Serrano. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 9-10:45...

Ian Joseph Murphy

Ian Joseph Murphy

May 28, 2016

Ian Joseph Murphy passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 28, 2016 at the age of 33. Loving father and best friend to Chance Joseph Murphy and Aiden. Loving son of John and Donna (nee Hector). Dear brother of Megan Craiter (Steven) and Ryan Patrick Murphy. Grandson of Dorothy Hector. He is also survived by many...

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