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Karen A. Wilcox (Nee Moore)

Karen A. Wilcox (Nee Moore)

Jul 13, 2014

At the age of 54. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving mother of Travis and Michael (Kay). Loving daughter of Mary Jackson and the late William. Adoring sister of of Mary, Jim and the late Billy. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME...

Rosalie A. "Rose" Kucsmas (Nee Collier)

Rosalie A. "Rose" Kucsmas (Nee Collier)

Jul 12, 2014

Passed away July 12, 2014 at the age of 73. She was a resident of Levittown, PA. Rose was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution and was a big Steelers Fan. In her leisure time she enjoyed going to the casino, reading, and embroidering. She was proud of her Irish heritage. Loving wife to Edward of 55 years....

Mary E. Toohey

Mary E. Toohey

Jul 11, 2014

At the age of 75. Loving daughter of the late Daniel Toohey and Catherine Toohey. Dear sister of John, Daniel (Evelyn), Thomas and the late Cass Leher. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday 9 AM - 10:25 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Followed by her Service 10:30 AM. Interment private.

Phyllis Ann Martin (Nee D'Amico)

Phyllis Ann Martin (Nee D'Amico)

Jul 11, 2014

At the age of 69. Loving wife of Thomas C.; devoted mother of Kathleen Tyrrell, Kieran and Michael (Kim). Dear Gammy of Lydian Rose. Also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday 9-10:25 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Service 10:30...

Carol Ann Mcginnis (Nee Elinich)

Carol Ann Mcginnis (Nee Elinich)

Jul 11, 2014

At the age of 68. Carol was a huge advocate with the Advancement of the American Diabetes Assoc. Beloved wife of Benedict G. Devoted mother Janel (Michael) Keller, Stephanie, Alena (John) Araujo. Dearest sweetie of Vanessa, Samantha, and Nicholas. Also survived by 1 brother Stephen and the late Timothy. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9-10:15 AM...

John J. Frieders

John J. Frieders

Jul 10, 2014

A World War II Marine Corp Veteran. Husband of the late Lillian (nee Hayes). Loving father of Victoria Carroll and Veronica Geist. Grandfather of Catherine, Diane, Bill, Andrea and Daniel. Also survived by 6 great grandchildren, his nephew, Thomas and niece Veronica. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Monday 10 AM Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Woodhaven...

Kathleen "Cass" Krayger

Kathleen "Cass" Krayger

Jul 8, 2014

Beloved wife of the late William J. Devoted mother of Kathy Krayger and Lorraine Harr (Rick). Loving Mom-Mom of Richard (Tara), Kristy, Adam, and Billy (Karen); great grandmother of Alexa, R.J., and Avery. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and neighbors. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Friday morning, 8:30-9:15...

Francis P. Walsh

Francis P. Walsh

Jul 8, 2014

Beloved husband of Virginia (nee DeVice). Devoted father of Jim Walsh and Ann Marie Martino. Also survived by 3 loving grandsons, 5 great grandchildren and dear brother of Rosemary (John) Brown. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Sunday 6-7:15 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Service 7:30 PM. Interment private.

Joan Penko

Joan Penko

Jul 7, 2014

Wife of the late Thomas J., beloved mother of Joseph (Mary), Thomas A. (Aimee) and Michael, grandmother of Joseph, Nicholas, Michael, Amanda and Thomas Jr., great grandmother of Uriah; sister of the late Edward and Leo. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 8:45 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM....

Dorothy C. "Sis" Wurtenberg

Dorothy C. "Sis" Wurtenberg

Jul 4, 2014

Beloved wife of 55 years to Jack, devoted mother of Werty (Elaine), Bugsy (Bebe) and Denise Dolan (Bill), loving grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 7, dear sister of Theresa Dolan (Jim) and the late George Brown (Alberta) and the late Buddy Van Leer; dearest sister in law and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...

