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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...

Frank E. Whalen

Frank E. Whalen

May 28, 2016

Loving husband of Denise (nee Gallagher). Devoted father of Stephanie, Briana and Andrew. Survived by his brother Joey (Mary). Also survived by his large loving extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 6-9 PM and Wednesday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Funeral Mass 11 AM...

John "Jack" A. Wilson

John "Jack" A. Wilson

May 28, 2016

Jack Wilson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday May 28, 2016 peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side after a short courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 68 years old. Jack was the son of the late John T. Wilson and Rosemary A. Wilson (nee Carroll). He was born and raised...

Marion E. Vennell

Marion E. Vennell

May 26, 2016

Beloved wife of George. Loving mother of Kathleen Diehl (the late Robert), Joan Venneri (Michael), and the late George (Laura). Grandmother of Andrea, Robert (Rebecca), Brian (Jaime), Michael, Jamie (Jay), and Matthew. Also survived by 6 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her twin sister Betty. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 11:30-12:45 P.M....

Harry F. Kampf

Harry F. Kampf

May 26, 2016

Husband of the late Jacqueline (nee McGregor). Loving father of Phil (Mary), Fred (Lynn) and the late Harry. Grandfather of Jacqueline, Ann, Theresa, Mary and Jackson. Brother of the late Bessie. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 8:30-9:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by his Service 10 AM. Interment...

Arlenne Schwoebel

Arlenne Schwoebel

May 26, 2016

Loving wife of the late Ernest "Frank". Dear companion of Michael Olivastro. Devoted mother of Debbie DePhilippo (Rocky), David (Christina) and Sharon Antonacci (Richard). Grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 5. She is also survived by her brother Steven Hatch (Margaret). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church,...

Joseph F. Richardson, Sr.

Joseph F. Richardson, Sr.

May 25, 2016

At the age of 87. Loving husband of late Lorraine (DiRenzi). Devoted father of Joseph Jr. (Barbara) and James (Nancy). Dear Poppy of Joseph, Jamie, Brian, Julie and one step grandson Michael; 8 great grandchildren; also survived by his large extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 9:30-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Pauline Byrne

Pauline Byrne

May 23, 2016

Loving sister of Vincent and James; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, May 26, 2016. 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Anne Church, 2328 E. Lehigh Ave. Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment is New Cathedral Cemetery.

Catherine F. Hartung (Nee Dougherty)

Catherine F. Hartung (Nee Dougherty)

May 23, 2016

Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Cheryl Casey (Danny). Loving grandma of Patrick and Sarah. Sister of Michael Dougherty and the late Frances McGuire. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9 AM at St. Christopher R.C. Church, 13301 Proctor Road. Phila., PA 19116 followed by her...

John C. "Jack" Wright

John C. "Jack" Wright

May 23, 2016

Beloved son of the late John "Jack" and Geraldine Wright. Brother of the late Deborah Johnson. Jack is survived by his aunt's Betty McClarren and Bernadette Wilkinson, two nephews, and numerous cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown, PA 19057 followed by his Service 11:30 AM. Interment...

Albert W. Riefenhauser

Albert W. Riefenhauser

May 23, 2016

After a courageous battle with cancer Al passed May 23, 2016 at the age of 50. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen (nee English) and his cherished daughters Kelsey and Melissa. Loving brother of Ernest (Gigi) and Ruth Marriott (Rob). Dear uncle of Jackie, Frank, Billy, Heather and Robert. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Carol and his...

Rosemarie Bugieda (Nee Ruk)

Rosemarie Bugieda (Nee Ruk)

May 21, 2016

Wife of the late Anthony J. Loving mother of Thomas J. (Diane) and Mark A. (Karen). Grandmother of Matthew, Christopher, Brian, and Gianna. Dear sister of Anna, Catherine, and the late Helen, Dorothy, Francis, and Edward. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 8:30-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax...

John G. Hans, Sr.

John G. Hans, Sr.

May 21, 2016

Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee McShaw), devoted father of Linda Giambrone, Debra Barbish, Karen Lees, John G. Jr. (Meg) and Denise McShaw; loving grandpop of Geoffrey, Christopher, Erick, Rachael, Michael, Joseph, and Keith; great grandpop of Cloe, Olivia, Gianna, Nicole, Isabella, Christopher, and Emma. Dear brother of Irene Mlodzinski, Allan Hans (Betty) and the late Richard (Giovina). Relatives...

Katherine Matusz

Katherine Matusz

May 21, 2016

At the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Jospeh A (Patricia), Richard A. (Theresa), and Cathleen A. Alexander; also survived by 8 grandchildren Steven, Stacy, Lisa, Tami, Billy, Riley, Ryan, and Emily and 2 great grandchildren Francis and Anthony. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday May 27, 2016 9 AM, St....

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