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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...

Bernard "Buddy" Murphy

Bernard "Buddy" Murphy

Jan 18, 2016

Please click this link to view the video tribute. A retired Sergeant of 26 years with the Philadelphia Police Department. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of I.L.A. Local 1242, and graduated from North Catholic, Class of 1967. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Leyden). Beloved father of Brion (Helen), Ryan (Marlene),...

David J. Hand (Re-Scheduled)

David J. Hand (Re-Scheduled)

Jan 17, 2016

David J. passed away January 17, 2016, at the age of 61. An employee of Fox Chase Cancer Center, he is the dear friend of John Hall and his family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila. Interment is Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Philip T. Landis

Philip T. Landis

Jan 16, 2016

Philip T. Landis passed away January 16, 2016. Beloved husband of 65 years to Patricia (nee Neirmann), he is the devoted father of Patricia Costello-Murray and her husband Michael, loving pop pop to Samantha Costello; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 8 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Rita R. Natello (Nee D'Imperio)

Rita R. Natello (Nee D'Imperio)

Jan 14, 2016

Loving wife of the late Paul J. Beloved mother of Barbara Stracco and Paul Natello (Barbara). Nana of Eric Stracco, Kerri Goodwin (Tom), and Amy Natello. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8:30-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M....

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