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Robert J. Quinn

Robert J. Quinn

Aug 7, 2014

At the age of 70. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Grady); devoted father of Amy (Dan), Kathy McCaffery, Dr. Francis McCaffery (Deneen); dear Pop Pop of Alexis, Haley, Rachel, Morgan and Sean. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd. Phila., PA 19154 followed by...

Joseph F. Loughlin

Joseph F. Loughlin

Aug 5, 2014

A WWII Army Veteran. Husband of the late Margaret E. (nee Rompolski), loving father of Diane Reibstein, Donna Loughlin-Pherribo (Gordon), and Joseph E. (Barbara). Pop Pop to Lauren (Kevin), David, Ashley (Kevin), WIlliam, Linsey and Gordon. Great grandpop to David, Caellum, Brogan and Eily. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9 AM at Maternity B.V.M. Church,...

Jennie Sczypiorski

Jennie Sczypiorski

Aug 5, 2014

At the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Alfred. Devoted mother of Georgine James (Robert), Alfread and Diane. Dear Nan of Bobby (Chrissy), Michael (Nicole), Drew, Joann (Chris), and Tina (Don). Great Nan of 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 8:30 to 10:15 A.m., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of...

Mabel Grzeszczak (Nee Spirelis)

Mabel Grzeszczak (Nee Spirelis)

Aug 4, 2014

At the age of 94, beloved wife of the late Edward J., loving mother of Stephen (Renae) and Paul (Antoinette); dear Yaya of Danielle, Brittany, Steven, Andrew, Kenneth, and Desiree', great Yaya of three, also survived by her sisters Victoria and Tossa, and her brothers Peter and Albert. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 8:30 AM, Burns...

Dolores M. Walsh (Nee Edwards)

Dolores M. Walsh (Nee Edwards)

Aug 4, 2014

Wife of the late John W. Beloved mother of William Malkus (Catherine) and Elaine Hamski. Dear sister of Marguerita Edwards. Sadly missed by her niece Jacqueline Kelly and her nephew Anthony Madonia. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA 19114. All...

Frances M. Sickinger (Nee Campbell)

Frances M. Sickinger (Nee Campbell)

Aug 3, 2014

Loving wife of John. Beloved mother of Anne, John, and Robin Kelley (Anthony). Nana of Thomas, Michele, Kaitlyn, and Anthony. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Resurrection...

Robert Daniel Jones

Robert Daniel Jones

Aug 3, 2014

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., followed by his Memorial Service 11 AM.

Stella M. Wade (Nee Morrissey)

Stella M. Wade (Nee Morrissey)

Aug 3, 2014

Wife of the late Anthony, Sr. Loving mother of Anthony, Jr., Elizabeth Tracy (John), and the late Kenneth and Michael. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 8-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Dominic Church. Interment Resurrection Cem.

Gloria T. Spokas (Nee Ruedas)

Gloria T. Spokas (Nee Ruedas)

Jul 30, 2014

Loving wife of Walter, Jr. Beloved mother of Gloria Skladanoski (Rich Reinheimer), Betty Holsworth (the late Ed), Mary Kielar (the late John), Nancy Mills (Tim), Theresa Burger (Fran) and the late Walter, III. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and her daughter-in-law, Judy. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Sunday Eve 6-9 PM...

Dennis M. Tanghe, Sr.

Dennis M. Tanghe, Sr.

Jul 29, 2014

Beloved husband of Joan T. (nee Bukowski); devoted father of Dennis-Michael, Jr., and Brianna Rose Tanghe (Anthony Pizzileo); cherished son of Frances and the late James J. Tanghe, Sr.; dear brother of James J., Jr. (Michele), Stephen F. (Regina), and Frances Wardle; brother in law of Theresa M. Cannon (Lou), and Michael A. Bukowski (Ann); son in law of Walt...

Emery M. "Pat" Hill

Emery M. "Pat" Hill

Jul 28, 2014

At the age of 85. Loving husband of the late Mary (nee Smith). Devoted father of Dennis, Eileen, Patricia and Mary (Molly). Dear Pop Pop of Stephen, Michael, Casey, Marnie and Bella Mae. He is also survived by one sister, Marguerite Costello and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday 9 AM-10:15 AM...

Josephine "Josie" Capano (Nee Dambra)

Josephine "Josie" Capano (Nee Dambra)

Jul 28, 2014

Devoted wife of the late Frank Capano; beloved mother of Rachelle Thorne (Larry), Sandra, Debra Capano Harvey (Larry) and Frank (Lorraine Amato); also survived by her loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Friday, 9 to 10:45 A.M., at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), followed by...

Rosemary Ripafratta (Nee Nicoletti)

Rosemary Ripafratta (Nee Nicoletti)

Jul 27, 2014

At the age of 82. Beloved wife of Michael D. Sister of Lillian Schreiber and the late Frank Nicoletti; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 7 to 9 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), also Friday 8:30 to 9:15 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass 10...

Theresa M. Panaccio

Theresa M. Panaccio

Jul 26, 2014

Born in Philadelphia on April 5, 1923. Daughter of the late Liberato and Pasqualina. Loving sister of Elizabeth "Dolly" Celli and Vito Panaccio. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Wednesday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Service 11 AM....

Josephine J. Farnkopf

Josephine J. Farnkopf

Jul 26, 2014

Loving mother of Richard (Bonnie) and Joan Vertino (Joseph). Beloved Nan of Joshua, Jason Russek, Justin and Wyatt. Dear great grandmom to Caludia, Raquel, Adrianna, Roman, Eden and Zandon. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday 9 AM - 9:45 Am at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral...

Gary E. Cavanaugh

Gary E. Cavanaugh

Jul 24, 2014

At the age of 59. Loving father of Michael, Donavon, Katie and Suzanne. Dear brother of Robert (Linda), Anita O'Connor (Richard), sister-in-law Suzanne, and the late James. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 9 AM - 10:45 AM at St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Rd. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 followed by his Funeral Mass...

Mary E. Fesnak (Nee Gudera)

Mary E. Fesnak (Nee Gudera)

Jul 23, 2014

Loving wife of the late Walter; devoted mother of Janice J. Mathias (Bill, Sr.), and Barbara Sharkey; dear Gram of Bill Mathias, Jr. (Jenn) and Kristin Mathias, Michelle Geist (Jonathan), Melissa Sharkey, and great grandchildren Benjamin Geist and Billy Mathias, III. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8:30-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila.,...

Paul "Larry" Mcelwain

Paul "Larry" Mcelwain

Jul 23, 2014

At the age of 66. Beloved husband of Bernice A. (nee Ward); devoted father of Michael T.; dear brother of Steven McElwain and Margaret Tucker. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning 9:30-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Catherine H. Convery

Catherine H. Convery

Jul 21, 2014

Beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Paula Kane (Ralph) and Kathleen Lawrence (Ralph), dear nannie of 12, great nannie of 20 and great great nannie of 2. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment is Resurrection...

Richard D. Sassa

Richard D. Sassa

Jul 19, 2014

Loving father of Richard (Bridget), Melissa Higgins, and Jennifer McIlhenny (William). Grandpop of Kayla, Kile, Matthew, and Allison. Brother of Frank and Vincent (Frances). Son of the late Dominic and Lillian (nee Amaro). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday eve., 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morn., 8:30-9:00 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant...

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