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Joan I. Fitzhenry (Nee Beckman)

Joan I. Fitzhenry (Nee Beckman)

Mar 29, 2015

Loving wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Richard & Ana, Mary Anne and Patricia. Loving Grandmother of Sebastian and the late Baby Ellen, Sister-in-law of Margaret Kashow, loving God-Mother of Tina Pavone. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday April 6th at 9-10:15 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila, PA 19114., followed...

Jo Ann Pickering (Nee Deitz)

Jo Ann Pickering (Nee Deitz)

Mar 28, 2015

Wife of the late George. Mother of Amanda and Nicole. Grandmother of Kylynn and Tyson, Jr. Daughter of Anna Marie "Marty" and the late Joe Deitz. Sister of Beth Ann. Also survived by her companion Chris Wnek, and many family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd., Phila.,...

Vincent H. Coffield

Vincent H. Coffield

Mar 27, 2015

A resident of Bensalem, and a retired steamfitter with Local 420, Vince was known to have a zest for life. Anyone who met him always felt that they have a friend for life. One of his many accomplishments was that he was a member of Who's Who in American Business. A devoted father and husband he always put his family...

Catherine "Pat" C. Lippincott (Nee Carey)

Catherine "Pat" C. Lippincott (Nee Carey)

Mar 27, 2015

Beloved wife of Charles; devoted mother of Dorothy Zubras (Joseph), Linda Matthews (Michael), Charles (Laura), and Martin, loving grandmom of Jennifer, Robert, Troy, Charles IV, Patrick, Amber, Christopher, Jarrett, Gannon, and the late Kira; also survived by 6 great grandchildren and her brothers Jack and George. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 AM, St. Katherine of...

John G. Champer

John G. Champer

Mar 27, 2015

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 10 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA, followed by his Memorial Service 11:30 AM.

Jeffrey T. Andrews

Jeffrey T. Andrews

Mar 27, 2015

Suddenly, March 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Jamie (nee Sullivan), loving son of Mark Andrews (Kathy) and Margaretta Strain (Gary), dear brother of Christina Andrews and Sara Hallman; also survived by his grandmothers Margaretta Kane and Maureen Andrews, his mother in law Gail Pacheco and his father in law Thomas Pacheco. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday...

Regina Barbara Kovalesky

Regina Barbara Kovalesky

Mar 26, 2015

Regina Barbara Kovalesky 77, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Kovalesky; survived by her daughter, Marianne Bass of Moorestown, NJ; her sons, Robert F. Kovalesky, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA and Steven J. Kovalesky, husband of Kathryn Kerno Kovalesky of Marlton, NJ; and her beloved 9 grandchildren and...

Vito "Jerry" G. Facenda

Vito "Jerry" G. Facenda

Mar 26, 2015

Beloved husband of Edith. Loving father of Carolann Facenda (William Graber) and Sandra Facenda (the late George Stewart). Loving grandpop of Shannon Lesher (Jeff) and Joseph Stewart (Bridget). Great grandpop of Miranda Lesher and Julia, Rachel and Meghan Stewart. Also survived by his cousin Bernice Burger and brother-in-law Domenick Sannuti. Jerry was a Democrat committee man in the 31st Ward...

James W. Heuser, Jr.

James W. Heuser, Jr.

Mar 26, 2015

Suddenly, March 26, 2015. Beloved husband of 38 years to Mary (nee Gartland), devoted father of Dawn Heuser (Summer) and the late James, dear pop pop of Emma and Aiden, loving son of Doris Rohr and the late James Sr.; also survived by his sister Donna Sorensen and his brother in law Edward Gartland. Relatives, friends and employees of Thomas...

Joseph "Ed" Hudicek

Joseph "Ed" Hudicek

Mar 25, 2015

After a brief illness at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee McGeehan). Devoted father of Joseph E., William John, William Joseph, Robert H., Bessie E., Doris, Donna, Jeffrey, Kathleen, Kayla and the late Joseph E., Charles and Michael. Loving Pop Pop of 24 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and one brother Michael. Relatives and friends are invited...

