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Donald Sinclair

Donald Sinclair

Jun 21, 2016

Loving husband of the late Elizabeth. Dear father of Dawn. Brother of Jeannette Nolan, Stephen (Fran), James (Carol), David (Paula), Micheal (Karen), Gary (Cathy). Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Tuesday, 9am to 10:25 at The Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila. PA. 19114. Interment Forrest Hills Cemetery.

Melissa A. (Nee Duffin) Meizis

Melissa A. (Nee Duffin) Meizis

Jun 19, 2016

Loving mother of Rowan Meizis, Maighdlin Trimble, and Ian Trimble. Beloved daughter of Regina Hagerty and sister to Kathleen Straton, Meghan Yeatts, and Brendan Hagerty. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 12 Noon to 2PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to a charity of your choice...

Robert S. Hall

Robert S. Hall

Jun 18, 2016

At the age of 90. A Navy Veteran of WWII, he is the beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Grimes) and devoted father of Jeanne Sides (Christopher) and Thomas Hall (Tina); loving pop pop of William, Julia, Kristen, Lauren, and Thomas Jr.; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday...

Danielle Mcneil

Danielle Mcneil

Jun 17, 2016

Loving mother of Asanté, Macy, and Neema. Beloved daughter of Arlene McNeil (nee States) and the late Wayne McNeil. Sister of Teddy. Granddaughter of Elenora McNeil. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service Friday, June 24, 2016 at 11 A.M. from the Covenant House, 31 E. Armat St., Philadelphia, PA 19144....

Bella Mia Guzman

Bella Mia Guzman

Jun 17, 2016

Bella Mia, June 17, 2016. Beloved daughter of Oneida Nieves and Edwin Guzman. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday Evening 7PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed by her Service 8PM

Ruth N. Pekora

Ruth N. Pekora

Jun 15, 2016

Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Michael (Margie) and Kathleen Sibre. Grandmother of Joseph, Andrea, Heather, and Patrick. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren and 2 sisters Jane and Dee. Preceded in death by 8 siblings. She will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews, especially Paul and Nicholas Fiorelli. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...

Joann "Jean" Urban

Joann "Jean" Urban

Jun 15, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Stanley L., devoted mother of Stanley (Pat) and Debra McAndrews (Tim), loving Nana of Fiona and William; dear sister of Alfreda Swirk, Stephanie Bryk, and Genevieve Bryk. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila, followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment...

Carmela "Kay" Barnett

Carmela "Kay" Barnett

Jun 15, 2016

Loving wife of the late Al. Beloved mother of Laura Hansel (Scott), and Joany McDonald. Grandmother of Mandy (Bill), Maxwell (Jessica), Veronica, Victoria, Suzette, and Chuck. Great grandmother of Freddie, Destine, Billy, Marlena, and Maximus. All services private at the family's request.

Joan Mary Fidler

Joan Mary Fidler

Jun 15, 2016

Joan passed away at the age of 65. Beloved wife of George J.; dear sister of Frank (Gail) Rogacz; also survived by her sister-in-law Vivian Hancock and 1 nephew Christopher Rogacz. Services and Interment are private.

Mary C. "Murph" Dipaolo (Nee Pettola)

Mary C. "Murph" Dipaolo (Nee Pettola)

Jun 13, 2016

Loving wife of Francis A. Sr. Devoted mother of Frankie M. and Maryfrances Bonner (Michael). Cherished Mom Mom of Anthony, sister of Michele. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Monday 9:15-10:30 AM at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd. Phila., PA 19116 followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the...

Gregory Shervin

Gregory Shervin

Jun 13, 2016

At the age of 57. Loving son of Elizabeth (nee Dugan) and the late Edward. Dear brother of Stephen. All services being held privately at the family's convenience.

Walter "Yeg" Yeager, Sr.

Walter "Yeg" Yeager, Sr.

Jun 11, 2016

At the age of 79. Walt was a retiree of Local 454 Pile Drivers and a member of Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896. Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (nee Maguire), devoted father of Walter, Jr., Delema, Russell, Sr. (Debra) and Jadeen (Dan) Rosenthal, loving grandpop of Christopher (Ashley), Russell, Jr. (Elyssa), Eric, Kevin, Korianna and Shianne and great...

Michael A. Stroback

Michael A. Stroback

Jun 11, 2016

Beloved husband of Joanne. Loving father of Jacqueline (Chris) and Elizabeth (Mike). Dear Pop-Pop of 6 grandchildren. Loving brother of Michele (Chris). Michael was a Navy Veteran and Philadelphia Firefighter for 34 years. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Service 12 PM....

Robert L. Buchter

Robert L. Buchter

Jun 11, 2016

Beloved husband of the late Regina. Loving father of Elizabeth, Thomas, Richard, Claire, Robert Jr., and the late Carole. Loving Pop Pop of Brian, Elsbeth, Arwen, Kaitlyn, Samantha, James, Christina and Michael. Dear brother of Anna, Renee, Robin and the late Carol. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 10...

Roy M. Nocella

Roy M. Nocella

Jun 11, 2016

At the age of 56. Loving husband and best friend of Susan Nocella (nee Slevenski). Devoted father of Suelee Simon (Bobby) and Roy M., Jr. Dear Pop Pop of Kayla Nocella and Lily Simon. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 10:00 AM-11:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his...

William J. Naphys, Sr.

William J. Naphys, Sr.

Jun 10, 2016

William J. Naphys, Sr. passed away June 10, 2016 at the age of 95. A WWII veteran. Husband of the late Bertha (nee Griffin). Loving father of Patricia Kull, Mary Feinman (Fredric), William Jr. (Joanne), Susie McKernan (John) and the late James. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren and daughter-in-law Eleanor Griffin. Relatives and friends...

John J. Barras, Jr.

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)

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

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)

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....

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