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James J. Jandrisitz, Esq.

James J. Jandrisitz, Esq.

Feb 12, 2015

At the age of 73. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne (nee Loftus). Devoted father of Justin (Paula) and Gregory J. (Jennifer). Loving Pop Pop of JP, Jason, Colin, Dylan and the late Luke. Brother of Margaret Branca (the late Michael). Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday 9:30-10:45 AM at St. Alphonsus Church, 33 Conwell Dr. Maple Glen,...

Mario J. Canales

Mario J. Canales

Feb 10, 2015

Loving husband of Mirta. Beloved father of Mario (Mary Anne), Mayra Kane (Bernie), and Maria Astorga (Jose). Papa of Nicole, Mario, Maria, Michael, Kristen, and Jessica (Jay). Also survived by 1 great grand daughter Juliana, his sister Nereida, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 7:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Mary Galligar (Nee Wall)

Mary Galligar (Nee Wall)

Feb 9, 2015

At the age of 77. Loving wife of the late Benjamin, devoted mother of Linda, Carol DelPiano (the late Frank, Jr.), Diane and Benjamin. Dear Mom Mom of 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, one sister Dot Sullivan. Also survived by her large, extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 9 AM-10:45 AM at BURNS...

Elizabeth Connor (Nee Devlin)

Elizabeth Connor (Nee Devlin)

Feb 8, 2015

Born May 6, 1926, passed away Feb. 8, 2015. Loving mother of Barbara Stone (Daniel), Elizabeth Jane Crowley (Dennis), Justina Ott (Ronald), Jeannie Stakelbeck (Mark), Linda Bednarik (Stephen), Karen Schleinkofer and Joseph Schleinkofer. Grand-mother of 16, great grand-mother of 29 and sister of Jane Noselli. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus...

Vera "Vicky" Marshall

Vera "Vicky" Marshall

Feb 7, 2015

Beloved wife of the late James J. Sr.; loving mother of James Jr., Linda, John (Kim), Lisa and Joseph; dear grand-mother of 9 and a great grand-mother. Survived by her sisters and brother; also survived by her large, extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Aloysius J. "Skip" Boettcher, Jr.

Aloysius J. "Skip" Boettcher, Jr.

Feb 7, 2015

At the age of 68. Loving husband of the late Eileen (nee Klein); devoted father of Megan and W. Marc; brother of Francis (Marie), Michael (Lisa), Richard and his sisters-in-law, Kathleen, Denise Klein, and Lyn Kirlin; and his late brother, Stephen. Skip graduated from North Catholic High School, served in Vietnam as a Staff Sgt. U.S.M.C. Military Intelligence and was...

Elizabeth O'Malley (Nee Mandia)

Elizabeth O'Malley (Nee Mandia)

Feb 6, 2015

Wife of the late Martin. Loving mother of Barbara Dugan and Martin, III. Grandmother of Jennifer Hazleton, Christina Krevz and Kara Dugan. She is also survived by her sisters Eleanor Bernard and Clara Crocco. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 9 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136 followed by her Funeral...

Patricia A. Stein-Demuro (Nee Zealberg)

Patricia A. Stein-Demuro (Nee Zealberg)

Feb 4, 2015

Beloved wife of the late William S. Stein. Devoted mother of Bernadette, Susan, Cecilia, Carmella, Francis, Paul, Trish, and Tracy. Also survived by 16 loving grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives an friends are invited to gather Saturday, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment private. In...

Joseph A. Kelly

Joseph A. Kelly

Feb 3, 2015

Loving husband of Ann (nee Gallagher), devoted father of Michael (AnneMarie), Sharonann Hite, Joanne Figureoa (Steve), devoted Pop Pop of Erin, Christopher, Matthew, Meghan, Kellyann, Angela, Daniel and one great grandchild Emma. Survived by his sister Betty Schueller. Mr. Kelly served in the US Army during WWII. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Phila. Fire Department where he served...

