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Dale J. Johnston

Dale J. Johnston

May 11, 2016

Dale was a Vietnam Veteran who received 3 Purple Hearts. Loving father of Christina, Kimberly, Joseph, and Victoria Long (Shane). Beloved grandfather of several grandchildren. Dear brother of William (Maureen), Mary Ellen Caucci (Edward), Susan Harrington (Bernie), Michael (Joan), Daniel (Kathy) and David (Eileen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dale was a Vietnam Veteran who received 3 Purple...

Elizabeth M. Kleschick (Nee Clark)

Elizabeth M. Kleschick (Nee Clark)

May 11, 2016

At the age of 90. Loving wife of the late Joseph F. Kleschick; devoted mother of Rosemary Lynch (the late Daniel), Joseph Jr. (Barbara), Albert (Valerie), William, Elizabeth "Lisa" Gallagher (James). Dear grandmom of 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Sister of Rosalie Clark, Maryanne Keen, Patricia Cappo, and sister-in-law of Mary Englehart (Jack). Predeceased by 4 brothers and one...

Marion T. Stockette (Nee Smalley)

Marion T. Stockette (Nee Smalley)

May 10, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Joseph and Vincent (Viki). Dear grandmom of Andrew and Zoe. Loving sister of Donald, Robert and Christina. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 9:30 AM at St. Anselm's Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd. Phila., PA 19154 followed by her Funeral...

Dennis W. Meloro

Dennis W. Meloro

May 10, 2016

Suddenly on May 10, 2016. Loving husband of 50 years to Merle, devoted father of Dennis and Jennifer, dear Poppy of Anthony and Giannia. All services will be held privately.

James R. "Diamond Jim" Pembroke

James R. "Diamond Jim" Pembroke

May 9, 2016

Suddenly on May 9, 2016. Diamond Jim was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and an avid traveler. Since 2004, he wintered in Florida and Mexico. Diamond was a proud retiree of the United States Postal System. He is survived by brothers Gene (Evelyn), Joe and Michael and sisters Maryanne Hatzenbeller, Theresa Feldman, Kathleen Maertzig (Joe), Anna Louise Turco, Tricia McMullen...

Agnes Regina "Ginger" Reagan

Agnes Regina "Ginger" Reagan

May 8, 2016

Suddenly at the age of 76. Ginger worked for many years at the Philadelphia Naval Supply Center. She is survived by her loving extednded family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-10:15 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment private. In lieu...

Bette Mae Marchiano

Bette Mae Marchiano

May 8, 2016

Wife of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Kimberly Ann Fuss (Kevin), Andrea Martha Tobin (Jeffrey), Joseph E. Jr., and James J. (Martha), loving Gran of Stephanie, Samantha, Makenzie, Jeremy, William and Sydney; also survived by her sister Carole Glassman. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday 10 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, followed by her...

Eleanor T. Dzumaga (Nee Lukomski)

Eleanor T. Dzumaga (Nee Lukomski)

May 7, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Allan and Robert (Margaret), loving grandmom of Donna, Danielle, Christy, Ginger, Robin, and the late Robert; great grandmom to Brianna, Brayden, Kevin, and Daniel; also survived by her sister Alfreda Mieszek. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9 AM, Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Road, Philadelphia,...

Dorothy M. Lai (Nee Atkinson)

Dorothy M. Lai (Nee Atkinson)

May 7, 2016

Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Frank Valotta, Donna Dewedoff (Harry), and Joseph Valotta (Tracy). Grandmother of Michael, Ryan, Keith, Dana, Nadine, and Christopher. Great grandmother of Madison, Scarlett, Matthew, and Eliana. Preceded in death by her loving sister Agnes J. Keller. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday morn., 9-11:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Jane A. Sullivan

Jane A. Sullivan

May 6, 2016

Mother of Janice Primavera (the late Jack), Joseph F. (Cookie), Terry Brennan, and the late Patricia A. Sullivan and Claire M. Higgins. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 brother James P. Seibert, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday eve., 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday morn., 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...

