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Vilma J. Morris

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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...

Jay Rideout

Jay Rideout

Apr 11, 2015

He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 542. Loving husband of Eleanore (nee Hawthorne). Beloved father of Jay, Judson, and Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11 A.M.

Helen H. Conway

Helen H. Conway

Apr 11, 2015

At the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Sr., devoted mother of Rita Seaman (Paul) and the late Thomas J Jr.; loving grandmom of Jennifer McFadden (Anthony) and Jeffrey Seaman (Jennifer), great grandmother of Danielle, Morgan, Natalie McFadden and Colin Seaman, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...

Thaddeus Czarnik

Thaddeus Czarnik

Apr 10, 2015

He passed at home with his family on April 10, 2015. Beloved father of Robert (Susan) VanWinkle, Nina (Robert) Townsend and Thomas (Kathleen) VanWinkle. Loving grandfather of Robert, Meghan, Brian, Shantell, Robert, Randy, Thomas, Joseph, Lacey, and Zoe. He was great grandfather to 6 and had many nieces and nephews. He was a good friend and neighbor to all in...

Evan C. Wilfong

Evan C. Wilfong

Apr 10, 2015

Evan C. Wilfong of Newark DE, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Evan C. and Mary (Colfer) Wilfong. Mr. Wilfong was a self-employed tool designer. He was a member of the American Legion Post #810 and Maryland Saltwater Sport Fishermen's Association. He was a lifetime boater and avid salt...

Tracy L. Allan

Tracy L. Allan

Apr 10, 2015

Loving mother of Hannah and Hailey Ryan. Beloved partner of Edward Ryan. Daughter of Catherine and Joseph Allan. Sister of Brian and Joseph Allan, Jr. Granddaughter of Stanley and Dolores Allan. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and her loving nephew Brandon. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at...

Mary T. Fleming

Mary T. Fleming

Apr 10, 2015

At the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late John Sr., loving mother of John Jr., dear grandmom of Matthew; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Friday 8:30 to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Funeral Mass...

James M. Henry

James M. Henry

Apr 10, 2015

Loving dad of Sean; dear son of Joan Graham (James) and the late Jack Henry; devoted brother of John (Ann Marie), Joe, Thomas and Joanna Adams (Barry); also survived by his nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and employees of Septa are invited to gather Sunday 1:30 to 3:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.)...

James E. Dailey, Jr.

James E. Dailey, Jr.

Apr 10, 2015

Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Lannetti) devoted father of Michelle Hartnett (Frank), and Samantha Kraft (John), loving pop of Amanda, Justin, Kaitlyn, Kristina and Jake; also survived by his brothers Daniel, John, and Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30...

Edward J. Fleckenstein, Jr.

Edward J. Fleckenstein, Jr.

Apr 10, 2015

Loving father of Edward, III (Crystal). Beloved grandfather of Meadow and Ridge. Also survived by his parents Edward, Sr. and the late Ernestine; his companion Gwen Gee; brothers Mike and Kirk; sisters Donna, Pam, and Lisa; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 11:30-12:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of...

Richard G. Schaeflein

Richard G. Schaeflein

Apr 8, 2015

A resident of Bensalem for over 49 years, Richard was a retired employee of Rohm and Haas. He is the loving husband of 52 years to Dolores (nee McCloskey), devoted father of Eric and his wife Damaris and Christopher and his wife Bogi, dear pop pop of Maya; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...

John J. Baranowski

John J. Baranowski

Apr 8, 2015

Loving husband of Theresa (nee Kocielski). Loving father of John (Lee), Karen Marshall (Jeff), and Terri B. Conaway (Kevin). Grandpop to Michael Marshall (Rachel) and Lauren Marshall. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 9 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. Phila., PA followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers,...

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