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James J. Mccloskey

James J. Mccloskey

Apr 9, 2016

James J. McCloskey, Jr. of the Fishtown Section of Philadelphia, PA received his final reward on April 9, 2016 at the age of 89. Predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Ann M. McCloskey (nee Bergman), he was the son of James John McCloskey and Freda McCloskey (nee Faist). He leaves daughters Patricia Brock, Geraldine Purcell, Susan Carter (Richard) and...

James M. Burns

James M. Burns

Apr 9, 2016

Suddenly, April 9, 2016. Devoted father of James (Tara) and Sean (Jamie). Loving son of Marie and the late James, dear pop of Haley, Logan, Adelyn, Jack, and Ella; brother of Diane Mast, Tom, Eileen Williamson, Kathy Thompson, Terry Parlee, and Daniel Burns. Relatives, friends, and members of the Philadelphia Veterans Memorial Society are invited to his viewing Wednesday Evening...

John W. Amberg

John W. Amberg

Apr 9, 2016

Passed peacefully at Abington Hospice on April 9, 2016. Predeceased by his beloved wife Jill and his son Jack. A veteran of the US Navy, he is a retired Civil Servant of the Naval Depot. John was an avid golfer, skier, and tennis player, he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited...

Rose Marie Mckeown

Rose Marie Mckeown

Apr 9, 2016

Loving wife of the late James. Beloved mother of Joseph Marinan, Kathleen Schmalstich (Randy), and Stephanie McCue (Ed). Grandmother of William, Katie, Taylor, and Madison. Sister of Claudia Morina. Also survived by many step-children and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 8:45-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114....

Elwood H. Peoples

Elwood H. Peoples

Apr 9, 2016

A retired police officer of the City of Philadelphia and a resident of Rhawnhurst. Elwood is the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Liz", devoted father of Stephen, Linda Candoi and her husband Mario. Loving pop of Stephanie, dear brother of William (Elaine), and Doris Smith (Joe); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and members of the FOP Lodge...

Kathleen M. Salamatino

Kathleen M. Salamatino

Apr 8, 2016

On the 8th of April, while in hospice care, clutching a soft green stuffed triceratops, with her son by her side, Kathleen Salamatino (nee Seedes) at age 50 died, and is now liberated. She leaves behind a son and a daughter, Vincent Jr. and Katie, plus a grandson Vincent James III, whom the sight of brought innefable joy. She does...

Minerva Paul

Minerva Paul

Apr 8, 2016

Minerva Paul passed away April 8, 2016. Loving mother of Diane Driscoll (Patrick), Ronald Matz and Brian Brown. Devoted grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 6, and loving great-great grandmother of 3. Survived by her brother Robert Robinson and Sally Robinson. Sister of the late Tom Robinson, Betty Wommer, and Neomi Skyler. She was devoted to her family all of her...

Matthew E. Gallagher

Matthew E. Gallagher

Apr 7, 2016

Suddenly April 7, 2016, at the age of 25. Beloved son of Arthur Jr. and Lisa (nee Hucaluk), loving father of Averi; dear brother of Nicholas; also survived by his grandmother Elizabeth Hucaluk, his aunt Karen Tullio (Lou), his uncles Leo Hucaluk, Edward Gallagher and many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9:30 AM, St. Anselm...

Helen J. Farrell

Helen J. Farrell

Apr 6, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Thomas, devoted mother of Glenn Bubb (Michele), Stephen Bubb (the late Arlene), Dorrine Bubb, Thomas Farrell (Sheila), Joshua Farrell, and the late Charles Peace, Deborah Rowland, and Walter Farrell. Dear grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; also survived by her brother Daniel Driscoll (Amy). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday Evening...

Marilyn Joan Belancio

Marilyn Joan Belancio

Apr 5, 2016

Marilyn passed peacefully on April 5, 2016 at 10:49 a.m. after battling chronic pain since an unfortunate injury 31 years ago. Born in Philadelphia on February 12, 1949 to Charles Emmett Wohlenberg Jr. and Antoinette Julia Alinoski, she grew up in Germantown and graduated from Little Flower High School. She was the center of her family and is survived by...

