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Amelia E. Smith

Amelia E. Smith

Nov 8, 2014

Wife of the late Charles E. Mother of Charles Smith (Betsy), Carol Pancoast (James), Sharon Smith (Louis Assmann), and Thomas Smith. Grandmom of Christopher Smith (Anna), Brian Smith (Victoria), Jaime Pancoast (Justin), Michael Pancoast, Ryan Smith (Amanda), Evan Smith, and the late Kyle Smith (Angela). Also survived by 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are...

Helen M. Dus (Nee Wojcik)

Helen M. Dus (Nee Wojcik)

Nov 7, 2014

At the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mother of Walter, Lorraine Delaney, Diane Shouldis, and the late Ronni McGuriman; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA followed by...

John "Jack" Logan

John "Jack" Logan

Nov 7, 2014

A 23 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and owner of Logan's Towing. Loving husband of Joan. Devoted father of Bonnie Murray (Tom), Jack (Diane), and Bill (Sarah). Dearest Pop-Pop of T.J. (Stephanie), Lauren, Katie, Kevin, Jack, Jr., Kirsten, Ryan, Billy, Mae, and the late J.J. Great grandfather of Brayden. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday...

Joan M. Thompson

Joan M. Thompson

Nov 7, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9 AM Christ the King Church, Chesterfield and Morrell Aves. Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment is Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Women's Humane Society, 3839 Richlieu...

Mary A. Garuffe (Nee Keppard)

Mary A. Garuffe (Nee Keppard)

Nov 6, 2014

Beloved wife of Andrew, loving mother of Alicia DiLeonardo (Joseph) and Dana Dwyer (Sean), devoted mom mom of Olivia; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Monday 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM,...

Ellen O'Hara

Ellen O'Hara

Nov 6, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Donald C., devoted mother of Don (Eileen) and Dave (Lisa), loving grandmother of Kevin, Andrew, Katelyn, and Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 AM, All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., Phila, PA 19114, followed by her Service 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Blind...

Michael B. Eroh, Sr.

Michael B. Eroh, Sr.

Nov 6, 2014

Suddenly on November 6, 2014, at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Michelle (nee Nazarok), loving father of Michael Jr. (Donna), Kevin (Jennifer), Meredith, Nicholas, Matthew, Christian; devoted son of Joseph Eroh (Geraldine) and Barbara Eroh, dear grandpop of Madison, Alexander, Benjamin, and Abigail; also survived by 2 sisters Barbara Jean Sierko, Loretta Adelsberger (Mark) and 3 brothers Joseph,...

Marguerite C. Boyle (Nee Caesar)

Marguerite C. Boyle (Nee Caesar)

Nov 5, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Leo, devoted mother of Stephen (Darlene), SR. Kathleen Boyle, SSJ, Michael (Frances), Marie Stelmaski (Joseph), loving grandmom of Stephen, Colleen, Jennifer, Candace, Brian, Amy, Caitlin, Timothy, and Joseph; also survived by 3 great grandchildren, her sister Kathryn Martin, her sister-in-law Anne Donnelly. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9...

Bruno W. Maegerle

Bruno W. Maegerle

Nov 4, 2014

Beloved husband of Walburga. Loving father of Thomas, Susann Bross (Rick), Bruno, Jr. (Becky) and the late Oswald. Opa to Ryan, Stephen, Erin, Molly and Jeffrey. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 11 AM - 12 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.). Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu of...

Daniel Bezpalko

Daniel Bezpalko

Nov 4, 2014

Daniel Bezpalko passed away November 4, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving father of Danielle and Stephanie. Husband of Becky. Son of Jaroslaw Bezpalko and Catherine Pierce. Brother of Catherine Ditri (Dino), Joseph, and Stephen Bezpalko. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...

