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Patricia A. Stewart

Patricia A. Stewart

Jul 10, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Patricia Grey (Edward), Teresa Windfelder (Kenneth), Kathleen Brown (the late Martin), Sharon Dugan (Henry), Richard Stewart (Patricia Kalita), William (Michelle), Michael (Shannon) and Michelle Hamilton (John). Loving Mom Mom of Heather (the late Keith), Kenny, Dennis, Sarah, Henry, Sean (Sara), Tyler, Billy, Hailey, Michael, Alyssa, John and Ben. Great Mom Mom...

Beatrice A. Zepp (Nee Kojeszewski)

Beatrice A. Zepp (Nee Kojeszewski)

Jul 10, 2015

Beatrice passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Majestic Oaks Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Beatrice was born on June 26, 1933 in Philadelphia. She is survived by her son William M. Zepp, her sisters Dolores, Shirley, Helen, and Charlotte; her two brothers Anthony and Michael Kojeszewski and one brother-in-law Mike Carr. She is also survived...

Walter T. Hannigan, Sr.

Walter T. Hannigan, Sr.

Jul 10, 2015

At the age of 87. Loving husband of the late Sarah. Devoted father of Walter T. Jr. (Maria), Dennis (Barbara) and Francis (Joanne). Dear grandpop of 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 8:30 - 10 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA 19114...

Raymond J. Taylor

Raymond J. Taylor

Jul 9, 2015

Loving father of Denise Martin (Jim), Carol Hunter, Lisa Bannan (Harry), and the late Raymond Michael. Loving Pop Pop of Emily. Also survived by his siblings Grace Mattson, Erma Jermyn and the late Ken. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday July 21, 10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. Of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA...

John V. "Jack" White

John V. "Jack" White

Jul 8, 2015

John passed away suddenly July 8, 2015. Beloved son of Freda White (nee Capello) and the late William. Dear brother of William (Sylvia). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. Of Grant Ave.) followed by his service 1 PM. Interment...

Donna A. Mulholland (Nee Santasiera)

Donna A. Mulholland (Nee Santasiera)

Jul 7, 2015

Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Christine Przychodzien (Richard), John Jr. (Sandra) and Jamie Lynn. Beloved Nonna to Nicholas and Anthony. Dear sister of Linda Franks and Rocco Santasiera. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 8:30-11.00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

William J. Lyons

William J. Lyons

Jul 6, 2015

Mr. Lyons was surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90. Bill proudly served our country during WWII with the U.S. Navy Armed Guard. Devoted husband of 59 years to Rita I. (nee Donnelly). Loving father of Mary Rita (Vincent) Lewis, Katie (Tom) Thomer, William E. (Susan), Celeste (David) Rowan, and Thomas P. Cherished Pop-Pop of Matthew, Colin,...

Sara A. Snow (Nee Whitcas)

Sara A. Snow (Nee Whitcas)

Jul 6, 2015

Beloved wife of 58 years to Frank L., loving mother of Karen A. (Snow) Curran, James M. Snow, and the late Frank C. Snow; dear grandmom of Kyle, Jeanine, Courtney, and Gabrielle, also survived by her sister Doris Marko, her brother Charles Whitcas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday Evening 7 to...

Emily V. Hojnacki (Nee Wojtusik)

Emily V. Hojnacki (Nee Wojtusik)

Jul 5, 2015

Wife of the late Wallace. Loving mother of Joanne Romano, Robert, and Wally (Jo-Ann). Grandmother of 5; also survived by 2 great grandchildren and 1 brother Stanley Wojtusik. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 11-11:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 12 Noon.

Arthur C. Gallagher

Arthur C. Gallagher

Jul 4, 2015

A longtime member of he Merrymakers Fancy Brigade. Loving husband of the late Dorothy (nee Carney). Father of Arthur, Jr. and Edward. Grandfather of Matthew and Nicholas. Great grandfather of Averi. Brother of Pat (the late George), James (Elaine) and Richard (Pat); brother-in-law of Agnes Gallagher. Companion of Eileen Arnold. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Thomas J. Norton

Thomas J. Norton

Jul 4, 2015

Loving father of Thomas, Kevin, and Erin. Pop of Jessica, Christopher, Katelyn, and Kelsey. Husband of Joanne. Brother of Pat and Nadine. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.), Phila., PA 19125. Funeral Service 8 P.M.

