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Robert F. Morgan

Robert F. Morgan

Nov 8, 2015

Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Hartigan), devoted father of Robert (Michelle), and William (Kimberly), loving grandpop of Billy, Ryan, Matthew, Katelyn, and Bobby; also survived by his brother in law John Hartigan (Marilyn), Carol Hartigan, and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Friday 9 to 10...

Thomas M. Burke

Thomas M. Burke

Nov 7, 2015

A resident of North Wildwood, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, who passed away at 89 years young. A retired Captain of the Philadelphia Fire Dept., and a Navy Veteran of World War II. Loving husband of 64 years to the late Catherine "Cass" (nee Starkey). Beloved father of Karen Figueroa (the late Figgy), Tom (Katherine), and Jacqueline Golden (Paul). Grandpop of...

Eleanor E. "Wally" (Nee Wurtz) Thomas

Eleanor E. "Wally" (Nee Wurtz) Thomas

Nov 6, 2015

At the age of 82. Beloved wife of Maurice "Gus", devoted mother of Robert (Cindy), John, Kathy Grier (Michael), Jeffrey, and the late Michael, loving mom mom of Bill, Nicole (Todd), Gina Marie (Neil), Lauren, and the late Rob, great grandmother of Wesley. Dear sister of Geraldine (Art), Arlene, and Linda; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Hazel Connell

Hazel Connell

Nov 5, 2015

Loving wife of the late Richard. Beloved mother of Richard (Janemarie). Grandmom of Christina Connell-Kershaw (Kevin), Jennifer Connell-Wolf (Richard), Richard (Melissa), Olivia, and Kathryn Connell. Great grandmother of Ellie Rose and Hannah Elizabeth Wolf. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment...

John "Moe" Mohollen

John "Moe" Mohollen

Nov 5, 2015

Moe proudly served our country during the Korean War with the U.S. Air Force. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie (nee O'Brien); devoted father of Rosemarie (Larry) Ognissanti, Kathleen (John) Brown, Michele (Bruce), Colleen (Rich) Lynch, John (Theresa), and Maureen; loving Pop to Michele, Katie, Matthew, Shannon, Ryan, Kayla, Sean, Kevin, Colin, Earl, Sandra, and the late Brittany; great...

Mary B. Walsh (Nee Bizik)

Mary B. Walsh (Nee Bizik)

Nov 5, 2015

Mary B. Walsh, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Wood River Village in Bensalem PA. She was 101. Mary enjoyed her pets "dogs and birds", flowers, and shopping. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Carole A. Dempsey (John) of Feasterville, PA, and her son Joseph S. Walsh (Claudith) of Titusville, FL. Grandmother of three Melissa Trost (Daniel),...

Mae L. Gillen (Nee Halliwell)

Mae L. Gillen (Nee Halliwell)

Nov 4, 2015

Loving wife of the late Francis. Beloved mother of Jane "Fran" and Dorothy Jenin (Dave). Grandmom of Donna Jenin. Great grandmother of Brian Amico. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 10 A.M. Interment...

Shirley A. Quigley

Shirley A. Quigley

Nov 3, 2015

Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Matthew (Catherine), Denise, and the late Robert M. Grandmom of Bridget, Ryan, Jillian, and Christopher. Adored aunt of nieces and nephews, especially Barbara and Linda. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection...

Aaron G. Young

Aaron G. Young

Nov 3, 2015

At the age of 22. Beloved son of Arthur and Donna (nee Foley), loving brother of Jennifer Zur (Michael), Jaclyn Young, and Amanda Michalczyk (Michael), dear grandson of Eleanor Foley and the late Kathleen McGuckin; also survived by five nephews and one niece. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 9AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed...

Charles S. Godin

Charles S. Godin

Nov 3, 2015

Charles S. Godin 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on November 3 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Dorothy. Cherished father of Andrea and Tom Evans, Cynthia and Joe Gallo, and Gwen and Jim Hanuscin. Devoted grandfather of Ashley (Evans), Mike, Beckett and Harper DiPrisco, Alicia Evans, Victoria and Alexandra Gallo, and...

