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Robert J. "Bob" Allen, Sr.
Dec 15, 2013
Suddenly, Dec. 15, 2013. A retired United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant. Beloved husband of 50 years to Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Andrew), loving father of Robert J. Jr. "Bob" (Michelle) and Gerald "Jerry", Pop to RJ and Haylee, he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday eve. 6 to 9...
Beatrice Coughlan (Nee O'Connor)
Dec 15, 2013
At the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late James "Scotty", devoted mother of James (Mary Jane), Maryann (Tom) DeLellis, Eileen (Bill) McGrath, Kathleen (Dave) McCreary, Beatrice (Jim) Devlin, Margaret, Christine and the late Patrick J.; also survived by 22 loving grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, dear sister of Mary Ellen Clark and mother-in-law of Grace Coughlan. Relatives and friends...
Dorothy Mckeever
Dec 14, 2013
Daughter of the late James and Ella McKeever. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, 2 sisters-in-law and her dear friend Andy Nolan. Relatives, friends, members of the Lutheran Settlement Senior Citizens and the 5 in 1 Senior Club are invited to her viewing on Thursday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave) followed...
Mary C. Carr (Nee Murphy)
Dec 13, 2013
Wife of the late Bernard. She is survived by her Stepson Gary B. Carr. Loving grandmother of Melody, and Cheryl; great grandmother of Sabrina and Melissa. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 9 AM at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2000 Shelmire Ave. (at Castor Ave.) Phila., PA 19152 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM....
Kenneth M. Haynes
Dec 12, 2013
At the age of 84. Loving husband of Mary Craig-Haynes(nee Cawthon), and the late Alma (nee Lynch); devoted father of Kenneth (Joanne), and Cheryl Mathes (George). Survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brother of Robert Taylor (Virginia). Ken is also survived by his sister-in-law Doris, predeceased by his brother, William, and brother-in-law to Wilda McElhaney, and R. Hope...
Beatrice Hilghman (Nee Lilley)
Dec 9, 2013
Wife of the late Edgar "Bud". Devoted mother of Leo Connor, Jr. (Pam) and the late Robert Hilghman; she is survived by her loving daughter-in-law Julia Hilghman; grandmother of Leo III (Marlena), Sara (Mark), Kelly and Robert. Great grandmother of Matthew and Michael; sister of Marie McTighe and the late Dolores Wagner. She is also survived by many nieces and...
John J. Cellucci
Dec 9, 2013
Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 9:30 AM, Assumption BVM Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment is Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.
Margaret T. Wynn
Dec 8, 2013
Wife of the late Patrick. Beloved mother of Daniel (Patricia) and the late Stephen (the late Ruth). Grandmother of Jennifer, Saul, Sharon, Laura, Patrick, and Claire. Great grandmother of Marissa, Emma, Brandon, Declan, Ryan, and Molly. Margaret was a founding member of St. Martha Church. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Martha Church, 11301...
Henrietta Ott
Dec 6, 2013
Loving mother of Tom (Delores) and the late Michael (Joyce). Also survived by many nieces, one nephew, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 9:30-11:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.).
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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.
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)
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
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
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.,...
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