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Esther Perri (Neiley)

Esther Perri (Neiley)

Dec 19, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Carmen, devoted mother of Janet Green (Gary), Charles Perri (Valerie), Robert Perri, and James Perri, loving grandmom of Melissa, Nicole, Charles, Amanda, and Anthony; also survived by three great grandchildren Gabriel, Emma, and Maksim, her sisters Francine Mumper, Nancy Dellavella, Lorraine Micsion, Michele Neiley, her sister in law Carol Neiley, and many nieces and nephews....

Michael J. Barrett

Michael J. Barrett

Dec 19, 2015

Beloved son of the late John and Jennie. Loving brother of Jean Kosman, Anna-Marie, John, and the late Victoria Kearney and Catherine Freitag. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Phila., PA 19116. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Christina Grimes

Christina Grimes

Dec 18, 2015

Loving daughter of Ann Marie and the late John Steven Grimes, Sr. Beloved sister of John, Jr. and Philomena Lithgow. Granddaughter of Ann Marie Lange and John F. Grimes. Also survived by her nephew John Stephen Grimes and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and her dog Beef. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of...

Larry Iaccio

Larry Iaccio

Dec 18, 2015

His love of music was his number one hobby. Loving husband of Theresa (nee Yetcalf). Beloved father of Larry (Peggy) and Terry Parisi (Butch). Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, his sister Ann Bianco (Ralph), and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday morning, 8-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Lorena A. Tauscher

Lorena A. Tauscher

Dec 16, 2015

Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Linda Hogan (the late Jim), Jack Tauscher (Agnes), Lisa Michalski (Lawrence), and Lori Barbadoro (John). Nene of Thomas Mellon, Diane Adamchak (Ken), Matthew Tauscher, Lindsay and Lawrence Michalski, John (Kristen), Joseph, and Jacob Barbadoro. Great grandmother of Grace and Ella Adamchak. Sister of Annamae Lennon and the late Helen Freidel. Also...

Robert F. Miller

Robert F. Miller

Dec 15, 2015

Loving husband of Linda (nee Horger). Beloved father of Debra Miller-Smith (C.J.). Pop of Ethan and Noah. Preceded in death by his brother Charlie (Sallie). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila.,...

Alonzo K. "Lon" Overman

Alonzo K. "Lon" Overman

Dec 14, 2015

Lon passed away on December 14, 2015 with his family by his side. He was a Vietnam Veteran, a Purple Heart recipient and a former Philadelphia Corrections Officer. He is the husband of the late Christine (nee Zalewski). Loving father of Michelle Gilbert (Michael), Lori Gillespie (Donald), and Kenneth (Renee). Poppy to Heather, Stefany, Amber, Michael Jr., Colin, Christopher, Kenneth...

Guy C. D'Ambrosio

Guy C. D'Ambrosio

Dec 13, 2015

At the age of 93. Beloved husband of Carmela (nee DiLucio). Loving father of Richard. Brother of Lucy D'Ambrosio and Angeline Giordano (Don). Preceded in death by his brothers Frank (Mary), Anthony (Catherine), Abe and Donato. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...

George Opalka, Sr.

George Opalka, Sr.

Dec 12, 2015

At the age of 73. Beloved husband of Sue, devoted father of Donna M., George Jr., David Sr. and the late Debra, Tony and Candy. Loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of John, Frank and Joe. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 8-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia...

Nancy Devlin (Nee Carroll)

Nancy Devlin (Nee Carroll)

Dec 12, 2015

Loving wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of the late Deborah McCrossen. Grandmom of Neil McCrossen. She is also survived by her dear cousin Eileen Robinson "Sis" and her extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 10-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 11...

Florence M. Streich (Nee Knerr)

Florence M. Streich (Nee Knerr)

Dec 11, 2015

Beloved wife of Charles, loving mother of Gary (Maureen), and Joseph, dear gram of Jamie, CJ, Crystal, and Daniel; also survived by 4 great grandchildren, her brother Richard, and her sisters Lorraine Clark and Carolyn Davis. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Funeral Service 11 AM....

