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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....

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...

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