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Philip J. Gaughan

Philip J. Gaughan

Jun 8, 2015

A retired director of Human Resources & Labor Relations for Verizon after 35 years. Beloved husband of Trudy (nee Olewnik). Loving father of Philip A. (Michelle), and Lauren Carr (Brian). Pop to Philip P. Devoted son of Mary and the late Philip P. Gaughan. He is also survived by his many siblings and numerous relatives. Relatives and friends are invited...

Eileen P. Carr (Nee O'Brien)

Eileen P. Carr (Nee O'Brien)

Jun 7, 2015

Loving wife of Bill for over 55 years. Beloved mother of Bill (Carol). Nanny of Erin and Meg. Sister of Margie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday afternoon, 3-5 P.M. and Monday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M....

Maryann C. Mchugh (Nee Voce)

Maryann C. Mchugh (Nee Voce)

Jun 6, 2015

Beloved wife of Joseph "Doozer", devoted mother of Lisa, Joseph (Nicole), Aileen, and Kevin; loving sister of Betty, Lenora, Catherine, Martha, Tony, Frankie, Helena, and Jimmy. Daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Voce; also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 12 Noon, Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd.,...

Theresa M. Mcgrath

Theresa M. Mcgrath

Jun 6, 2015

Beloved daughter of the late Martin and Joan McGrath; loving sister of William (Eileen), Joan Feighan (Thomas), Elizabeth and Margaret McGrath, Maryellen Creedon (Ken), and the late Catherine Bernardo, Martin and Timothy McGrath; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Memorial...

Joan C. Binni (Nee Hunsberger)

Joan C. Binni (Nee Hunsberger)

Jun 5, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Louis, devoted mother of Armond (Rosemary), Joseph (Joanne), Donna Harding, John, and Jeff Houghton (Doris); also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and her sister Eileen Hunsberger. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 8:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM, Christ the King...

Francis J. Junod

Francis J. Junod

Jun 5, 2015

A retired truck driver for over 50 years and an avid golfer. Loving husband of Joan (nee Pisasale). Beloved father of Frank (Lisa), Jeffrey, Kathy (Donald), Janice Vicere (Carl), and Ken (Kelly). Pop of Jillian, Frankie, Michael (Jillian), Stephen, Carl Francis, Genna, Lauren; step grandchildren Joanna, Skylar, Haley, and Riley. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 9-11:30...

Brian F. Castles

Brian F. Castles

Jun 4, 2015

Brian F. Castles passed away suddenly June 4, 2015, at the age of 29. Beloved son of Thomas and Joanne P. (nee Jensen), dear brother of William E. Castles and TJ Castles, loving father of Benjamin Thomas Castles, longtime boyfriend of Julie Mitchell; also survived by his grandparents William and Patricia Jensen. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing...

Teresa M. Coughlin (Nee Mazzella)

Teresa M. Coughlin (Nee Mazzella)

Jun 1, 2015

At the age of 60. Loving wife of Francis T.; stepdaughter of Vince Castagne; dear sister of Anthony Mazzella, Maria Dwyer and John Castagna. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) and Saturday 8:15-9:15 AM followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM at...

James T. "Ted" Killen, Jr.

James T. "Ted" Killen, Jr.

Jun 1, 2015

Suddenly June 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Lauren (nee Finizio). Loving father of Jacqueline, Christopher, James T. III and Kimberly. Grandfather of 5; also survived by his sister Patricia Bolton and many other family members. He is predeceased by his brother Dennis Killen. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 8:30-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Agnes M. "G.G." Hardish (Nee Chorba)

Agnes M. "G.G." Hardish (Nee Chorba)

Jun 1, 2015

Wife of the late George. Loving mother of Lorraine Kauffman and the late George (Florence); she is survived by 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 8:45-9:45 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment Sunset Memorial...

