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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...

Susie M. Oliver (Nee Woods)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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)

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...

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