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Florence "Flo" Mestichelli

Florence "Flo" Mestichelli

Jul 24, 2015

At the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore; devoted mother of Carol Feeley (the late George) and Joyce Wheeler (Frank). Sister of the late Viola Celani, Diane D'Allessandro, Ben Celani, Edith Celani and Jack Celani. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9 AM at St....

Dorothy R. Curran (Nee Mchugh)

Dorothy R. Curran (Nee Mchugh)

Jul 23, 2015

Wife of the late John "Jack", loving mother of Maureen Frisco (Mike), Maryellen Buchter (Brian), John (Doreen); beloved grandmom to Michael (Colleen), Stephanie, Stacey Frisco, Lauren and Brian Buchter, Sean, Patrick, Alex and Nick Curran; also survived by 2 great grandchildren, Olivia and Braeden Frisco, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-10:15 AM...

Edythe J. Barras (Nee Purdy)

Edythe J. Barras (Nee Purdy)

Jul 23, 2015

Loving mother of John J. III "Jack", Marianne Bock (Bob), Jeanette Maliszewski (Ken), Bruce (Kathleen), Christine Grant (Michael), Stephen (Leslie) and the late Rosemary Barras. She is survived by many loving grand and great grandchildren, her brothers Donald and John "Jack" Purdy and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Barras spent many years volunteering her time at Archbishop Ryan H.S. Relatives and...

Florence "Pat" Connolly

Florence "Pat" Connolly

Jul 21, 2015

Florence "Pat" (Walinskas) Connolly went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 21, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Connolly; most loving mother of Patricia McLaughlin (Tom) and Michele Koenig (Paul); devoted grandmother of Paul W. Koenig and Shaun and Christine McLaughlin; loving sister of Jack Wallace (Jane) and Robert...

Irma Solnyshkova

Irma Solnyshkova

Jul 19, 2015

Wife of the late Wolfram, loving mother of Luda Wolf and Katya Shulga; also survived by three grandchildren and one great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 10 AM to 11 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA. Interment is Private.

Catherine G. Bilger

Catherine G. Bilger

Jul 19, 2015

Loving sister of James, John, and the late Thomas, Frank, William,Lillian, Marie, George, and Rita; survived by her niece Lillian Gentner (Mike) and additional numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Service 11 AM. Interment is Oakland Cemetery.

William Wolpert, Iii

William Wolpert, Iii

Jul 18, 2015

Dedicated son of the late William, Jr. and Dorothy Wolpert; dear friend of many. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his Service 10:30 AM. Interment is Hillside Cemetery.

James C. Svendsen

James C. Svendsen

Jul 16, 2015

Beloved husband of Jane (nee Gross). Father of James, Jr., Robert, Melissa Kellerman (Chad), Amy Durland (Adam), and the late Sandy. Also survived by several grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 9-10 :45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers,...

Agnes M. Cullen (Nee Lavelle)

Agnes M. Cullen (Nee Lavelle)

Jul 15, 2015

At the age of 102. Wife of the late Charles T. Cullen, mother of Rita Schiebler (George), Betty Bruce (Jim) and Mary Weldon (Jim); also survived by 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Agnes was a 1932 graduate of Hallahan High School for Girls. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 8:45 to 9:45 AM,...

Angelica A. Sothern (Nee Agneta)

Angelica A. Sothern (Nee Agneta)

Jul 15, 2015

Died peacefully July 15, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Devoted mother of her 4 boys: John, Warren (Arlene), Joseph, and Michael (Theresa); loving Nan to 9 wonderful grandchildren and granny to 4 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her mother and father Anna and John Agneta, her sister Julia Quinlan, and her brother Nick Agneta; survived...

James J. Armitage

James J. Armitage

Jul 15, 2015

James J., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 15, 2015. Beloved husband and soulmate of 54 years to Bernadette M. (nee Rhodes). Devoted father to James E. (Stephen), Valerie A. Wilus (Francis) and Karen M. Gerdy (Michael). Loving grandpop to Jessica, Bryan and Kaitlyn. Brother of Valerie O'Reilly and the late Ronald G. Armitage. Also...

Robert B. Talley

Robert B. Talley

Jul 14, 2015

Beloved husband of Carol (nee Henss), loving father of Ken, Mike, and Sue Robus, dear grandfather of Tim Robus; also survived by his sister Lorraine Roemer, and his brother Russell Talley. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday Evening 6 to 8 PM and also Saturday 9:30 to 10:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his...

Paul "Nick" Nichols

Paul "Nick" Nichols

Jul 13, 2015

Loving father of Paul D., Donna M., Bruce J., John H., Lisa A. and the late Mark S. Survived by 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; brother of Carol Farris, Joan Lelleyn, and Joe Nichols. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning from 10-12 Noon at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA...

Catherine T. Mcdowell

Catherine T. Mcdowell

Jul 11, 2015

At the age of 67. Loving companion and best friend of 41 years to Joseph Maximo. Dear sister of Dennis. She is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews. Catherine was a retired employee of C.W.A. Local 1300. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 10-10:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila.,...

Michael J. Shields

Michael J. Shields

Jul 10, 2015

Michael J. passed away after a brief illness on July 10, 2015. Son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Shields. Loving fiance of Diana Ryan. Devoted brother of Thomas (Deborah), Joseph, Stephen, Joanne Charpentier (James) and John (Kathleen). "Uncle Boparino" to numerous nieces and nephews. Michael was an active member of Knights of Columbus-Our Lady of Lourdes Council of Holmesburg,...

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...

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