Lorraine M. Rau (Nee Vanet)

Lorraine M. Rau (Nee Vanet)

Apr 4, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Armand. Loving mother of Donnalee Hall (Edward) and Jerry (Carol). Loving Gram of Edward Hall, Jr. (Barbara), Dennis Hall, Peter Hall (Amanda), Heather, JoAnna Fehrman (Gregg), Katie Hemmert (Todd) and Jaclyn McGillian (John). Great gram of Aimee, Jessica, Aidan, Luke, Reilly, Cole, Nate, Wyatt, Cody, Parker, Ryann, Teagan and Mia. She is also survived by...

Gary W. Palmer

Gary W. Palmer

Apr 4, 2016

Suddenly at the age of 61. Husband of the late Karen. Beloved father of Megan (David) and Nicole Imondi (Anthony). Loving son of Doris and the late William Palmer. Grandfather of James Michael Imondi; brother of Linda Tidy and Denise Hamer. Services and interment are private.

Patricia Weinberger (Nee Johnson)

Patricia Weinberger (Nee Johnson)

Apr 3, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Devoted mother of Patricia Johnston (George), Denise Webb (William), Michael (Anne Marie), Linda Hepworth (Kenneth) and the late Thomas (the late Sarah). She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday Eve 7-9 PM and Friday 9-9:45 AM at...

Charles E. Mcsorley

Charles E. Mcsorley

Apr 3, 2016

At the age of 79. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Romagano). Devoted father of Constance Eurich (Steven), Michael, Thomas (Diane) and Joseph (Christine). Dear Pop Pop of 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 8-9:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Service 9:45...

Florence Neumer (Nee Pianka)

Florence Neumer (Nee Pianka)

Apr 1, 2016

Wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Ronald (Ginny), Robert (Pat), Richard (Babbette) and the late Ralph, Jr. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Dot and many grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday April 16, 2016 9:30 AM at Deer Meadows Chapel, 8301 Roosevelt Blvd. Phila., PA 19152 followed by her Service at...

Beatrice Stumpo (Nee Kilbilda)

Beatrice Stumpo (Nee Kilbilda)

Mar 31, 2016

Wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Richard (Joan), Beatrice Siravo (Edward), Christine Madden (Robert), and the late John. Survived by her daughter-in-law Susan; grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 8. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 8:30-10:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass...

Patricia Ferguson (Nee Cooper)

Patricia Ferguson (Nee Cooper)

Mar 31, 2016

At the age of 73. Loving wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of 11 children and grandmother of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Dorothy Burns, and many nieces and nephews. Services and interment will be held privately at the families convenience. The family would like to invite relatives and friends to her luncheon at...

Candice N. Matteo

Candice N. Matteo

Mar 30, 2016

Candice N. Matteo, of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly, March 30, 2016. She was 36 years old. Loving companion of Tom Flanigan. Beloved daughter of William L. Matteo, Jr. and Joanne M. (nee McKeon) Matteo. She is also survived by her son Clayton M. Andresen, of Upper Darby; daughter Layla Flanigan, of Philadelphia; brother Timothy Matteo, of Upper Darby; sister Harmony...

Lee M. Friend (Nee Cerrito)

Lee M. Friend (Nee Cerrito)

Mar 29, 2016

Loving wife of Raymond E.; devoted mother of Kimberly Lenherr (Michael), Chad Widdis (Jennifer), Raymond J., Rosemarie Donnelly, Theresa Montgomery (Robert), Kathleen MacAdams (Joe), Michael and the late Gina Evans and Charles Widdis. She is survived by her son-in-law, John Evans and daughter-in-law, Deb Widdis. Dear Mom-Mom of 25 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Survived by her brothers, Joseph (Terri), Lawrence...

Ellen C. Sosnowski (Nee Mazur)

Ellen C. Sosnowski (Nee Mazur)

Mar 27, 2016

Loving mother of Nicholas and Denise. Dearest Mom-Mom of Georgie Flanagan. Sister of Marie Mazur. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 8:45-10:15 at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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