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Gerald J. "Jerry" Oleszczyk

Gerald J. "Jerry" Oleszczyk

Dec 4, 2013

Beloved husband of Maggie (nee Costello). Loving father of Kathryn Zukowski (Matt), Linda Mansi (Tony), Gerald J. Oleszczyk, Jr. (Lynn), Patrick Gorey (Tina), Jammie Ann Gorey, and Kathleen Gory. Cherished grandfather of 13, son of the late Joseph and Josephine Oleszczyk and brother of the late Joan Norris (Jack). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday Eve 6-8...

Gerald J. Oleszczyk (Jerry Leski)

Gerald J. Oleszczyk (Jerry Leski)

Dec 4, 2013

Beloved husband of Maggie (nee Costello), loving father of Kathryn Zukowski (Matt), Linda Mansi (Tony), Gerald J. Oleszczyk Jr., (Lynn), Patrick Gorey (Tina), Tammie Ann Gorey, and Kathleen Gorey, cherished grandfather of 13; son of the late Joseph and Josephine Oleszczyk and brother of the late Joan Norris (Jack). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday Evening 6...

Marie A. Mckenna (Nee Blair)

Marie A. Mckenna (Nee Blair)

Dec 2, 2013

Of Langhorne, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 81. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William T. McKenna. Marie was born and raised in Port Richmond, Philadelphia and was a graduate of Little Flower High School. Marie managed her husband's Family Medical practice in Lower Makefield for 30...

Rita C. Stanley (Nee Robertson)

Rita C. Stanley (Nee Robertson)

Dec 1, 2013

Loving wife of John "Pete", devoted mother of Rita Howarth (Steve) and Denise Eck (John). Dear Mom Mom of Brandon, Kirby, Paige, Sarah and Lauren. Sister of Walter Robertson "Robbie" (Betty); she is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9:30 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E....

Helen Tokolics (Nee Tomecsko)

Helen Tokolics (Nee Tomecsko)

Dec 1, 2013

Daughter of the late John and Theresa Tomecsko, loving mother of Karen Vogt and the late Michael Tokolics and Theresa Sommers, dear sister of Eleanor Nadolski, the late Steve, John and George Tomecsko and Margaret Sitarski; she is also survived by her sister-in-law Victoria Tomecsko and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Wednesday...

James Graham

James Graham

Dec 1, 2013

At the age of 81. Loving husband of Elizabeth. Devoted father of Betty, and Cathy Wells (David). Dear Pop of Shane, Lauren, Arielle and Tanner. Brother of Sis Williams (Bud) and Pat Fagan (Don). Dear friend of the Post and O'Shea families. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday Eve 7-9 PM and Thursday 8:15-9:15 AM at...

Mary E. Wexler (Nee Ranois)

Mary E. Wexler (Nee Ranois)

Nov 30, 2013

After a courageous battle with cancer for over 20 years. Beloved wife of Eugene "Skip". Loving mother of Skip (Lori), Brian, Ronnie and the late Mark. Mom mom to Ashley, Hanna, Taylor and Ryan. She is also survived by Ann Townsend (the late Charles) and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 9...

William J. Harvey, Sr.

William J. Harvey, Sr.

Nov 29, 2013

Passed away November 27, 2013 at the age of 70. Loving father of David W. Harvey (Maureen), Denise J. Fischetti (Cristiano), Scott T. Harvey and the late William J. Harvey, Jr. Grandpop Harvey to Andrew, Amanda, William J. Harvey III, Jack and Christian Harvey, Christopher and Jackie Fischetti and Nicholas Harvey. Great grandpop to Camberlyn Harvey. Sgt. William Harvey served...

Patricia Gault (Nee Mcnichols)

Patricia Gault (Nee Mcnichols)

Nov 28, 2013

Wife of the late William T. Loving mother of William R. (Catherine), Dennis (Barbara), Steven, Nicole (William) Evans, and the late Michael. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; 2 sisters Ethel and Margaret; one brother John and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday 9 AM at Holy Name of...

