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Margaret A. Cipriani (Nee Lyons)

Margaret A. Cipriani (Nee Lyons)

Feb 4, 2014

Loving wife of the late Franklin E; beloved mother of the late Michael E; grandmother of Michael V. She is predeceased by her sister, Eileen Siegle. Margaret is also survived by her brother-in-law William L. Siegle, and her nephew William M. (Jane E.) Siegle. Margaret enjoyed her stay and the kindness of the caregivers at Marcella Center of Burlington, NJ...

Fr. Charles F. Kelbaugh

Fr. Charles F. Kelbaugh

Feb 3, 2014

Priest in charge at St. Peter's Church, 3rd and Pine Sts., Phila.; Holy Sacrament, Upper Darby, PA; and the last 30 years as Rector Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Holmesburg, PA. Upon retirement, supplied many churches in Bucks, Montgomery, and Phila. Counties. Associate Pastor at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Newtown, PA. Served on Bishop White Prayer Book Society and Society for Advancement...

Cheryl L. Frierson (Nee Evans)

Cheryl L. Frierson (Nee Evans)

Feb 2, 2014

Suddenly, February 2, 2014, devoted mother of Corey, beloved daughter of Geraldine Rataic and the late Joseph Evans, loving sister of Patricia Codutti and the late Thomas Rataic; survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. An employee for over 15 years at WalMart, Cheryl was ambassador for her store for the Children's Miracle Network and also arranged charitable contributions...

Gary T. Houlahan

Gary T. Houlahan

Feb 1, 2014

Loving husband of the late Carol Anne. Father of Mike and Steve. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday evening, 6-8 P.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.).

Elizabeth J. Olson (Nee Richmond)

Elizabeth J. Olson (Nee Richmond)

Feb 1, 2014

Loving wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Patricia Costello (Edward), Elizabeth Mahoney, Nancy Snyder (John), Joseph F. (Judith), and Christine Weiss. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; sister of Helen Henry, Catherine Richmond and the late Francis Richmond. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday evening., 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS...

Carol Anne Houlahan (Nee Michalak)

Carol Anne Houlahan (Nee Michalak)

Jan 31, 2014

Loving wife of the late Gary. Mother of Mike and Steve. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday evening, 6-8 P.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.).

Mary I. Grinkewitz (Nee Flanagan)

Mary I. Grinkewitz (Nee Flanagan)

Jan 31, 2014

Previously owned Mary's Ice Cream Parlor on Girard Ave., where she became the number one proprietor of Breyer's Ice Cream. Loving wife of the late Pete. Beloved mother of Dr. Peter R. (Teresa), and Ryan P. (Lorrie). Cherished grandmother of Jonah, Jordan, Rianna, Shane, Sahara, Ryan II, Skyler, Samuel, Tiffany, and Edward. Sister of Joseph, Dolores, Kathleen, Betty, and the...

Edward T. "Irish Ed" Hanson

Edward T. "Irish Ed" Hanson

Jan 30, 2014

Beloved husband of Arleen (nee Tobin), loving and devoted father of Casey Ann and puppy Melmo, dear brother of Michael Hanson, Christopher Carvell and Thomas Carvell, uncle of Nicole and Michael. Son of the late Michael L. Hanson and also raised by Mary Mooney "Aunt Mar" and the late Joseph Mooney "Uncle Joe"; survived by his cousins Mary Jo McDade...

William J. Krayger

William J. Krayger

Jan 29, 2014

At the age of 77. Beloved husband of Kathleen "Cass" (nee Limper). Devoted father of Kathy and Lorraine (Rick) Harr; loving Pop Pop of Richard (Tara), Kristy, Adam and Billy (Karen). Great grandfather of Alexa, R.J and Avery. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday, 8:45-9:45 at...

