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
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
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)
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
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
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
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....
John J. Canning
Apr 27, 2015
Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Babli), devoted father of Cynthia McMullen (Paul) and Diane MacQuaid (David), loving pop of Rebecca, Shane, Gwendolyn, and Gabrielle, dear brother of Francis (Betty Lou), Christine Reeves-McGeary (Foster) and the late Terrence (Nancy). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday Evening 6 to 9 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., and...
Frank A. Johnson
Apr 25, 2015
Frank A. Johnson of the Fishtown Section of Philadelphia. He is the beloved husband of Caroline (nee Richey), devoted father of Kathleen Bennett (Glenn), Frank (Celeste), William (Emily) and Anthony, loving pop pop of Danielle, Jake, Maria Elena, and Ryan, brother of Albert, Donald, and the late Richard, and Dolores Kucowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...
Robert V. Loftus
Apr 23, 2015
Loving husband of Shirley. Devoted father of Kimberly DeGregorio, Karen Moran (Marty), and Robert (Karen). Pop-Pop of Robbie, Matt, Marisa, Sean, R.J., Maddie, and Colin. Brother of Jerry, Lenny, and Ronnie. Also survived by former son-in-law Rob DeGregorio and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Sunday, May 3, 2015 , from 6-8:45 P.M. at...
Frances A. Edwards-Giel (Nee Boyle)
Apr 22, 2015
Wife of the late James Edwards and the late Charles Giel, Sr. Mother of Judith Ellmer (Steven), Charles Giel, Jr., Linda Day (David), and Daniel Giel. Grandmom of Robert and Jamie Ellmer, and James and Jennifer Day. Sister of Letitia Williams and the late Mary Hartnett, John Boyle, and Jean Sessions. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Beloved mother...
Vilma J. Morris
Apr 21, 2015
Vilma J. Morris passed away peacefully April 21, 2015, after a long illness. Mother of Mark DiPasquale (Linda) and the late Cynthia Robb. Step mother of Sharon Randzo (Edward), Kevin Morris (Beverly), Thomas Morris (Erin), and Patrick Morris, loving mom mom to Donald Diehl, Matthew Diehl, Mark DiPasquale Jr., and Dana DiPasquale, Lindsay Randzo, and Eddie Randzo. Relatives and friends...
John L. Slater, Iv
Apr 20, 2015
Loving son of the late Ann (nee McCall); dear brother of Kathryn Norris (the late John)and the late Francis and Joan Slater; beloved uncle of 10 and many great nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and members of SPIN are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 9:15-10:15 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Phila., PA 19116. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M....
Joseph G. Ferro
Apr 18, 2015
Beloved husband of 58 years to Margaret (nee Loane). Loving father of Carolyn McKenna (Chris) and Joseph Ferro. Grandpop to Christopher, Ryan, Matthew, Joseph, and Nicholas. Dear brother of Gertrude Faragher. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 9AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church. 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA. 19114. Followed by his funeral mass at 10:30AM....
Timothy Glatthorn
Apr 16, 2015
At the age of 41. A Philadelphia Firefighter and an Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Kristen (nee Weiss). Loving father of Kayla and Kristen Hill. Devoted son of Gregory and Geraldine Glatthorn. Dear brother of Alison. Devoted grandson of the late Genevieve and Bruce Glatthorn. Relatives, friends and members of Local 22 are invited to his viewing on Thursday 9...
Frances E. Bayron (Nee Lesinski)
Apr 16, 2015
Wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Linda Rossi-Rios (Edwin), Renee Bayron, Jerome (Maria), the late Franklyn and Christopher. Grandmother to Jessica, Christina, Kayla, Frankie and Angelique. Dear sister of David Spurlock and Paula Fegley. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed...
Joseph E. Ries, Jr.
Apr 16, 2015
At the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Caroline (nee Murphy). Devoted father of Joseph, III (Tish), William (Diane) and Mary Ginieczki (and the late Edward). Dear Pop of John, Joe, Laura, Billy and Matthew. Survived by his one sister Mary Alberts. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Paula. Joe was a WWII veteran, serving in...
Louis C. Peters
Apr 15, 2015
Beloved husband of the late Dolores. Loving father of Denise Pawling (Carl), Michael Peters, and Trish Locke (Dave). Loving grandpop of Ryan Pawling (Shannon), Jennifer Locke, Samantha Locke and Krista Pawling. Great grandfather of Gracie. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. Of Grant Ave.) followed by his...
William "Bill" Gaffney
Apr 13, 2015
William "Bill" Gaffney, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away April 13, 2015, at the age of 55. Bill retired from Teamster's Local 107 in 2009. He is the devoted father of Jessica, loving fiancé of Cynthia "Cindy" Drazek; beloved son of William T. Gaffney and the late Elizabeth "Betty" Gaffney (nee Donahue). Loving brother to his...
Olga Jarosiewicz
Apr 13, 2015
Olga (nee Kiddan) passed away April 13, 2015 at the age of 89. A retired telephone operator of Bell Telephone, she is the beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Dolores Fioravante and Frank (Debbie), loving grandmom of Frank, Ron, and Pete, great grandmother of 8 grandchildren; sister of the late Anna, Mary, and Helen. Relatives and friends...