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Richard J. Skirpan

Richard J. Skirpan

May 11, 2015

Loving father of Richard M. (Diane). Survived by his former spouse Deborah, his dear friend Janet Marciano and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at Holy Innocents Church, 1337 E. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., PA 19124. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.

Joseph M. Lelli

Joseph M. Lelli

May 10, 2015

Loving father of Michael (Megan), Scott, and Amy. Papa Joe to Max and Charlotte. Brother of Ernie. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 10-10:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem.

Edward J. Russo

Edward J. Russo

May 10, 2015

Beloved husband of Dolores L. (nee Reger), loving father of Edward, Joyce McInerney, Deborah Moskovitz (Sheldon), and Michael; step father of Doreen Koons, Theresa Ricca (Daniel), and Debra Kimmel; dear grandpop of Shea, Erin, James, Gavin, Jordan, Aaron, Kyle, Holly, Michael, Dean and Clint, great grandpop of Gianni, Conor, and Mackenzie; step grandpop of Tifffany, Daniel Jr., Desiree, Andrew, Gregory,...

Bonnie Hackett

Bonnie Hackett

May 8, 2015

Bonnie was a religious education teacher and an office manager at St. Michael's Church for over 10 years. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Michael's Church, 1445 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA. Interment private.

Julia D. Defabis

Julia D. Defabis

May 7, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Anthony J., devoted mother of Dee Rosso, Joseph (Carol), Cindy Goldman (Gary), Angela DeFabis, and Anthony Jr.; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and her sister Jackie Pirolli. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., and also Wednesday 9:30...

Stephanie "Steffie" Mierzwinski (Nee Konowich)

Stephanie "Steffie" Mierzwinski (Nee Konowich)

May 7, 2015

Wife of the late Stanley C. "Stosh". Mother of Dennis and Carolyn. Also survived by her devoted nephew Bob, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in...

John "Jack" Powers, Sr.

John "Jack" Powers, Sr.

May 5, 2015

Loving husband of Betty. Beloved father of John, Jr., Peggy Benner (Kjell), and Steven. Grandpop of Alexis and Jarrett. Brother of James, Jr. (Jane), Patricia, Frank (Kathy), and Bob (Lynn). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday eve., 6-8:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.)....

John L. Mangini

John L. Mangini

May 5, 2015

Suddenly May 5, 2015, at the age of 62. Loving father of John and Maria Theodorou (Andrew), dear grandpop of Penelope and Nicholas, brother of Angela Marano and Laura Scavetti; also survived by his niece Helena and his nephew Paul. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 12 Noon, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by his...

Thomas M. Quallet

Thomas M. Quallet

May 5, 2015

At the age of 79, loving husband of Celine, devoted father of Diane Roman (Bud), Eileen Fleming (John), and Anne Marie Cahill (Jon), dear pop pop of Christine, Tom, Meghan, Matthew, Jennifer, Emily, Liam, Dillian, and Moira. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 8:30 to 10:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila, followed by his...

Margaret M. Kelly (Nee Mcgonigle)

Margaret M. Kelly (Nee Mcgonigle)

May 4, 2015

Beloved wife of the late William. Loving daughter of the late John Leo and Anna (nee Judge). Sister of James (Bernice) and the late Joseph, Catherine Harowitz, John, Thomas, Edward, Francis, Ann Coghlan and Matthew. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Margaret was an employee of Bell Telephone and was a long...

Susan C. Mccomb (Nee Somershoe)

Susan C. Mccomb (Nee Somershoe)

May 4, 2015

Beloved wife of William J. McComb, Jr. Loving mother of Susan Horvath, Guy Clardy (Sherry) and William J. McComb, III (Jennifer). Grandmom of Tom, Daniel, Kiersten, Brandon, Britney, Jared, Regan, Griffin and Harper. Sister of Charlotte Saunders and Stanley Somershoe, III. She is also survived by many loving family members and friends. Services and interment are private at Susan's request.

