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Rose C. Jones (Nee Krieger)

Rose C. Jones (Nee Krieger)

Apr 19, 2016

At the age of 94, beloved wife of the late Raymond Jones and the late Clarence Fincham. Loving mother of Mary C. Giletto (Joseph), devoted grandmother of Joseph D. Reilly (Jackie) and great grandmother of Joseph T. Reilly and Bret M. Reilly. Stepmother of Margaret Gangloff (the late Woody). "Aunt Rose" to her children Richard Gangloff (Karen), Margaret Gramlich (Al),...

Bruce M. Black

Bruce M. Black

Apr 19, 2016

Beloved husband of Sabrina (nee Aita), devoted father of Melissa, dear brother of William and Sue Finck; also survived by his mother in law Marianne Galone (Emmanuel), and his sister in law Lisa Aita. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 9:30 AM St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., followed by his Memorial Mass...

Timothy M. Mongan

Timothy M. Mongan

Apr 19, 2016

Beloved son of Ruth (nee Nagle) and the late James, loving brother of James Jr., Ruth Ann Twesten, Jennifer Fioravanti, and the late Frederick; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Avenue, followed by his Memorial Service 10:30 AM.

Helen B. Puzycki

Helen B. Puzycki

Apr 18, 2016

Loving wife of Zigmond. Devoted mother of Frank (Frances), Thomas (Joan) and Richard (Cathy). Grandmom of 8 grandchildren. All services are being held privately at the family's request.

Marguerite H. Bopp

Marguerite H. Bopp

Apr 16, 2016

Marguerite H. Bopp died peacefully on April 16 at the age of 95. Predeceased by her beloved husband Robert, she is survived by many nieces, grand and great nieces and nephews. A life-long resident of Philadelphia, she resided at Holy Redeemer Lafayette Retirement Community. Margie volunteered for years at St. Joseph Villa. Margie was cherished by her extended family and...

Leo F. Mccaffrey

Leo F. Mccaffrey

Apr 15, 2016

At the age of 70. Loving husband of Mary (nee Shaner); devoted father of Leo Jr. (Gina), Molly, Brian (Amanda). Dear grandpop of Leo III, Gavin, Killian, Amanda, Connor, Matthew, Kylie, Emma and Margot. Also survived by his brother William (Linda). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday 9-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Jessie Mendys

Jessie Mendys

Apr 14, 2016

At the age of 97. Daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (nee Franc) Mendys. Beloved sister of the late Helen Mendys and Clara Markoff. She is survived by her cousin Gertrude Mikus and her godson Joseph Osmian. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Nursing Home Chapel, 2990 Holme Ave. Phila.,...

Linda Ann Conrey (Nee Marshall)

Linda Ann Conrey (Nee Marshall)

Apr 13, 2016

Linda Ann Conrey passed away on April 13, 2016 at the age of 57. Daughter of the late James and Vicky Marshall. Loving mother of Dawn Daniels, Nicole Fife, James Marshall (Tina), and Christina Pomponio. Loving Mom Mom of Jayden, Isabella, Aliyah, Gulianna and Mary Jean. Sister of James Marshall Jr., John Marshall Sr., Lisa Marshall and Joseph Marshall. Linda...

Eugene C. Cunningham, Sr.

Eugene C. Cunningham, Sr.

Apr 12, 2016

Loving husband of Catherine R. (nee Grady). Devoted father of Ann Marie DiDesidero, Cathy Testa, Gene Jr. (Annie), Bill (Jill) and the late Joseph. One surviving sister, Jane Cunningham. Also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday Eve 6-8 PM and Saturday 8:15-9:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila.,...

Joseph X. Dellmyer

Joseph X. Dellmyer

Apr 11, 2016

Loving husband of Eileen (nee Hart). Beloved father of Charles (Patty), Michele (Mike Ludwig), and "Dink" Ed (Chantel) Nelson. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, his parents Joseph and the late Vera (nee McLain), his brother Wayne, his sisters Pam, Debbie, Claudia, and Karen; sister-in-law Kay McCutchin, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and employees of Carlton...

Richard "Coach" D. Elliott, Sr.

