Burns Funeral Home
Obituaries
Local obituaries for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Contact us today if you need funeral services
George A. Hilley
Oct 19, 2014
A retired PECO employee, owner of Glenolden Tax Service and an avid golfer. Beloved father of Thomas, Susan McGrory (John) and James, Pop Pop to Joseph, Carly, Meghan, Caitlyn and Ashley, great grandfather of Carter and Nathan. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Fri. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and Saturday 9 to 10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...
Joseph A. Flynn, Iii
Oct 18, 2014
At the age of 67. Loving husband of Eileen (nee Glaun). Brother of the late Mary Agnes Warner and Patrick Flynn. Also survived by his twin sister Martha Lynch (Albert) and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA 19114...
Robert L. Rybakowski
Oct 17, 2014
Loving husband of Dolores (nee Galdi). Devoted father of Marylouise. Dear pop of Brittany Myszynski, Daniel Myszynski and Grace Myszynski. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 9:15-10:15 A.M. St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila. 19136 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cemetery.
Robert D. Diehl
Oct 16, 2014
Robert D. Diehl, age 65, passed away October 16, 2014 peacefully, with his family at his side. He was the former owner of Robert Diehl Textile. He enjoyed model trains, fishing, and Phillies Baseball. Graduate of Father Judge H.S. '67 and Temple Univ. Loving husband of 42 years to Kathleen (nee Vennell). Father of Robert (Rebecca), Brian (Jaime), and Matthew....
Christine M. Dimezzo (Nee Smith)
Oct 16, 2014
Loving wife of the late Vincent Jr.; devoted mother of James (the late Patrice), and JoAnne Baldwin (the late David); dear Mom-Mom of Jamie (Drew), Nicole (Harry), Joseph, Jaclyn, Danielle (Albert), Alexa; great grandmother of Mia Nicole; sister of Mary Walther (William) and the late John A. Smith; also survived by her large, extended, loving family. Relatives and friends are...
Edna Heddendorf
Oct 15, 2014
Loving aunt of Cheryl Lauer (Ronald). Dear great aunt of Krissy Lauer and Stevi Kent (Jerry). Great great aunt of Noah and Nathan. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Service 12 PM. Burial will take place at Trinity Church...
Robert F. "Bob" Gunning
Oct 15, 2014
Beloved husband of Cathy (nee Stathius). Loving father of Christine Gunning. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday 10 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 236 E. Main St. Maple Shade, NJ 08052 followed by his Funeral Mass 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Dominic's School, 8510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 or...
Joan M. Direnzi (Nee Kelly)
Oct 14, 2014
Beloved wife of Ronald J., Sr. Devoted mother of Linda J. Mozi, Karen Bell (Jim), and the late Ronald J., Jr. Loving grandmother of Kristi Vito(Joseph), Mark Mozi, Ashley Bell and Jimmy Bell. Great grandmother of Joseph Vito. Dear sister of Joseph Kelly (Cynthia), and James Kelly. Sister-in-law of Joseph Richardson (the late Lorraine). Cherished cousin of Edward and Brenda...
Thomas B. Toohey
Oct 14, 2014
Loving father of Sean (Alice), and Nicole (Dan); and 2 grandchildren. Dear brother of John, Daniel (Evelyn) and the late Cass Leher and Mary. All services private at the family's request.
Gloria M. Keenan
Oct 13, 2014
Beloved mother of Mary Jo, Jack (Patricia), Kevin (Geralyn) and Brian (Kimberly). Nana of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 8-9:15 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
James T. Soley, Sr.
Oct 13, 2014
Beloved husband of 58 years to Mary (nee Sadonick), devoted father of Gloria (Bill), James Jr. (Patricia) and Mark (Heather)dear poppy to Shannon, Daniel (Jan), Caitlin (Jason), Corey, Steven, Tyler (Audreonna), Connor, Ryan, and Emma, loving great grandfather to Cameron, Addison, and Andrew. Brother in law of Patricia and Thomas McGrath, Sr. James was a decorated Navy Veteran for over...
