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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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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...
William A. "Billy" Harding, Jr.
Jan 9, 2015
Suddenly on January 9, 2015. Loving son of William, Sr. (Joann) and Joanne Potcher (Bob). Loving brother of Elizabeth Harding. Beloved uncle of Alexis, Tory, C.J. and Matty. He is also survived by his significant other Amber Munchback, her daughters Shaye and Reganne, and many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday Eve 7-9...
Scott R. Florkowski
Jan 9, 2015
Suddenly at the age of 41. Scott was a Philadelphia Firefighter for 7 years, his last assignment was with Engine Co. 38, located in the Tacony section of Philadelphia. Loving son of Patricia (nee McHugh) and the late Richard A. Sr. Dear brother of Richard A. Jr. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles and numerous nieces and nephews....
Ann M. Magill
Jan 8, 2015
A graduate of Hallahan H.S. Loving wife of the late Michael. Beloved mother of the late Anne Reo. She is survived by her two loving granddaughters Kimberly and Kristyn Reo, and her sister Marjorie Branton (John, Sr.). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1731 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020...
Louis J. Kosman, Sr.
Jan 8, 2015
Loving husband of Genevieve (nee Barrett). Devoted father of Louis, Jr. (Janice), and Eileen (John Harper). Dear grandpop of Megan, Victoria, Matthew, and John. Brother of Catherine Dumas. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Catherine "Toddy" Johnston
Jan 8, 2015
Beloved sister of Rosemary Langan, Colleen Johnston, and the late George and Patricia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Saturday, January 17, 2015, from 9-9:45 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church, 1020 N. Front St., Phila., PA 19123. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in...
Phyllis Flocco (Nee Roseto)
Jan 8, 2015
Beloved wife of the late Alphonse. Mother of the Late Michael. Dear sister of Anne Ivory and Millie Bertolino; aunt of Deborah Stern, Brenda Ryan and many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 8:45-9:45 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. Phila., PA 19136 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment...
James Mahoney
Jan 7, 2015
At the age of 66. He was predeceased by his parents William and Mary Ann Mahoney; brother of Joan Maloney (Don), Alice Morrone (Mike), Margaret Crumbock (George), Rosemary Convery (Russ), Elizabeth Shaw (Ken) and Geraldine O'Halloran (Marty). Jim was a wonderful guitarist who performed locally and recorded albums. He also loved volunteering on the Gazela tall ship, where he traveled...
Helen R. Mckenna (Nee Plenzick)
Jan 5, 2015
Beloved wife of the late Philadelphia Police Sgt. Edward P., devoted mother of Eddie (Barbara), Joey, Jimmy (Cindy), Maria Lougharn, Margaret Brewster (Bob), Patty Sullivan-Hawthorne (Jim), Johnny, Michael (Beth), Billy (Cynthia), and the late Helen; also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday Evening 6 to 9 PM and also...
Margaret A. Jerdon
Jan 4, 2015
Beloved mother of William and the late Simone. Grandmother of Kevin Branigan and Brian Antoniak, great grandmother to Aleena Antoniak. Dear sister of Robert, Michael, David, Francis, Joseph, Timothy and Bridget Mansfield. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., followed by her Service 11 AM. Interment is Private
Regina C. Villano (Nee Mason)
Jan 1, 2015
Beloved wife of William J. Loving mother of Karen Weber (Michael), Michael (Lynn), and the late William N. (Kathy). Grandmom of Kristen (Rob), Nicholas (Kate), Michelle (Ryan), Nicole (Michael), Michael, Patrick, Lauren (Connor), Gina (Alex), and Ben. Great grandmother of Julia, Anthony, Madison, Michael, Olive, and Chloe. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Bernard...
Dolores Rose Clark
Jan 1, 2015
Loving wife of the late James. Beloved mother of James and Susan Kelly (John). Grandmom of Erin Miller. Nanny of Noah. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2000 Shelmire Ave., Phila., PA 19152. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. Donations in her memory to Little...
Joseph R. Adams
Dec 29, 2014
At the age of 82. Joe was a U.S.M.C. veteran of the Korean War. Loving husband of Mary (nee Joslin); devoted father of Deinise D'Agostino (Louis), Joseph W. (Cindy), Kevin (Dana), Loretta Freeman (Bill), Margaret Misnik (John), Shawn (Juanita) and Kelly Ouydk; dear grandpop of 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; brother of James Mobilia (Marcy), Gloria Baldwin (Tom) and...
James E. Hamilton
Dec 28, 2014
At the age of 74. Of Morrell Park, formally of Mayfair & Juniata. He will be sadly missed by his wife Nancy (nee Kraus) and son James (Maryanne). He is also survived by his grandsons James, Daniel, Jordan and Mason. Jim served honorably in both the US Marines and US Navy during the Vietnam Crisis. He was the past commander...
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