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Leona A. Zimmer (Nee Casper)

Leona A. Zimmer (Nee Casper)

Nov 14, 2015

At the age of 89. Loving mother of Sherrie Houser (Richard) and the late Kent and Fred. Dear Grandmom of Jason (Rhiannon), Bryan and Eric (Beth). Great grandmother of Mikey, Mya and Owen. Loving sister of Anne Drier, Dorothy Farnen, Gloria Fredlund (Paul) and the late Sandy Delizza. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Helena V. Kirby (Nee Barton)

Helena V. Kirby (Nee Barton)

Nov 12, 2015

Suddenly November 12, 2015. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Francis (Nicole), Mary (Charles), Patrick (Amanda), Dennis (Kiersten) and Charles (Jessica). Loving grandmom of 8. Loving daughter of Francis Barton (Lorraine) and the late Mary. Beloved sister of Geraldine, Francis and the late Maryann. She is also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited...

Mariella Livolsi

Mariella Livolsi

Nov 11, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Daughter of the late Badita and Victoria Petrescu; brother Badita; loving aunt of Jason and the late Kenneth; adored step-mom and grandmom of James, Andrea, and Stephanie. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday, 11 A.M.-12:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 1 P.M. Interment...

Gary F. Beech

Gary F. Beech

Nov 11, 2015

Dear Family & Friends, On November 11, 2015 it is with heavy hearts we said our last goodbye to Gary "Falcon" Beech. Gary was a devoted father, loving son, caring brother and a great friend. After a courageous battle with ALS, Gary passed away peacefully at home in Northeast Philadelphia. Gary was a proud graduate of Northeast Catholic High School...

Carolyn T. Wynne (Nee Shamansky)

Carolyn T. Wynne (Nee Shamansky)

Nov 10, 2015

Carolyn passed suddenly November 10, 2015. Loving wife of Edward. Beloved mother of Denise Gray and Eddie. Mom-Mom of Theresa, Rachel, and Kristen. Adored daughter of Marie and the late George Shamansky. Loving sister of Mary Cook, George Shamansky, and Barbara Wozniak. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M....

Florence C. Kempisty (Nee Svitak)

Florence C. Kempisty (Nee Svitak)

Nov 9, 2015

Loving wife of the late Francis W., Jr. Mother of Francis, III and Michael Dolbow, Jr. (Patricia). She was a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 9:30-11:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cem.

Mary R. Oliver

Mary R. Oliver

Nov 9, 2015

Mary R. Oliver passed away November 9, 2015, at the age of 105. Wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Thomas; also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 8:30 AM Immaculate Mary Home, 2990 Holme Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136, followed by her Funeral Mass 9:30 AM. Interment is Holy...

Julia Snyder

Julia Snyder

Nov 8, 2015

Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of John "Jack" (Yvonne), James (Elsa), Julia "Judy" Gladu (the late Robert), and the late Jeffrey (Debbie). Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment...

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...

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