Jean Volpacchio
Feb 15, 2016
Jean Volpacchio (nee Zeleski) passed away suddenly, February 15, 2016, at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Anthony, she is the devoted mother of Kathleen Frentzen (Mark), Kimberly Volpacchio, Jeffrey (Laurie), and Robert (Jessica), loving grandmom of Amanda, Evan, Jacob, Logan, Daniel, Isabella, and Harrison. Dear sister of Barbara Garnett and the late William Zeleski, Jr. Relatives and friends...
Anthony C. Solitro
Feb 15, 2016
Loving husband of Rose (nee Daulerio). Beloved father of Rosemarie McCafferty (Gerald), Henry "Rick" (Joan), Anthony, Jr. (Susan), and Joseph. Pop-Pop of 7 and great grandfather of 4. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at Maternity B.V.M. Church, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave., Phila., PA 19115. Funeral Mass 10 A.M....
James J. Brennan
Feb 14, 2016
Beloved husband of the late Pauline, devoted father of James (Kelly), Brian (Mary), and Christopher; loving pop pop of Taylor, Brian, Colin, and Nicholas; dear brother of Patricia Helfrich, George Brennan, and the late Gail Atkinson and Timothy Cahill. Jim was an employee for over 30 years with the School District of Philadelphia. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 1201...
Dorothy N. Farnen (Nee Casper)
Feb 13, 2016
Loving wife of the late Harry. Beloved mother of Diane Lynam (William), Patricia Seltzer (William), and Kathleen Foster (Roger). Gran of Billy, Jennifer, Sharon (Matt), Phillip, and Briana. Great grandmother of Liam. Sister of Anne and Gloria. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 9-9:45 A.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601...
Jean R. Swierk (Nee Oskiera)
Feb 11, 2016
Wife of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Donna Koenig (George), Joseph (Debra), and Lorraine Swierk, loving nanny of Kristina, Jennifer, Danielle, Alicia, Matthew, Lauren, Sarah, Austin, Ryan, and Ashley; dear great grandmom to Owen, Elijah, Dillon, and Benjamin; also survived by her sisters Clara Kieffer, Eleanor Miller, her brother Stanley Oskiera, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...
Teresa L. Moss-Furber
Feb 10, 2016
Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 9:00-10:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125. Interment Palmer Cemetery.
Eleanor C. Kelly (Nee Chieffo)
Feb 10, 2016
Loving wife of the late George. Beloved mother of Patty Nemeth (Chuck) and Joanne Baker (John). Grandmother of Kristine Mellett (Steven), Susan Nemeth (Romeo Laurente), Matthew, Christopher, and Scott Baker. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren Ryan, Evan, Grace, Anna, her sister Catherine Petroff and several nieces and nephews. Godmother of Paula Gibbins. Relatives and friends are invited to her...
Donna M. Feather
Feb 10, 2016
Donna M. Feather (Anderson) age 59 passed away suddenly on February 10, 2016 surrounded by her family. Donna is survived by her husband of 33 years, Donald D. Feather, her loving sons, James (Melanie) and Raymond (Monique) and three grandchildren, Drew, Matthew and Alana Miller. She is also survived by two sisters, Terry and Debbie. She was predeceased by her...
Andrew J. "Drew" Gayton
Feb 10, 2016
Andrew J. "Drew" Gayton passed away Suddenly, February 10, 2016, at the age of 52. Beloved husband of 30 years to Marcy (nee Briggs), devoted father of Andrew M., Patrick J. (Kerri), Joseph D., and Ashley Rose, loving pop pop of Padraic and Hailey, dear brother of Hugh "Bud" Gayton, Rev. John J. Gayton, Pamela M. O'Neill, Michael J. Gayton,...
Teresa L. Moss-Furber
Feb 10, 2016
Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 9:00-10:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125. Interment Palmer Cemetery.
Teresa L. Moss-Furber
Feb 10, 2016
Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 9:00-10:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125. Interment Palmer Cemetery.
Mary Gordon (Nee Lenaghan)
Feb 9, 2016
She was the first employee of the Immaculate Mary Home. Loving wife of the late George. Beloved mother of Marie Wasnick (Allen), Ian (Karren), Anne Weed (Marty), Elaine Valach (Anthony), Robert, and Gerald. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8:30-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome...
Regina D. "Jean" Sheridan
Feb 9, 2016
At the age of 82. Daughter of the late Charles and Mary Reilly. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Sr. Devoted mother of Jean (Bill) Devery, Thomas J. Jr. (Jeannine), Kathleen M. Ancone and Joanne Esposito. Cherished Mom-Mom of 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Jean was born in Philadelphia, attended...
Thomas F. Stierle
Feb 7, 2016
Suddenly at the age of 39. Beloved son of Ruth and Sam Amery. Dear brother of the late Christopher. Loving uncle of Chris and Emily. He is also survived by many dear aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 6:00-9:00 PM and Saturday 8:30-9:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave....
James "Jim" M. Griffies
Feb 7, 2016
James N. "Jim", 78 yrs. old on February 7, 2016 at Jeanes Hospital. Jim was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps, served in Vietnam war. He was a member of Jerusalem Lodge #506 F&AM and was a former member of St. James the Less Episcopal Church. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Brown) Griffies. Devoted father of Sheryl (Nick)...
William Stokes
Feb 7, 2016
At the age of 83. Loving brother of Patricia A. Thompson. Bill is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and extended family. Bill was born and raised in the Fishtown Section of Philadelphia and a parishioner of St. Anne's Parish for many years. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing 9-9:45 AM at St. Anne's Church, 2328 E....
Sally D. Konczyk
Feb 7, 2016
Wife of the late Robert J. Beloved mother of Robert D. (Ricci), Dennis (Joanne). Mom Mom to Bridget, Kelly Anne and Kimberley; great grandmom of Austin. Dear sister of Mary DeLellis and the late Joseph and Lawrence Yaskowski. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 7:30-8:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114...
John R.T. Strockbine
Feb 6, 2016
John passed away at the age of 94. A US Navy veteran who proudly served in WWII and the Korean War. John leaves behind his loving wife of 73 years, Betty. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday 8:30 AM...
Maria E. Taylor (Nee Gallagher)
Feb 6, 2016
Loving wife of the late George. Devoted mother of Robert P. and the late Thomas G. Dear grandmom of Zackery and Tabetha. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 10:30 AM. Interment Beverly National Cemetery.
Grace M. Kajkowski (Nee Reice)
Feb 1, 2016
Beloved wife of John Sr., devoted mother of John Jr., Tracy Seybert (Edward), Sean, Kristin Scannapieco, and Joseph, loving mom mom of Paige, Arianna, Grace, Ava, Reese, Joseph, and Joseph, dear sister of Don Riece, Jack Riece, Brian Riece, Eileen Connolly, Denise Lafferty, and the late William Riece and Gerard Riece; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...