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John J. Andreotti

John J. Andreotti

Oct 26, 2013

Loving husband of Simone (nee Erhard). Beloved father of Danielle Rulka (Donald). Grandfather of Lance and Daniel. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 9-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Michael C. Foley

Michael C. Foley

Oct 26, 2013

Loving husband of Rozanna (nee Tenuto). Beloved father of Jennifer Santiago (Ricky), Christina, and Camellia Tenuto. Pop-Pop of Avelina, Gianna, Adam, and Anthony. Brother of John (Lisa Sternadori), Rita (Dennis Adams), and Theresa Larr. Uncle of Earl, Casey, Lauren, Brett, Sean, Alison, Julian, and Jonathan. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 8-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Joan T. "Bridget" Mccloskey (Nee Miskofsky)

Joan T. "Bridget" Mccloskey (Nee Miskofsky)

Oct 26, 2013

Wife of the late Albert, devoted mother of Donald Miskofsky (Lieta), Maureen McCloskey (Dave Holland), Karen McCloskey (John Plies); dear grandmom of Joseph, Donald Jr., Michael, Amy, John, David, Kevin, Ryan, Nicholas, Shayne, Matthew, Chelsea, Horst Jr., Ryan, and Jarrod, and 7 great grandchildren; also survived by her sister Dolores Hurley and her brother Thomas Mishkofsky. Relatives and friends are...

Rose H. Kozul

Rose H. Kozul

Oct 26, 2013

Daughter of the late Andrew and Frances; loving sister of Mary Blazic, Frank (Edna) Kozul, Margaret Kozul, and the late Ann, Andrew, John, Catherine, Joseph, Emma, George, Steve, and Edward, also survived by her sisters in law Katherine and Jane, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 AM,...

Christopher "Bubba" Alvelo

Christopher "Bubba" Alvelo

Oct 26, 2013

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 9:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 1 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Christopher Alvelo Memorial Fund, c/o P.F.F.C.U., 901 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, would be appreciated.

Patricia K. Maurizio (Nee Greenwald)

Patricia K. Maurizio (Nee Greenwald)

Oct 25, 2013

Loving wife of Hank. Beloved mother of Ronald, John, Ellen, Daniel, and the late Melissa. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; sister of Virginia and the late Cynthia; and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of...

James P. Porter, Sr.

James P. Porter, Sr.

Oct 24, 2013

All services private at the family's request.

Louise Berry

Louise Berry

Oct 23, 2013

Louise Berry, age 51, of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Bensalem, PA, passed away October 23, 2013, after a brief illness at the Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL. She was the companion of Robert Axenroth. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Marie M. Coley. She was a Quality Insurance Manager in the...

Kathleen Boyer (Nee Gallagher)

Kathleen Boyer (Nee Gallagher)

Oct 21, 2013

Wife of the late Richard Sr.; devoted mother of Richard Jr. (Patricia), Kathleen, Steven (Adrienne) and Denise; grandmother of Steven James, Lindsey Leigh, Kristin, Ashley, Kathleen, Jillian and Richard; great grandmom of Tyler, Sarah and Daniel; also survived by her extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday eve, 6 to 8 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Joan M. Stone (Nee Griffith)

Joan M. Stone (Nee Griffith)

Oct 21, 2013

Passed away at home with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of Jerry N., loving mother of Joanne McNally (Michael), Kathy Carr (Stephen), Jerry Alan (Jane), Brian (Shannon), Christopher (Ginny) and the late Alex Stone and Tommy Garbarino. Mommom to 19 grandchildren, Memom to 4 great grandchildren, dear sister of MaryAnn Wilson (Lou), Barbara Snively (Joseph), and Robert...

Michael Pettola

Michael Pettola

Oct 20, 2013

Loving husband of the late Viola, dear companion of Joan Freitag, devoted father of Mary DiPaolo (Frank), Michele Wisniewski (Michael) and the late Matthew; also survived by his 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by...

Donald V. Hellmuth

Donald V. Hellmuth

Oct 17, 2013

Donald V. Hellmuth passed away suddenly October 17, 2013. A resident of Bensalem, PA, and formerly of Phila, he was the former owner of Hellmuth's Beer Distributor. Also known as "Dr. Beer", Donald was a retired Teamster from Local 107 after 31 years of service. Beloved husband of 59 years to Nancy (nee Cariola), he is the loving father of...

Margaret H. Mccafferty (Nee Hughes)

Margaret H. Mccafferty (Nee Hughes)

Oct 16, 2013

Wife of the late Joseph J., beloved mother of Edward and his wife Ronnie, and the late Joseph; also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, 9 AM, Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St.,Phila. Interment is Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Marybeth Carr (Nee Furlong)

Marybeth Carr (Nee Furlong)

Oct 16, 2013

Suddenly October 16, 2013. Beloved wife of John; loving daughter of Jay (Patricia) and the late Mary Eileen Furlong; dear sister of Nancy (Pat) Swift, Sean (Katie) Furlong; loving aunt and Godmother to Molly; Goddaughter of Wayne and Linda Furlong; daughter-in-law of June Carr; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Marybeth was a volunteer and board member to...

Margaret "Peg" Lamb (Nee Gerber)

Margaret "Peg" Lamb (Nee Gerber)

Oct 16, 2013

Loving wife of the late William. Beloved mother of William (Maureen) and James (Patsy). Devoted grandmother of William, John, Joseph, James, Nicholas, and Michael. Loving sister of Cass Scheffel (Kenneth). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral...

Ann Mccloskey (Nee Bergman)

Ann Mccloskey (Nee Bergman)

Oct 16, 2013

At the age of 86, loving wife of James J., devoted mother of Patricia Brock, Geraldine Purcell, Susan Carter (Richard), Theresa Bruno (Louis) and loving godchild, Rosemary Quinn; dear Gram of Tracey Brock, Edward Purcell Jr., Michael Bruno, Christina Carter, Shannon Bruno, Virginia Carter; great grandmom of Benjamin Purcell, Ryan Bruno, James Bruno, Gracie Joy Purcell and Lily Bruno; loving...

Rita M. Walsh (Nee Hennessey)

Rita M. Walsh (Nee Hennessey)

Oct 16, 2013

Loving wife of the late Francis W., Sr. Devoted mother of Francis W., Jr. (Sharon)and the late Mark G. Dear grandmom of Sandra Tirendi (Tony), Maureen, and Brian; great grandmom of Stella and Nina; also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Walsh and her husband were Championship Ballroom Dancers and she was employed for 38 years in...

Antoinette M. Pacitti (Nee Parisi)

Antoinette M. Pacitti (Nee Parisi)

Oct 13, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Anthony, loving mother of Bernadette Pacitti and Judy Eck , dear nanny of Tommy, Kristina, and Breanna, devoted sister of Teresa Iannuzzi, and the late Rocco and Salvatore Parisi; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 8:30 to 10:15 AM, Our Lady of Calvary Church,...

Stella C. Seltner (Nee Malachowski)

Stella C. Seltner (Nee Malachowski)

Oct 13, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Hugh Sr., devoted mother of Hugh Jr. (Maureen), Robert (Ann), and the late Mary Jane Powell (Thomas); also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 9 AM, Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St., Phila, PA 19125, followed by her Funeral Mass 10...

Barbara E. Shuster (Nee Clardy)

Barbara E. Shuster (Nee Clardy)

Oct 12, 2013

A resident of Pine Grove, PA (formerly of N.E. Philadelphia). Died suddenly on October 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Laurie. Sister of Helen McGregor (the late Bob), Bill and Debbie Clardy, and Tom and Marie Clardy. Barbara is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was full of love...

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