Florence Gawronski (Nee Zach)

Florence Gawronski (Nee Zach)

May 31, 2015

Suddenly May 31, 2015 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of John A. Gawronski. Loving mother of Karen Frank (David) and Elaine Petruzzelli (Carmen). Loving grandmom of Andrew, David, Giovanni and Eric. Sister of Mary Ann Skirpan and Joseph Zach, Jr. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Edward J., her aunt Anna Golic and many nieces and nephews....

Francis S. "Frank" Rosmini

Francis S. "Frank" Rosmini

May 31, 2015

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Frank passed away with his family by his side on May 31, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Cole). Loving father of Missy Moxley (Mike), Sandi Nardi (Carl), Beth, Jackie and Stephen. Also survived by 5 wonderful grandchildren; his mother Catherine (the late Ronald); his siblings Joe, Mary, Betty, Lorie, Cathy and...

Barbara V. Meehan (Nee Drea)

Barbara V. Meehan (Nee Drea)

May 30, 2015

Beloved wife of James Meehan of 49 years. Loving mother of James (Karen), Monica, Christine Miller (Robert) and Marianne Murphy (Peter). Loving grandmom of Jessica, Samuel, Atticus, Connor and Lauren Drea. Sister of Carol Gerber. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 6-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) and Thursday...

George E. Lisiecki

George E. Lisiecki

May 30, 2015

George passed away suddenly May 30, 2015, beloved husband of 62 years to Eleanor B. (nee Strelecki), devoted father of Barbara A. Lisiecki. George was a 30 year Army Military Veteran, retiring as Major, former director of the Mummers Museum, and a member of Men of Malvern St. Joseph Group, former member of St. Timothy's Choir, and friends of the...

Edwin "Eddie" Parker

Edwin "Eddie" Parker

May 30, 2015

Eddie passed away at the age of 65. Loving husband of Mary (nee Maglio). Devoted father of Eddie and Christian "CJ". Brother-in-law of Dorothy O'Neill and Barbara McKay (Joe). Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 6-7:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave) followed by his Service 8 PM. Interment private.

Lorraine T. Bratty (Nee Boccella)

Lorraine T. Bratty (Nee Boccella)

May 30, 2015

Beloved wife of 66 years to Clifford, loving mother of the late Donna Golovacha, grandmom of Jake Michael, Sarah, and James, great grandmother of 7; dear sister of Pauline, Gerald, and Albert. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Wednesday 10:45 to 11:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, followed by her Funeral...

Francis "Frank" Fanning

Francis "Frank" Fanning

May 29, 2015

Loving husband of the late Roni. Dear dad of Dorothy, Judge Michael (Amy) and Melanie Reid (Scott); Pop to Shawn (Carly), Madison, Autumn and Liam; brother of Eileen Wallis, Kathleen Booth and Mike (Jude); also survived by his large exended loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday eve. 6-9 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428...

Catherine E. "Corky" Hughes

Catherine E. "Corky" Hughes

May 28, 2015

At the age of 91. Loving wife of the late Thomas J.; devoted mother of Catherine Rickenbach (John), Timothy (Carolyn), James (Margaret), Kevin (Theresa) and Steven (April). Grandmom Corky to Kelly, Carrie, Brian, Tom, Bridget, James, Kevin, Ceara, Michael, Ashleigh, Timothy, Billy, Matthew, Sara and 14 great grandchildren. Also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are...

Michael P. Duffy

Michael P. Duffy

May 26, 2015

Suddenly at the age of 57. Loving father of Michael (Ashley) and Bailey. Dear grandpop of 4 grandchildren. Dear son of Jean and the late Leo Patrick. Brother of Patrick (Loupe) and Brian (Patty). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and his beloved dog Jake. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 4 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Shannon A. Gettis

Shannon A. Gettis

May 26, 2015

Suddenly May 26, 2015. Loving mother of Amanda Bobrek (Keith), Christopher, Kelsey and Riley; dear Gammy of Faith, Lillian and Ava. All services will be held privately.

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