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Margaret M. Young (Nee Daley)

Margaret M. Young (Nee Daley)

Jan 21, 2016

At the age of 92. Wife of the late Albert J. Loving mother of Madalene Strumbeck (Dana), James (Marguerite), Kathleen Minnich (Michael), Gerald and Joseph. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 8:45-9:45 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. (at Stamford) followed by...

Joseph A. "Sonny" Cwenar **Revised**

Joseph A. "Sonny" Cwenar **Revised**

Jan 20, 2016

**NO VIEWING SUNDAY EVENING** At the age of 78. Loving husband of Catherine (nee Hassey). Devoted father of Bob McCarron (Janet), Kathleen Obermeier (Bill Taylor), Stan (Lisa), Joe (Lynn Bittner-Hoyer), Andy, Michele (Vic) and Tom (Tina). Dear Pop pop to Megan, Jason, Brad, Nichole, Jamie, Samantha Negler (Mike), Joey, Corrine, Kyle, Amber, Justina, Thomas, Alex, Nicholas, Faye, Christopher and great...

Virginia E. "Ginnie" Berry (Nee Allen)

Virginia E. "Ginnie" Berry (Nee Allen)

Jan 19, 2016

Ginnie was born on February 13, 1928. Daughter of the late George and Bertha McCombs. Predeceased by her husband Joseph, brothers George, Joseph and Edward. Sisters Mary Turnbull and Bernadette Hughes. Survived by brothers John (Ronnie), Donald and Robert (Linda), sisters Grace Pounder, Agnes Tenaglia and Eleanor Allen and over 130 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Lillian M. Mullen (Nee Villanueva)

Lillian M. Mullen (Nee Villanueva)

Jan 18, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of the late Richard Andrillo, Sr., and Diana Shields; dear grandmom of Linda, Tony, and Chris Andrillo, Brandon Shields, Tommy and Billy Dawson, and the late Anthony Shields and Richard Andrillo, Jr.; also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 AM, Immaculate Conception Church,...

Stephen M. Hopkins

Stephen M. Hopkins

Jan 18, 2016

Please click here for the video tribute: Loving husband of Donna. Father of Nicole and Stephen (Cheala). Brother of Diane, Bill (Theresa), Bob, Linda, and Helene Trahey (Tom). Brother-in-law of Gary Lux (Suzanne), Charles Lux (Mary), and Karen Schneider (Jerry). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 9-12 Noon at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

Bernard "Buddy" Murphy

Bernard "Buddy" Murphy

Jan 18, 2016

Please click this link to view the video tribute. A retired Sergeant of 26 years with the Philadelphia Police Department. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of I.L.A. Local 1242, and graduated from North Catholic, Class of 1967. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Leyden). Beloved father of Brion (Helen), Ryan (Marlene),...

David J. Hand (Re-Scheduled)

David J. Hand (Re-Scheduled)

Jan 17, 2016

David J. passed away January 17, 2016, at the age of 61. An employee of Fox Chase Cancer Center, he is the dear friend of John Hall and his family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila. Interment is Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Philip T. Landis

Philip T. Landis

Jan 16, 2016

Philip T. Landis passed away January 16, 2016. Beloved husband of 65 years to Patricia (nee Neirmann), he is the devoted father of Patricia Costello-Murray and her husband Michael, loving pop pop to Samantha Costello; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 8 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Rita R. Natello (Nee D'Imperio)

Rita R. Natello (Nee D'Imperio)

Jan 14, 2016

Loving wife of the late Paul J. Beloved mother of Barbara Stracco and Paul Natello (Barbara). Nana of Eric Stracco, Kerri Goodwin (Tom), and Amy Natello. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8:30-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M....

William J. Gannon

William J. Gannon

Jan 13, 2016

Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service Monday, 11 A.M. at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pk., Ambler, PA 19002.