Richard "Coach" D. Elliott, Sr.

Apr 11, 2016

Beloved son of Theresa and the late John Elliott, Sr. Loving father of Adam, Josh (Jeanie) and Rick Jr. (Mary Frances). Loving grandfather of Mia, Lacey, Jordyn, Bridget and Jarrett. Brother of John Jr. (Joan) and Dave (Joan). He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. "Coach" served for 25 years as a member, board member,...

Louise A. Strouse

Louise A. Strouse

Apr 10, 2016

Louise A. Strouse. 96, of Doylestown (formerly of Philadelphia and Hatboro), PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 10, 2016. She was an extremely strong and resilient woman who enjoyed good health and mental clarity for almost all of her 96 ½ years. Louise is survived by her children Anna (and Morris) Boiman of Huntington Valley, Joan-Marie (and...

James J. Mccloskey

James J. Mccloskey

Apr 9, 2016

James J. McCloskey, Jr. of the Fishtown Section of Philadelphia, PA received his final reward on April 9, 2016 at the age of 89. Predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Ann M. McCloskey (nee Bergman), he was the son of James John McCloskey and Freda McCloskey (nee Faist). He leaves daughters Patricia Brock, Geraldine Purcell, Susan Carter (Richard) and...

James M. Burns

James M. Burns

Apr 9, 2016

Suddenly, April 9, 2016. Devoted father of James (Tara) and Sean (Jamie). Loving son of Marie and the late James, dear pop of Haley, Logan, Adelyn, Jack, and Ella; brother of Diane Mast, Tom, Eileen Williamson, Kathy Thompson, Terry Parlee, and Daniel Burns. Relatives, friends, and members of the Philadelphia Veterans Memorial Society are invited to his viewing Wednesday Evening...

John W. Amberg

John W. Amberg

Apr 9, 2016

Passed peacefully at Abington Hospice on April 9, 2016. Predeceased by his beloved wife Jill and his son Jack. A veteran of the US Navy, he is a retired Civil Servant of the Naval Depot. John was an avid golfer, skier, and tennis player, he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited...

Rose Marie Mckeown

Rose Marie Mckeown

Apr 9, 2016

Loving wife of the late James. Beloved mother of Joseph Marinan, Kathleen Schmalstich (Randy), and Stephanie McCue (Ed). Grandmother of William, Katie, Taylor, and Madison. Sister of Claudia Morina. Also survived by many step-children and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 8:45-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114....

Elwood H. Peoples

Elwood H. Peoples

Apr 9, 2016

A retired police officer of the City of Philadelphia and a resident of Rhawnhurst. Elwood is the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Liz", devoted father of Stephen, Linda Candoi and her husband Mario. Loving pop of Stephanie, dear brother of William (Elaine), and Doris Smith (Joe); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and members of the FOP Lodge...

Kathleen M. Salamatino

Kathleen M. Salamatino

Apr 8, 2016

On the 8th of April, while in hospice care, clutching a soft green stuffed triceratops, with her son by her side, Kathleen Salamatino (nee Seedes) at age 50 died, and is now liberated. She leaves behind a son and a daughter, Vincent Jr. and Katie, plus a grandson Vincent James III, whom the sight of brought innefable joy. She does...

Minerva Paul

Minerva Paul

Apr 8, 2016

Minerva Paul passed away April 8, 2016. Loving mother of Diane Driscoll (Patrick), Ronald Matz and Brian Brown. Devoted grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 6, and loving great-great grandmother of 3. Survived by her brother Robert Robinson and Sally Robinson. Sister of the late Tom Robinson, Betty Wommer, and Neomi Skyler. She was devoted to her family all of her...

Matthew E. Gallagher

Matthew E. Gallagher

Apr 7, 2016

Suddenly April 7, 2016, at the age of 25. Beloved son of Arthur Jr. and Lisa (nee Hucaluk), loving father of Averi; dear brother of Nicholas; also survived by his grandmother Elizabeth Hucaluk, his aunt Karen Tullio (Lou), his uncles Leo Hucaluk, Edward Gallagher and many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9:30 AM, St. Anselm...

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