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Anna Marie "Nancy" Stearne
Feb 3, 2015
Of Levittown, previously of Philadelphia. After a brief illness, Nancy passed away peacefully at Chandler Hall surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late John and Delia Hansberry (nee Lally). Nancy was the widow of John B. Stearne. Nancy had a long and fun filled life. She enjoyed going to Sea Isle City, roller skating, and...
Cynthia Woodard
Jan 31, 2015
********REVISED******** Loving mother of Susan, John, James (Allison)Woodard, and the late Sgt. Michael P. Scusa (Alyssa). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 12-2 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Please send donations in her memory to the Wounded Warrior's Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C.,...
John "Jack" Houston
Jan 31, 2015
John James Houston, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Saturday in Pottsville, PA. Born November 16, 1935, he was the son of the late Maurice and Eleanor (Brady) Houston. He was a 1953 graduate of Shenandoah Catholic High School. He worked at Bradford Appliance Corporation and later became a Philadelphia fireman. Working in almost every firehouse in the city, he...
Margaret T. Mcintyre
Jan 30, 2015
Beloved wife of the late Ira. Loving mother of the late Robert (Patricia), and the late James (the late Dorothy). Adored grandmother of Renee (Joe), Denise (Richard), Colleen (Anthony), James (Joan), Robert (Amanda), and the late Cheryl. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E....
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
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
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)
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
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...
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)
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
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
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**
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.
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)
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
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
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
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...
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