Matthew P. Ketner

Matthew P. Ketner

May 2, 2015

Matthew P. Ketner died suddenly on May 2, 2015 at the age of 20. He was the loving son of David and the late Loretta; and dear brother of Christopher and Kaison. Matt is survived by his birth mother, Kiersten Han. He is also survived by his uncle James Ketner (Elaine), aunt Paula Grochowski (Robert), aunt Donna McLeod (the late...

Steven M. Hatch

Steven M. Hatch

May 2, 2015

Steven passed away at the age of 35. Loving son of Steven and Margaret Hatch (nee Hawrylack). Loving brother of Collene Wawrzyniak (Edward), Margaret Ann Wawrzyniak (Michael), and Maureen Wawrzyniak (Philip). Loving uncle of Collene, Caitlyn, Violet, Rose, Ava and Michael. Loving grandson of Michael and Margaret Hawrylack and the late Howard and Gloria Hatch. Loving nephew of Michael and...

Judith A. Eddowes

Judith A. Eddowes

May 2, 2015

Loving daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth. Beloved sister of Ralph (Helen) and Beth. Dear aunt of Paul, Michael, Susan, Jennifer and Beth Anne; and 8 great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs. 9:30-10:45 A.M., St. Katherine of Siena, Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19144. Followed by her Funeral Mass 11 A.M....

Michael J. Cassidy

Michael J. Cassidy

May 2, 2015

Michael Joseph of Holland, PA formerly of Phila., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sat., May 2, 2015. He was 85. Michael is survived by his dear wife of 58 years Nancy; and his devoted, loving daughters Barbara O'Malley (Edward), Kathleen Kramer (Friedrich) and Mary E. Chernoff (Brian). He was a proud and caring grandfather of Caitlin,...

Edward B. Boharsik

Edward B. Boharsik

Apr 30, 2015

Loving husband of the late Claire E. Boharsik (nee Donohue). Beloved father of Ellen Watkins (John), Edward, Marie Sheedy (Mark), Margaret Hynes (John) and the late Claire. Dear Pop Pop of Emily, Gregory and Claire. Survived by his sisters-in-law, Mickey Glanunzio, Margaret Heayn and Jean Donohue. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and will be greatly missed by...

Mary J. Cain (Nee Mackey)

Mary J. Cain (Nee Mackey)

Apr 29, 2015

Loving wife of the late George P., Sr. Devoted mother of George, Jr. (Anita), Susan McQuilkin (John), Maureen, Catherine, William (Amy) and James (Michelle); loved by 17 grandchildren as "Nan". A graduate and benefactor of John W. Hallahan High School. Summer resident of Long Beach Island. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday eve., 6-8 P.M. at BURNS...

Gerard J. Vandermeys

Gerard J. Vandermeys

Apr 29, 2015

A resident of Bensalem since 1991, Gerard immigrated to the US in 1957 from the Netherlands. Beloved husband of Alexandra; father of Anthony (Julie), Margaret Stiles (Jeffrey), Susan McGuire (Robert), Alexandra Sheehan (James), and Gerard Jr. (Cynthia). Loving Opa to Alexandra, Catie, Stefanie, Andre, Valerie, Alexander and Jacqueline. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9:30 AM at...

Anthony J. Fani

Anthony J. Fani

Apr 28, 2015

Loving husband of Blanche (nee O'Brien). Devoted father of Michele Nahony (Edward), Paul (Kim), Chris (Megan), and the late Lisa. Grandpop of Anthony, Jordyn, Karly, Logan, and Julia. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M....

James P. Cutler

James P. Cutler

Apr 28, 2015

Suddenly at the age of 24. Beloved son of Samuel Cutler and Kathleen Perron. Loving brother of Alice P. Cutler. Devoted grandson of James and Judith Perron, Gladys Cutler and the late William Cutler. Nephew of Jack Cutler and Thomas Perron; cousin of Alexandra, Luca, Thomas and Ellen. James will be sadly missed by many other relatives and dear friends....

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