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Frank J. Avato

Frank J. Avato

Dec 30, 2015

Frank J. Sr., passed away December 30, 2015 with his family by his side. A Marine Corp. veteran and a member of the Delaware Valley Civil War Roundtable. Beloved husband of 60 years to Sara (nee McFarland). Loving father of Frank J. Jr. (Tina), Steven J. and Michael J., Grandpop to Jillian, Kristina, Jessica, James, Michael, Shane, and Jude. Relatives...

William J. Seltner, Sr.

William J. Seltner, Sr.

Dec 28, 2015

Beloved husband of Vivian (nee Broadhurst), devoted father of William J. Jr. (Christine), John A. (Maria), and David F., loving pop pop of eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren; dear brother of John J. Seltner. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 1856 are invited to his viewing Friday Evening 6 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA, followed...

Mark T. Greer

Mark T. Greer

Dec 27, 2015

Mark passed away suddenly at the age of 49. Beloved son of Diane Renner (nee Iannuzzi) and Thomas Greer. Father of Kelli and Cherryl. Dear brother of Dawn Greer and Diane Torres (Matt). Nephew of James Iannuzzi, Michael Iannuzzi and Kevin Iannuzzi. He is also survived by his niece Avery Torres and his large extended loving family and friends. Relatives...

June E. Hamilton (Nee Brown)

June E. Hamilton (Nee Brown)

Dec 27, 2015

At the age of 64. Wife of the late Harry P.; devoted mother of Harry Phillip (Bridget), John O'Neill (Michelle) and June Brown (the late Harold). Loving Memom of Jessica, Monica, Christopher, John, Phillip, Benjamin, Bryan and Shane. Great grandmother of Isabella. Also survived by 2 sisters, Joanne and Joyce and one brother, Jerry. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Joanne Szumowski (Nee Soper)

Joanne Szumowski (Nee Soper)

Dec 26, 2015

Loving wife of 47 years to John Sr. Beloved mother to Susan Costello (Tom), Robert (Judy), Lisa, Kevin (Kristin), John Jr. (Catie), Timothy (Stacy) and the late William. Grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 5. Sister of Margaret, Robert, Francis and Michael. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...

Donna M. Mcginnis (Nee Sassa)

Donna M. Mcginnis (Nee Sassa)

Dec 25, 2015

Beloved wife of Jerry McGinnis. Loving mother of Harry Taylor, III (Kristie Schweitzer) and the late Joseph and James Taylor. Dear grandmom and aunt. Loving sister of Frank and the late Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday January 7, 2016 at 6 PM followed by her Service 8 PM. Interment private.

Susan N. Altomari (Nee Toohey)

Susan N. Altomari (Nee Toohey)

Dec 25, 2015

Loving wife of Louie. Beloved mother of Erik (Christina), Suzanne (David), Kira, and her companion Ava. Susan will be sadly missed by many family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 8-10:30 A.M. at St. Vincent De Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd, Richboro, PA 18954. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Donations in her memory...

Jo-Anne F. Sweet (Nee Bradley)

Jo-Anne F. Sweet (Nee Bradley)

Dec 24, 2015

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, April 16, 2016,9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, followed by her Memorial Mass 10AM. Interment is Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

Dawn Costello

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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...

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