Albert Schenzle

Albert Schenzle

Nov 2, 2015

At the age of 91. Albert proudly served our country during WWII with the U.S. Army. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Fey); devoted father of Robert (Susan), Lori Ann (Craig) Zimmerman and Janet (Gregory) Malkowski. Loving Poppy of Jillian, Taylor, Alyssa, Alex, Lindsay and Olivia. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on...

Arthur J. Galen, Sr.

Arthur J. Galen, Sr.

Nov 2, 2015

At the age of 81. Loving husband of Marie "Lou" (nee Wertz). Devoted father of Arthur J. Jr. (Kathy), Jeffrey and Sandra Hindman (Jerry). Loving Pop Pop of Jeffrey, Jessica, Kelsey, Tara, Kayla, Tim, Aubrey, Jack, Drew and Devon. Great Pop Pop of Nathan and McKenzie. Also survived by his large extended loving family. Art was a member of the...

Robert E. Gohery, Sr.

Robert E. Gohery, Sr.

Nov 1, 2015

At the age of 78. Loving husband of Dolores (nee Wekluk). Devoted father of Barbara, Paul (Kimberly) the late Robert, Jr. and Michael. Dear Pop Pop of Paul, Jr. and Shane. Brother-in-law of Janet (Rech) and William Wekluk (Kathy). Robert was the past Grand Knight of the Holmesburg Knights of Columbus. He is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes...

Stella Rita Bonaccorso (Nee Fidelibus)

Stella Rita Bonaccorso (Nee Fidelibus)

Nov 1, 2015

Stella passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2015. Beloved wife of 55 years to Pasquale "Pat". Loving mother of Maria Goergen (Bob), Sue Rurode (Ron) and Larry (Beth). Grandmother of Cindy, Justin, Olivia, Ronnie and Kyle. Also survived by one great granddaughter Isabella. Sister of the late Maria Liberi (Babe) and Rosebud Ermilio (Larry). Relatives and friends...

Geraldine Ann Jones Markus

Geraldine Ann Jones Markus

Oct 31, 2015

Geraldine passed away peacefully at her home with her family and friends by her side. After a courageous battle against cancer, she never gave up or lost the will to fight. She was a strong and kind woman and mother. Geraldine was born to loving parents, Harold "Buck" and Eleanor Jones. She was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Karl R. Weigand

Karl R. Weigand

Oct 25, 2015

Beloved husband of the late Marie, loving father of Linda Schwarzmann (John) and Karol Lawrence (Coleman), dear pop pop of Robin, Hannah, Evan, Cate, and Maddie. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Southampton Estates, 238 Street Rd., Southampton, PA 18966.

Eddie Manuel Garcia, Iii

Eddie Manuel Garcia, Iii

Oct 24, 2015

Father of Skylar. Son of Dorothy and the late Eddie Manuel Garcia, Jr. Brother of Michelle, Mirelise, and Eric. Stepson of Isabel. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.), Phila., PA 19125. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment Greenmount...

Shirley Milgram (Nee Tholl)

Shirley Milgram (Nee Tholl)

Oct 23, 2015

Loving mother of Neil Milgram (Robyn), Gail Markovitz (Elliott), and Jeff Milgram (Sharon); step mom of Sara Perkel, Emily Farrell (the late Abe), and Martha Kaplan (Ron), dear grandmom of Mathew, Lia, Kallie (Lee), Dana, Karen (David), Kevin (Shelby), Allison (Chris), Anna, Lila, Mark, Seth, Andrew, Adam, Jacob, Noah, Jordan, and the late Michael; also survived by 6 great grandchildren....

Stella Chmielewski (Nee Jastrzembski)

Stella Chmielewski (Nee Jastrzembski)

Oct 23, 2015

At the age of 100. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 10 AM, St. John Cantius Church 4415 Almond St. Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment is Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Rita P. Buffone (Nee Rozarto)

Rita P. Buffone (Nee Rozarto)

Oct 23, 2015

Loving wife of the late Nicholas. Beloved mother of Nick (Lucy), Natalie, and Janine Hand (The Rev. Dr. Lawrence L.). Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Scleroderma Foundation,...

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