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Shirley A. Cohen

Shirley A. Cohen

Jan 29, 2016

Beloved wife of Leonard, loving mother of Jeffrey, Lisa and her husband Michael, dear grandmom of Miranda and Rory; sister of the late Freda Zipursky. Services and Interment are Private for the Family. A memorial service will be held in her name in the near future.

Martin J. Clark, Sr.

Martin J. Clark, Sr.

Jan 29, 2016

Martin J. Clark Sr. passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Living a life full of accomplishments, kindness and love; a life others could only dream of, has lead this amazing man to meet his savior in the beautiful heavens above. Martin was preceded in death by wife, Elsie; and his two sons, John S. and Tom W. Clark. He is...

Austin M. Sternberg

Austin M. Sternberg

Jan 28, 2016

Suddenly at the age of 39. Loving son of Janice Matthews (nee Keil) and Larry. Dear brother of Joseph (Siara). He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday 6 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Service 8 PM. Interment...

Anthony Palma

Anthony Palma

Jan 28, 2016

Beloved husband of 59 years to Edith (nee Markel), devoted father of Michael and his wife Wendy, loving poppy to Madison, Victoria, and Ashley. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 9 AM, All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., Phila, PA 19114, followed by his Service 11 AM. Interment is Rosedale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,...

Cecelia D. Johnson (Nee Dorsey)

Cecelia D. Johnson (Nee Dorsey)

Jan 26, 2016

A graduate of the University of the Arts. Daughter of the late Congress-man Frank Dorsey and Cecelia (Ward). Wife of the late William J. Mother of Peter (Laura) and Joanne Perry (Norman), Richard (Kate) and the late Francis (Marylee). Gran-mother of Erik, Benjamin, Alexis, Kevin, Matthew, Daniel and Francis; and 3 great grand-children. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...

Nancy Delia (Nee Wilson)

Nancy Delia (Nee Wilson)

Jan 26, 2016

Beloved mother of Barbara Ann Dunn (Roy), Michael DeLia (Colleen). Grandmom of Lauran, Michelle, Jeremy, and Dylan. Great grandmother of Ethan and Kiera. Sister of Carolyn Heinline and the late John Wilson. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Albert the Great Church, 214 Welsh Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment...

Gladys I. Hillis (Nee Hughes)

Gladys I. Hillis (Nee Hughes)

Jan 26, 2016

Gladys I. Hillis(nee Hughes), January 26, 2016, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack (the love of her life). Devoted mother of Lynette McDonnell (John P.), Jack (Pat) and Bob (Karen), loving mom mom of John Jr. (Megan), Lynette Marie (Ed), Kelly, Chrissy, Sandy (Brian), Laura (Jason), Breanne, Nicole, and Ashley, great grandmom to Kyle, Jimmy, Brady,...

Margaret M. Mccloskey (Nee Clifford)

Margaret M. Mccloskey (Nee Clifford)

Jan 26, 2016

A retired employee of Nazareth Hospital after 30 years. Loving mother of the late Mary Kate. Sister of Mary Ellen Glen (Richard) and Tom Clifford (the late Beth). Aunt of Anne, Tim (Meghan), and Bryn. Great aunt of Lucas. Also survived by her husband Harry. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 8:45-9:45 A.M. at Christ the King Church,...

Clare Delancey

Clare Delancey

Jan 26, 2016

Loving wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of the late Geraldine Milligan (the late Michael). Loving Gram of Brigette Wildermuth (Raymond) and great grandmother to Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 12 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers,...

Helen A. Griffis (Nee Appel)

Helen A. Griffis (Nee Appel)

Jan 23, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Elmer. Loving mother of Edward (Joanne), Eileen Williamson (the late Richard), Robert (Deborah) and Thomas (Amy). Loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 7. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 9-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM at...

Joseph T. Mularczyk

Joseph T. Mularczyk

Jan 23, 2016

A WWII Veteran of 3 years. Loving husband of 68 years to Frances (nee Deren). Loving father of Elaine Thompson (Rick) and Loretta Brinkman (Bill). Loving Pop Pop of 6 and great pop pop of 6. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by...

