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Emma L. Wurtenberg (Nee Fleck)

Emma L. Wurtenberg (Nee Fleck)

Jan 2, 2013

At the age of 95, devoted mother of Howard, Jack, Joan LeFevre, Joe, Sam, Blanche Bartholomew, Patricia Mroz, Jim, Donna Wurtenberg, and the late Walter; dear grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9 to 10:45 AM, BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila. Procession will...

Rose Colasanti (Nee Maio)

Rose Colasanti (Nee Maio)

Jan 1, 2013

Beloved wife of Philip. Loving mother of Bernadette Carl (Joel), and Robert Colasanti. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Vitas...

Alexandrea P. Valeno

Alexandrea P. Valeno

Jan 1, 2013

At the age of 21, beloved daughter of David and Patricia (nee Rubeo), loving sister of Anthony, dear granddaughter of Charles and Joan Rubeo and the late Robert and Louise Valeno; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 8:30 AM, BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., (so. of Grant Ave.)...

Rudy Maldonado, Jr.

Rudy Maldonado, Jr.

Dec 31, 2012

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 10 AM to 11 AM Burns Funeral Home,9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) Interment is Magnolia Cemetery.

Sandra L. Nowakowski (Nee Jones)

Sandra L. Nowakowski (Nee Jones)

Dec 29, 2012

At the age of 70. Beloved wife of Herman Edward, devoted mother of Edward and Stephen (Doreen), loving grandmother of Stephen and James; dear sister of George and Sue. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9:30 to 10:15 A.M. at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her service 10:30 A.M....

Patricia J. Johnston

Patricia J. Johnston

Dec 28, 2012

At the age 83, a retired employee of General Motors and General Accident Insurance Co. Beloved sister of Catherine, Rosemary Langan, Colleen and the late George; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday 9 A.M. Immaculate Conception Church, 1030 N. Front St. (at Allen), Phila., PA 19123, followed by her...

Bernard "Ben" J. Mclaughlin

Bernard "Ben" J. Mclaughlin

Dec 27, 2012

At the age of 84. Mr. McLaughlin was a member of U.S.S.F. Hall of Fame, a U.S. National Soccer Team, 1948 Olympian. Loving husband of the late Joan (nee Koser); devoted father of Bernie (Sheila), Joanne Fornadel (Rick), Brian, Andrew (Karen), Nancy Boone (Terry) and Mark (Sandy). Dear PopPop of Jeffrey, Katie, Bernie, Andy, Nora, Alycia, Zachary, Molly, Brianna, Joe,...

Harriet M. Schmick (Nee Port)

Harriet M. Schmick (Nee Port)

Dec 27, 2012

At the age of 72. Beloved wife of Arnold; devoted mother of Stacy (Thomas) Foreman and Diane (John) Schwab; loving grandmother of Jimmy, Andrew, Jaclyn, Michael, Marisa, Serena, Jennifer and Arianna. Dear sister of Nancy Kruszewski, Lois White, Steven Port and the late Margaret Allen. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME...

Larry E. Magargal, M.D.

Larry E. Magargal, M.D.

Dec 27, 2012

A retired Retina Vascular Surgeon at Wills Eye. He is a graduate of Temple Medical School 1969. Co-Director of the Retina Vascular Unit at Wills Eye, Captain in the US Army and active with Historic Preservation. Beloved husband of Helga (nee Olsen). Loving father of Lauren (James) Sanger, Larry E. Jr., Geoffrey (Davina). Also survived by 3 grandchildren, one brother...

Elizabeth A. Fleissner

Elizabeth A. Fleissner

Dec 27, 2012

At the age of 96. A retired employee of Penn Mutual Insurance. Daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee Galgon) Fleissner. Beloved aunt to Dorothy Reico, Charlotte Heinz, Marian Valkenberg, and Gail Dijideo. Great aunt to Sherri Eiding Zeliff and several other nieces and nephews. Great Great aunt and Godmother to Krystina Zeliff and other great great nieces and...

Anna May Walters-Wright (Nee Burkhart)

Anna May Walters-Wright (Nee Burkhart)

Dec 26, 2012

At the age of 88. Devoted mother of William (Judy), Laraine Hansen, Ernest (Jeanne) and Ronald (Sharon), loving nan-nan of 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sister of Helen Zagami, and her caregiver nephew Tommy; also survived by her large, extended, loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 9 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield...

Barbara A. Baehr (Nee Brown)

Barbara A. Baehr (Nee Brown)

Dec 26, 2012

Beloved wife of 20 years to the late Maurice W. Baehr, Sr. "Micky" and beloved wife of 19 years to the late John P. McGinley. Loving sister of the late Mary T. Owens and sister-in-law of the late William F. Owens. Beloved aunt of Patricia (Brian) Doherty, Denise Owens Jackson, William L. Esq., (Patsy) Owens, and Maryanne (Thomas) Burke; dear...

Roy Stocker

Roy Stocker

Dec 26, 2012

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 12-1:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave). Funeral Service 1:30 P.M.

Doris M. Horger (Nee Thorpe)

Doris M. Horger (Nee Thorpe)

Dec 25, 2012

At the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Carl E., Sr. Devoted mother of Carl E., Jr. (Patricia), Linda (Robert) Miller, Donald, and Wayne (Cynthia). Survived by 6 loving grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service...

Melissa Marie Pakalinsky

Melissa Marie Pakalinsky

Dec 25, 2012

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 9 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

Theodore J. Kucowski

Theodore J. Kucowski

Dec 25, 2012

Suddenly at the age of 56. Devoted father of Kearston Haruch and Jesse Haruch; dear pop pop to Julie and Nicky; brother of Linda, Theresa, Edward, Sharon, Debbie, and Terry; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and his horse Haley. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service, Saturday at 12 noon at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia...

Rita E. Taylor (Nee Swift)

Rita E. Taylor (Nee Swift)

Dec 21, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Edward, devoted mother of Edward (Marylou), Nancy Gorzoch (the late Robert), Robert (Terry); also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 9 AM, St. Michael Church, 2nd & Jefferson Sts. Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment is Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

James "Shemp" Mccue

James "Shemp" Mccue

Dec 20, 2012

Age 48, son of the late Edward and Loretta, dear brother of Joe Kearns, Jayne McDonough, Donna Thomas, Patricia Boyle (Ken), John (Carolyn), Edward Jr., Thomas, and Brian (Kathy); also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his "brother" Scott Cummins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 10 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant...

Raymond P. Foley

Raymond P. Foley

Dec 17, 2012

Beloved husband of 50 years to Dolores (nee Priddle), loving brother of Marie R. Nielsen, Roseanne Gibson, Kathleen Campbell, Sarahjane Hurst, and the late Edward J. Foley; also survived by many nieces and nephews and his sister in law Vincetta Foley. Raymond was a retired employee for GE and a member of the Lions Club for over 30 years. He...

Josephine Marie Taraszkiewicz (Nee Niescier)

Josephine Marie Taraszkiewicz (Nee Niescier)

Dec 16, 2012

Loving wife of the late Janusz. Devoted mother of Joseph (Maria). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday Eve 7-9 PM and Friday 9:15-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM St. Anselm's Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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