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Margaret "Little Marge" Donnelly (Nee Gainer)

Margaret "Little Marge" Donnelly (Nee Gainer)

Jan 23, 2015

Wife of the late Edward. She is survived by 4 children, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, nieces, nephews and many many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9 to 10:45 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by her Funeral Service 11 A.M. Int. Palmer Cem.

Michael Joseph Booth

Michael Joseph Booth

Jan 22, 2015

Loving husband of Nora (nee Germain). Dear father of Steven, Cynthia and Rand. Brother of Sally, Dennis, Daniel, Joellen and the late Patrick and Peter. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9-9:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed...

Gloria J. Ketterer

Gloria J. Ketterer

Jan 22, 2015

At the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinand "Duke". Devoted mother of Gloria M., treasured companion of Rocky. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 8:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA 19114 followed by her service 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

James J. Subers **Revised**

James J. Subers **Revised**

Jan 22, 2015

A retired Phila. Police officer. Husband of the late Ellen. Loving father of Deborah Votta (Richard) and Marie Nash (William). Grandfather of Jacquelyn, Timothy, Christina and William. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and members of the FOP Lodge 5 are invited to his viewing on WEDNESDAY 9 AM at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila.,...

Gerald "Jerry" Mauro, Sr.

Gerald "Jerry" Mauro, Sr.

Jan 21, 2015

Jerry passed away on January 21, 2015 at the age of 63. Loving husband of the late Annetta (nee Felici). Devoted father of Lisa Carr (Malcom), Lori, John and Jerry, Jr. Dear Pop Pop of Anthony, Ian, Gabriella, Matteo and Laura. Son of John Mauro and the late Elizabeth. Brother of Donna Mullin (Tom). Relatives and friends are invited to...

Kristy Urbank (Nee Trimback)

Kristy Urbank (Nee Trimback)

Jan 21, 2015

Loving daughter of John Trimback (Kathleen) and Christine Eagle (Jason). Wife of Michael Urbank; loving mother of Brianna, Nicole, Michael and Alyssa. Sister of Brandon and Zane. Loving granddaughter of John "Bud" and Mary Ellen Trimback and Joe and Patricia Bielawski. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday Eve 5-6:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Helene M. Chermak

Helene M. Chermak

Jan 20, 2015

Wife of the late Robert, dear companion of the late Albert Rose, devoted mother of Annmarie Donnelly (David), Christine Novotny (Edward), and Robert Chermak (Karen); loving mom mom of 8 grandchildren EJ, Brooke, Colin, Alex, Gabby, Julie, Erin, and Merry; also survived by her sisters Claire and Peggy, and her brothers Tom, Bill, and Jim. Relatives and friends are invited...

Louis J. Trzaska

Louis J. Trzaska

Jan 20, 2015

Loving husband of Antoinette (nee Szymendera). Beloved father of Frank (Terri), Michael, Jerome (Michele), Paul (Gen), Matt (Jen), and Karen Osmun (Brent). Also survived by 13 grandchildren; and brother of Carole (Bob), Joan (Ed), and the late Jimmy (Jeanne). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 8-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant...

Lisa A. Clark-Mullen

Lisa A. Clark-Mullen

Jan 18, 2015

Lisa Mullen, 51, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly, with her family by her side on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Ken Clark and Carol Benatti, wife of Jim Benatti. Lisa spent the first part of her life in the Philadelphia area. She was active in numerous school activities and was named captain...

Simone E. Andreotti (Nee Erhard)

Simone E. Andreotti (Nee Erhard)

Jan 18, 2015

Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Danielle Rulka (Donald). Also survived by 2 grandchildren Lance and Daniel; 5 great grandchildren Stephan, Evan, Shane, Eileen, and David. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church....

Joseph Martella, Jr.

Joseph Martella, Jr.

