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Gerald A. "Jerry" Lanoza, Sr.

Gerald A. "Jerry" Lanoza, Sr.

Dec 15, 2014

Loving life partner of Patricia Coleman. Beloved father of Theresa (James) Post, Loretta (Joseph) Carbone, Gerald, Jr. (Jeannine), and Jennifer (Charles) Plower. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 3 great granddaughters, and his 2 brothers Gregorio and Rodney. Jerry was a Marine Veteran, retired Phila. Police officer, State Narcotic Agent and was an active parishioner of St. Mary of...

Regina M. "Jean" New (Nee Cunningham)

Regina M. "Jean" New (Nee Cunningham)

Dec 14, 2014

At the age of 85. She is survived by Karen Manzi, John (Vicki), Joe (Eileen), Regina Pengler (Bill) and Jim (Michelle). Dear Nana of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Sister of Rita Smith. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:30-10:15 AM at St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020 followed by her Funeral...

Sandra Maureen Deal

Sandra Maureen Deal

Dec 12, 2014

Sandra passed away at the age of 52. Loving wife of Thomas McGovern. Devoted mother of Jimmy (Lisa), Jennifer and Carol. Dear grandmom and mom mom of Michaela, Angeline and Jalissa. Sister of Jane and Judy. She is also survived by her loving and caring extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 3-5 PM at...

Salvatore "Sam" Renzi

Salvatore "Sam" Renzi

Dec 10, 2014

Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Calabree). Loving dad of Anthony (Catherine), Robert (Louise), Linda DiPasquale (Mark) and Christina Bandish (the late David). Pop to 9 grandchildren and great Pop to 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 6-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Margaret A. "Peggy" Voigt

Margaret A. "Peggy" Voigt

Dec 10, 2014

Peacefully in her sleep on December 10, 2014. Loving mother of Billy, Donna, Kenny, Cheryl, Mary and Robert; 22 grand-children and 23 great grand-children. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Service 11 A.M. Int....

Carol A. Comerford (Nee News)

Carol A. Comerford (Nee News)

Dec 10, 2014

Carol was a graduate John W. Hallahan H.S., class of 1960. Beloved wife of Thomas J. Comerford, Sr., loving mother of Thomas (Lydia) Comerford and Kelly Ann (Kevin) Hooper, cherished Mom Mom of Melissa, Sean, Christina, Austin, Tyler and Meghan. survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and...

Gregory F. Tofini

Gregory F. Tofini

Dec 9, 2014

Loving brother of Frank (Flosie). Dear friend of Jane Queeney. Greg was owner of Gregory Tofini Designs where he worked as an interior designer and decorator. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 9 to 11 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena...

Francis J. "Frank" Schmal

Francis J. "Frank" Schmal

Dec 8, 2014

Beloved husband of Margaret "Pat" (nee Golden), proud father of Frank (Franny) and Denise O'Connor (Jerry), best pop to 4 grandchildren Frankie, Becky, Jerry, and Katie; also survived by 5 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, his sisters Alma Bradbury, Sr. Joan Schmal, SSF and many nieces and nephews. Frank was a member of Knights of Columbus Commodore Barry Council...

Louise C. Wagner (Nee Messina)

Louise C. Wagner (Nee Messina)

Dec 8, 2014

Suddenly December 8, 2014. Wife of the late William. Dear sister of Mary Kolodziejski, aunt of Edward, Michael and the late Leonard Kolodziejski. Also survived by other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Friday 9:30-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her...

Thomas J. Hogan

Thomas J. Hogan

Dec 6, 2014

At the age of 88, and formerly of Holy Child Parish and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Thomas is the loving uncle of Anne Burns Fitzgerald and many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia. Interment is Private.

Elizabeth M. "Bette" Kosman (Nee Mastario)

Elizabeth M. "Bette" Kosman (Nee Mastario)

Dec 6, 2014

At the age of 90, wife of the late Frank E., loving mother of Frank (the late Martina), and Stephen (Sharon); also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9:30 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by her Memorial Mass 10 AM. In lieu of flowers,...

Daniel A. Santos

Daniel A. Santos

Dec 4, 2014

Loving son of Kaila Gatlin and Daniel Santos. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, December 13, 2014, from 10-11:30 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA 19057.

Richard R. Owens

Richard R. Owens

Dec 4, 2014

Devoted father of James (Christina) and Laura Birch (Michael), loving grandad of Owen, Lily, Liam, and Jason, beloved son of Doris and the late Terry, dear brother of Terry (Donna), Thomas, James (Brenda), Dana Hopkins, and the late Beverly Kelly (John). Relatives, friends, and retired members of the Philadelphia Fire Dept. are invited to his viewing Saturday 9 AM, Burns...

Michael "Mal" Magill

Michael "Mal" Magill

Dec 3, 2014

A graduate of LaSalle who served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Loving and devoted husband of 57 years to Ann (nee Dunn). Beloved father of the late Anne Reo. Also survived by 2 loving granddaughters Kimberly and Kristyn Reo. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1731 Hulmeville...

Marie J. Romito (Nee Montgomery)

Marie J. Romito (Nee Montgomery)

Dec 2, 2014

At the age of 79. Loving wife of the late Joseph L. Jr. Devoted mother of Jeanmarie Rogers (Ham), Ann Schlupp (Skip), Janice Vinciguerra (Rocky), Joseph L. III (Beth), Mary Bryan (Kevin) and Jeanette Simons (Paul). Also survived by 24 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and her twin sister Jeanette Bamberski. She was a co-founder and chef of Romito Catering; she...

Michael B. Bresnan

Michael B. Bresnan

Dec 2, 2014

Devoted father of Michael and his wife Coleen, and the late Joseph, loving pop pop of Shannon and Katherine, dear brother of Kathleen, Joseph, Donald, and the late James and Robert; former husband of Mary Rowland. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by his Funeral...

Kathleen M. "Che-Che" Jackaway (Nee Galdo)

Kathleen M. "Che-Che" Jackaway (Nee Galdo)

Dec 2, 2014

Beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Rita Maltese (Jaclyn Manzie) and Jackie Hackl (Robert), dear mom mom of 10 grandchildren and loving sister of 5 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday Eve. 7 to 9 PM and also Saturday 8:30 to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila, followed by...

Scott D. Valentine

Scott D. Valentine

Nov 30, 2014

Loving father of Nicholas and Vanessa Valentine. Beloved son of William (Karen) and Joan Neri-Fisk (Louis). Brother of William (Carlos), Jonathan (Kirk), William, III, Stefan, and Samantha. Grandson of Joan Neri. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 12:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So....

Catherine G. Clark

Catherine G. Clark

Nov 30, 2014

Age 85 of Philadelphia. A graduate of Camden Catholic H.S. class of 1947 and former Ms. New Jersey Senior America, 1999. Beloved mother of Susan Hardcastle (Allen), grandmother of Michael (Nicole) and James. Great-grandmother of two darlings. Daughter of the late George H. and Leona (nee Aide) Clark. Former wife of the late William Pera and partner of Joseph Lambarski....

Florence C. Ohlin (Nee Jones)

Florence C. Ohlin (Nee Jones)

Nov 29, 2014

Beloved mother of Linda Ohlin, and Robert Ohlin. She is also survived by one niece and four nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday Eve 6-7:15 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service 7:30 PM. Interment private.

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