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Dorothy M. Lai (Nee Atkinson)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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....

Theresa R. Donnelly (Nee Gaughran)

Theresa R. Donnelly (Nee Gaughran)

May 3, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Devoted mother of Denise Giraldi and Joseph M. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 sister Gertrude. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Anne M. Ciavaglia (Nee Yannus)

Anne M. Ciavaglia (Nee Yannus)

May 1, 2016

At the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late August, loving mother of the late Anne McFadden. Dear grandmom of Vince (Julie), Mike (Meg), Janine Nolan (Tom), and Joe, great grandmom of Vince, Mike, Kelli, Kailyn, Brianna and Brooke; also survived by her sisters Helen Monaco and Frances Juchno and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...

Harry J. Davies

Harry J. Davies

May 1, 2016

Husband of the late Dorothy P. (nee Green). Loving father of Frank, Paul, Dr. Robert (Patricia), Katherine McMahon, John (Patricia) and the late Henry. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by...

Anthony F. Wengraitis

Anthony F. Wengraitis

Apr 30, 2016

Loving husband of Anne Marie (nee Danvers). Devoted father of Anthony Jr. (Carmela), Christine (Coy), Matthew (Sherri) and Stephen (Amy). Dear Pop-Pop of Madison, Mason, Conner and Adam. Also survived by his large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 10-10:45 AM at St. Anselm's Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd. Phila., PA 19154 followed...

Virginia M. Curley (Nee Mcshea)

Virginia M. Curley (Nee Mcshea)

Apr 29, 2016

Wife of the late Fred J. Curley. Loving mother of Kathleen Augustyn (Robert), Patricia Schaefer (Franz), Linda Shechtman (David), Frederick Curley (Rose), Virginia Hamlin, Karen Bowman (Michael) and Christine Nuss (James). Beloved grandmom of 17 grandchildren at 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 8:45 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA...

Eleanor R. Fries

Eleanor R. Fries

Apr 29, 2016

Beloved wife of Kevin. Loving mother of Keith Jelleyman, Sandra Graf (Joseph), Kevin Jelleyman (Linda), Eleanor Young, and the late Ralph Jelleyman. She is survived by 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, her step-children Joshua, Jonathan and Jeremy Fries and her former husband, John Young. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday Eve 6-8 PM and Tuesday 8-9:15...

Henry "Harry" F. Plummer, Jr.

Henry "Harry" F. Plummer, Jr.

Apr 28, 2016

A graduate of Northeast Catholic High School, class of 1949, and a proud member of Steamfitters Local 420 for 65 years, passed away on April 28, 2016 at the age of 84. Harry became a Journeyman Steamfitter in 1955. In 1958 he began his instructor career with the local, which led to his appointment in 1962 as Director of Training....

Laura Z. Franks

Laura Z. Franks

Apr 25, 2016

April 25, 2016, age 90. Beloved Matriarch, Godmother, Aunt and Friend. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday at All Saints Episcopal Church (9601 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114) at 8:30 A.M. followed by her funeral service at 10 A.M.. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

Joan E. Hackett (Nee Lyons)

Joan E. Hackett (Nee Lyons)

Apr 23, 2016

Joan passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Loving wife of 55 years to Robert, Jr. Beloved mother of Robert (Judy), Lisa McGarry (Mike) and the late James. Grandmother of Michael (Amanda), Matthew, and Mark. Great grandmother of Maxwell James. Sister of Frances (Emil), Barbara, and James (Terry). Daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn Lyons. Also survived by numerous...

Teresa H. Metzgar (Nee Marciniak)

Teresa H. Metzgar (Nee Marciniak)

Apr 23, 2016

Teresa passed away peacefully on April 23, 2016 at the age of 89 in Stuart, Florida. She was born to the late Stanislaus Marciniak and Anastazia Marciniak on April 17, 1927. Teresa was the youngest of four sisters and attended schools in the Northeast area of Philadelphia. She was part of the greatest generation and a patriot. She witnessed the...

Joseph F. Moore, Jr.

Joseph F. Moore, Jr.

Apr 22, 2016

Beloved husband of Peg (nee Byrne) Moore; devoted father of Stephen (Diane) Moore, Denise (Norman) Flojo, and Linda (Joe) McDade; loving grandfather of Cathy Moore, April Flojo, Maggie Moore, Mark Moore; brother-in-law to Walter and Kathleen Augustine, Helen Byrne and the deceased Jim Byrne and sister Rosemary Byrne. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9 to 10:45...

Margaret Ann Bartkowski

Margaret Ann Bartkowski

Apr 21, 2016

Loving wife of the late Joseph R. Beloved mother of Joseph R., Jr. (Vicky), Gracemarie Glowacki (David), Patrick J., Katherine Enochs (Kenneth), Karen Stroemel (Kurtis J.), and the late Margaretann McCormick and Sharon. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many other family members. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St....

Letitia "Letty" Barnes

Letitia "Letty" Barnes

Apr 20, 2016

She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #2222; longtime employee of Rohm and Haas Bridesburg Plant; and participated with the Pennypack Seniors and Primrose Club. Republican Committeewoman for Ward 57, Division 18. Loving mother of Tish O'Neill (Kevin) and Walter Barnes. Grandmother of Patrick, Brian, and the late Sean and Daniel. Great grandmother of Mikaylah, Sean,...

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