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Lorraine T. Bratty (Nee Boccella)

Lorraine T. Bratty (Nee Boccella)

May 30, 2015

Beloved wife of 66 years to Clifford, loving mother of the late Donna Golovacha, grandmom of Jake Michael, Sarah, and James, great grandmother of 7; dear sister of Pauline, Gerald, and Albert. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Wednesday 10:45 to 11:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, followed by her Funeral...

Francis "Frank" Fanning

Francis "Frank" Fanning

May 29, 2015

Loving husband of the late Roni. Dear dad of Dorothy, Judge Michael (Amy) and Melanie Reid (Scott); Pop to Shawn (Carly), Madison, Autumn and Liam; brother of Eileen Wallis, Kathleen Booth and Mike (Jude); also survived by his large exended loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday eve. 6-9 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428...

Catherine E. "Corky" Hughes

Catherine E. "Corky" Hughes

May 28, 2015

At the age of 91. Loving wife of the late Thomas J.; devoted mother of Catherine Rickenbach (John), Timothy (Carolyn), James (Margaret), Kevin (Theresa) and Steven (April). Grandmom Corky to Kelly, Carrie, Brian, Tom, Bridget, James, Kevin, Ceara, Michael, Ashleigh, Timothy, Billy, Matthew, Sara and 14 great grandchildren. Also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are...

Michael P. Duffy

Michael P. Duffy

May 26, 2015

Suddenly at the age of 57. Loving father of Michael (Ashley) and Bailey. Dear grandpop of 4 grandchildren. Dear son of Jean and the late Leo Patrick. Brother of Patrick (Loupe) and Brian (Patty). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and his beloved dog Jake. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 4 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Shannon A. Gettis

Shannon A. Gettis

May 26, 2015

Suddenly May 26, 2015. Loving mother of Amanda Bobrek (Keith), Christopher, Kelsey and Riley; dear Gammy of Faith, Lillian and Ava. All services will be held privately.

Mary E. O'Connell (Nee Vickery)

Mary E. O'Connell (Nee Vickery)

May 25, 2015

Wife of the late Leonard, beloved mother of Rosalie Wister, Leonard, Patricia Kelly, and the late John, Robert, and Lawrence; survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren,a great great grandchild, her sister Joan Thomas, her brother Robert Vickery and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed...

Catherine E. Walsh (Nee Seibert)

Catherine E. Walsh (Nee Seibert)

May 24, 2015

At the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Charles, devoted mother of Charles J., Kathleen Simon (Michael), Karen Gramlich (and the late John), Thomas J., and Donna M. Grevy, dear grandmom of 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren; also survived by her brother James Seibert and her sister Jane Sullivan. Relatives and friends are...

Myrtle C. Rutter

Myrtle C. Rutter

May 24, 2015

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 8:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by words of remembrance at 10:15 AM. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to the American Lung Association, 7 Plymouth Rd. Suite 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Vincent E. Miglorie

Vincent E. Miglorie

May 24, 2015

Loving husband of Mildred. Beloved father of Helen. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Anne's Church (lower church), 2328 E. Lehigh Ave., Phila., PA 19125. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family requests everyone coming to the funeral please wear green clothing. In lieu...

Carol L. Marston (Nee Welsh)

Carol L. Marston (Nee Welsh)

May 21, 2015

Suddenly at the age of 55. Beloved wife of Charles J. Devoted mother of Tammy (Jason) Wallace. Loving Grammy of 3. She is also survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers of the Welsh family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Tuesday 6-7:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 followed by...

John A. Beu

John A. Beu

May 20, 2015

Loving husband of Margaret. Beloved father of John. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and employees of American Biltrite are invited to his Viewing Tuesday from 9-11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Marie F. Hart (Nee Gohl)

Marie F. Hart (Nee Gohl)

May 19, 2015

Beloved wife of Daniel Jr., devoted mother of MaryBeth Campbell (Tim), Daniel III (Donna), Joann Weber (Fred), and Patricia Ryan (Kevin), loving mom mom of Britany, Danny, Kristin, Courtney, Timmy, Sean Patrick, Sarah, Nicole, Olivia, and the late Erin; dear sister of Joan Kelley. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM to 11 AM, Burns Funeral...