Andrew "Abe" Johnston

Andrew "Abe" Johnston

Jan 23, 2016

Suddenly on January 23, 2016, at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Jean-Ellen (nee Walters); devoted father of Darren T., Jean Ellen (Brian) Rogers, and Danielle (Larry) Cohen; loving Poppy "The Gang" Carley, Andrew, Eric, Hailey, Brooke and Dylan; also survived by 2 brothers, Edward and Robert and the late Thomas and Emma. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Linda F. Deluca (Nee Raddi)

Linda F. Deluca (Nee Raddi)

Jan 22, 2016

Of Philadelphia, Linda passed away at the age of 95. Wife of the late Fernando "Fred". She is survived by her children Frederick (Lyn) and Richard (Diane). Mother-in-law of Gail and Sandy, sister-in-law of Arthur DeLuca. Beloved grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 9:30-10:30...

Diane J. Atz

Diane J. Atz

Jan 22, 2016

At the age of 78. Loving daughter of the late John and Catherine. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9:30 AM-10:15 AM at St. Matthew Church (Lower Church) 3000 Cottman Ave. Phila., PA 19149 followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to the EWTN, Global Catholic...

Dolores M. Ecker (Nee Yetcalf)

Dolores M. Ecker (Nee Yetcalf)

Jan 21, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Martin Ecker. Loving mother of Patricia Ralph (James), Michael, Thomas (Linda), Richard, Dennis (Laura) and JoAnn Blaser. Loving grandmother ("Nanny") of 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Theresa Iaccio, sister-in-law Dolores Flynn and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 9...

Margaret M. Young (Nee Daley)

Margaret M. Young (Nee Daley)

Jan 21, 2016

At the age of 92. Wife of the late Albert J. Loving mother of Madalene Strumbeck (Dana), James (Marguerite), Kathleen Minnich (Michael), Gerald and Joseph. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 8:45-9:45 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. (at Stamford) followed by...

Joseph A. "Sonny" Cwenar **Revised**

Joseph A. "Sonny" Cwenar **Revised**

Jan 20, 2016

**NO VIEWING SUNDAY EVENING** At the age of 78. Loving husband of Catherine (nee Hassey). Devoted father of Bob McCarron (Janet), Kathleen Obermeier (Bill Taylor), Stan (Lisa), Joe (Lynn Bittner-Hoyer), Andy, Michele (Vic) and Tom (Tina). Dear Pop pop to Megan, Jason, Brad, Nichole, Jamie, Samantha Negler (Mike), Joey, Corrine, Kyle, Amber, Justina, Thomas, Alex, Nicholas, Faye, Christopher and great...

Virginia E. "Ginnie" Berry (Nee Allen)

Virginia E. "Ginnie" Berry (Nee Allen)

Jan 19, 2016

Ginnie was born on February 13, 1928. Daughter of the late George and Bertha McCombs. Predeceased by her husband Joseph, brothers George, Joseph and Edward. Sisters Mary Turnbull and Bernadette Hughes. Survived by brothers John (Ronnie), Donald and Robert (Linda), sisters Grace Pounder, Agnes Tenaglia and Eleanor Allen and over 130 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Lillian M. Mullen (Nee Villanueva)

Lillian M. Mullen (Nee Villanueva)

Jan 18, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of the late Richard Andrillo, Sr., and Diana Shields; dear grandmom of Linda, Tony, and Chris Andrillo, Brandon Shields, Tommy and Billy Dawson, and the late Anthony Shields and Richard Andrillo, Jr.; also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 AM, Immaculate Conception Church,...

Stephen M. Hopkins

Stephen M. Hopkins

Jan 18, 2016

Please click here for the video tribute: Loving husband of Donna. Father of Nicole and Stephen (Cheala). Brother of Diane, Bill (Theresa), Bob, Linda, and Helene Trahey (Tom). Brother-in-law of Gary Lux (Suzanne), Charles Lux (Mary), and Karen Schneider (Jerry). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 9-12 Noon at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

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