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Pasquale P. "Pat" Friscia

Pasquale P. "Pat" Friscia

May 28, 2013

He was the beloved husband of the late Lucy; loving father of Joseph (Diana) and Patrick (Jeanette); and also is survived by four grandchildren, Teresa Traub, Thomas, Daniel, and Michael. An Army Veteran of World War II, Pat was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph the Worker Council #4215. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Helen C. Tyrrell

Helen C. Tyrrell

May 27, 2013

Taken home on Angels wings at the age of 80. Loving sister of Jim and Dot Tyrrell; survived by her devoted nieces Dorothy Ann Delano (the late Mark) and Cindy Naimoli (Mike). She is also survived by many other nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her siblings , Joe Tyrrell, Joan Martin, and Claire Greco. Helen was a life...

Cynthia Thame (Nee Baker)

Cynthia Thame (Nee Baker)

May 27, 2013

Suddenly at the age of 54. Loving mother of Damian, Albert (Lisa), and Ryan. Mom- Mom to Little Al. Beloved daughter of Gloria and the late Freddie Ray Baker. Sister of Freddie Jr. (Wendy), Dominic, Mary Lou (Tom) and soul sister, Re Re. Loving aunt to little Fred, Nadine, Stacia, little Donnie and Mick. Loving companion to the late Charlie...

Claire M. Norton

Claire M. Norton

May 26, 2013

Beloved wife of the late John "Jack". Dear sister of the late James O'Neill (Betty) and the late Anne Weyand (Joe). Survived by many nieces and nephews and her extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday 9:30 AM, St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA, followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment is Resurrection...

Albert R. Hillman, Sr.

Albert R. Hillman, Sr.

May 25, 2013

A member of the VFW Post #2, he is the beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Hudicek). Loving father of Catherine Hammerstein and Albert Hillman, Jr., also survived by 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, his brother Tom Hillman and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 8:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia...

Dottie Callaghan

Dottie Callaghan

May 25, 2013

Loving mother of Edward (Kathleen), Kathleen (Bill), James, Jean Marie Binduga (Bob), Stephen, and Lisa Gribbin (John). Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Joseph G. Mcmahon, Sr.

Joseph G. Mcmahon, Sr.

May 24, 2013

Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Myers), devoted father of Mary Hatfield (Dave), Joanmarie Burns, Joseph G. Jr. (Kathleen), Kevin (Barbara) and Sean (Anne); also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and his brother John McMahon (Laura). Relatives, friends, and members of the Knights of Columbus Council # 6520, St. Mary of the Lakes are invited to his...

Michelle R. Pakalinsky

Michelle R. Pakalinsky

May 24, 2013

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 9-9:45 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd. (at Morrell Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Margaret E. "Peggy" Hayes

Margaret E. "Peggy" Hayes

May 23, 2013

Loving mother of Jeffrey (Eleanor), Jeremiah, Meg Hayes, Jill Dougherty (Joe) and the late David; survived by 16 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and her brother Jack Morris. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., followed by her Service 11 AM. Interment is Private.

Brendon Easter Wood

Brendon Easter Wood

May 22, 2013

Loving son of Vonie Wood and John Easter. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Service 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church, 915 Vine St., Phila., PA 19107, would be appreciated.

Daniel P. Lowney

Daniel P. Lowney

May 21, 2013

Suddenly at the age of 50. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Cassidy), devoted father of RJ, Danny, Christopher; loving son of William Lowney (Linda) and the late Nancy Rosati (Tom), dear brother of Bill, Liz, Vince, Tom, Marc, and the late Kenneth; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 10 AM...

Susie M. Oliver (Nee Woods)

Susie M. Oliver (Nee Woods)

May 21, 2013

Loving wife of Thomas. Beloved mother of Susan Newton (Christopher), Mary Scherff (Raymond), Donna Trask (Michael), Thomas, Jr. (Regina), and Denise Kucher (Kenneth). Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 sister Betty Heston, and 1 brother Edmund Woods. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 9-10:15 A.M. at Mother of Divine Grace Church, 2918 E. Thompson...

Helen M. Emley (Nee Roach)

Helen M. Emley (Nee Roach)

May 20, 2013

At the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Charles "Ned", sister of the late James L. Roach, Jr. dear aunt of James L. (Patricia) Roach, III, Joan Freed and the late Jean Speed. Great aunt of James P. Roach and Jennifer Hollister. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9-9:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME...

Dorothy Fidura (Nee Sharp)

Dorothy Fidura (Nee Sharp)

May 20, 2013

Former employee of SPIN. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph, Jr. and Lori (Buddy). Mom-mom to Rachel. Sister of Sharon Mariano and the late Hugh. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Service 11 AM. Interment private.

Jean C. Inglese (Nee Cravero)

Jean C. Inglese (Nee Cravero)

May 19, 2013

After a long battle with cancer, Jean passed away with her family by her side. Beloved wife of 63 years of Michael A. Sr., loving mother of Michael A. Jr., Linda (Steve) Kalanty, Thomas (Kathie) and Stephen (Roe). Mom Mom to Stephen, Joseph, Lauren, Matthew, Kristin and Gina. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren, Giavanna and Maximus. Relatives and friends...

Margaret Macelroy (Nee Jesberger)

Margaret Macelroy (Nee Jesberger)

May 17, 2013

Loving wife of the late Warren, devoted mother of Nancy, Margaret, Michael and James. Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Mass Tuesday 10 AM at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2000 Shelmire Ave. Phila., PA 19152. Interment private.

Florence C. Hoger (Nee Rieger)

Florence C. Hoger (Nee Rieger)

May 16, 2013

At the age of 87. Beloved wife of William V. Sr., devoted mother of Ronald A. (Constance), Linda M. (Daniel) Judge, Robert T. (Stephanie) and the late William V. Jr. and Frederick R. She is survived by 9 loving grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Freida Stinson, Myrtle Spada, and the late Mary Shuster, Mildred Martinelli and Anton...

Catherine E. Redden (Nee Richer)

Catherine E. Redden (Nee Richer)

May 13, 2013

Wife of the late John D., Sr. Mother of Kathleen Kozubal (Dennis), John D., Jr. (Grace), Francis J., and Elizabeth McMullen (Hugh). Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening, 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. A second Viewing will be held Monday...

Mildred E. Waldron (Nee Gindhart)

Mildred E. Waldron (Nee Gindhart)

May 12, 2013

Wife of the late Harry. Mother of Mildred E. Bachman (Joseph), Harry J. (Sally), Kathleen, Daniel (Linda), Richard (Joyce), Margaret Young (Charles), and Michael. Preceded in death by her grandson Steven. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, and 2 sisters Elaine Theisen and Elsie Lake. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday...

Kathleen A. (Nee Fischer) Benson

Kathleen A. (Nee Fischer) Benson

May 11, 2013

Beloved wife of the late James, devoted mother of James P., Dennis, Joanne Bowes (Lawrence), Kathleen McFarland (Robert), and Daniel (Lorraine); also survived by 9 grandchildren Melissa, Jessica, James George, Laura, Louise, Elizabeth, Patrick, Daniel, and Sarah, and 8 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Jack, Peggy, Rita, and Joseph. Kathleen was a proud graduate of Little Flower HS for...

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