Patricia E. Westfield (Nee Nangle)

Patricia E. Westfield (Nee Nangle)

Nov 4, 2014

Patricia E. (nee Nangle) November 4, 2014, beloved wife of the late Joseph E., devoted mother of Eileen (Mark) Bechta, Dianne (Pete) Krywyj, Kathleen (the late Ike) Williams, Maryanne (Tom) Milligan, and Lisa Gentner, loving grandmother of Christopher, Matthew, Maria, Nicholas, Ryan, Shauna, Daniel, Zachary, Emily and Shane, great grandmother of Corbyn; also survived by her sister Geraldine and her...

Thomas P. Flanagan

Thomas P. Flanagan

Nov 4, 2014

Tom was a supervisor at Nelson Carpet Co. A mechanic at Phila. International Airport and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Beloved husband for 66 years to Mary T. (nee Nogi) Flanagan; proud father of Patricia (Robert) Fuhrmeister, Thomas (Ellen), Mary Bridget, Stephen, Brian (Deborah), and Michael (Kimberle) Flanagan; loving Pop to 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives...

Eugene G. Thompson

Eugene G. Thompson

Nov 3, 2014

Beloved brother of the late Nancy Minniak (Don). Loving uncle of Elizabeth Davis (Robert) and Christine DeTreux (Frank). Adored great uncle of Isabella, Anastasia, Jacob, and Alexandra. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Mass, Monday 11 A.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory...

Dennis J. Kelley

Dennis J. Kelley

Nov 3, 2014

Dennis J. of Warminster passed away suddenly Nov. 3, 2014. Bindery operator employed by Digital Color. Dennis loved fishing, hunting, camping, music and gardening. He is the loving husband of Janis (nee Finley). Beloved father of Chris (Heather), Dennis and Shannon. Pop pop to Bella, C.J. and Max. Brother of Fred (Bob), Terry Sislo (Andy), and Tim (Teresa). He is...

Frances T. Doran (Nee Wroblewski)

Frances T. Doran (Nee Wroblewski)

Nov 2, 2014

Loving mother of Raymond (Anita) and the late Ronald. Grandmother of Brian (Jessica), Peter (Lauren), Danae, and Paul. Great grandmother of Peter, Colin, Tyler, Jack, and Brady. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment St. Dominic Cem.

Ernestine Franks (Nee Brander)

Ernestine Franks (Nee Brander)

Nov 1, 2014

Loving wife of the late August. Devoted mother of Ernestine Hojnowski, Carolyn Litwinow (Eugene), Dennis W. (Sandra), Georgette Reichert (Joseph), George, and the late August C. and James R. Dear grandmom of 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday eve., 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Joseph C. Graham

Joseph C. Graham

Nov 1, 2014

A Korean War Vet, past President of Local 1414. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Jewell), loving father of Donna DiLacqua (Anthony), Joseph V. (Katherine), and Jeffery C. (Kimberly). Pop pop to Daniella, Bridgette, Jeffery, Anna, Ryan, Matthew and Mollie. Dear brother of Anna and Michele; uncle of John and Nancy. Relatives, friends, members of Local 1414 and other affiliated locals...

Mary C. Goodyear

Mary C. Goodyear

Oct 31, 2014

At the age of 67. Loving wife of the late Michael H. Sr.; devoted mother of Michael H. Jr. (Valerie); dear Grangum to Hailey and Connor; sister of Edward Collins and the late Elizabeth Gilbert; also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Mary recently retired from the Defense Industrial Supply Center where she worked for 30 years. Relatives and...

Dorothy E. Rockwell (Nee Fierick)

Dorothy E. Rockwell (Nee Fierick)

Oct 31, 2014

At the age 95. Loving wife of the late Harold. Devoted mother of Leona McCabe (Robert). Dear Nana of Robert. Sister of Leona Fredrick. Mrs. Rockwell was known to many as a loving sweet person. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by...

Grace B. Kozlowski (Nee Henry)

Grace B. Kozlowski (Nee Henry)

Oct 29, 2014

Beloved wife of 63 years to Edward. Dear aunt of Jame and Butch Kolla. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews and her sisters-in-law Frances Walsh and Florence (Joseph) Kasmark. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Monday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral...

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