Anna Marie "Nancy" Stearne

Anna Marie "Nancy" Stearne

Feb 3, 2015

Of Levittown, previously of Philadelphia. After a brief illness, Nancy passed away peacefully at Chandler Hall surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late John and Delia Hansberry (nee Lally). Nancy was the widow of John B. Stearne. Nancy had a long and fun filled life. She enjoyed going to Sea Isle City, roller skating, and...

Cynthia Woodard

Cynthia Woodard

Jan 31, 2015

********REVISED******** Loving mother of Susan, John, James (Allison)Woodard, and the late Sgt. Michael P. Scusa (Alyssa). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 12-2 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Please send donations in her memory to the Wounded Warrior's Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C.,...

John "Jack" Houston

John "Jack" Houston

Jan 31, 2015

John James Houston, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Saturday in Pottsville, PA. Born November 16, 1935, he was the son of the late Maurice and Eleanor (Brady) Houston. He was a 1953 graduate of Shenandoah Catholic High School. He worked at Bradford Appliance Corporation and later became a Philadelphia fireman. Working in almost every firehouse in the city, he...

Margaret T. Mcintyre

Margaret T. Mcintyre

Jan 30, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Ira. Loving mother of the late Robert (Patricia), and the late James (the late Dorothy). Adored grandmother of Renee (Joe), Denise (Richard), Colleen (Anthony), James (Joan), Robert (Amanda), and the late Cheryl. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E....

Diane T. Tuffner

Diane T. Tuffner

Jan 29, 2015

Beloved wife of Gregory, devoted mother of Sarah Pingue (Brian), Matthew (Priscilla), and Rebecca Dean (Joseph), loving grammy of Lucy Grace and Rosey Mae; dear sister of Robert Murphy, Thomas Murphy, and the late John Murphy. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Funeral...

Genevieve R. "Jeanie" Cantz

Genevieve R. "Jeanie" Cantz

Jan 28, 2015

Devoted mother of Heather, Caitlin, and Gina Brunkel, dear grandmom of Rylee and Edward Jr., loving friend of Bill Brunkel, beloved daughter of Edward Cantz Sr. and the late Anne; also survived by her brothers Joseph and Edward Jr. and many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and Correction Officers of the Philadelphia Prison System are invited to her viewing Monday...

Adolf Asch

Adolf Asch

Jan 26, 2015

Loving husband of Mina. Devoted father of Linde Bianchino (Joe), Gebhard, Marlene and Eric (Rose). Dear Opa to Jacqueline, Joseph, Matthew, Sabrina, Nicole and Eric; great grandchild Joey. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday Eve 7 to 9 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) and also Saturday 10 to 10:45 A.M. at...

Agnes Donohue (Nee Zimmaro)

Agnes Donohue (Nee Zimmaro)

Jan 26, 2015

Agnes Zimmaro Donohue, age 87, beloved wife of the late John Donohue, passed away on January 26, 2015 at Artman Lutheran Home. Born April 14, 1927 in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, PA. Agnes lived in East Norriton, PA and was a member of Saint Titus Catholic Church. She is survived by 3 children; John Donohue Jr. (Jane), Eileen Zaro...

Cornelius F. "Neil" Madden

Cornelius F. "Neil" Madden

Jan 24, 2015

At the age of 81. Loving father of Neil Jr. (Kim), Matthew and Kelly Ann McClanaha (Bob). Dear Pop of Matthew, Nick, Macey and Jennifer. Brother of John, Carol, Elizabeth and the late Dorothy. Also survived by his large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday Eve 7-9 PM and Thursday 8:15-9:15 AM at...

Joan E. Omietanski

Joan E. Omietanski

Jan 23, 2015

Services and interment are private.

James G. Falls, Sr.

James G. Falls, Sr.

Jan 23, 2015

A WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Bratzler), loving father of James Jr. (Gerry), Elaine Schrader (Fran), Patricia Schaffer (Casey) and Karen Debelius (Dan). Grandfather of 9; great grandfather of 3. He is also survived by one sister Julia Lopez. Relatives, friends, and members of the Elm Tree Post are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 9:30 AM at...

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