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John L. Levering
Jul 27, 2015
July 27, 2015, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Ella (nee McGonigle). Devoted father of Marianne and the late Lynn. Loving Pop-Pop of Kim, Josey, Vicki, Becky, Marilynn and Chalie. Also survived by 6 cherished great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 8 to 9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...
Jean E. Chromczak
Jul 26, 2015
Jean E. Chromczak, July 26, 2015 of Rose Gardens at Ann's Choice. Beloved daughter of the late Dominic and Julia (nee Shuda) Chromczak. Survived by cousins Joan Sarchese, Margie Philip and Ron Chromczak. Jean is also survived by the loving staff and her Rose Gardens Family and many dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday...
Eleanor Smart (Nee Winarski)
Jul 25, 2015
Eleanor passed away at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Smart. Mother of Rev. Raymond W. Smart and Gregory R. Smart (Teresa). Grandmother of Gregory, Lauren and Lindsey Smart. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Eleanor was a resident of Pennypack Woods and a parishioner of St. Dominic's for 49 years. Relatives and friends...
Arlena L. Clark
Jul 25, 2015
Beloved wife of the late Riley H. Clark. Loving mother of Cathie Worton (Robert), Becky Perrone, and Debbie Snell (Mark). Grandmother of Robert, Jeffery, Eric and Brett. Great grandmother of Nolan. Service and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Alzheimer's Assoc., 399 Market Street, Suite 102 Phila., PA 19106 would be appreciated.
Charles H. "Chalie" Roberts
Jul 24, 2015
Loving brother of John (Loretta), James, Nancy Balloch (Jack), Barbara and the late Robert "Reds". Loving uncle of Eileen, Michael, Annamarie, and Catherine; great uncle of Anthony, Melanie, Briana, Saryna and John. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. Of Grant Ave.) followed by his Service 11:30...
Florence "Flo" Mestichelli
Jul 24, 2015
At the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore; devoted mother of Carol Feeley (the late George) and Joyce Wheeler (Frank). Sister of the late Viola Celani, Diane D'Allessandro, Ben Celani, Edith Celani and Jack Celani. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9 AM at St....
Dorothy R. Curran (Nee Mchugh)
Jul 23, 2015
Wife of the late John "Jack", loving mother of Maureen Frisco (Mike), Maryellen Buchter (Brian), John (Doreen); beloved grandmom to Michael (Colleen), Stephanie, Stacey Frisco, Lauren and Brian Buchter, Sean, Patrick, Alex and Nick Curran; also survived by 2 great grandchildren, Olivia and Braeden Frisco, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-10:15 AM...
Edythe J. Barras (Nee Purdy)
Jul 23, 2015
Loving mother of John J. III "Jack", Marianne Bock (Bob), Jeanette Maliszewski (Ken), Bruce (Kathleen), Christine Grant (Michael), Stephen (Leslie) and the late Rosemary Barras. She is survived by many loving grand and great grandchildren, her brothers Donald and John "Jack" Purdy and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Barras spent many years volunteering her time at Archbishop Ryan H.S. Relatives and...
Florence "Pat" Connolly
Jul 21, 2015
Florence "Pat" (Walinskas) Connolly went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 21, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Connolly; most loving mother of Patricia McLaughlin (Tom) and Michele Koenig (Paul); devoted grandmother of Paul W. Koenig and Shaun and Christine McLaughlin; loving sister of Jack Wallace (Jane) and Robert...
Irma Solnyshkova
Jul 19, 2015
Wife of the late Wolfram, loving mother of Luda Wolf and Katya Shulga; also survived by three grandchildren and one great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 10 AM to 11 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA. Interment is Private.
Catherine G. Bilger
Jul 19, 2015
Loving sister of James, John, and the late Thomas, Frank, William,Lillian, Marie, George, and Rita; survived by her niece Lillian Gentner (Mike) and additional numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Service 11 AM. Interment is Oakland Cemetery.
William Wolpert, Iii
Jul 18, 2015
Dedicated son of the late William, Jr. and Dorothy Wolpert; dear friend of many. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his Service 10:30 AM. Interment is Hillside Cemetery.
James C. Svendsen
Jul 16, 2015
Beloved husband of Jane (nee Gross). Father of James, Jr., Robert, Melissa Kellerman (Chad), Amy Durland (Adam), and the late Sandy. Also survived by several grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 9-10 :45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers,...
Agnes M. Cullen (Nee Lavelle)
Jul 15, 2015
At the age of 102. Wife of the late Charles T. Cullen, mother of Rita Schiebler (George), Betty Bruce (Jim) and Mary Weldon (Jim); also survived by 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Agnes was a 1932 graduate of Hallahan High School for Girls. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 8:45 to 9:45 AM,...
Angelica A. Sothern (Nee Agneta)
Jul 15, 2015
Died peacefully July 15, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Devoted mother of her 4 boys: John, Warren (Arlene), Joseph, and Michael (Theresa); loving Nan to 9 wonderful grandchildren and granny to 4 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her mother and father Anna and John Agneta, her sister Julia Quinlan, and her brother Nick Agneta; survived...
James J. Armitage
Jul 15, 2015
James J., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 15, 2015. Beloved husband and soulmate of 54 years to Bernadette M. (nee Rhodes). Devoted father to James E. (Stephen), Valerie A. Wilus (Francis) and Karen M. Gerdy (Michael). Loving grandpop to Jessica, Bryan and Kaitlyn. Brother of Valerie O'Reilly and the late Ronald G. Armitage. Also...
Robert B. Talley
Jul 14, 2015
Beloved husband of Carol (nee Henss), loving father of Ken, Mike, and Sue Robus, dear grandfather of Tim Robus; also survived by his sister Lorraine Roemer, and his brother Russell Talley. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday Evening 6 to 8 PM and also Saturday 9:30 to 10:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his...
Paul "Nick" Nichols
Jul 13, 2015
Loving father of Paul D., Donna M., Bruce J., John H., Lisa A. and the late Mark S. Survived by 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; brother of Carol Farris, Joan Lelleyn, and Joe Nichols. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning from 10-12 Noon at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA...
Catherine T. Mcdowell
Jul 11, 2015
At the age of 67. Loving companion and best friend of 41 years to Joseph Maximo. Dear sister of Dennis. She is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews. Catherine was a retired employee of C.W.A. Local 1300. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 10-10:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila.,...
Michael J. Shields
Jul 10, 2015
Michael J. passed away after a brief illness on July 10, 2015. Son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Shields. Loving fiance of Diana Ryan. Devoted brother of Thomas (Deborah), Joseph, Stephen, Joanne Charpentier (James) and John (Kathleen). "Uncle Boparino" to numerous nieces and nephews. Michael was an active member of Knights of Columbus-Our Lady of Lourdes Council of Holmesburg,...
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