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Mary Karpac

Mary Karpac

Sep 6, 2016

Mary Karpac died Tuesday at her residence at Spring Village at Floral Vale in Yardley, PA. She was 90. Born in Newton Falls, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Nagy) Vasko. For the past 15 years, she has resided in Bucks County, PA and previously had lived in Trenton, NJ and Bordentown, NJ. Mary was...

Charles P. O'Donnell

Charles P. O'Donnell

Sep 5, 2016

Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Pruszinski). Loving father of Charles, James and Deborah Kershaw. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, one great grandchild and one sister Joan Yancer. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9:30-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed his Funeral Service 11 AM. Interment private. In lieu of...

Kevin R. Myers, Sr.

Kevin R. Myers, Sr.

Sep 4, 2016

Loving husband of Donna (nee Houck). Devoted father of Kevin Jr. (Noele) and Samantha. Dear Pop Pop of Harrison and Kevin. Brother of Alex. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 8:00-9:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Service 10 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his...

John Lawless, Sr.

John Lawless, Sr.

Sep 4, 2016

Born in Philadelphia on January 21, 1944, John Lawless, Sr. was raised in Germantown and graduated from North Catholic High School. John joined the United States Navy after high school and proudly served during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he joined the Roofers Union - Local 30. Through the years, John's life was filled with love and support...

George M. Jellick

George M. Jellick

Sep 4, 2016

Survived by his beloved sister Elizabeth Sobolowski (James) and his brother Richard (Helena). He is also survived by his loving aunt Mary Zeronski, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Mass on Thursday 11:00 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 Gaul St. Phila., PA 19125. Interment private.

Thomas J. Wickham, Sr.

Thomas J. Wickham, Sr.

Sep 3, 2016

At the age of 79. Devoted father of Thomas J. Jr. (Melissa) and the late Kelly Ann. Loving grandfather of Thomas III, Summer, Bill, Sarah, Michael, Justin and Brandy. Dear brother of Ronald, Karen and Charles. Tom was a devoted union man finishing his career with Local #500 after 50 yrs of service. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Vincent P. "Rip" Whitaker

Vincent P. "Rip" Whitaker

Sep 2, 2016

At the age of 90, a WWII Army Veteran. Husband of the late Catherine (nee Charles). Beloved father of Kathleen Drysdale (Douglas) and the late Vincent T. Whitaker. Poppy to Bridget Buehner, Colleen Pawlowski, Douglas V. Drysdale, Tara Lynn and Paul Whitaker. Also survived by many great-grandchildren; his daughter-in-law Linda and sister Catherine Hartzell (Bud). Relatives, friends and members of...

Joanne Apothaker-Miniscalco

Joanne Apothaker-Miniscalco

Sep 2, 2016

Joanne Miniscalco Apothaker went home to God on Friday, September 2nd. She was predeceased by her loving parents, Daniel and Mildred Miniscalco, and is survived by her cherished brother, Father Donald Miniscalco. Joanne, a parishioner of St Katherine of Sienna parish, was a founding member of the parish St Vincent de Paul Conference. She also served on various councils of...

Katherine O'Keefe

Katherine O'Keefe

Sep 1, 2016

Katherine O'Keefe passed away September 1, 2016 at the age of 66. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Sunday 2:00-3:00 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125. Interment private.

George J. Dumont

George J. Dumont

Sep 1, 2016

At the age of 64. Loving husband of the late Rita, devoted father of George Jr., Michael (Beth), Regina and the late Robert; dear son of Doris (nee Quinn); brother of Doris, Debbie, Edith, Geralynn and Monica. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 10 A.M to 10:45 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant...

Francis J. Lanzillotti

Francis J. Lanzillotti

Aug 30, 2016

At the age of 60. Loving husband of the late Dorothy M. Kuttler. Devoted father of Alisha Bulloch (Wayne) and Erin Crossett (Kevin). Son of the late Frank and Mary. Dear Pop-Pop of Nicholas, Christopher, Joshua and Brenden. Brother of John (Nancy) and Lisa Myers (Gregg). Also survived by his nieces Amber and Candice. Relatives and friends are invited to...