Dorothy E. Strange (Nee Moffett)

Dorothy E. Strange (Nee Moffett)

May 6, 2016

At the age of 85, Dorothy is the beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Cynthia Fougere, James Perrone, and step mom to Thomas Strange. Dear sister of James Hamilton (Janet); also survived by her aunt Ann Adams and two nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

John "Jack" Reilly

John "Jack" Reilly

May 5, 2016

Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Galbraith), devoted father of Christine Reilly, Mary Beth Reinhold (Richard), Matthew (Loretta), Carole Reilly, and Michael (Dawn), loving pop pop of Andrew, Daniel, Colin, Sean, and Cassidy; also survived by his brother Bill Reilly and many nieces and nephews. Jack was an active member of Friends of Bill Wilson. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Daniel J. Marcinkiewicz

Daniel J. Marcinkiewicz

May 4, 2016

Loving father of Daniel J. Marcinkiewicz, Jr. Beloved son of Patricia Baldt and Raymond J. Marcinkiewicz, Jr. (Rosemary). Adored brother of Raymond Marcinkiewicz, III (Kathleen), Jason Marcinkiewicz, Steven Marcinkiewicz (Erika), Lisa Samuel (Jim), and Carolyn Marcinkiewicz (Alex Breyer). Also survived by 8 nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins, and his girlfriend Samantha Avallone. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Dorothy E. Katz (Nee Devlin)

Dorothy E. Katz (Nee Devlin)

May 3, 2016

Loving wife of the late James A. Beloved mother of William Walker (Sandra), James R. Katz (the late Sandra), Joseph Katz, Michael Katz (Tracey), Kevin Katz, Donna Katz (Leah), and the late Bettyanne Larsen and Edward Katz. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday eve.,...

Theresa E. Elliott (Nee Benner)

Theresa E. Elliott (Nee Benner)

May 3, 2016

Theresa E. Elliott (nee Benner), May 3, 2016, age 87, resident of Manahawkin N.J. Beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of John Jr. (Joan), Dave (Joan) and the late Richard. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home 9708 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, Pa....

Theresa R. Donnelly (Nee Gaughran)

Theresa R. Donnelly (Nee Gaughran)

May 3, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Devoted mother of Denise Giraldi and Joseph M. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 sister Gertrude. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Anne M. Ciavaglia (Nee Yannus)

Anne M. Ciavaglia (Nee Yannus)

May 1, 2016

At the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late August, loving mother of the late Anne McFadden. Dear grandmom of Vince (Julie), Mike (Meg), Janine Nolan (Tom), and Joe, great grandmom of Vince, Mike, Kelli, Kailyn, Brianna and Brooke; also survived by her sisters Helen Monaco and Frances Juchno and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...

Harry J. Davies

Harry J. Davies

May 1, 2016

Husband of the late Dorothy P. (nee Green). Loving father of Frank, Paul, Dr. Robert (Patricia), Katherine McMahon, John (Patricia) and the late Henry. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by...

Anthony F. Wengraitis

Anthony F. Wengraitis

Apr 30, 2016

Loving husband of Anne Marie (nee Danvers). Devoted father of Anthony Jr. (Carmela), Christine (Coy), Matthew (Sherri) and Stephen (Amy). Dear Pop-Pop of Madison, Mason, Conner and Adam. Also survived by his large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 10-10:45 AM at St. Anselm's Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd. Phila., PA 19154 followed...

Virginia M. Curley (Nee Mcshea)

Virginia M. Curley (Nee Mcshea)

Apr 29, 2016

Wife of the late Fred J. Curley. Loving mother of Kathleen Augustyn (Robert), Patricia Schaefer (Franz), Linda Shechtman (David), Frederick Curley (Rose), Virginia Hamlin, Karen Bowman (Michael) and Christine Nuss (James). Beloved grandmom of 17 grandchildren at 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 8:45 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA...

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