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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...

Terence Michael "Tank" Taylor, Sr.

Terence Michael "Tank" Taylor, Sr.

May 12, 2014

Terence Michael (Tank) Taylor, Sr.,passed away May 12, 2014, at the age of 48. A lifelong resident of Bucks County, he was a 1984 graduate of Bishop Egan High School. His passion for working on cars and trucks lead him to his own business as a mechanic. If you were a friend of Tank's, then you were a friend for...

Dolores Keister

Dolores Keister

May 12, 2014

DOLORES KEISTER, passed away May 12, 2014. Beloved mother of Kenneth (Jennifer). Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday night 6-8 P.M. at the Salvation Army Church (1920 E. Allegheny Ave Phila Pa. 19134). Also Friday 10-10:45 A.M., followed by her Funeral Service at 11 A.M. Int. Private. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Salvation Army, 1920...

Darlene D. Gavaghan

Darlene D. Gavaghan

May 11, 2014

Loving daughter of Thomas and Margaret. Also survived by 4 nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 8-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church.

Wayne T. Macdougall

Wayne T. Macdougall

May 7, 2014

A retired employee of US Steel and served as a volunteer fireman for Cornwells Fire Co. for 40 years, Wayne is the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Miller). Loving father of Michel, Andrew (Tannya) and Mary (Stephen) Reiff, loving grandfather of Heather, Dylan and Madeline, and great grandfather of Jewelina and Caydence; also survived by his brothers George and Richard...

Maureen R. Jardine (Nee Smith)

Maureen R. Jardine (Nee Smith)

May 7, 2014

Suddenly May 7, 2014, at the age of 46. Beloved daughter of Raymond and Margaret Smith, loving sister of Ronnie Pollazzi (Steve), Margie D'Aloia (David), and Ruthie Schernecke (Kevin), godmother of Dominic and aunt to Sara, Luke, Bella, Trent and Zachary. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9 to 10:15 AM, Christ the King Church, Chesterfield and...

Gertrude A. Lang (Nee Hinfey)

Gertrude A. Lang (Nee Hinfey)

May 7, 2014

Loving wife of the late Paul, Sr. Beloved mother of Paul, Jr. (Harriette), George T. (Patricia), Nancy Hansen (Ron), and the late Linda Cesarini (George) and Rusty. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral...

George Dajnowski

George Dajnowski

May 6, 2014

Beloved husband of the late Ethel (nee Roller). Father of David, Susan Huffnagle, Linda Grant, John, and Michael. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 11:30 to 1 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to...

James J. Manion, Sr.

James J. Manion, Sr.

May 6, 2014

A Navy Veteran, Jim was the devoted father of James Jr. (Nancy) and Lynn Mays (Bruce), beloved pop pop of Kirk, Jimmy III, Megan, Kate, and Kris, dear brother of Thomas Manion (Peg) and the late Marie Foley, Kathleen Cassidy and Julie Muldoon. Son of the late Thomas and Kathleen Manion. Raised in the Fairmount Section of Philadelphia, Jim graduated...

Carol J. Brown (Nee Devuono)

Carol J. Brown (Nee Devuono)

May 6, 2014

Passed away on May 6th, 2014. Beloved wife of Robert. Devoted mother of Craig (Connie), Michael (Shannon), Christine (Michael) Meltz and Brian (Kristie). Grandmother of Chelsea, Michael, Marne, Colin, Nathan, Brian, Dylan, Madeline, Tyler, Samantha and Liam. Loving daughter of Louise DeVuono (Bloom) and the late James W. DeVuono. She is also survived by her sisters Louise Lagan and Kathy...

Joan Mary Volz (Nee Nichol)

Joan Mary Volz (Nee Nichol)

May 6, 2014

Survived by her loving companion James Marshall. Dear mother of Donna (Joseph) Gallagher, and Kathy (Thomas) Burke. Grandmother of Christopher, Kevin, Shannon, Jessica, Kelly, Nicole and Shelby. Great grandmother to Gregory, Alyssa, Nevaeh, Hailey, Ethan, Leah and Logan. Sister of Kenneth Nichol. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave....

Ella Mary Pomroy-Houseberg (Nee Mckenzie)

Ella Mary Pomroy-Houseberg (Nee Mckenzie)

May 4, 2014

At the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Pomroy and Roy Houseberg. Devoted mother of Ruth Bailey, Mary Ann MacDonald, Walter J., William (Karen), Joseph (Barbara), George, Gerald (Catherine), Elizabeth (Frank) Cella, Paul (Lisa) and the late Edward. Also survived by 26 loving grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and dear sister of Victor. Relatives...

Florence Mary Richards (Nee Organ)

Florence Mary Richards (Nee Organ)

May 4, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Carl V. Richards, Sr. Loving mother of Carl (Maureen), Mary, Kathleen Gibson (James), Patricia, James (Lisa), Vincent (Kathleen), Michael (Fiona) and Ann Marie Regensberger. Devoted Grandmother of Kaitlyn, Christopher, Megan, Kerri Richards, James (Megan), Bridget, Michael Gibson, Shannon, James Richards, Benjamin Richards, James (Casey), Eric, Rachel Regensberger. Adoring Great Grandmother of James, Matthew, Sophia, and...

Theresa K. Mcdermott

Theresa K. Mcdermott

May 4, 2014

Devoted mother of Morgan McDermott, and dear aunt of Nicole Griffin. Relatives, friends, and employee's of Harrah's Casino are invited to gather on Monday 9 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Front & Allen Sts., Phila., PA 19123 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. In lieu of flowers contributions to the above mentioned church in her memory would be appreciated.

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