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Michael L. Roth

Michael L. Roth

Nov 15, 2014

At the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Viola (nee Patton), devoted father of Diane F., Joann C. (Dennis J., Sr.) Zaremski, Suzanne K. and the late Theresa A. Elliott. Loving grandfather of Tiffany M. Kress, Dennis J. Zaremski, Alexis V. Clay, Teresa L. Zaremski and one great grandchild Jacqueline D. Kunitsky. Dear brother of William Rowbottom and...

Miriam E. Mcbride-Fisher-Rawley (Nee Mcgill)

Miriam E. Mcbride-Fisher-Rawley (Nee Mcgill)

Nov 14, 2014

Nov 14, 2014 at the age of 90. Loving wife of the late Cletus J. McBride. Beloved mother of Bernadette (Andrew), Kathleen McKeown (William), Cletus, Constance (Richard), Paul (Beth), Denise, and Dennis (Marie); dear grandmom of 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Also survived by her large, extended, loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Fri. 7-9 P.M....

James J. "Murt" Edwards (Murtha)

James J. "Murt" Edwards (Murtha)

Nov 12, 2014

A Korean war veteran and a member of Teamsters Local 107. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Boyle-Giel). Loving father of Judith Ellmer (Steven), Charles Giel, Jr., Linda Day (David), and Daniel Giel. Grandpop of Robert Ellmer, Jamie Ellmer, James Day and Jennifer Day. Loving brother of Rita Dooley (James), Anne Caro (John) and Thomas Edwards (Rita). He is also survived...

Patricia Emily Ward

Patricia Emily Ward

Nov 12, 2014

After long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's, Patricia passed away with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Art (Diane), Deborah (Michael) Perry and Greg (Sara). Grandmother of Michael, Brett, Casey, Jake and Maxx. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Susan Greenley. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 9 AM...

Thomas E. King

Thomas E. King

Nov 12, 2014

After a courageous battle with cancer. He was a US Postal employee. Beloved husband of Dana (nee Schlosky), loving father of Molly and Sarah, devoted son of Thomas J. and Janet King, dear brother of Donna Krotowski and Deborah Yarosh (Scott), Daniel (Lorraine); son-in-law of William and the late Lillian Schlosky; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews....

Kevin J. Miller

Kevin J. Miller

Nov 11, 2014

After a tough battle with lung cancer at the age of 52. Beloved husband of Mary Eileen (nee Davidson), devoted father of TJ Moan, (Jess), Michael Moan (Christine), Myleen Moan (JP), and Mary Kate Moan, loving pop pop of 7 grandchildren, dear brother of Debi Bray (Rick), uncle of Ryan, brother in law of Steve and Janice Sticco and Thomas...

Dr. James J. O'Larnic

Dr. James J. O'Larnic

Nov 10, 2014

Loving husband of Lennie (nee Checchio). Devoted father of Dena, Michael (Sophia) and Jennifer (Doran). Dear Pop-Pop with a mustache of Adrianna, Stella and Ava. Son of Robert and Margaret O'Larnic. Brother of Thomas, Robert, William, Margaret and Anna Marie. Dr. O'Larnic was a practicing oral surgeon in NE Phila. Also survived by his large extended loving family. Relatives and...

Marie P. Wilson (Nee Hayes)

Marie P. Wilson (Nee Hayes)

Nov 9, 2014

Survived by her devoted husband Frank. Beloved mother of James "Jay" (Sandra), Maureen Pomrink (Thomas), and the late William. Loving Nana of 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Phila., PA 19116. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Frances Surdich

Frances Surdich

Nov 8, 2014

Beloved daughter of the late George and Maria Surdich. Sister of the late Giannina Velcich and Concetta Surdich. Dear aunt of Rita and Jim Davis. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 10 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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...

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