Helen Falls (Nee Bratzler)

Helen Falls (Nee Bratzler)

May 18, 2015

Beloved wife of the late James Falls. Loving mother of James Jr. (Gerry), Elaine Schrader (Fran), Patricia Schaffer (Casey) and Karen Debelius (Dan). Grandmother of 9; great grandmother of 4. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday Eve 6-8 PM and Satuday 8:30-9:15 AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by her Funeral...

Margaret Doherty (Nee Coughlan)

Margaret Doherty (Nee Coughlan)

May 17, 2015

Born in Glasgow, Scotland. A WWII War Bride to the late Henry M. Loving mother of Michael B. (Regina), Lawrence N. (Margaret), Margaret (Dennis) Binsfield, and John (Nancy). Grandmother of Megan, Joseph, Keith, Scott, Cara, Allison and the late Jeanmarie Cunningham. She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren and one sister Mary O'Donnell. Relatives, friends and members of the...

John H. Smalley

John H. Smalley

May 16, 2015

John H. Smalley, of Philadelphia, was welcomed into Christ's loving arms on May 16, 2015 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of over 68 years to Pauline (nee Wilk). Loving and devoted father to Sharon (Ron), Cheryl (John), Paula (Neil), Holly (Jeff), Cindi (Tom), John W. (Lorena), Mary Ellen, and April Lynne. Grandfather of 21, great grandfather of 14...

Paul A. Ellis

Paul A. Ellis

May 16, 2015

Paul passed away May 16, 2015 at the age of 39. Loving son of Paul J. (Patricia Millman) and Helga Dudley (Paul). Loving brother of Lisa Rommel (Christopher). Beloved uncle of Chase Austin Rommel and the late Christopher Rommel, Jr. Paul is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on...

Ellen M. Callahan (Nee O'Connor)

Ellen M. Callahan (Nee O'Connor)

May 16, 2015

Formerly of Fishtown, at the age of 70. Loving wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph (Donna) and Andrea Romero (Jose). Dear grandmom of Emma, Robin, Kellimarie and Catherine. Sister of James O'Connor (Winifred) and the late John. She is survived by her sister-in-law Barbara. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday Eve 6-9 PM and Thursday 8:30-9:30...

Leonard J. Rhoades, Jr.

Leonard J. Rhoades, Jr.

May 12, 2015

A USMC Veteran, passed away May 12, 2015 at the age of 75. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Boyle), devoted father of Br. Leonard FSC, John (Renia), David (Alice), Stephen (Tracey) and Kathleen Watts (James). Dear grandpop of Jade, Crystal, Spencer, Rebecca, Megan, Sara, Hanna, Mary and Patrick. Brother of Barbara Meehan (James) and the late Spencer. Brother-in-law of Sr....

Robert P. Harrison

Robert P. Harrison

May 11, 2015

A the age of 76, Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Pilotti); devoted father of Patricia Withers and Christine Berntsen; dear Pop-Pop of Shannon, Danielle, and Nichole. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 11 A.M., to 1 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), followed by his Service at 1:15 P.M. Int. private. In lieu...

Mary C. Mcgoldrick (Nee Fahs)

Mary C. Mcgoldrick (Nee Fahs)

May 11, 2015

Loving wife of the late Francis J. Devoted mother of Kathleen McKenna (Edward) and Francis M. (Kathleen). Dear grandmom of Christopher, Michael, Melissa, Francis, Megan, Kevin, and 11 great grandchildren. Sister of Richard and the late Betty, Pete, Bill, Geraldine, and Janet. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday eve., 7-9 P.M....

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