Joan R. Moretti (Nee Laychock)
Oct 12, 2014
Beloved wife of the late Elvino "Pidge", devoted mother of Elvino (Christine), Marc (Michele), Mary Beth Veight (Bob), Joel, and the late Julia Ann; loving grandmom of Samantha, Marc Jr., Josh, Jeremy, Jenn, Nick, and Grace; great grandmother of 3; dear sister of the late Jack and Mickey Laychock. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday Evening 7...
James F. Mullen
Oct 11, 2014
Loving father of Marann, beloved son of Frank and the late Mary, dear brother of Ann McGinnis, Peg Hughes, Frank Jr., and Michael; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great niece, and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Wenesday 8:30 to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...
Marie J. Pontious (Nee Draham)
Oct 9, 2014
Loving wife of the late Robert. Beloved mother of Denise Fanelli (Bill Hoover), Gregory (Tina), the late Suzanne McGrath (Mike), Leslie McLaughlin, Andrea Roman (Chuck), and Janine McDermott (Kevin). Mommy-mom to 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Sister of the late Cecilia and Joseph Draham, Catherine Iannucci, and Helen Draham. Also survived by many nieces and...
Shirley C. Patterson (Nee Liberati)
Oct 8, 2014
Passed away peacefully October 8, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by all of her loved ones. Beloved wife of the late Edward "Pato", devoted mother of Mary Kay Adair (Jim), James, Edward (Grace), Damian, and Susan Patterson, loving grandmom of Patrick, Damian Jr., Amanda, Jimmy, Julia, Taylor, Ian, Zacheray, and Kerry. Relatives...
Sharon A. Worrell
Oct 7, 2014
Wife of the late Bob, devoted mother of Sherri Donahue (Mike), Joseph Wall, Melanie Tancredi (Raymond), and Marc Wall (Kara), dear grandmom of Damien, Brennin, Brittanie, Michael, Skyler, Aiden, Cian, and Liam, great grandmom of Madison, Phoebe, and Savannah; also survived by her brother Michael Butter (Maryann). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home,...
Joseph Dever
Oct 7, 2014
Beloved husband of the late Helen (Bradley); loving father of Theresa (John), Christine (Vincent) and James (Vincenza); devoted Pop to Matthew, Joseph, Ryan, Sophia, and Francesca; dear brother of Peggy, Caroline, and Tom, and the late Gerard, and Nancy Donahue; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday evening, 6-8 P.M. and...
Francis H. Mcentee
Oct 7, 2014
A WWII Veteran and retired employee of Philco Ford and Kingsbury. Husband of the late Jennie (nee Lis), and former husband of Katherine Emburger, loving father of John (Brenda), Joan McCloskey (the late Dennis) and the late Loretta Ketner, grandpop to Colleen, Kristen, Matthew, Christopher, John and Tina. He is also survived by several great grandchildren and his son- in-law...
Jeanette T. Allen (Nee Bittenbinder)
Oct 7, 2014
Jeanette T. Allen (nee Bittenbinder), age 71, passed away October 7, 2014. She was a resident of Bensalem, formerly of Langhorne. Loving wife of the late John, Sr. Beloved mother of Toni Yost (Steve), and John, Jr. (Trina). Mom-Mom of Amanda, Stephanie, Taylor, J.J., "Bo", and "Trevor". Preceded in death by her brother Anton (Evelyn) Relatives and friends are invited...
Barbara A. Breazeale (Nee Mckenna)
Oct 6, 2014
Barbara passed away October 6, 2014 at the age of 63. She graduated from St. Hubert's High School in 1969 and worked as a code enforcement secretary for Abington Township. Barbara is survived by her dear friends, Andrea Lewis of South Carolina, Frank Maguire of Philadelphia, and Marrianne Tester of Delaware; she is also survived by her loving godson, James...
obituary notifications
Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website.
GRIEFSTEPS EMAILS
A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