Theresa Taweel (Nee Popolo)

Theresa Taweel (Nee Popolo)

Jan 29, 2014

Loving wife of LeRoy. Beloved mother of Nick (Joann). Stepmother of Donna Taweel. Mom-Mom of Jason and Nicky. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 9:45 A.M. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

Barbara A. Gallagher (Nee Williams)

Barbara A. Gallagher (Nee Williams)

Jan 28, 2014

Wife of the late Edward J.; beloved mother of Debra Goodchild, Denise Whalen (Frank), Kevin (Rebecca) Jacqueline Ferreira (Laurence), Timothy (Jennifer) and the late Christine. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her 2 granddaughters, Paige and Kathryn. Survived by one sister, Dolores Alabrodzinski. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL...

Edward Batzig

Edward Batzig

Jan 27, 2014

At the age of 60. Loving husband of the late Jeanette; devoted father of Thomas, Maggie, Eddie and Amber (Richard). Dear Pop Pop of Raymond, Nathan and Eryck. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday 10 AM - 11:25 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave) followed by his Service 11:30 AM. Interment private.

Anna E. Buhalo (Nee Mahoney)

Anna E. Buhalo (Nee Mahoney)

Jan 27, 2014

Beloved wife of John H.; loving mother of John J. (Patricia) and Irene H. (James) Buhalo-Vey; grandmother of Michelle, Nicole, Kristen, Cecilia and Jake. Great grandmother of Marcus, Xavier and Jay. Also survived by one sister Catherine Fell. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday Eve 7-9 PM and Saturday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford...

Raymond C. Hazlett

Raymond C. Hazlett

Jan 26, 2014

Owner of H&H Auto Repair and a Vietnam Veteran. Husband of the late Diane, beloved father of Tracy Stovall, Shaun, Amanda and Rachel; Pop-Pop to Mackenzie, Arianna, Xavier, MiaBella, Addison, Lilly and Charlotte; also survived by 2 sisters, Nancy and Doreen. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday Eve 6-9 PM and Thursday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL...

Theresa C. Pieper (Nee Campoli)

Theresa C. Pieper (Nee Campoli)

Jan 25, 2014

Surrounded by her family at the age of 91. Wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Susan (Rich) Neithercott and Eileen (Dim) Pieper; grandmom to Eileen (Pat) Hughes and David Neithercott. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Marcy Campoli, Josephine Synnestvedt, Peggy Markloff and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Saturday...

Robert W. Schell, Sr.

Robert W. Schell, Sr.

Jan 25, 2014

Suddenly at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Leona "Lee" (nee Herley); devoted father of Robert W. Jr., and Leona (Ameled) Donado. Loving PopPop of Lorenzo, Selena, Juliana and Antonio. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday Eve 6-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Phila., PA and Friday 8:45-9:45 AM...

James F. Mckeever

James F. Mckeever

Jan 25, 2014

At the age of 69. Loving husband of Kathleen. He is survived by his father-in-law, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) and Thursday 9:15-10:15 AM followed by his Service 10:30 AM. Interment private.

Edna M. Nedby

Edna M. Nedby

Jan 24, 2014

At the age of 83, of Keswick, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 24, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 17, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Hughes Young and Edna Isabel (Rogers) Young. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert Nedby, and their three...

Anna May Goldstein (Nee Mccourt)

Anna May Goldstein (Nee Mccourt)

Jan 24, 2014

Loving wife of the late James J., Sr. Devoted mother of James J., Jr., Kathleen Schauder (Charles), Maryanne Burgmann (Mark) and Melissa Girnius (Stephen); grandmom of 9 grandchildren and 7 great granchildren; also survived by her sisters Mary Ceschan and Frances Whittaker. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday eve. 7-9 P.M. and also Wednesday 8:15 A.M. to...

Mary Massanova (Nee Garofolo)

Mary Massanova (Nee Garofolo)

Jan 24, 2014

At the age 90. Beloved wife of the late Louis, loving mother of Clara (Lawrence) Monaghan, Nana to Lisa, Lawrence, Jr. (Jackie), great grandmother of Courtney and Damian; also survived by one sister O'Linda Peperissa and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 8-9:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of...

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