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Milton M. Schuster, Sr.

Milton M. Schuster, Sr.

Jun 5, 2014

Loving husband of the late Agnes. Survived by his 6 children, many grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Donna Wean Katzmar

Donna Wean Katzmar

Jun 4, 2014

Donna Wean Katzmar, age 67, passed away June 4, 2014 in Langhorne, PA. Born in Red Bank, N.J., she was a lifelong resident of Levittown, PA. Donna graduated from Pennsbury High School, Class of '65. She was an owner and partner of Katzmar Auto Service. She volunteered at Oxford Valley Elementary School, was a member of Daughters of American Revolution,...

Mary T. Tiano (Nee Ruggiero)

Mary T. Tiano (Nee Ruggiero)

Jun 2, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Joyce Tiano Osik (the late Robert) and Lisa Tiano Barr. Loving grandmother of Rob Osik (Amy Hufnell), Gina Osik Wenzel (Jeffery), Justin D. Barr (Kristie Kellam Barr), and Alyssa Donahue. Great grandmother of 4 great grandchildren and one on the way. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews....

Harry L. Oetzel

Harry L. Oetzel

Jun 1, 2014

At the age of 66. Dear brother of Dennis, Wendy, Chuckie and Nancy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, June 21 from 1-2:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by Military Honors at 3 PM. Interment Palmer Cemetery. Family prefers donations to Bath...

Richard M. Paul, Sr.

Richard M. Paul, Sr.

Jun 1, 2014

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Loving father to Linda Shackleton, Richard M. Paul, Jr. (Lisa) and Ronald S. Paul (Colleen). Loving Pop to Katie, Mandy, Emily, Kevin, Eric, Ellen, Jackson, Alex and the late Sarah. Richard served as a US Marine from 1952-1955. He was a Philadelphia Police Officer in the Civil Affairs Unit for 20 years and was...

Christine Marie Urbanowski (Nee Morbelli)

Christine Marie Urbanowski (Nee Morbelli)

May 30, 2014

Suddenly May 30, 2014. Loving wife of Rick. Devoted mother of Ruby, Tanner, Marmalade and Elliot. Dear daughter of Peter M. Morbelli and Ellen. Sister of Susan Bell (David), Lisa Pryma (Steve), sister-in-law of Joe (Anne) Urbanowski. Also survived by her nieces and nephews Sabrina, Colin, Ella, and Cole and many other nieces and nephews and her first husband John...

Margaret "Sis" Goebig (Nee Mcguirl)

Margaret "Sis" Goebig (Nee Mcguirl)

May 29, 2014

Loving wife of the late William J., Sr. Devoted mother of Marlene, William J., Jr. (Michelle), and Jacqueline. Dear grandmother of William F., Daniel, Victoria Rose, and Timothy. Sister of Bernard (Mariella) and her sister in law Pat and the late John. Lifelong friend of Jean Armstrong and "daughter" Denise Gaines. Mrs. Goebig was the owner and operator of Sis...

Michael J. Dailey

Michael J. Dailey

May 26, 2014

Beloved son of Anna and the late Albert E. Dailey. Dear brother of Thomas (Sheralyn), Susan (Harry) Tichy, Kathleen Duffy, Donna Geiger, Lorraine, Patricia Burke, John (Sandra), Christopher, and Anne Marie. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 9-10:15 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St.,...

Ann R. Kuvik (Nee Reilly)

Ann R. Kuvik (Nee Reilly)

May 24, 2014

Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Ann Marie, Rosemarie Kwiecien (Maksymilian), John, II (Natalie), Teresa Mertz (Roger), and Kevin (Amy). Mom-Mom of Allison, Seamus, Abigail, Aubree, Teresa, and Sarah. Sister of John Reilly (Virginia) and Elizabeth McKillip.(Edward). Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 8:30-9:00 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...

Bertha Grow (Nee Adair)

Bertha Grow (Nee Adair)

May 23, 2014

Suddenly May 23, 2014, at the age of 54. Beloved wife of John Franklin Gray III, loving mother of Louis GrowMiller and the late Brittany Grow, dear bubbe of Gabriella GrowMiller, daughter of Joseph Adair and the late Pauline Weiss and Florence Adair; sister of Rosemarie Hart, Sonny Banning, Edward Banning, Joseph Adair, and the late Lisa Adair. Relatives and...

