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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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...
Margaret K. "Peggy" Marchesani
May 11, 2013
Beloved wife of Dominic, devoted mother of Joyce Gross (Barry), Louis (Leena), and Terry McFarland (Daniel), dear mom mom of Bill, Michele, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Gia, Maija, Nick, Daniel and Michael; also survived by 9 great grandchildren; sister of Patricia McGrath and the late Charles Laudano, Joseph Laudano and Judith Guerriero. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9...
Lawrence E. Leissner, Sr.
May 11, 2013
Loving husband of Theresa (nee Wise). Beloved father of Lawrence, Jr. Grandpop of Zachary and Braeden. Brother of Debbie, Sharon, Linda, and Nick. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday eve., 7-9 P.M. and Wed. morn., 10-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.), Phila., PA 19125. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment Oakland...
Rita R. Wilson (Nee Rowkowski)
May 10, 2013
Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Service 8 P.M.
Raphaella Bianchino
May 10, 2013
At the age of 85, beloved wife of the late Joseph L., devoted mother of Patricia Bastian (the late Bill), Franny Hallman (Jerry), Karen Casciello (Ron), Donna Fisher (Joey), Joseph (Linde), and Carolyn Simeonides (the late Jay); also survived by 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Raphaella was one of 13 children and a member of St. Jerome Seniors. Relatives...
Giuseppe "Joseph" Piperata
May 9, 2013
Beloved husband of Tonina (nee Filice), devoted father of Anna Maria Hanuscin (Joseph), Francesco, Diana Yasterzemski (Charles), beloved Nuzzo of Michael, Joseph, and Kevin; also survived by one sister and many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and members of the Intl. Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers are invited to his viewing Tuesday Eve. 6 to 9 PM and also...
Susan P. Stuckert-Bachelder
May 7, 2013
At the age of 35 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Patricia and Thomas Stuckert. Wife of Benjamin Bachelder, loving sister of Thomas Stuckert, Jr., Ann Marie Markee (Michael) and the late George J. Stuckert; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday...
Alice I. Bircher (Nee Sawyer)
May 6, 2013
At the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late George O.; devoted mother of Debbie and Linda (Barry) German; loving grandmother of Liam and Olivia; dear sister of Zelma Finegan. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 12 to 12:45 P.M., at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), followed by her Prayer Service...
Eleanor R. Tamasitis (Nee Joyce)
May 4, 2013
Loving wife of the late John, devoted mother of William (Bonnie), John (Donna), Kenneth (Cheryl), Joseph and Edward (Diane). Dear Mom Mom of 15 grandchildren, sister of Rita, William, Joseph, James, Michael, and Mary Ellen. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114. Interment...
James J. Devlin
May 4, 2013
A retired Philadelphia Sergeant and founding member of St. Anselm Church. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Bertsch). Loving father of James J. Jr. (Anastasia), Rev. Joseph Devlin, Megan P. Devlin, Bridget K. Devlin and Sean (Mary). Pop to Kaitlyn, Shannon, Moira, Sean, Kelly and James. Brother of Charles (Ethel), Patricia (John) Peacock and Kathleen Devlin. Also survived by many nieces...
Joanne Kuestner (Nee Barr)
May 4, 2013
Loving wife of the late Edward, devoted mother of Phyllis Agostine (Timothy), Sandy Diehl (Richard), dear grandmother of Philip, Jason, Scott, Sean and Nicole, and great granddaughter Sydney. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday 10 A.M. to 12 Noon BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers family...
Michael J. Pepe, Iii
May 4, 2013
Passed away at the age of 44 from complications of Hepatitis C, which he contracted many years ago from a blood transfusion. Beloved son of Teodozia (nee Szymanska) and the late Michael Pepe Jr., loving brother of Christopher Pepe and Julie Pepe Jackovic, dear grandson of Sophie Szymanski; also survived by seven nieces and nephews, his aunts, uncles, and cousins....
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