Jan 17, 2015

Husband of Joan and the late Jeanette (nee Scruci), devoted father of Denise Rinear (Paul), Donna Prusacki (Walt), and Deborah Martella, also survived by 7 grandchildren Dominic, Sarah, Nathan, Rachel, Josiah, Levi, and Joseph, 6 great grandchildren Madelyn, Anthony, Joseph, Benjamin, Anthony, Ezekiel; brother of Carmen (Joan), Rita Bradley (Dick), and the late Sally Wark. Relatives and friends and invited...

Kenneth P. Jones

Kenneth P. Jones

Jan 17, 2015

Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Kirst), devoted father of Robert, Kenneth (Jeanie), and Jill. Loving pop of Nicholas, Christopher, Shaylin, and the late Amber, dear brother of William, Patrick, Marcie, and the late Raymond. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Friday 9 to 10:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

Richard E. Fairbanks

Richard E. Fairbanks

Jan 16, 2015

Devoted husband of Dorothy (nee Kelly). Beloved father of Barbara Murphy (Michael), Michele Wood (Steven), Michael (Martha), Msgr. Gregory, and the late Richard E., Jr. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday morning, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 3050 Walton Rd., Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Funeral...

Dorothy M. Burkhardt (Nee Leuters)

Dorothy M. Burkhardt (Nee Leuters)

Jan 15, 2015

Loving grandmother of James Whalen. Beloved sister of Jerry Leuters (Mary Lou). Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Ladies of Port Richmond Breast Cancer, 3160 Cedar St.,...

Dorothy A. Milligan (Nee Burke)

Dorothy A. Milligan (Nee Burke)

Jan 14, 2015

At the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John H., devoted mother of John, Richard, Robert (Karen), Mary Elizabeth Livewell (Dan), Colleen Mullin (Joseph), Timothy (Mary Jo), and the late Michael and Geraldine, loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, dear sister of Alice McGrath and George Burke (Dottie); also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Dorothy Bennett (Nee Young)

Dorothy Bennett (Nee Young)

Jan 13, 2015

Wife of the late Elton M. Sr. Loving mother of Virginia A. Diehl (the late Robert A.), Elton M. Jr. (Annette M.), grandmother of Karen (Charles), Daniel, Richard, Dorothy (Pat), and Lorraine (Mike). She is also survived by 6 great grandchildren and 1 brother, Albert Wagner. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 10 AM at BURNS...

Michael F. Legensky

Michael F. Legensky

Jan 12, 2015

Michael F., January 12, 2015, age 41, beloved son of Carl Sr., and the late June (nee Breitweiser), loving brother of Faith Mendez (Angel), Carl Jr. (Irene), and Daniel (Kelly); also survived by 9 nieces, 2 great nieces, his loving aunts Helen "Haha" Donnelly (Charles "Reds") and Caroline Humenick "Honey". Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, January 24,...

Vera Janet Murray (Nee Hornberger)

Vera Janet Murray (Nee Hornberger)

Jan 12, 2015

Vera passed away Monday Jan. 12, 2015 at Virtua Voorhees Hospital with her devoted daughter Janet by her side. She was 91. Vera lived in Voorhees, NJ for the last 7 years but was formerly from Bensalem, PA and Phila., PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph V. Murray, Sr. She was the beloved mother of Janet...

Betty Insana (Nee Ciocca)

Betty Insana (Nee Ciocca)

Jan 10, 2015

Peacefully at her residence on January 10, 2015. Wife of the late Mario. Loving mother of Mark (Cheryl). Devoted grandmom of Paul, Michael and the late Jason. Great grandmother of Abigail, Julianne, Andrew, Allie-Marie and Courtney. Dear sister of Richard Ciocca and the late Kathleen Burnnetti. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

George P. Cain, Sr.

George P. Cain, Sr.

Jan 10, 2015

George passed away on Jan. 10, 2015, age 93. Loving husband of Mary (nee Mackey). Devoted father of George, Jr. (Anita), Susan McQuilkin (John), Maureen, Catherine, William (Amy) and James (Michelle); dear grandpop of 17 grand-children. George was a graduate of Villanova University, a U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. President of General Doors Corp., garage door manufacturer in Bristol PA. Lifelong...

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