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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....
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
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)
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
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
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.
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)
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...
James E. Graham
Dec 4, 2015
Loving husband of Joan. Dear father of Jean Kulp (Jeff) and Edward. Stepfather of John Henry (Annmarie), Joe Henry, Tom Henry, Joanne Adams (Barry) and the late James. Grandfather of 10 and 1 great grandchild. Brother of Dorothy and William. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Saturday 10 to 10:45 A.M. St. Luke United Church of Christ,...
Gloria A. Welsh (Nee Gaynor)
Dec 2, 2015
Beloved wife of 55 years to Joseph, devoted mother of Mary Blaney (the late Jim) and Nancy Blaney (Andrew), Dearest Gram of Mary (Phil), Jimmy (Liz), Kerry, AJ (Michele), Bridget, and Aidan; also survived by six great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday 7 to 9 PM and also Monday 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral...
William "Bill" Mooney, Jr.
Dec 1, 2015
William J. Mooney, Jr., "Bill", age 61, passed away December 1, 2015 at Aria-Torresdale Hospital with his loving family by his side. Son of the late William, Sr. and Nancy. Survived by his loving wife of 38 years Cindy. Father of Eric, Heather (Will), and Sean (Danielle). Grandfather of Alexia, Brianna and Sophia. Brother of Kevin (Janet), Stephen (Dolly), Susan...
Sonia R. Lee (Nee Wexler)
Dec 1, 2015
Beloved wife of the late Gerald, loving mother of Linda Kobialka (Mike) and Debbie DiNoia (Victor), dear grandmom of Gerald, Michael, Victor, and Stephanie, great grandmom of Lisa. Loving sister of 15 brothers and sisters; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 10 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford, followed by Words...
Peggy Cleave-Quinn
Nov 30, 2015
Loving mother of John (Carole) and Rodney. Loving Nana of Carolynn, Colleen, John Mike, Jacquelyn, Danielle and Ashley. Great Nana of 6. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 10:30 AM. Interment...
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