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Bernice "Bonnie" Berthold (Nee Hofstaedter)

Bernice "Bonnie" Berthold (Nee Hofstaedter)

Dec 20, 2014

Our Sister, Bernice Mary (Bonnie) Berthold (nee Hofstaedter), age 62 of Lewisville, TX passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Lewisville. She was born January 8, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William F. Hofstaedter and Mary Victory Dowdle Hofstaedter. Bonnie is survived by her husband Stephen, two daughters Michelle Barr-Roan and Courtney Berthold; grandchildren, Mason Kimbrough and Tori Roan and...

Dolores Rider-Tolassi

Dolores Rider-Tolassi

Dec 19, 2014

Wife of the late Charles, beloved mother of Robert and the late Thomas Rider, loving grandmother of David, April, Marie, Marck, Lauren, and the late Jeff; dear sister of Eleanor Short, Gladys Hillis, Bill Hughes, and John Hughes. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday, Dec. 27, 8:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her...

Christine M. Slemmer (Nee Mccandless)

Christine M. Slemmer (Nee Mccandless)

Dec 19, 2014

Beloved wife of Charles "George" devoted mother of Georgie, Thomas, Christine Fedorowycz (the late Jerry), Susan Orange (Roy), Helena Evans (Francis), and Bruce; loving mom mom of 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Dear sister of Thomas McCandless, Margaret Costello, and the late John McCandless and Mary Barton. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday Evening 6 to...

Colleen Shuttleworth

Colleen Shuttleworth

Dec 19, 2014

Daughter of the late Verne C. and Wilma Shuttleworth, loving sister of Verne III and his wife Jeanne; dear aunt of Greg, Dan, and Maura; also survived by her aunt Joan Schaeffer and her uncle William Kelly (Helga). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Service 11...

Richard A. Girard

Richard A. Girard

Dec 18, 2014

Loving brother of Judith Preston (George) and Gregory (Carole). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9-9:45 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St., Phila., PA 19125. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the above mentioned church would be appreciated.

Hugo R. Boensch

Hugo R. Boensch

Dec 18, 2014

A Veteran of the US Navy who served in WWII. Loving husband of the late Marie (nee Kelly). Beloved father of Robert (Eileen), Michael (Debbie), Stephen and the late Janet Marie. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 sister Evelyn. Preceded in death by his sister Regina "Jean" McDonald. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 9-10:45 AM...

Francis J. "Bud" Triebl, Jr.

Francis J. "Bud" Triebl, Jr.

Dec 17, 2014

At the age of 72. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Curtis), devoted father of Thomas (AK), and Richard (Sharon), dear pop pop of Charlotte, Caitlyn, Erin, and Francis. Brother of Kathy Perry (Bill), brother in law of William Curtis. A plumber for over 53 years with Local 690, Bud became an apprentice instructor in 1981, in 1987 he was the...

Keith J. Stratton

Keith J. Stratton

Dec 17, 2014

Loving husband of Heather (nee Grey). Beloved father of Jessica and Kayleigh. Grandfather of Gemma. Son of Carolyn and the late William Stratton. Brother of John and the late William Stratton. Grandson of G.G. Uncle of Elyse, Billy, and Ryan. Son in law of Tricia and Edward Grey. Special companion of Chase. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing...

Wayne W. Wilson, Jr

Wayne W. Wilson, Jr

Dec 16, 2014

Beloved son of of Wayne W. and Carolyn (nee Landherr) Wilson Sr.; devoted brother of Kristine Wilson; also survived by 2 grandmothers, aunts and uncles. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Friday, 4 to 6 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila. PA. Interment private.

Gerald A. "Jerry" Lanoza, Sr.

Gerald A. "Jerry" Lanoza, Sr.

Dec 15, 2014

Loving life partner of Patricia Coleman. Beloved father of Theresa (James) Post, Loretta (Joseph) Carbone, Gerald, Jr. (Jeannine), and Jennifer (Charles) Plower. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 3 great granddaughters, and his 2 brothers Gregorio and Rodney. Jerry was a Marine Veteran, retired Phila. Police officer, State Narcotic Agent and was an active parishioner of St. Mary of...

Regina M. "Jean" New (Nee Cunningham)

Regina M. "Jean" New (Nee Cunningham)

Dec 14, 2014

At the age of 85. She is survived by Karen Manzi, John (Vicki), Joe (Eileen), Regina Pengler (Bill) and Jim (Michelle). Dear Nana of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sister of Rita Smith. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:30-10:15 AM at St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020 followed by her Funeral...

Sandra Maureen Deal

Sandra Maureen Deal

Dec 12, 2014

Sandra passed away at the age of 52. Loving wife of Thomas McGovern. Devoted mother of Jimmy (Lisa), Jennifer and Carol. Dear grandmom and mom mom of Michaela, Angeline and Jalissa. Sister of Jane and Judy. She is also survived by her loving and caring extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 3-5 PM at...

Salvatore "Sam" Renzi

Salvatore "Sam" Renzi

Dec 10, 2014

Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Calabree). Loving dad of Anthony (Catherine), Robert (Louise), Linda DiPasquale (Mark) and Christina Bandish (the late David). Pop to 9 grandchildren and great Pop to 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 6-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Margaret A. "Peggy" Voigt

Margaret A. "Peggy" Voigt

Dec 10, 2014

Peacefully in her sleep on December 10, 2014. Loving mother of Billy, Donna, Kenny, Cheryl, Mary and Robert; 22 grand-children and 23 great grand-children. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Service 11 A.M. Int....

Carol A. Comerford (Nee News)

Carol A. Comerford (Nee News)

Dec 10, 2014

Carol was a graduate John W. Hallahan H.S., class of 1960. Beloved wife of Thomas J. Comerford, Sr., loving mother of Thomas (Lydia) Comerford and Kelly Ann (Kevin) Hooper, cherished Mom Mom of Melissa, Sean, Christina, Austin, Tyler and Meghan. survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and...

Gregory F. Tofini

Gregory F. Tofini

Dec 9, 2014

Loving brother of Frank (Flosie). Dear friend of Jane Queeney. Greg was owner of Gregory Tofini Designs where he worked as an interior designer and decorator. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 9 to 11 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena...

Francis J. "Frank" Schmal

Francis J. "Frank" Schmal

Dec 8, 2014

Beloved husband of Margaret "Pat" (nee Golden), proud father of Frank (Franny) and Denise O'Connor (Jerry), best pop to 4 grandchildren Frankie, Becky, Jerry, and Katie; also survived by 5 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, his sisters Alma Bradbury, Sr. Joan Schmal, SSF and many nieces and nephews. Frank was a member of Knights of Columbus Commodore Barry Council...

Louise C. Wagner (Nee Messina)

Louise C. Wagner (Nee Messina)

Dec 8, 2014

Suddenly December 8, 2014. Wife of the late William. Dear sister of Mary Kolodziejski, aunt of Edward, Michael and the late Leonard Kolodziejski. Also survived by other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Friday 9:30-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her...

Thomas J. Hogan

Thomas J. Hogan

Dec 6, 2014

At the age of 88, and formerly of Holy Child Parish and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Thomas is the loving uncle of Anne Burns Fitzgerald and many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia. Interment is Private.

Elizabeth M. "Bette" Kosman (Nee Mastario)

Elizabeth M. "Bette" Kosman (Nee Mastario)

Dec 6, 2014

At the age of 90, wife of the late Frank E., loving mother of Frank (the late Martina), and Stephen (Sharon); also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9:30 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by her Memorial Mass 10 AM. In lieu of flowers,...

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