Dawn Costello
Dec 23, 2015
Dawn Costello passed away on Dec. 23 after a brief illness. She was the beloved and adored daughter of Winnie (Lobosco) Utkus and the late Stanley Utkus. Dawn was a 1973 graduate of the Archbishop Ryan School for Girls in Philadelphia. She was chosen for the 1972-1973 edition of "Who's Who of American High School Students." She was a court...
Florence D. Speranza (Nee Gentile)
Dec 23, 2015
Beloved wife of the late Rudolph. Dear sister of Rita Berretta, Lucy Matthews and her late siblings, Connie, Marie, Hank, Romeo, Ralph, Eleanor and Joe. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, January 9, 2016 10:00 AM-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114...
Elizabeth E. Emery
Dec 22, 2015
Wife of the late William C. Sr. Loving mother of William C. Jr. (Pamela A.), Barbara Rogers (Thomas), Bernadette DiFrancesco (Vincent), Timothy, and Gary (Marianne). Nana to Jason, Leah, Kellie, Patrick, Katelyn, Bryan, Justin, Christopher and Kiersten. She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 8:30-9:30...
Angelo J. Cristinzio
Dec 21, 2015
Beloved husband of Eileen C. (nee Donlon). Brother of Carmella Rosania and Dominic Cristinzio. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Cristinzio worked at Univac for many years illustrating their technical manuals, was an avid biker, a fine furniture maker, an artist and a Korean War Veteran. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, 9:00...
Henry J. Kazmierski
Dec 21, 2015
Henry J. December 21, 2015, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Alice (nee Rudzinski) for 58 years. Devoted father of Karen Zapczynski (John), Sharon Kelly (Joe), and Alison Novak (Bob), loving pop pop of Matthew (Eb), Justin, RachelJo, and Sarah. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Wednesday 8:30...
Jerry Kilroy
Dec 20, 2015
Loving husband of Fran. Father of Shawn (Heather). Also survived by his brother Thomas (Joan). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Sunday, 12-1:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114. Words of remembrance at 2 P.M. A party will follow immediately after the service. Please no flowers or donations.
Donna M. Martine
Dec 20, 2015
Donna M. December 20, 2015, at the age of 56. Loving sister of Frederick "Fritz" Martine (Jeniffer Battersby), dear aunt of Olivia and Frederick III; also survived by her longtime friend Richard Gutman. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday, December 28, 2015 at 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by her Service 11...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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)
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)
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
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)
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....