Eleanor M. Bielesch

Eleanor M. Bielesch

Jul 3, 2015

Daughter of the late Lena Bielesch Bannon, loving sister of Hedwig Foley, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Eleanor was a former parishioner of Holy Innocents Church. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9:30 AM, St. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10100 Roosevelt Blvd., Phila, followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment is Resurrection Cemetery.

Charles "Chuck" Newns

Charles "Chuck" Newns

Jul 3, 2015

Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee LaGrossa), step-father of Tricia McGovern (Keith) and Fred Radtke (Shannon), step-grandpop to Keith, Hayden, and Emma; also survived by his brother John "Jack" Newns. Chuck had a passion for sports as he was a longtime official. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday Evening 6 to 9 PM and also Friday 10 to...

Patricia Siciliano (Nee Mulholland)

Patricia Siciliano (Nee Mulholland)

Jul 1, 2015

At the age of 65. Beloved wife of Charles P. Sr.; devoted mother of Kathleen (Charles) Vankirk, John (Kate) and the late Charles P.; loving MomMom of Amanda, Alexis, Jayson and Alison. Dear sister of Marie and the late Kathleen. Loving aunt of Marie, Raymond and Stacey. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 5-6:30 PM at...

Teresa M. "Pearl" Seal

Teresa M. "Pearl" Seal

Jun 30, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Charles, devoted mother of Teresa Thummel (the late John), and the late Michael; loving mom mom of Michael (Catherine), Lori (Jason), and David; also survived by 4 grandchildren John, Brianna, Madeleine, Lilly, and her brother William Barr (Eileen). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9 AM, St. Bernard Church, 7341 Cottage St.,...

Martha E. Maguire

Martha E. Maguire

Jun 30, 2015

Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside Service, Monday, July 6, 2015, at 11 AM, Sunset Memorial Park, 333 County Line Road, Feasterville, PA. Procession will form and leave Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila, at 10:15 AM, as there is no viewing.

Mary Jane Starr (Donahue)

Mary Jane Starr (Donahue)

Jun 29, 2015

Wife of the late Richard S. Loving mother of Carol Starr, Jeanne Carroll (James), Deborah Monaghan (Charles), Rick Starr, Barbara Starr Junod (Stephen) and Karen Horton (Thomas). Grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 8; she is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS...

Sandra D. Katz (Nee Fisher)

Sandra D. Katz (Nee Fisher)

Jun 29, 2015

Loving wife of James R. Devoted mother of Greg Kliniewski and Robert Kliniewski (Melinda). Dear Mom Mom of Anna, Ava and Robert, Jr. Daughter of Paul Fisher and the late Margaret (the late Robert Scott). Sister of Arlene Rafferty (Francis, Jr.). Devoted aunt of Jeremy, Francis III, Sandra and Bridget. She is also survived by her large, extended, loving family....

James D. Mccann, Sr.

James D. Mccann, Sr.

Jun 28, 2015

James D. McCann Sr. died suddenly Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Cape May, N.J. Jim was born in Philadelphia and lived there many years before moving to Langhorne a few years ago. He was formerly employed with Penndot for many years, and during that time, a member of Council 13 AFSCME Local 2534. Recently, he was employed with the Bensalem...

Raymond W. Stefenack

Raymond W. Stefenack

Jun 28, 2015

Formerly of Torresdale, a resident of Sea Isle City. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Rickards); Loving father of Raymond, Jr. (Debbie), Christopher (Tricia), Eileen Wallace (Bill), Lisa McLaughlin (Kevin), Glenn Stefenack and Amy Stefenack (Robert Jonas). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and his brother William Stefenack. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing...

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