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Charles D. "Chas" Rich, Sr.

Charles D. "Chas" Rich, Sr.

Nov 4, 2013

Charles proudly served his country during the Korean War with United States Air Force after which he worked for the Philadelphia Mint, retiring after 35 years of service. Beloved husband of the late Gerryetta E. (nee Brown), devoted father of Charles D. Jr., Jeffrey (Patricia), Mark (Patricia) and Gerald (Vida), loving grandfather of Crystal, April, Markie, Eva, Whitney, Tamara, Devianna...

Veronica Blaszczyk (Nee Hornung)

Veronica Blaszczyk (Nee Hornung)

Nov 3, 2013

Suddenly, Nov. 3, 2013, age 62. Beloved wife of 40 years to Stanley A., loving mother of Lisa (Tim) Ropars, devoted grandmom to Cassidy and Cayden, dear sister of Mary, Jack and John. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday evening 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday 8:15 to 9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Michael C. Demasi

Michael C. Demasi

Nov 2, 2013

At the age of 50. Loving son of the late Albert T. and Elizabeth G. Dear brother of Gina DeMasi. Also survived by an extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 7-9 PM and also Wednesday 8:30-9:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 10...

Hedy Winter

Hedy Winter

Nov 2, 2013

At the age of 88. Loving wife of Nicholas, devoted mother of Gabriella Dinsmore (James) and Judith Dolan (George). Dear grand mom of 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday 9 AM - 9:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral...

John V. Cowden

John V. Cowden

Oct 31, 2013

After a courageous battle with cancer, John passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Suzanne (nee Hagan); devoted father of Jennifer Molz (Jim), Jack and Lauren. "Grandpop John" to Patrick and Megan. John is survived by his sisters Patricia, Kathleen and Janice, son-in-law of Bonnie Hagan and brother-in-law Michael Hagan. John was a...

Claire E. Boharsik

Claire E. Boharsik

Oct 29, 2013

Loving wife of Edward B. Devoted mother of Ellen Watkins (John), Edward, Marie Sheedy (Mark), Margaret Hynes (John) and the late Claire. Dear mom-mom of Emily, Gregory and Claire. Mrs. B to Dawn, Madison, Adam and Alex. Sister of Mickey Gianunzio and Margaret Heayn. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed by Pat...

John R. Mills

John R. Mills

Oct 29, 2013

At the age of 88. John proudly served his country during WWII with the US Navy in the Pacific. Beloved husband of Janet E. (nee Sanner). Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 8-9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 9:45 AM at St....

Helen M. Monteleon (Nee Gish)

Helen M. Monteleon (Nee Gish)

Oct 29, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Philip, loving mother of Linda Kolla and her husband Michael, and the late Joyce Ann Capcino, grandmother of Monica (Vincent), Heather (James), Francesca, and Eric; great grandmother of Michael, Logan, Aaron, Grace, and Isabella; also survived by her sisters Dorothy, Madeline (Edward), her brother Andrew (Barbara) and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Susan M. Novak (Nee Roccia)

Susan M. Novak (Nee Roccia)

Oct 28, 2013

At the age of 58. Loving wife of George M., III. Devoted mother of Melissa and Michael (Jaclyn). Dear Nanny of Joey, Nina and Michael. Sister of Edward, James, Joanne, John and George. Also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Saturday 9-10:45 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St....

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...

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