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Edgar S. Hawthorne

Edgar S. Hawthorne

Aug 21, 2013

Edgar was former President/Vice President of Robert Hawthorne, Inc. Beloved husband of the late Marie T. (nee McGlinchey); devoted father of William R., David E., and the late Edward J.; loving Pop-Pop of 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; dear brother of Caroline Porter, June Hyduk, and Walter. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS...

Michelle Mcgrath

Michelle Mcgrath

Aug 20, 2013

At the age of 45. Beloved mother of Taylor, MeMom of Cassidee, beloved daughter of Joseph and the late Carol McGrath. Dear sister of Donna Bailey (Bob), Joseph Jr., Brian (Tracey); she is also survived by one nephew Matthew, nieces Amanda, Katelyn, Kara, Courtney, Lauren and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on...

Barry J. Cooper

Barry J. Cooper

Aug 19, 2013

Loving husband of Jane (nee Kotula). Devoted father of Michael and Stephen (Marybeth). Beloved grandfather of Justin, Alyssa, and Stephen John, Jr. Brother of Doris (Frank) and the late Larry. Brother in law of William Moebius. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701...

James J. Dugan

James J. Dugan

Aug 19, 2013

Beloved husband of Betty. Father of George. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 8-9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 9:15 A.M. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

Mary L. Bradley (Nee Williams)

Mary L. Bradley (Nee Williams)

Aug 17, 2013

Loving wife of the late James J. Mother of Mary L. Bonetz, Jane D. Harris, and Sharan E. Silver. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Interment George Washington Memorial Park. In...

Alice Blackburn

Alice Blackburn

Aug 16, 2013

Formerly of Lower Bucks, age 77 of New Era, PA passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at her house with her loving family at her side. Alice was born in Fallsington, PA on March 25, 1936. A daughter of the late Joseph J. and Helen E. Bux Beffert. She graduated from Bristol High School in 1955 where she excelled...

Clark A. Jablonski

Clark A. Jablonski

Aug 16, 2013

Beloved husband of Terri Barnes. Loving father of Catherine. Also survived by his mother Thelma. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 11-1:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 2 P.M.

Joseph A. Gleason

Joseph A. Gleason

Aug 16, 2013

At the age of 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 16, 2013. He could not find peace here and is now at rest with his mother Margaret, his father Francis, and his sister Marianne. Loving father of Samantha and her mother Jillian Slavin. Dear brother of Francis, Michael (Rita), Thomas (Lori), Elizabeth, Jane (Richard), Julie (Jim), and...

Katherine Haitsch (Nee Dochal)

Katherine Haitsch (Nee Dochal)

Aug 16, 2013

Wife of the late John. Mother of Elizabeth Haitsch. She is also survived by her friend Kathy Hart, and cousins John and Hannah. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday August 24, 2013 - 9 AM at Christ the King Church (Morrell Ave. & Chesterfield Rd.) followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment Our Lady of...

Stephen J. Scheuermann

Stephen J. Scheuermann

Aug 15, 2013

Suddenly August 15, 2013, at the age of 55, beloved husband of Jamie (nee Broussard), and the late Diane Scheuermann, devoted father of Josh (Regan), Ryan (Mollie) and Matt (Kate), loving grandpop of Avery; also survived by his brother George (Claire). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday Evening 6 to 9 PM and also Tuesday 8:30 to...

Frank J. Martin, Jr.

Frank J. Martin, Jr.

Aug 15, 2013

Beloved son of the late Frank and Marie Martin; brother of Theresa M. Haggerty (wife of the late Dennis P. Haggerty) and the late Thomas C. Martin (husband of Lucille Martin). Frank is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from General Electric. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday,...

Matilda L. Gudaitis

Matilda L. Gudaitis

Aug 14, 2013

At the age of 87, beloved wife of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Joyce Moore and her husband David, loving Nana of David Jr., Kristin, and Michelle. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, 8 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM St. Anselm Church. Interment -...

Frank Sabara, Jr.

Frank Sabara, Jr.

Aug 14, 2013

A retired employee after 45 years of service to Penn Jersey Paper, Frank is the beloved husband of 52 years to Maryanne (nee Klemmer). Loving father of Keith (Valerie) and Eric (Jodi), grandfather of Ryan, Andrea, and the late Mary Angel; brother of Carolyn Adams (Joe), Donald (Mary), Janet Ralston (the late Steve), and Eddie (Cindy), brother in law of...

Anna Mae Egan (Nee Mcnichol)

Anna Mae Egan (Nee Mcnichol)

Aug 13, 2013

Retired employee of Father Judge High School. Loving mother of John, Michael (Nancy), Eileen Brunwasser (Bernard), Daniel (Louise), Kathleen Beer (John), Susan Harpster (Jeff), and Joseph (Gigi). Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 9-10:15 A.M. at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2000 Shelmire Ave., Phila., PA 19152. Funeral...

Dorothy M. Casey (Nee Mcconnell)

Dorothy M. Casey (Nee Mcconnell)

Aug 12, 2013

Wife of the late Martin W. Survived by a niece Elaine Corazzi, and a nephew Michael Simpson. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service Friday, 10 A.M. at the Penn Home, 1401 E. Susquehanna Ave., Phila., PA 19125. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Artman Home, 250 No. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002, or...

Donna Zarcone-Ferreira

Donna Zarcone-Ferreira

Aug 12, 2013

The most brilliant flame was extinguished on Monday August 12, 2013 when Donna Zarcone-Ferreira lost her most courageous battle with breast cancer. Born April 15, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY. She was nicknamed Brooklyn for never losing her thick New York accent even though she lived in Levittown for the past thirty years. Surrounded by her entire loving family she continued...

Leo T. "Sonny" Risso, Jr.

Leo T. "Sonny" Risso, Jr.

Aug 11, 2013

Suddenly, a disabled Vietnam Veteran and former member of many of the Phila. string band clubs. He is the son of the late Leo and Stella Risso; beloved brother of Frances Abel and the late Mary Anne Risso; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday 9 to 9:45...

Arthur J. "Bud" Wagher

Arthur J. "Bud" Wagher

Aug 10, 2013

At the age of 68 lost his long battle with cancer. Loving husband of Frances (nee South). Devoted father of Arthur John "AJ" (Jama), Patricia Dooley (John), Antanette Houck (Bill), Jason (Diana), Kenneth (Megan), Jaime Hansen (Bill), Christina Stilo (Fred). Dear Pop Pop of 18 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Brother of Charles, Richard, Walter, Philip, Margaret-Cassidy and the late...

Margaret Carlsen

Margaret Carlsen

Aug 9, 2013

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 10AM-11:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave) followed by her Funeral Service 11:30 AM. Interment East Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Thomas F. Meeks, Jr.

Thomas F. Meeks, Jr.

Aug 8, 2013

After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Thomas passed away with his family his side on August 8, 2013 at the age of 47. Beloved husband of 18 years to Christine "Tina" (nee Salmon). Loving father of Thomas III, Brooklynn Christine and Elena Elizabeth. Dear son of Thomas, Sr. and Elaine. He is also survived by his loving brothers, Christopher (Maria)...

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