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Laura Scafario

Laura Scafario

Jan 15, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited invited to her viewing Saturday 9 AM Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila, followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery.

Rose F. Santelia (Nee Desiderio)

Rose F. Santelia (Nee Desiderio)

Jan 15, 2013

Loving wife of the late Angelo. Devoted mother of Frank (Robin) and Richard (Carol), dear grandmom of Mark, Kimberly and Michael, great grandmom of Michael, Christopher, Drake, Emma, Skye, Rossi, and Jack. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Fri., 10:15 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at St.Katherine of Siena Church, 9720...

Jane K. Griffin-Curley (Nee Stearne)

Jane K. Griffin-Curley (Nee Stearne)

Jan 15, 2013

At the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late James Griffin and Harold Curley; devoted mother of Raymond, James (Colleen) and Jane (Michael) Murphy. Survived by 13 grandchildren, predeceased by grandchild, Ryan, 18 great grandchildren and dear sister of Mary Johnson. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9-9:45 at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd. (at...

Fred Royds, Jr.

Fred Royds, Jr.

Jan 15, 2013

At the age of 91, beloved husband of the late Adeline (nee Cornell), devoted father of Steven and his wife Susan, doting pop pop of Sarah; dear brother of Luther and his wife Jane, brother in law of Patricia Fischetti and her husband Michael Sr.; cherished father to his former daughter in law Nicole Chabot. Fred was an Army Veteran...

Clementine M. Monahan

Clementine M. Monahan

Jan 15, 2013

Loving wife of the late Robert; devoted mother of Edward, Margaret Smith (Francis) and Ann Lindenmuth (David). Dear Gram of 6 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Sister of Patricia Foster; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 9-10:15 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant...

Edward T. Croke

Edward T. Croke

Jan 15, 2013

Loving brother of Kathy Tangradi (Bill), John Croke (Kim), and Lisa Marturano (Pete). Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Mass Monday morning, 10 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, 1120 Blue Ball Rd., Childs, MD, 21916, would be...

Bernadine B. Hochreiter

Bernadine B. Hochreiter

Jan 14, 2013

Born and raised in the coal mining region of Swoyersville, PA. Married our father, Isadore, who went off to Europe to serve his country. It was at this time that Bernadine also served her country, by being a member of a group of young ladies who were making submarine nets. Izzy and Bernie than came down to Levittown and purchased...

Mary E. Ruppert (Nee Geiser)

Mary E. Ruppert (Nee Geiser)

Jan 14, 2013

Beloved wife of the late George J. Devoted mother of Frances Farina, Geri Miller, George H., Janis Hellmuth and the late Mary Carey. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Friday 9-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed...

Dorothea J. "Dottie" Boggs-Wainwright

Dorothea J. "Dottie" Boggs-Wainwright

Jan 11, 2013

Loving mother of Michelle (Thomas) and Veronica. Devoted sister of Denise DeGasto (Bobby), Charles Jr. (Joyce), Julia (the late Andrew) and Virginia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her many family members and friends. Services and interment are private.

Ruth E. Smarkola (Nee Wilson)

Ruth E. Smarkola (Nee Wilson)

Jan 11, 2013

Ruth passed into eternal rest on January 11, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA where she was also the first patient treated in 1973. Born on June 12, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, she was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Wilson; her mother, Sarah Wilson; her brother, Stanley Wilson, Jr.; and her husband of almost 40 years,...

Marita A. Walsh (Nee Dunphy)

Marita A. Walsh (Nee Dunphy)

Jan 9, 2013

Loving wife of the late Richard J. Sr.; devoted mother of Peggy Emme (Jim), Richard Jr. (Christi), Michael (Karen), Dr. Brian (Judy) and the late John; dearest Ta of 11 grandchildren and 4 great grand-children. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday eve, 7 to 9 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), and...

James P. Mchugh

James P. Mchugh

Jan 9, 2013

At the age of 66. A Vietnam Veteran, survived by his dear companion, Cheryl Gerace. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125, taking leave for Washington Crossing Cemetery at 10:30 for a Committal Service and Military Honors 11:30 AM at the Cemetery.

Nicholas "Nick" J. Ernandes

Nicholas "Nick" J. Ernandes

Jan 8, 2013

At the age of 62. Dear brother of Sandy Johnson and Joseph "Ernie". Also survived by 2 nieces, 3 nephews and 3 great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday from 6-6:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Prayer Service 7 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers family...

Edward Walczak

Edward Walczak

Jan 8, 2013

At the age of 70. Loving husband of Elizabeth (nee Maston). Devoted father of John William (Kimberly), Edward Jr. (Shea). Dear grandfather of John Jr., Michael, Matthew, Ryan, Mason, Olivia and Noah. Brother of Theresa Pingatore and Antoinette Arden. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday Eve 6-9 PM and Monday...

William J. Bradley

William J. Bradley

Jan 8, 2013

Loving husband of 55 years to Sophia (nee Tonchi). Beloved father of Francine, William, Jr. and Joan Byrne (Lawrence). Grandfather of Kevin, Meghan, and Brendan. Brother of James, Bernard, and the late Elizabeth Osborn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and members of Boilermakers Local 13 are invited to his Viewing Thursday eve., 6-9 P.M. at BURNS...

Virginia "Ginny", "Sally" Giuffre

Virginia "Ginny", "Sally" Giuffre

Jan 6, 2013

Virginia, "Ginny", "Sally", Giuffre was called to Heaven gaining her angel wings on January 6, 2013, after suffering her remaining years battling Dementia. She is survived by her long time boyfriend John Lorenz; her four children Veronica (Steve) Millar, Mark Giuffre, Roseanne Giuffre, and Frank (Regina) Giuffre. She had 10 grandchildren Anthony Schaeffer, Karly Millar, Jessica Schulz, Christina, Frankie, J.J.,...

Frank H. Steich

Frank H. Steich

Jan 6, 2013

Beloved husband of 56 years to Lillian M. (nee Hartman); loving and devoted father to Kathryn Pacitti, Susan Steich and Matthew (Kelly) Steich; Pop-Pop to Laura, Jessica, Nicole, and Gabrielle. Also survived by his sister-in-law, Grace Steich. Relatives, friends and parishioners of Our Lady of Calvary Church are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 9-9:45 AM...

Marie P. Dougherty (Nee Sweeney)

Marie P. Dougherty (Nee Sweeney)

Jan 5, 2013

Beloved wife of 49 years to Charles, devoted mother of Kathleen Gessler and her husband Bob; dear sister of Francis and the late Elaine Fosbenner; also survived by her in laws Lori, Nug, and Barbara, many loving nieces and nephews, and her best friend Blondie. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday Evening 7 to 9 PM and...

Carmen Konrad

Carmen Konrad

Jan 5, 2013

Father of Kevin and Krystal. Also survived by 1 granddaughter, 1 sister and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 9 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

Joseph H. Markley

Joseph H. Markley

Jan 3, 2013

Father of Joe, Jr. (Rosa) and Bruce (Kathy). Grandfather of Scott, T.J. and Danielle. Great grandfather of 4. Brother of Dorothy Eckblom. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Monday, January 14, 2013, 9-10:45 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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