Michael J. Dolan

Michael J. Dolan

May 22, 2014

Beloved husband of the late Ellen, devoted father of Cornelia Tomaseski, Michael P. Dolan, and Thomas J. Dolan; also survived by 7 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford ave., Phila., followed by his Memorial Service 10 AM. Interment is Hillside Cemetery.

Helen Lorenz

Helen Lorenz

May 21, 2014

Loving mother of Joanne Bagdon (Kenneth) and Michael Lorenz. Also survived by her sister Mary McCormick (Eugene), nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 10:30-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory...

John G. Currie, Jr.

John G. Currie, Jr.

May 18, 2014

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 18, 2014 at the age 81. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Ludlow). He is survived by his daughters, Kimmie (Glenn) and Jacqueline (Mark). Predeceased by his only son John G. Currie, III. Beloved grandfather of J.R., Joan, Sean, Jacqueline, Jennifer and Danny. Services and interment are private.

Rosemarie T. Robinson (Nee Cichocki)

Rosemarie T. Robinson (Nee Cichocki)

May 17, 2014

Beloved wife of Charles, loving mother of Michael (Xenia) and Michelle Jackson (Brian), dear grandmother of Rebecca, Lauren, and Erik also survived by her sisters Irene Furfari and Frances Zarzecki. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 8:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Memorial Service l0:30 AM.

Veronica M. King (Nee Hughes)

Veronica M. King (Nee Hughes)

May 17, 2014

Born on December 25, 1927. Loving wife of the late Henry C.; devoted mother of Stephen (Alma) and Colleen Oliver (Edward); dear grandmom of Colleen, Stephen, Sean, Kevin, Bridget and Patrick; 2 great grandchildren Makayle and James. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary; sister of Eileen Stengel, Robert (Joanne) and the late Joseph and Leonard. Miss King graduated from...

James Thomas Smith

James Thomas Smith

May 15, 2014

At the age of 89. Loving husband of Elois "Lois". Stepfather of Kim Jones. Jim was an advocate for veterans rights. Relatives and friends are invited to Jim's Memorial Service on Tuesday, 5:30-7 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.). Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to any veteran organization would be appreciated.

Helene V. Flis (Nee Kanarski)

Helene V. Flis (Nee Kanarski)

May 15, 2014

Wife of the late Felix. Loving mother of William (Marilyn), Robert (Miriam), Richard (Florence), Dorothy (John) Scanlon, Mary (James) Duffield, Barbara (Thomas) Lawler, Joan, Thomas (Narmin), Michael (Duckhee) and Stephen. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL...

Joseph Francis Pilong, Jr.

Joseph Francis Pilong, Jr.

May 15, 2014

At the age of 88. Loving husband of Sandra. Devoted father of Donna P. Chambers (Kirk) and the late Robert E. Grandfather of Shawn Chambers (Angela), Michelle Magana (Joe) and Jennifer Connor (Tim); 5 great grandchildren; brother of William, Thomas, Phil, Mary and the late Alfred, Margaret Seymour, Anne M. Dickerson and Agnes Pilong. Also survived by his large extended...

Henry J. Lopez, Cpa

Henry J. Lopez, Cpa

May 13, 2014

At the age of 88. Loving son of the late Joseph and Clara (nee Fernandez), dear brother of the late Josephine C., cousin of Antonio Suarez, Sr. and Carmen Evangelista, longtime companion of Ann Donahue; also survived by his godchildren Nick Marino, Patricia Pentony, Antonio Suarez, Jr. and Michael P. Evangelista; also survived by his numerous friends. Henry was a...

Lillian Anna Schlosky (Nee Van Houten)

Lillian Anna Schlosky (Nee Van Houten)

May 12, 2014

Loving wife of William James Schlosky for 53 years. Beloved mother of Carol, Bill (Diana), and Dana (Tom). Grandmother of Molly, Sarah, Lillian, and Olivia. Also survived by her brother Harry Van Houten. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, May 16, 2014 from 8:30-9:15 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 9:30...

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