Louis A. Mattioli
Mar 19, 2016
Suddenly at the age of 37. Loving fiancé of Kristen Desiderio. Beloved son of Louis Mattioli and Alice Cadden (Scott). Dear brother of Jason (Flora). Cherished grandson of Danuta Szczesniak. Also survived by his 3 loving nieces, and his extended loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 6 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...
Joanne Sherman (Nee Hocker)
Mar 19, 2016
At the age of 69. Beloved wife of Paul F. Devoted mother of Robert (Matile), Diane and Samantha. Loving grandmom to Chirstopher, Robert, Camryn and Anthony. Cherished daughter of Gloria and the late CHarles Hocker. She is also survived by one brother, Charles. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 10:30-11:45 AM at St. Anne Church (lower),...
Edward W. Mcdonald
Mar 19, 2016
Edward W. McDonald Edward W. McDonald passed away on the morning of March 19, 2016, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a long battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Edward was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 9, 1955, and was the third of five children of Lewis McDonald and Ida (Griess) McDonald. Edward was an...
Thomas J. Roach
Mar 19, 2016
An Army veteran. Loving husband of 48 years to Eileen (nee Donnelly). Loving father of Christina Roach Hall (Brian) and the late Thomas. Loving Pop Pop of Aidan, Kieran and Fiona. Dear brother of James (Carol). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Thomas was the former President of Eastern Divers Assoc., a member of Holmesburg Rifle Club, and an...
Charles J. Carnila
Mar 19, 2016
At the age of 88. Loving husband of the late Joan (Burke); devoted father of Cathlene Britt (Bob), Charles Jr. (Patricia), Linda Maddox (Stan) and Diane Harrington (Michael). Dear Pop Pop of 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9:00-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114...
James L. Press
Mar 18, 2016
James passed away unexpectedly March 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Damara (nee Allen). Loving father of Laura Press and Alexandra Alsen (Steven). Brother of Christine, George (Lynne (née Nasi)) and Mark Press. Also survived by nieces and a nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 10-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...
Charles E. Bowers, Sr.
Mar 18, 2016
At the age of 81. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Cunningham-MacLean) and the late Marie Diviny; devoted father of Joseph, Charles Jr. (Marie), Michael, Cindy Miller Arnold, Judy Carlson (Garry), Terri Camilari (Joseph), Patti Wyatt (Thomas) and the late Diane Bowers. Dear granddad of 12 and 8 great grandchildren. Brother of David (Connie) and his sister-in-law Joan, the late...
Jill Betshner (Nee Ferrero)
Mar 18, 2016
Beloved wife of Gary J. Devoted mother of Erica Watson (Kevin). Dear Mom Mom of Andrew and Emily. Daughter of Joan and the late Lewis, Sr. Sister of Lewis, Jr. (Cecilia) and the late John E. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9:00-9:45 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. Phila., PA 19136 followed by her...
Clare H. Kelly (Nee Kelly)
Mar 16, 2016
Loving wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of Maureen Brennan (Jack), Michael (Linda), Eileen McElvaney (Jim), Colleen Klink (Charles), Clare Durham (Larry), Patrick, Mary and Kathleen Kelly. Grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 18. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 8 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...
Joseph A. Welsh
Mar 16, 2016
At the age of 84. Loving husband of 55 years to the late Gloria (nee Gaynor). Devoted father of Mary Blaney (the late Jim) and Nancy Blaney (Andrew). Loving "Poppy" of Marybeth (Phil), Jimmy (Liz), Kerry, AJ (Michele), Bridget and Aidan and 7 great grand-children. Proud Teamster of Local #107 and shop steward for over 20 years. Relatives and friends...
Thomas J. Arouni
Mar 14, 2016
Thomas "Tom" or "Tommy" James Arouni, 82, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away, Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home at Chapel Manor Care Center. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, March 25 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125. Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery, Bensalem, PA. Memorials in lieu...
John R. Glod
Mar 13, 2016
Brother of the late Patricia Decker, loving uncle of Barbara, Diane Rehiel, Patricia Kline, and Billy Decker; also survived by great nieces and great nephews. John was a dedicated employee for over 41 years at LTK Engineering Services. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9AM St. Martha Church, Academy and Comly Rds., Philadelphia, followed by his Funeral...
Margaret A. "Peggy" Schmidt (Nee Burke)
Mar 13, 2016
At the age of 73. Devoted mother of Jennifer A. (Jack) Spiker. Loving Grammy of Abigail and Ray. Dear sister of Jimmy, Billy, and Helen Marie; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 6-7:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by her Service 8...
Eleanor Volz
Mar 12, 2016
Beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank", devoted mother of Mary Servais (George), Steve (Rose), Mark (Joann), Russell, Debbie McAnney (Bill), Lisa Volz, and the late Sue Brennen (Dave), loving nanny of 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; also survived by her sisters in law Peggy Lake, Dolores Lake, and her brothers in law Hugh and Richard Volz. Relatives and...
Anthony J. Piccirelli
Mar 12, 2016
Loving son of the late Domenick and Dolores (nee Scioli). Brother of Deborah Dumproff (Ed), Stephen (Silvia Gonzales), and the late Domenick. Also survived by his niece and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 11:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 12:30 P.M. Interment Our...
Laura G. Mcveigh
Mar 12, 2016
Loving daughter of the late George and Irene. Sister of Delores Sullivan (the late Michael), Frank and the late George R. (Peggie Hahn). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Interment Northwood Cemetery.
Thomas L. Farrell
Mar 12, 2016
Loving husband of Helen (nee Driscoll). Father of Thomas (Sheila), William, and the late Walter. Step father of Stephen Bubb (the late Arlene), Glenn Bubb (Michele), Dorrine Bubb, and the late Deborah Rowland and Charles Pease. Brother of Daniel. Will be sadly missed by his caretaker Samantha Dales (Harry). Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends...
Bridget M. Branigan
Mar 11, 2016
Bridget M. Branigan., on March 11, 2016 at the age of 54. Loving fiancee of Joseph. Dear sister of Mary Lou, Linda, Dennis and Kevin. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 6 to 8 P.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.), Phila., PA 19125. Interment private.
Aldo L. Didomenico
Mar 10, 2016
Beloved husband of Lois (nee Clendening), devoted father of Aldo Jr. (Tricia), Marco, Justin (Leanne), loving nonno of Tea, Aldo III "Tre", Aria, and Madelena; brother of the late Hugo. USMC Veteran of the Korean War period. Aldo was well known in the community for nearly 50 years for his multiple business ventures, especially his insurance and income tax office...