Carmella R. Dema (Nee Pietrangelo)

Carmella R. Dema (Nee Pietrangelo)

Mar 23, 2015

Beloved wife of 57 years to Nicholas. Loving mother of Carole Carr and her husband Brian, Nicholas Jr. and his wife Connie. Devoted grandmom Danielle, Nicholas III, Brian and Alexa. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 8 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. Of Grant Ave.)...

William E. Gallagher, Sr.

William E. Gallagher, Sr.

Mar 22, 2015

William E. Sr., from the Fishtown Section of Philadelphia, passed away March 22, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Anna C. (nee Kelly), he is the devoted father of John (Maryanne), William Jr. (Gabrielle), Patrick (Mary), Maureen Mastropietro (Mark), Nancy Couchara (Henry), and Steven (Dawn), loving poppy of 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Jack, Annie, Helen,...

Mary Ann H. Older (Nee Marko)

Mary Ann H. Older (Nee Marko)

Mar 20, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Charles, Jr. and Timmy. Sister of Helen, Jane, Cely, Michael, Fred and William. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA followed by her Service...

Marion K. Smith (Nee Morse)

Marion K. Smith (Nee Morse)

Mar 20, 2015

Beloved wife of Walter E. Loving mother of Kathleen Cooper (Tom), Steven Smith (Heather); dear grandmom to Laura (Scott), Janine (Jack), Julie, Brian, Jenny, Danny and Lexi; great grandmother of Kristan. Also survived by one sister Beverly Vela and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday 10 AM-12 Noon at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...

Kathleen M. "Kate" Quinn

Kathleen M. "Kate" Quinn

Mar 20, 2015

Loving mother of Kristin Quinn (Alex Yankowsky). Loving sister of Lyn Nosker (Richard) and the late Walter Dunsmore (Marybeth). She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Kate was a Principal of Robert Pollock School and a National Blue Ribbon award winning School Principal. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday 9 AM at St. Katherine...

Sophia M. Wengen (Nee Janowicz)

Sophia M. Wengen (Nee Janowicz)

Mar 19, 2015

Suddenly on March 19, 2015. Beloved wife of 63 years to Andrew. Loving mother of Debra McBride (Vincent), dear sister of Dolores Woren. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Eve 7-9 PM and Wednesday 8-9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave) Phila., PA...

Assunta "Sue" Domizio (Nee Liquori)

Assunta "Sue" Domizio (Nee Liquori)

Mar 19, 2015

Loving wife of the late Fred Volpe and John Domizio. Mother of the late Robert Volpe. Grandmom of Angela Volpe and daughter-in-law Joanne Volpe. Sister of Maria Gaito (Dominic), Anne Condo (the late Joseph), and the late Michael, Frank, and Anthony. Also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9:30-10:45 A.M....

Therese Jamison (Nee Mckeon)

Therese Jamison (Nee Mckeon)

Mar 18, 2015

Loving wife of the late James J. Jamison, Jr.; devoted mother of James J., III (Teresa), Michael, Dianne (Ted) Gawarzewski, and Jack (Beth). Loving grandmother of James J., IV, Joseph, Patrick, Kellianne and Kimberly. Great grandmother of James J., V, Henry, Ella, and Owen. Survived by her brother Jack "Peter". Sister of the late Francis, Thomas, and Kathleen. Relatives and...

Elam J. Heffner

Elam J. Heffner

Mar 15, 2015

Loving husband of the late Helen. Also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 12-12:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 1 P.M.

Robert W. Edelman, Sr.

Robert W. Edelman, Sr.

Mar 15, 2015

Beloved husband of Helen (nee Rahill), loving father of Robert Jr. (Stacey), Helen Mack (Jeff), and William (Bridget), dear pop pop of George, Julia, Michael, RJ, Shannon, Liam, and Scarlett. Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

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