William P. Simpson
May 16, 2016
He served his country with the U.S. Army. He retired in 2006 from the Philadelphia Fire Dept. after 34 years of service. Loving husband of Anna (nee Pieffer). Beloved father of William, Carrie Ann, and Courtney. Grandfather of Michael and Madelyn. Brother of Donna Loughry (James). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his...
Mario R. Ferrara
May 15, 2016
Beloved husband of Augusta. Loving father of Colette Ragen, and Juliet Brown (Steve). PopPop of Jennifer (Paul), Michael (Ashley), Mark, Justin and Keith. Great PopPop of Aiden and Mikey. Mario Ferrara was an exceptionally joyful man with an endless sense of gratitude for life. Simple pleasures brought him happiness - his wife Augusta's legendary Italian cooking, bragging about his daughters...
Anna E. Rocca (Nee Woodrow)
May 13, 2016
Loving wife of the late Frank J. Devoted mother of Theresa Christina (John Jr.), Chrissy Agogino (Michael Jr.), Rita Rocca, Barbara Rocca, Laura Rocca and the late Anna Maria Rocca. Also survived by her adopted daughters Barbara and Kathie, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday...
Emma R. Englehardt (Nee Hidalgo)
May 13, 2016
At the of 96. Beloved wife of the late Fred P. Sr. Devoted mother of Fred P. Jr., George J., Joseph D., Emilie T., and Patricia A. Also survived by 13 loving grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and dear sister of 3 brothers and one sister. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 8:30-9:15...
Freda White (Nee Cappello)
May 12, 2016
Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of William (Sylvia) and the late John "Jack." Loving grandmom of Michele (Edward), Brian, the late William and loving great grandmom of Edward and Madison Landherr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 10 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....
Dale J. Johnston
May 11, 2016
Dale was a Vietnam Veteran who received 3 Purple Hearts. Loving father of Christina, Kimberly, Joseph, and Victoria Long (Shane). Beloved grandfather of several grandchildren. Dear brother of William (Maureen), Mary Ellen Caucci (Edward), Susan Harrington (Bernie), Michael (Joan), Daniel (Kathy) and David (Eileen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dale was a Vietnam Veteran who received 3 Purple...
Elizabeth M. Kleschick (Nee Clark)
May 11, 2016
At the age of 90. Loving wife of the late Joseph F. Kleschick; devoted mother of Rosemary Lynch (the late Daniel), Joseph Jr. (Barbara), Albert (Valerie), William, Elizabeth "Lisa" Gallagher (James). Dear grandmom of 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Sister of Rosalie Clark, Maryanne Keen, Patricia Cappo, and sister-in-law of Mary Englehart (Jack). Predeceased by 4 brothers and one...
Marion T. Stockette (Nee Smalley)
May 10, 2016
Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Joseph and Vincent (Viki). Dear grandmom of Andrew and Zoe. Loving sister of Donald, Robert and Christina. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 9:30 AM at St. Anselm's Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd. Phila., PA 19154 followed by her Funeral...
Dennis W. Meloro
May 10, 2016
Suddenly on May 10, 2016. Loving husband of 50 years to Merle, devoted father of Dennis and Jennifer, dear Poppy of Anthony and Giannia. All services will be held privately.
James R. "Diamond Jim" Pembroke
May 9, 2016
Suddenly on May 9, 2016. Diamond Jim was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and an avid traveler. Since 2004, he wintered in Florida and Mexico. Diamond was a proud retiree of the United States Postal System. He is survived by brothers Gene (Evelyn), Joe and Michael and sisters Maryanne Hatzenbeller, Theresa Feldman, Kathleen Maertzig (Joe), Anna Louise Turco, Tricia McMullen...
Agnes Regina "Ginger" Reagan
May 8, 2016
Suddenly at the age of 76. Ginger worked for many years at the Philadelphia Naval Supply Center. She is survived by her loving extednded family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-10:15 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment private. In lieu...
Bette Mae Marchiano
May 8, 2016
Wife of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Kimberly Ann Fuss (Kevin), Andrea Martha Tobin (Jeffrey), Joseph E. Jr., and James J. (Martha), loving Gran of Stephanie, Samantha, Makenzie, Jeremy, William and Sydney; also survived by her sister Carole Glassman. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday 10 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, followed by her...
Eleanor T. Dzumaga (Nee Lukomski)
May 7, 2016
Beloved wife of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Allan and Robert (Margaret), loving grandmom of Donna, Danielle, Christy, Ginger, Robin, and the late Robert; great grandmom to Brianna, Brayden, Kevin, and Daniel; also survived by her sister Alfreda Mieszek. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9 AM, Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Road, Philadelphia,...
Dorothy M. Lai (Nee Atkinson)
May 7, 2016
Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Frank Valotta, Donna Dewedoff (Harry), and Joseph Valotta (Tracy). Grandmother of Michael, Ryan, Keith, Dana, Nadine, and Christopher. Great grandmother of Madison, Scarlett, Matthew, and Eliana. Preceded in death by her loving sister Agnes J. Keller. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday morn., 9-11:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...
Jane A. Sullivan
May 6, 2016
Mother of Janice Primavera (the late Jack), Joseph F. (Cookie), Terry Brennan, and the late Patricia A. Sullivan and Claire M. Higgins. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 brother James P. Seibert, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday eve., 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday morn., 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...
Dorothy E. Strange (Nee Moffett)
May 6, 2016
At the age of 85, Dorothy is the beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Cynthia Fougere, James Perrone, and step mom to Thomas Strange. Dear sister of James Hamilton (Janet); also survived by her aunt Ann Adams and two nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...
John "Jack" Reilly
May 5, 2016
Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Galbraith), devoted father of Christine Reilly, Mary Beth Reinhold (Richard), Matthew (Loretta), Carole Reilly, and Michael (Dawn), loving pop pop of Andrew, Daniel, Colin, Sean, and Cassidy; also survived by his brother Bill Reilly and many nieces and nephews. Jack was an active member of Friends of Bill Wilson. Relatives and friends are invited to...
Daniel J. Marcinkiewicz
May 4, 2016
Loving father of Daniel J. Marcinkiewicz, Jr. Beloved son of Patricia Baldt and Raymond J. Marcinkiewicz, Jr. (Rosemary). Adored brother of Raymond Marcinkiewicz, III (Kathleen), Jason Marcinkiewicz, Steven Marcinkiewicz (Erika), Lisa Samuel (Jim), and Carolyn Marcinkiewicz (Alex Breyer). Also survived by 8 nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins, and his girlfriend Samantha Avallone. Relatives and friends are invited to his...
Dorothy E. Katz (Nee Devlin)
May 3, 2016
Loving wife of the late James A. Beloved mother of William Walker (Sandra), James R. Katz (the late Sandra), Joseph Katz, Michael Katz (Tracey), Kevin Katz, Donna Katz (Leah), and the late Bettyanne Larsen and Edward Katz. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday eve.,...
Theresa E. Elliott (Nee Benner)
May 3, 2016
Theresa E. Elliott (nee Benner), May 3, 2016, age 87, resident of Manahawkin N.J. Beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of John Jr. (Joan), Dave (Joan) and the late Richard. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home 9708 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, Pa....