Stanley J. Pables

Stanley J. Pables

Jul 3, 2014

Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Clay). Loving father of Theresa Arentzen (Charles), Stanley (Debbie),Michael, Donna Bradley (Ed) and step-son Chris. Grandfather of Jakob, Nicholas, Jackie, Jennifer, Eric and Aubrey. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 11 A.M. at St. Katherines of Sienna Church,9700 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19114, followed by his Memorial Mass at 12 P.M. Interment...

Arlene Rose Greenbaum

Arlene Rose Greenbaum

Jul 2, 2014

Arlene Rose Greenbaum, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2, 2014 at her home in Levittown, PA after a lengthy struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Arlene was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Paulene Schneiweis. Arlene was the consummate Bubbie, doting upon her granddaughters Sam, Jessie and Chelsea. She loved knitting, books, theater and most of...

Christopher Thomas O'Neill

Christopher Thomas O'Neill

Jul 1, 2014

Christopher Thomas O'Neill born December 26, 1942 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, passed away on July 1, 2014, at the age of 72 in Philadelphia PA. Christopher is survived by his sister MaryBeth Powers of Ocean Isle Beach NC; his children, Thomas (Debra) O'Neill of PA, Darlene Singleton of Winston Salem NC, Timothy (Phyllis) O'Neill of Feasterville PA, and Christopher (Amy) O'Neill...

Evelyn "Debby" Hanuscin (Nee Potocki)

Evelyn "Debby" Hanuscin (Nee Potocki)

Jul 1, 2014

Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of John M. (Kathy), Joseph (Anne), James (Gwen), Jeffrey, Jeremy (Barbara), and Jerome. Also survived by 6 grandchildren Michael, Hayley, Sarah, Nicholas, Colin, Kevin, 2 great grandchildren Claire and Jason; sister of Maryann, Stella, David, and the late Anthony, Jr. and Kathleen; and many nieces and nephews. Debby's greatest passions were her...

Helen C. Swiker (Nee Christine)

Helen C. Swiker (Nee Christine)

Jun 26, 2014

Beloved wife of 61 years to John E. "Jack, Sr." Loving mother of Jack, Jr. (Cindy), Helen (John) Lamb and Kathy (John) Tooher. Mom-mom to Jack III, Evan, Christine, John and Rachel. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Tuesday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass...

Robert H. Poulson, Sr.

Robert H. Poulson, Sr.

Jun 25, 2014

A retired Machinist who previously worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Loving husband of Margaret Ann (nee Kane). Father of Joanne Schippert (Ron), Carole Lukes (the late William), Patricia Austin (Ken), Colleen Lewis (Sam), and the late Robert H., Jr. (Lina). Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 brother James (Elaine), 1 sister Betty Anne (Dave), and many nieces...

Madeline K. Wenkman (Nee Boyd)

Madeline K. Wenkman (Nee Boyd)

Jun 24, 2014

At the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Diana Bogatiuk (George) and Mary Klingman (Paul). Dear grandmom of 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 12 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral...

Mary Lou O'Neill (Nee Brophy)

Mary Lou O'Neill (Nee Brophy)

Jun 23, 2014

Loving wife of Francis. Beloved mother of Jimmy, Meg, Tara (Bill), and Sean (Gina). Grandmom of Jordan, Ava, Anna and Francis. Sister of Teddy Brophy (Kathy), and the late Donald Brophy and Carole Hood. Also loved and survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 8-9 A.M....

Miriam "Babe" Stone

Miriam "Babe" Stone

Jun 22, 2014

A longtime resident of Juniata and born and raised in Kensington passed away on June 22, 2014. Babe was 84 years young, a very independent, lovely and gracious woman who enjoyed life. She very much loved her new home and enjoyed her trips to the casino and N. Wildwood, but most of all, Babe loved spending time with her family....

John D. Basile

John D. Basile

Jun 21, 2014

Husband of the late Stella (nee Juszczyk). Father of James (Joan-Marie) and Barbara Rocchi (James). Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Long time companion of Sylvia Elliott (Paoli, PA). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 10-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service...

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