James J. Nocito, Sr.

James J. Nocito, Sr.

Aug 27, 2016

Beloved husband of 69 years to Jennie (nee Bianco), devoted father of James Jr., Debbie Nocito, Gary (Jeanne) and Michael (Christine), loving pop of Tina, Michael, Sarah, Emily, and Jules; also survived by his sisters Rose and Vera, and his brother George. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday Evening 7 to 9 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708...

Doris M. Callahan

Doris M. Callahan

Aug 26, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Charles F., loving mother of Sandy Thoman (and the late Kenneth), dear grandmother of Jason, Brian, and Kimberly, great grandmother of Sarah; also survived by her brother George Travis. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday 11 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Memorial Service 1 PM. Ent- Washington Crossinsg...

Joseph K. Darcy

Joseph K. Darcy

Aug 25, 2016

Joseph passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2016. He is survived by his mother Kathleen; brother John; sisters Genna and Caitlin; nieces Skyler and Haylee; nephews Tobyn, Benjamin, and Owen; and many friends as well. He is also survived by his father Joseph (Linda); stepbrother Robert (Jennifer); stepsister Kimberly; nephew Bobby and niece Sammy; and grandmother Terri Darcy. Preceded in death...

William Pomroy

William Pomroy

Aug 24, 2016

Suddenly, on Aug. 24, 2016 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Tassa), devoted father of Robert (Jenifer), Melissa, and Sean, loving Pop Pop of Robbie, Kira, Corey, Joey, Lea, Kayla, Sean, Jr., Brian and Aiden; also survived by 4 great grand-children, dear brother of Gerald (Cassie), George, Joseph (Barbara), Elizabeth (Frank) Cella, Walter, Maryann McDonald, Ruth...

Carol A. Balmer

Carol A. Balmer

Aug 24, 2016

Wife of the late Charles E., loving mother of Charles J. (Judy) and Janet McCann (Kevin), dear mom mom of Kevin, Brian, Christopher, great grandmom of Kevin T., Allison, Rylee, Brady and Lydia; also survived by her brother in law Emilio Nardi. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Monday 8:30...

Theresa Loghing

Theresa Loghing

Aug 24, 2016

Beloved wife of Daniel A., loving mother of Daniel C. (Holly) and Tara Loghing, dear Baba of Daniel Jr., Holland, Jack, and Max; also survived by her sister Lorraine Oscilowski, her brother Stanley Lucas and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114,...

Rose Mary Hannigan (Nee Makovtz)

Rose Mary Hannigan (Nee Makovtz)

Aug 22, 2016

At the age of 91. Loving wife of the late Thomas M. Devoted mother of Timothy, Rosemary Oberrender (William), Denise DiMatteo and the late Thomas and Donna Masiejczyk; also survived by her 14 grand-children and 8 great grand-children. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 9 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Phila., PA...

Laura M. Fenster

Laura M. Fenster

Aug 20, 2016

Laura died suddenly on August 20, 2016. Loving mother of Lilyanna Lopez and Eva Lopez. Beloved daughter of Marc and Lisa Fenster (nee Mann). Laura is also survived by her siblings, Marc and Tatiana Fenster, Bethany and Anthony Sneidar and their son, Dominic Anthony Sneidar. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited...

William R. Long, Sr.

William R. Long, Sr.

Aug 20, 2016

Suddenly at the age of 53. Loving father of William, Jr. (Amy). Grandpop of his soon to be grandson William, III. Survived by his two close friends Joan Long Pena and Cyndie Duhan. Dear son of Regina (the late Robert Lukens). Brother of Ronald Long (Patty), Debbie Long-Kelly (John), Frances Rumpff (Larry), Edward Lukens (Glenda) and Dawn Manley (Jay). Also...

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