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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
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)
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
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
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)
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.
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
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....
Margaret M. Durkin (Nee Cairns)
May 20, 2016
Loving wife of the late John Baird and the late James Durkin. Beloved mother of John Baird, Susan Carl (the late William) and the late Patricia Baird and Janet Zindel. Also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136....
Maryann B. Pacana (Nee Skudlarek)
May 20, 2016
Wife of the late Philip R., devoted mother of Helene Villanueva (Michael), Gregory Pacana, and Lisa Witiw (Damon); loving nanny of Ashley and Vincent. Services and Interment are Private for the Family. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Morris Animal Refuge, 1242 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, in her memory would be appreciated.
Joseph "Duke", "Pop" Mcdowell
May 19, 2016
Devoted dad of Eileen Coolen (Jim). Duke was a true hero to his 5 beloved grandchildren Leigh Wisniewski, Sean Coolen, Jimmy Coolen (Stella), Jennifer Kolowajtis (Zach), and Kelly Guzik (Jason). Also sadly missed by his 4 loving great grandchildren and his love of over 20 years, Alice Atlee, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...
Mark S. Griffiths
May 19, 2016
Mark passed away suddenly May 19, 2016. Loving father of Jacob Scholl. Brother of James (Carol), Tina, Eddie Schmidt, James Schmidt (Lisa) and the late Robert Griffiths. Also survived by 5 nieces and nephews. All services private at the family's request.
Loretta M. Chilton
May 18, 2016
Beloved wife of 39 years to John T. Devoted parent of Linda Martin (David), Nancy Chilton, and the late Susan Mirarchi; loving grandmom of Donna (Reydi), John, and Nicholas, great grandmother of 5. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday Evening 7 to 9 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., and also Saturday 9 to 9:45...
Jeannette Marie Ebner (Nee Farrell)
May 17, 2016
Entered into Eternal Life May 17, 2016, Alleluia! Devoted to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, she was the loving daughter of Raymond G. and Elizabeth H. Farrell (nee McArdle). Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Ebner, Jr. Cherished sister of Patricia Needham (George), James I. Farrell (Rose) and Christopher P. Farrell (Grace), and was predeceased by Raymond A. Farrell (Margaret),...
William F. Smith
May 16, 2016
At the age of 88. Bill was born and raised in Fishtown and worked 42 years at PECO. Beloved husband of Kathleen T. (nee Daley). Devoted father of Joseph (Rosemarie) and Kathleen M. Cunningham (Joseph). Loving Pop Pop of Joey, Katrina, Sarabeth and the late Bryn. Great grandfather of Eva Gray and William Fischer. Relatives and friends are invited to...
William P. Simpson
May 16, 2016
He served his country with the U.S. Army. He retired in 2006 from the Philadelphia Fire Dept. after 34 years of service. Loving husband of Anna (nee Pieffer). Beloved father of William, Carrie Ann, and Courtney. Grandfather of Michael and Madelyn. Brother of Donna Loughry (James). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his...
Mario R. Ferrara
May 15, 2016
Beloved husband of Augusta. Loving father of Colette Ragen, and Juliet Brown (Steve). PopPop of Jennifer (Paul), Michael (Ashley), Mark, Justin and Keith. Great PopPop of Aiden and Mikey. Mario Ferrara was an exceptionally joyful man with an endless sense of gratitude for life. Simple pleasures brought him happiness - his wife Augusta's legendary Italian cooking, bragging about his daughters...
Anna E. Rocca (Nee Woodrow)
May 13, 2016
Loving wife of the late Frank J. Devoted mother of Theresa Christina (John Jr.), Chrissy Agogino (Michael Jr.), Rita Rocca, Barbara Rocca, Laura Rocca and the late Anna Maria Rocca. Also survived by her adopted daughters Barbara and Kathie, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday...
Emma R. Englehardt (Nee Hidalgo)
May 13, 2016
At the of 96. Beloved wife of the late Fred P. Sr. Devoted mother of Fred P. Jr., George J., Joseph D., Emilie T., and Patricia A. Also survived by 13 loving grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and dear sister of 3 brothers and one sister. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 8:30-9:15...
Freda White (Nee Cappello)
May 12, 2016
Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of William (Sylvia) and the late John "Jack." Loving grandmom of Michele (Edward), Brian, the late William and loving great grandmom of Edward and Madison Landherr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 10 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....
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