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Robert Lamaina

Robert Lamaina

Aug 8, 2013

Suddenly at the age of 84. Bob was a Union Brick Layer for 45 years. Loving brother of Anthony and Dolores (the late Michael) Marrone, dear uncle of Robert, Michael, Anthony, Mary Beth, Ann Marie, Sally and the late Bobby. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday 8:15-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so....

Rev. Edward J. Chwieroth

Rev. Edward J. Chwieroth

Aug 8, 2013

At the age of 89. Loving brother of the late Florence Bandos; dear uncle of Linda Wilson (Jim). Father was ordained in 1950, he taught at Cardinal Dougherty High School, St. James High School and Roman Catholic High School. Father served many parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The reception of his body will take place Tuesday 9 AM at...

Joseph P. Boon

Joseph P. Boon

Aug 8, 2013

Joseph P. Boon, a newspaper editor and patron of the arts, died in Philadelphia on August 8, 2013. He was 69 years old. Born in Salem, he graduated from Woodstown High School in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Rider College in 1965. In 1967 he received a Master of Arts degree in English and...

Doris A. Withers

Doris A. Withers

Aug 7, 2013

Wife of the late Harold W. Withers and Pasquale Ferretti. Loving mother of Donna Smith (Edward), Dennis Ferretti (Donna), Crawford Withers, Donna Sell (William) and Barbara Kelly. She is survived by 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, members of The Prince of Peace Lutheran Seniors and Our Lady of Calvary Seniors are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 8...

Sean Neal

Sean Neal

Aug 6, 2013

Loving father of Nyonie. Devoted son of Christine and the late Thomas. Dear brother of Thomas, III and Christine (Jesus). Also survived by his large, extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 10-11:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 12 Noon. Interment Magnolia Cemetery.

Margaret M. Mcgurk (Nee Wharton)

Margaret M. Mcgurk (Nee Wharton)

Aug 5, 2013

Margaret M. McGurk passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Francis and Anna Wharton, she was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was one of seven daughters. Peggy was the devoted wife of the late William J. McGurk. She was a loving mother to her daughters Eileen Darcy (Jerry)...

Rose Valley

Rose Valley

Aug 4, 2013

Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph, Jr. (Mary Kay), Daniel (Denise), and Gary (Jean). Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 8:45-9:30 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 9:45 A.M. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Lore L. Kennedy (Nee Strobel)

Lore L. Kennedy (Nee Strobel)

Aug 4, 2013

At the age of 85, died peacefully August 4, 2013, at Wesley Enhanced Living, Doylestown, PA. A longtime resident of the Torresdale Sect. of Phila., she is the wife of the late Raymond V., loving mother of Ralph W. Kennedy, Lynda S. Kennedy (Tom Staggs), and the late Eric R. Kennedy; dear grandmom of Katelynn Kennedy Staggs, and daughter of...

John C. Sullivan, Jr.

John C. Sullivan, Jr.

Aug 3, 2013

Beloved husband of the late Maria (nee Brownholtz), devoted father of Sean (Wendy) and Kevin; loving grandpa of Justin, Matthew, Sean, and Autumn, dear brother of Gert Pottichen, Michael, Mae Dwyer, Loretta Bednarchik, Elizabeth Staab, and the late Patrick. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday Eve. 7 to 9 PM and also Thursday 8:30 to 9:30 AM,...

Harry F. Mccall, Jr.

Harry F. Mccall, Jr.

Aug 3, 2013

Beloved son of Catherine and the late Harry F. Sr., dear brother of Dolores Roberts (Thomas); also survived by his nieces Tracey and Michele, and his nephew William. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, 9:30 AM St. Timothy Church, Levick & Battersby Sts., Phila., followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Emmanuel Cemetery.

Edmund Krysiuk

Edmund Krysiuk

Jul 31, 2013

Age 93. Beloved husband of the late Waclawa M. (nee Kozlowski). Devoted father of Bogumila Mirowicz (Lucek) and Elizabeth Canfield (John). Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday Evening 7-9 PM and Monday 9-11 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his...

Sadie D. Hirst (Nee Fenton)

Sadie D. Hirst (Nee Fenton)

Jul 30, 2013

Loving wife of the late Herman. Mother of Brian M. and Gary J. (Amanda). Nanny of Brady. Sister of Joe Fenton. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Mass...

Henry Kirchner

Henry Kirchner

Jul 29, 2013

HENRY "HARRY", July 29, 2013m A Vietnam Veteran and owner of Harry's Coin Center. Son of the late Harry and Agnes Kirchner, loving brother of Kathy Mills. Relatives, friends and members of the CMC AOH Divison #1 and CMC Emerald Society are invited to gather on Friday 11 A.M at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford ave. (So. of Grant Ave.)...

Thomas "Randy" Evans

Thomas "Randy" Evans

Jul 28, 2013

After a lengthy illness. Retired City of Phila. employee. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Monaghan). Devoted father of Thomas, John (Lynde) and Lauren. Loving PopPop of Ryan. Also survived by his brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Wed. 9 to 11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant...

Perry T. Krewson, Iii

Perry T. Krewson, Iii

Jul 25, 2013

Suddenly on July 25, 2013 at the age of 18. Along side his eternal friend, Daniel Tadrzynski. Loving son of Perry, Jr. and Lisa. Dear brother of Anthony DiSalvo and Elizabeth Whitlock (Timothy). Dear grandson of Perry, Sr. and Joanne Krewson, and Adelaide Martin and the late Norman Martin. Nephew of Charlene Taylor (Francis), Walter Gazdzik (Roberta), Cheryl Mullen (John),...

Kathleen D. Mccolgan-Young (Nee Mcguckin)

Kathleen D. Mccolgan-Young (Nee Mcguckin)

Jul 24, 2013

Wife of the late Joseph McColgan; beloved mother of Francis (Lorraine), Kathleen (George) Jakubisin, Dennis (Debbie), Joseph (Robin) and Arthur (Donna). She is survived by 12 grand-children; many great grand-children; brothers, sisters and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 10 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by...

Anthony D. Barnabei

Anthony D. Barnabei

Jul 24, 2013

After a long illness, at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Antonia "Toni". Devoted father of Michele and Lisa. Loving brother of Vera (Guido) Toro. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday 8 to 9:30 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. St. Anselm Church. Interment...

Elizabeth C. Ragen (Nee Eberly)

Elizabeth C. Ragen (Nee Eberly)

Jul 24, 2013

At the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Devoted mother of Joseph, Cathy (Glen) and Patricia. Also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services and interment are private.

Brian F. Leonard

Brian F. Leonard

Jul 23, 2013

After a long battle with cancer with his family by his side, Brian passed away July 23, 2013. He was an Analytical Chemist for Dow Chemical and an Umpire for P.I.A.A. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Lomaka). Loving father of Dan, Maggie and Jenny. Grandfather of Anthony. Dear brother of Mickey, Pat and Cathy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews...

Patricia Ann Martina (Nee Grady)

Patricia Ann Martina (Nee Grady)

Jul 23, 2013

Loving wife of Pasquale, Jr. Beloved mother of Karen Coleman (Kevin) and the late Thomas J. and Susan. Adored grandmother of Colin and Cadin. Caring sister of James, Walter and Robert Grady and the late Dottie, Eleanor, and Marie. Sister in law of Ann Trambo (Sam) and Dolly D'Annebale. She worked as a Public Relations Consultant for over 15 years...

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