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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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.
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
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)
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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