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Catherine "Toddy" Johnston

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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...

Francis X. Mcnally

Francis X. Mcnally

Dec 26, 2014

Loving husband of Dorothy (nee Lunn). Devoted father of Francis X. Jr., (Lisa), Michael, Joseph (Debbie), Mary Ann Quigley (James). Dear Pop of Joseph, Lili, Michaela, Jennifer, Kristi, Frankie, Jake, Collin and Bryan. Great grandfather of Kaylynn, John, Michael, Eden, Carys, Joey, Bobby, Buddy, Emma, Brendan, and Vivi. Brother of James and Patricia. He is also survived by his large...

Doris B. Houck

Doris B. Houck

Dec 25, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Irene Rieser (Paul). Loving Nana to Corinne and Kyra. Sister of Anne Marie Zeidler. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday 10 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers...

Mary Ann Daily (Nee Wildonger)

Mary Ann Daily (Nee Wildonger)

Dec 23, 2014

Mary Ann Daily (Wildonger), age 69, of Harrington, Delaware, died December 23, 2014. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Helen E. Wharton (Wildonger) and step-daughter of the late Edward J. (Shorty) Wharton. Mary Ann was the beloved partner of Robert Daily, mother of John Daily Jr., Thomas Daily, Barbara Dolt (Daniel) and Tricia Simon,...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Dec 22, 2014

Loving father of Isabella. Beloved son of Donna McGinnis (Jerry), and the late Harry, Sr. Brother of Harry, Jr. (Kristie Schweitzer), and the late Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday, 1-3:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 4 P.M.

John Soda, Jr.

John Soda, Jr.

Dec 22, 2014

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, devoted and greatest father of Victoria Haggerty, Roxanne Kuzowsky (Albert), Katherine Gross (John), John III (Anne Marie), Anthony (Maria), and Rosalie Pastino (Chris); loving pop of 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. John was chairman of the 66th Ward Republican Party, and retired Deputy Chief Crier of the First Judicial District. Relatives and friends...

Betty Graff

Betty Graff

Dec 21, 2014

Betty passed away Dec. 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Illinois on Oct. 21, 1925, grew up in Olathe, KS and moved to Philadelphia when she married. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Graff, Jr. She is survived by her sister Marilyn Sparks; three children Walter Graff, III, Jennifer Barnsley and Merial Graff Conway;...

Ronald J. Mastropietro

Ronald J. Mastropietro

Dec 20, 2014

Beloved son of Dolores (nee Bickley) and the late Peter J., loving brother of Joseph (Lynn), Pete (Kathy) and Mark (Maureen), dear uncle of 6 nieces and nephews and 2 great nieces. Relatives, friends, and employees of the Philadelphia Prison System are invited to his viewing Saturday 10:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by his Prayer...

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...

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