Henry P. Gargano

Henry P. Gargano

Jan 12, 2016

Former owner of Mimi's on the Delaware. Loving husband of Katie. Beloved father of Franni, Henry, Sal, Anthony, Frankie, and Nicky. Pop-Pop of Gabriella. Also survived by his sister Marianne and his nephew Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday eve., 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA...

John Donahue

John Donahue

Jan 11, 2016

Loving father of Leyla Kaufman, Christopher and Alyssa Donahue, step father of Justin Barr; also survived by his grandchildren Jerry, Skylar, Lacy, Robert, Chase, Avery, and great granddaughter Aubrey. Respects to former wife Nancy (mother of Leyla and Christopher) and also Lisa Barr (mother of Alyssa Donahue and Justin Barr). Companion at time of death Margaret (Peggy) Burke. He is...

Margaret Soulier (Nee Ermack)

Margaret Soulier (Nee Ermack)

Jan 11, 2016

Wife of the late Francis. Loving mother of Jane DeAngelis (Philip), Margaret Macready (Gerard) and the late Judith Adamski Bohar. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and her brother Charles Ermack. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 10 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her...

Todd Samuel Reilly, Ii

Todd Samuel Reilly, Ii

Jan 9, 2016

DREAMER, NATURALIST, INVENTOR DANCER, EQUESTRIAN, ARTIST CONSUMATE SNUGGLER EXPLORER, ENGINEER LOVER OF ALL Todd Samuel Reilly II, known as Tj to all, was given his angel wings on January 9th, 2016 after a 16 month battle with Gliamatosis Cerebii, a rare brain cancer. In his final days Tj was surrounded by family, a loving team of caregivers, and his favorite...

Alberta B. Miller (Nee Frye)

Alberta B. Miller (Nee Frye)

Jan 8, 2016

Wife of the late Gerald L. Loving mother of Randy, Roger (Connie) and the late Gerald Jr. Mum Mum to Dawn, Laurie, Shawn, Adam and Robert. Great grandmother of John and Aubrey. Mrs. Miller volunteered at Lower Bucks Hospital and was a manager in the hospital Thrift shop in Bristol. She also volunteered at the Lower Bucks school board, Pennsbury...

Dolores C. Sweeney (Nee Portone)

Dolores C. Sweeney (Nee Portone)

Jan 7, 2016

Loving wife of the late Al. Devoted mother of Joseph (Maureen), Michael (Christine) and the late Catherine DiFrancesco (Vincent Sr.) Dear mom mom of Jennifer, Joseph, Jacque, Vincent Jr., Jenna (Dan), Katelyn, Michael Jr., Kelsie and 8 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Bro. Jerry Sweeney, OSFS. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday...

Dorothy T. Keating (Nee Haney)

Dorothy T. Keating (Nee Haney)

Jan 7, 2016

Beloved wife of the late John. Loving sister of Francis Haney. Fantastic aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM at St. Dominic Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Mary Ceschan (Nee Mccourt)

Mary Ceschan (Nee Mccourt)

Jan 7, 2016

Wife of the late Jules. Loving mother of Joe (Linda), Jack (Donna), Denise Boyle (Bill) and the late Jerry. Grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 24 and great great grandmother of one. Dear sister of Frances Whittaker. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited on Tuesday 9-9:45 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church,...

Doris A. Pisieczko (Nee Kaelin)

Doris A. Pisieczko (Nee Kaelin)

Jan 4, 2016

Loving and devoted wife of Ken. Beloved mother of Rebecca Masters (Petty Officer John Masters) and Abigayle Pisieczko. Mom-Mom of Hunter and J.R. Masters. Sister of Dolores Maialetti (Anthony), Fritz Kaelin (Michelle), and Chuck (Barbara). Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 11:30-1:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Clara B. Gillespie

Clara B. Gillespie

Jan 3, 2016

Clara B. (nee Smith), January 3, 2016, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late John J. Sr., devoted mother of Donna Andrulonis (Ron), CathyJo Mallon (the late James), Jacqueline Dever, Tracey Smith (Robert), and John J. Jr. (Pattieann), dear grandmom of 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

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