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John J. Barras, Jr.
Jun 9, 2016
Beloved husband for 37 years of Mary (nee Marhoefer). Loving father of John J. Barras, III (Sheri), Marianne Bock (Bob), Jeanette Maliszewski (Ken), Bruce Barras (Kathleen), Christine Grant, and Stephen Barras (Leslie). Also survived by his wife's children, Mary Bartusis (Mark), Ted Clayton, John Clayton (Donna), Christopher Clayton (Heather), Gina Yanoshik (Chuck) and Michael Clayton. Loving Pop to 29 grandchildren,...
Lillian M. Poserina (Nee Dwyer)
Jun 9, 2016
Beloved wife of 57 years to Hon. John J. Poserina, Jr. Loving mother of Susan Marcel, DO (Henri), John J. III, PE (Regina), Mark, CPA (Tracy Barlet). Loving grandmom of Sarah, Daniel, Bridget, Julia, John IV, Christina, Jennifer and great grandmother of Esaiah. Sister of Myrtle Nolan and the late John "Jack." Lillian was board member and coordinator of volunteers...
Edward J. Haney
Jun 8, 2016
Suddenly June 8, 2016. A Korean War Veteran. Son of the late James and Sara Haney. Dear brother of the late James Jr., Gerard "Jed", Joseph and Regina "Jean." He is survived by his loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; brother-in-law Frank Moyer and sister-in-law Nancy Haney. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 9-10:30 AM...
Norma T. Marker (Nee Scalzo)
Jun 8, 2016
Norma T. Marker (nee Scalzo) June 8, 2016 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late George R. Devoted mother of Norma (Joseph) Monaghan, Grace (Thomas) Kelch, Cathy (Art) Taylor and George (Grace). Also survived by 12 loving grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and dear sister of Mary Guzzardo, Vera Carpino and Samuel Scalzo and numerous nieces and nephews....
Joan K. Vanderslice (Nee Loughran)
Jun 7, 2016
Loving wife of the late John A. Sr., devoted mother of John A. Jr., James J. (Donna) and Kathleen Alimenti (Lou), dear Mom Mom Joanie of Vaughn, John A. III, Madison, Dakota, Jamie, Reign and John. Brother-in-law of Thomas Vanderslice; she is also survived by her extended family and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday...
John O' Boyle
Jun 7, 2016
John O'Boyle died on June 7, 2016 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Regina (McFaul), devoted father of Johnny (Barbara), Regina Gorham (Mike), and Michelle Nelson (Bill). Dear Grandpop of Michael Gorham, Daniel Gorham, Nicholas Gorham, T.J. Gorham, Sean Gorham, Ryan O'Boyle, Kyle O'Boyle and Phillip J. Nelson-Lang. Great Grandpop of Adam Gorham, Little Mike Gorham, Julianna, Kaitlyn,...
Harry J. Becker
Jun 6, 2016
At the age of 100. Beloved husband of the late Grace (nee Doyle) and Margaret (nee Roth). Devoted father of Harry J. Jr. (Kathleen), Gerald P. (Mary), and the late Judith A. Magnavita (Timothy) and Thomas. Loving pop of 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 98, are invited to his viewing Friday Evening 6...
James J. Lafferty
Jun 6, 2016
Jim, known to friends as "Laff" and "Jimbo". Son of Helen Katherine and the late Joseph Michael Lafferty. He is survived by his mother, sister Geraldine Cocker (Robert), a niece, Julie Ann Dengler (Brian), and nephew, Robert James Cocker (Katie). Great uncle of Graham and Gillian. Jim was a member of the Father Judge Class of 1966. Visitation Saturday 8:45-9:45...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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