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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...

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...

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