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Jo Ann D. Endicott

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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)

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...

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...

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