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Gary W. Hays
Jun 11, 2013
Suddenly at the age of 56. Loving father of Gary W. Jr., son of the late Raymond Hays and Elsie Kuhn. Dear brother of Lynn Gidley, Raymond Jr. (Christina), Bill and the late Robert. Beloved uncle of Tara Keller, William Hays, Jr., and Katrina Camack. Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service on Monday 10 AM at Washington...
Dorothy C. Myers
Jun 10, 2013
Age 93, beloved wife of the late Harry, devoted mother of DorothyAnn Krumenacker (the late Joseph E. Sr.), Lorraine Gallagher (Joseph), and Harry (Maria); also survived by 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandsons. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9 AM St. Jerome Church, Stamford & Colfax Sts. Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass...
Anna M. Howell (Nee Haffelfinger)
Jun 9, 2013
Wife of John. Mother of Michele Schulgen (Ronald), Anna Pietrzak (Michael), Colleen Coco (Joseph), Kelly Wernersbach (James), and Jacqueline Lee (Joseph). Grandmother of Amanda, John, Ashley, Randi, Victoria, Samantha, Brandon, Annie, and Shannon. Great grandmother of Michael and Joseph. Sister of Frederick and Raymond Haffelfinger. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 10-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena...
Denise M. Daehling
Jun 9, 2013
Beloved wife of George, devoted mother of Amy Derbyshire (Mike), Kevin, and Melissa Cohen (Avi), loving me-mom of Janet, Madisyn, and Lily, dear daughter of Harold Peters and the late Mildred; also survived by her sisters Regina Flite, Cynthia Shupe, and her brother Michael Peters. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 - 11 AM, Burns Funeral...
James J. Dougherty
Jun 8, 2013
He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII. Husband of the late Helen (nee Maguire). Father of James (Marie), Dennis (the late Cassie), Mary Anne Dougherty (John Bilunas), and Jeanne Gaughran (Joe). Pop Pop of Dennis, Ryan, Katie, Nicole, Max, Sean, Iris, and the late Bartholomew. Great grandfather of Quinn. Brother of William, Helen, and Ed. Relatives and...
Edward W. Murphy
Jun 8, 2013
Beloved husband of Judy (nee Powell), devoted father of Coleen Murphy, Michael (Evelina), and Catherine Shuter (Andrew), dear pop pop of Zachary and Jared; also survived by his friend and former wife Rose Murphy. Relatives, friends, and employees of the US Postal Service are invited to his viewing Wednesday Eve 7 to 9 PM and also Thursday 8:30 to 9:15...
Feury "Fishy" Neri
Jun 8, 2013
Husband of the late Grace (nee Craney). Father of Donna Kelly, Janice Ruane, Mary Liguori, and the late Patty Zanine, Jerry Neri and Grace Neri. Pop of Ronnie, Michael, Jennifer, and Miranda "Bubba". Great grandfather of Matthew, Patrick, and Isabella. Also survived by 1 brother Albert. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...
Mary E. Burke (Nee Mcateer)
Jun 8, 2013
Wife of the late Paul. Mother of the late Peter. Sister of Patricia Austin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2000 Shelmire Ave. (at Castor Ave.), Phila., PA 19152. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in...
Robert N. Southrey, Sr.
Jun 6, 2013
Bob was a member of Teamsters Local #107 and retired from North Penn Trucking Company. He was the co-owner of Colonial Hardware in Fishtown. Beloved husband of Ruth E. (nee Strunk); devoted father of Robert N., Jr. (Rose), Gary and Jimmy (Nicole); also survived by 9 loving grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and dear brother of Doris Tait. Relatives and friends...
Rosemary E. Leitenberger
Jun 2, 2013
Passed away on June 2, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her loving husband Ernest. Loving mother of Roseanne DeSanto, Maureen Harnishfeger, and the late Robert. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed...
Douglas E. Ehly
Jun 1, 2013
Beloved father of Lisa, George, Elizabeth and Daniel. Also survived by many grand and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday 6-8 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.). Interment private.
Jo Ann D. Endicott
Jun 1, 2013
Loving wife of Philip Sr, devoted mother of James DiPlacido, Jo Ann Erickson, Philip Jr., dear mom mom of 4 grandchildren, she is survived by her brother and sister. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 8:30 to 9:45 A.M., St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. Phila. 19152 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre...
Eugene J. Usher
May 31, 2013
A decorated WWII Combat Veteran. Loving father of Gene, James and the late Claire Usher, he is also survived by many grand and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday 8:45 A.M. St. Michael's Church, 1445 N. 2nd St. (at Jefferson St.), Phila., PA 19122 followed by his Funeral Mass 9:45 A.M. Entombment Washington Crossing National...
Thomas P. Thomas
May 31, 2013
Husband of Margaret (nee Costello), loving father of Lee Thomas, Sr. (Debbie), Timothy Thomas, Laurie Owen (Joseph), Susan McGinley (Brian), Jennifer Nagel (John), grandfather of James, Ryan, Lee Jr., Danielle, Jenna, Shane, Chloe, Isabel, John, Darrah and Dylan, great grandfather of Amylynn, Ryland, James and Liam. Beloved son of Margaret Thomas (nee Munley), brother of Judy. Relatives and friends are...
Helene L. Price (Nee Simms)
May 31, 2013
Wife of the late Roger D.; loving mother of William R. (Cindy) and Roger (Marta); grandmother of Tiffani, Roger, William, Alexandra, Anthony and Daniel; great-grandmother of Scarlet, Corrado and Duke. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 10 A.M. Somerton United Methodist Church, 13073 Bustleton Ave., (at Trevose Road), Phila., PA. 19116, followed by her Funeral Service at...
James J. O'Brien
May 31, 2013
Passed away May 31, 2013 at the age 87. Beloved father of James "Jay" (Sandra), Maureen Pomrink (Thomas), and the late William. Loving Pop-Pop of 7 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Also survived by one brother Patrick, and one sister, Anna. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd....
Joseph J. Toy
May 30, 2013
Suddenly on May 30, 2013 at the age of 66. Loving brother of Daniel (Eleanor) and Freda Carron. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews. Son of the late John J. Toy, Sr.and Frieda (Peak) Toy. Brother to the late John J. Toy, Theresa (Toy) Parsons, Charles Toy, James Toy, Francis Toy, and Howard Toy. Relatives and...
Dorothy J. Cesonis (Nee Zukowski)
May 30, 2013
Loving mother of Kelly Drozd (Joseph); devoted grandmom of Amber, Catelin, Alexandra, Peyton and Riley; survived by 2 brothers and one sister. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday eve. 6 to 9 BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) Interment private. In lieu of flowers family prefers donations to her grandchildren's education fund c/o...
Carl R. Paruolo
May 30, 2013
Husband of the late Vivian (nee Abbott). Beloved brother of Mary Munizza (Joseph). Loving uncle of Joe Munizza (Helen), Cathy McHale (Jimmy) and Maryann Najdzinowicz (Dave). Previous owner of the gourmet restaurant The Inn at the Edge of the Forest in Milford, PA after his career as a sound engineer at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia. Relatives and friends are...
Edith G. O'Brien (Nee Lavelle)
May 29, 2013
Wife of the late Edward; beloved mother of Gloria E. (Tom Jackson), Edward Jr., Colleen Filewicz (Leo); grand-mother of Michelle, Kristine, Matthew and great grand-mother of Daniel. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service Monday, 9:30 to 10:30 A.M., St. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10400 Roosevelt Blvd., Phila. 19116, followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection...
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