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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...

Lillian E. Kempisty

Lillian E. Kempisty

Jul 22, 2013

At the age of 97, wife of the late John B., devoted mother of John and his wife Kitty and the late Lillian Kempisty. Dear "little grandmom" to Michael (Lisa), Kimberly Keidat (Ed), John (Tina), Christopher, and the late Melissa Boyer (Ken); also survived by 7 great grandchildren, her sister Mildred Sessions and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

John S. "Dutchie" Brown

John S. "Dutchie" Brown

Jul 22, 2013

Loving father of June, Joanne, Joyce and the late John; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, April 18, 2014, 6 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila, PA, followed by his Memorial Service 8 PM.

William K. Harrison

William K. Harrison

Jul 22, 2013

Beloved husband of Roberta (nee Taylor), loving father of Catherine "Katie" Laffey (Joe) and Robert (Anna), dear pop pop of Caitlyn, Joey, Norah, Kristen, and Lauren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday Eve. 7 to 9 PM and also Thursday 8 to 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, followed by his Funeral Mass 9:30 AM...

Jean M. Ubele (Nee Smith)

Jean M. Ubele (Nee Smith)

Jul 18, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Harry C. Sr., loving mother of Richard (Barbara), Robert, Jean Moore, Jane Ubele-Whitney (Eli), and the late Harry C. Jr. (Carol), dear mom mom of 11 and great grandmom of 19; also survived by her brothers John Smith (Irene) and Frank Smith (Doris) and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

George R. Mcveigh

George R. Mcveigh

Jul 18, 2013

George passed away July 18, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 76 years old. He will be sadly missed by the love of his life, Peggie Hahn. Loving brother of Delores Sullivan, Laura McVeigh, and Frank McVeigh. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great and great great, and his two best friends Zimmerman and Vic....

Loretta Maher

Loretta Maher

Jul 17, 2013

Loving mother of Peggy Darmohray (Walt). Jacqueline Rooney (Terence), John Maher (Sharon), Patrick Maher (Diann), Ginny Maher (Harry), Susan Daly (Tom), Kelly Barreca (Salvatore) and the late James Maher, dear grammy of Jessica (Ian), Tony, Nicole (Charles), Patrick, Kyle, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Michael, Vinny, Justin, Katie, Cece, and Tommy, two great grandsons Lucas and Gavin; also survived by her sister Cathy...

Alfred J. Hoppe

Alfred J. Hoppe

Jul 17, 2013

Loving husband of Helen. Father of Alfred (Kathleen), Helen Anderson (John), and William (Kelly). Pop-Pop of John, Michael, Kaitlyn, and Kasey. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Nikolaos Hourmouzis

Nikolaos Hourmouzis

Jul 15, 2013

At the age of 53. Loving father of Brianna; beloved son of Byron and Ioanna Hourmouzis; dear brother of Anthony; uncle of Joanne and Anthony J. Husband of Susan. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening, 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). A second Viewing will be held Friday morning,...

Blanche E. Kulpa (Nee Nagle)

Blanche E. Kulpa (Nee Nagle)

Jul 13, 2013

At the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John B.; devoted mother of Patricia M. Ditoranto, John (Kathryn), Joseph (Helen) and Geraldine (John) Leake; also survived by 9 loving grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9 A.M., at St. Michael Church, 1445 N. 2nd St. (at Jefferson St.), Phila. PA...

Jennifer Dawn Discher (Nee Borgia)

Jennifer Dawn Discher (Nee Borgia)

Jul 12, 2013

Jennifer passed away July 12, 2013 at the age of 38. Loving mother of Christopher, Kailyn and Liam. Beloved daughter of Tom and the late Krisitanna (nee Westberry). Sister of Thomas J. Borgia and Thomas W. McBrearty. Services are private at the families request.

Kenneth D. Young

Kenneth D. Young

Jul 11, 2013

At the age of 78. Beloved husband of Celine (nee Young). Devoted father of Kenneth F. (Donna), Joanne C. (Paul) Amand and David J.; loving Pop-Pop of Dylan, June, Elizabeth, Anastasia and Erika. Relatives, friends and former employees of Penn Ventilator Co. (Phila.) are invited to gather on Tuesday 12 Noon at St. Timothy Church, 3001 Levick St. Phila., PA...

William B. Manini

William B. Manini

Jul 9, 2013

A long-time employee of Philadelphia School District. Loving husband of Nora (nee Wlodarczyk), adoring father of Janine, Nicholas, and Eric, loving uncle of Jaimee Clinton, dear son-in-law of Ted and Catherine; survived by other nieces, nephews and extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Sunday 6-8 PM and Monday 8:15-9:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford...

Ronald J. Bennett, Sr.

Ronald J. Bennett, Sr.

Jul 7, 2013

Loving husband of Patricia (nee Barsuglia). Father of Ronald, Jr., Michael (Janis), Steven, and Brian (Jurgita). Pop-Pop of Connor and Olivia. Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 9-9:45 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu...

Helen M. Hays (Nee Williams)

Helen M. Hays (Nee Williams)

Jul 5, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Richard, loving mother of Richard (Sue), H. Kathleen Bogden (the late David), Denise Bennett (Fred), James (Mary), Colleen Decker (Ed), Deborah Maggitti (Frank) and Timothy (Cathy); also survived by 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and her brother William Williams (Mary). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 6 to 8 PM, Burns...

Dolores Limper (Nee Halverson)

Dolores Limper (Nee Halverson)

Jul 4, 2013

Devoted mother of Raymond, Trudy Miller (Thomas), Kay Coughlin, and the late Carol McGrath (Joseph). Also survived by 11 grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St. (@Berks St.). Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Maryellen T. Hedricks (Nee Mccarthy)

Maryellen T. Hedricks (Nee Mccarthy)

Jul 4, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Donald T., loving mother of Patricia Hampton (the late Walter "Skip") and James Hedricks (Rose), loving mom mom and mumsey to Bryan, Patti, Joanna, Michelle, Nicole and Rachel; dear sister of the late John "Jack" McCarthy (Renee). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Monday 9...

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