Paul D. Silvestri

Paul D. Silvestri

Nov 27, 2013

Paul passed away after a long illness with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Emery). Loving father of Paul, Christina (Jack) Neher, Jim McAleer, Trish (Ethan) Leiby. Poppy to Michael, Jim, Matthew and Ava. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9 - 10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of...

John E. Elliott

John E. Elliott

Nov 25, 2013

John passed away at the age of 90. Formerly of Philadelphia, resident of Manahawkin N.J. Beloved husband of 64 years to Theresa (nee Brener). Devoted father of John Jr. (Joan), Richard, David (Joan). Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 8:30am at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila.,...

Deborah J. Walto (Nee Kivenias)

Deborah J. Walto (Nee Kivenias)

Nov 24, 2013

Wife of the late Dennis, devoted mother of Damien, dear grammy of Aaron Walto, loving sister of Charles Kivenias (Carol); also survived by her best friend Fran Schmal. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Saturday 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., followed by her...

Harry Mccullough

Harry Mccullough

Nov 23, 2013

Loving father of Diane Golden (Jim). Grandpop of Joe (Shiela), Pam (John), Lisa (Mario), and the late Jimmy (Vicki). Great grandfather of Vicki, Kassie, Jenna, Alexi, Amanda, and the late Jimmy. Also survived by nieces and nephews, especially Bettyann and Mary. Relatives and friends are invited to Gather Wednesday 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Joachim Parish, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr,...

William C. Plantarich

William C. Plantarich

Nov 21, 2013

William C. Plantarich, passed away November 21, 2013, at Statesman Woods Assisted Living in Levittown, PA. An Army Veteran of WWII and a retired employee of Local 269, Bill was also a member of the Cheltenham Railroad Club. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, he is the loving father of James Plantarich, Susan Long, and the late William Plantarich and...

Carol M. Rogowski (Nee Merton)

Carol M. Rogowski (Nee Merton)

Nov 21, 2013

Loving wife of Stanley. Beloved mother of Stacy, Stanley, III, (Marie), Michael (Adrienne), and Sarah Bondura. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M.

Marie Niven (Nee Charlesworth)

Marie Niven (Nee Charlesworth)

Nov 20, 2013

Loving wife of the late Raymond. Beloved mother of Marie Himes (David), Kathleen Leister (Gordon), Raymond, Jr. (Denise), Stephen (Phyllis), Karen Teufel (Charles), David (Jennifer), Susan Fiorenza (Vince), Jennifer Jacoby, and Denise Niven (Randy). Also survived by 19 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and her sister Helen Doyle. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9-10:30 A.M. at BURNS...

Anna D. Federico (Nee Fusco)

Anna D. Federico (Nee Fusco)

Nov 19, 2013

Wife of the late Frank, loving mother of the late Tomasina Papa; loving nan of Maria Lyerla, Donald Borsari, Toby Papa, also survived by 8 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Service 11 AM. Interment Fernwood Cemetery.

Joseph W. Mccloskey

Joseph W. Mccloskey

Nov 19, 2013

Preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister Mary Ann Nespoli. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Children's Hospital Foundation, 3401...

Dorothy Nancy Thulin (Nee Leopold)

Dorothy Nancy Thulin (Nee Leopold)

Nov 17, 2013

Of Levittown passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, at The Crestview Center in Langhorne. She was 92. She was the widow of Richard I. 'Whitey' Thulin; and daughter of the late Robert P. and Grace E. Leopold. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Thulin and Norma Huenke; her two granddaughters, Donna Santangelo and Linda Meers; and her great-grandson,...

Joseph T. Kelly

Joseph T. Kelly

Nov 16, 2013

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Daccardi (Daniel), and predeceased by his son Joseph M. Kelly. Former husband to Joan Kelly, beloved grandfather to Joan Armstrong, Christopher Phraner, Christie Price, Teresa Daccardi, Deanna Daccardi and the late Nicholas Phraner. Great grandpop to Aiden Boyd, Mya Price, Abigail Phraner and Curtis Armstrong, Jr. He is also survived by his life...

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