Denise A. Nauman Goodema

Denise A. Nauman Goodema

Dec 11, 2015

Suddenly, December 11, 2015 at the age of 61. Best friend and soulmate to John Goodema, Sr. Loving mother of John, Charles and Thomas. Adoring grandmom of Johnny, Damian and Thomas. Dear sister of Pat Trinkle and Connie Mackuse; loving aunt of Lisa, Denise and Michael. Denise was a dear friend to everyone and will be greatly missed. Relatives and...

Anna N. "Nina" Santos (Nee Turenko)

Anna N. "Nina" Santos (Nee Turenko)

Dec 10, 2015

At the age of 73. Loving wife of 45 years to Dorival V. "Dori". Devoted mother of Alex (Patricia), Mark and Eric (Amy). Dear grandma to Ashley and Alex, Jr. "AJ". She is also survived by her loving extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday Eve 5 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Catharine T. "Cass" Berg (Nee Senske)

Catharine T. "Cass" Berg (Nee Senske)

Dec 10, 2015

Wife of the late Harry C. Loving mother of John (Joan). Grandmom of John Jason, Jeremy Jason and Terence Allen Hales. Great grandmother of Mayce, Alyssa, Emma and Noah. She is also survived by her sisters Annabelle Sinibaldi, Marie Russi and the late Eileen Mazzarelli. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday 9-9:45 AM at Christ the King...

Thomas H. Whittle

Thomas H. Whittle

Dec 10, 2015

Thomas H. Whittle, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015. Born in Philadelphia to the late Thomas and Dorothy Whittle, Tom resided in Levittown, PA with his late wife Muriel, of 60 years. Tom was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Army Air Force in Alaska. He worked in Philadelphia Gas Works until retirement in 1982....

Anna T. Rommel (Nee Minarcik)

Anna T. Rommel (Nee Minarcik)

Dec 9, 2015

At the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Clifford, Sr. Loving mother of Maryanne Tegethoff (Ron), Suzanne Rommel (Murray) and Clifford, Jr. (Heidi). Mom Mom of Paula, Jason, Jennifer, Sarah and Carly. Great Mom Mom of Brayden, Sophie, Nathan and Jacob. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...

Robert John Miller

Robert John Miller

Dec 8, 2015

Robert John Miller died peacefully on December 8, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center with his loving wife and children by his side. He was 75 years old and died as a result of kidney failure and pulmonary fibrosis. Robert was a lifelong resident of the Phila. and Bensalem area. He proudly served in the US Navy in the Submarine...

Kathryn "Kat" I. Wilson

Kathryn "Kat" I. Wilson

Dec 7, 2015

Suddenly December 7, 2015 at the age of 54. Loving companion of the late Joseph Stepnowski. Daughter of Thomas and Liz . Dear sister of Maria, Sally, Georgie, Thomas (Liz), Johnny, Stanley, Linda and Pat. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Sunday 6-8 PM at BURNS FUNERAL...

Elaine Kathryn Kurtz (Nee Newell), R.N.

Elaine Kathryn Kurtz (Nee Newell), R.N.

Dec 7, 2015

Elaine passed on December 7, 2015 into the hands of the Lord, surrounded by family and loved ones. Beloved wife of 53 years to Robert, Sr. Preceded in death by her parents Katherine and Joseph. Elaine is survived by her husband, Robert, Sr.; three sons Robert (Allison), Christopher (Suzanne) and Eric (Fern); 6 grandchildren Morgan, Alex, Michael, Louis, Anastasia, Vivian;...

Claire Smith (Nee Burke)

Claire Smith (Nee Burke)

Dec 4, 2015

CLAIRE (nee Burke), Dec. 4, 2015. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Erin (John) Feerick and Kaleen (Matt) Ping. Sister of Jim, Jack and Buddy Burke and the late Elaine O'Connell, the late Anne Marie Holmes, and the late Joe and Harry Burke; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to...

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