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Joseph Kucher

Joseph Kucher

Apr 24, 2013

At the age of 84. Joe was born in Philadelphia, and moved to Tullytown, PA 16 years ago. Beloved husband of May E. Browning. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 9-9:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Service...

Thomas Delellis, Jr.

Thomas Delellis, Jr.

Apr 23, 2013

Loving husband of Mary (nee Yaskowski). Devoted father of Thomas III (Terry) and Dana. Dear Pop Pop of 5 grandchildren. Brother of John (Lee) and the late Marie Fella. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 9:30 AM - 11 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Funeral Mass...

Edward J. White

Edward J. White

Apr 23, 2013

At the age of 76, and a resident of Phila., PA. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Frydlewicz), loving father of Theresa Long (Dave), Colleen Poole (Michael), Patricia Malitsky (Christopher), and Edward (Beth). Beloved grandfather of Alyssa, Tim, Matthew, Christopher, Samuel, Ryan, Alexandrea, Donald, and Clara. Brother of Dolores Meredith and the late Jack, brother in law of Theresa Sheridan. A...

Aileen P. Preston

Aileen P. Preston

Apr 21, 2013

Loving mother of George (Judy), Gary, Joseph (Lillian), Nancy Bartelle (Anthony), Aileen Staffieri (Mark), and the late April McDevitt. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 sister Carol, 1 brother William, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St. (at...

Benjamin A. Mauro, Jr.

Benjamin A. Mauro, Jr.

Apr 21, 2013

Father of Linda Becker, Deborah (John) Lonergan, Benjamin (Denise) and the late Albert Carr. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 8:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Prayer Service 10 A.M. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery.

Walter C. Heller

Walter C. Heller

Apr 21, 2013

Suddenly. A Korean War Veteran and Auto Mechanic for Penn Jersey Propane. Husband of the late Margaret (nee Klebes). Loving father of Mary (Mike) Aspell of Levittown and the late John. Grandpop to Joseph, Sean and Elise. Brother of Thomas (Angela) of Levittown, and Marion Kamuka of Phoenixville. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other family members. Relatives and friends...

John J. Assenza

John J. Assenza

Apr 20, 2013

Beloved husband of Michele Ann (nee Picciano). Loving father of Mary Ann, M.J. Gray and Cathy Conner (Joe). Pop to Tony, Ashley, Brittany, Heather, Justin, Nicholas, Ryan, Sean and Joey. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday 8:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Service 11 AM. Interment...

Maryjane Ann Powell (Nee Seltner)

Maryjane Ann Powell (Nee Seltner)

Apr 19, 2013

Suddenly at the age of 60. Beloved wife of Thomas E. Sr.; devoted mother of Jennifer (Teddy) Sanocki, Christina (Danny) Carr and Thomas E. Jr. (Jane); loving mom-mom of Madison, Aidan, Ian, Brandon and Grace; cherished daughter of Stella and the late Hugh Seltner; dear sister of Hugh (Maureen) and Robert (Ann). Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing...

Dolores M. Wolstenholme (Nee Mcmonagle)

Dolores M. Wolstenholme (Nee Mcmonagle)

Apr 18, 2013

Loving wife of the late Frederick. Devoted mother of Audrey Stinson (James) and Tracy Heilig. Dear Mom Mom of Matthew, Jimmy, Ashley, Joshua and Lauren. Sister of Helen Smith, James McMonagle (Marion) and Lawrence McMonagle (Marlene). Sister-in-law of James Wolstenholme (Pat) and Dennis Wolstenholme (Kathleen). Also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing...

Joseph G. Junod

Joseph G. Junod

Apr 18, 2013

At the age of 74. Predeceased by his parents John and Alice and his brother James. Survived by his sons William Vile (Amy) Junod and Stephen Junod and 2 grandchildren. Loving companion of Carol Drea; dear brother of John, Gerard (Bernadette), Alice Powell, Ethel Gaffney, Ellen (Leonard) DiPaul, Catherine Spoerl and Maryann (Raymond) Costner and many nieces and nephews. Relatives...

Eileen P. Mahon (Nee Anderson)

Eileen P. Mahon (Nee Anderson)

Apr 16, 2013

Loving mother of Lynda Schmidt and Joe (Kathleen). Mom-mom of John Patrick, Meghan, Erin, Joey, and Shannon. Sister of Jeannie. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Maternity B.V.M. Church.

Friedrich F. Gietmann, Sr.

Friedrich F. Gietmann, Sr.

Apr 14, 2013

Survived by Fredrick Jr. (Lori) and Tara (Tom). Also survived by his nephew John Pezzuto. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 9-10:15 AM at St. Timothy Church (upper Church), 3001 Levick St. Phila., PA 19149 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Malvern Retreat, 315 S. Warren...

Anne F. Hendricks

Anne F. Hendricks

Apr 14, 2013

Beloved wife of James, devoted mother of James (Sheila), Keith (Eileen), Kevin (Bernadette), Kenneth (Tracy), Kurt (Jennifer), Kyle, and Kira, also survived by 5 grandchildren, her brother John Geist (Margaret), and her beloved dog Holly. Anne was the proprietor of Anne's Place in the Fishtown Section of Phila., a charter member of the Youth Aid Panel, on the Board of...

Alfreda Balasa

Alfreda Balasa

Apr 14, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Sr., loving mother of Walter, Dennis (Mary Lou), Virginia Mahon (Michael), and Jeffrey (Kathryn); also survived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila, PA 19136, followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery....

Galileo P. Novia

Galileo P. Novia

Apr 14, 2013

A Navy Seabee Veteran of WWII, he is the beloved husband of 64 years to Louise (nee D'Amore), devoted father of Linda Manini (David), Julie Donohue (John), and the late Joseph (Laura); also survived by 3 grandchildren Julia, Shawn (Erin), and Timmy (Regina) and 4 great grandchildren Shawn Jr., Caleigh, Kaleb, and Aubrey. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Diane M. Fritsch

Diane M. Fritsch

Apr 12, 2013

After a l6 month battle with lung cancer, Diane passed away April l2, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill, her two children, Bill and Kim, their spouses, Michael and Pete, her three grandchildren, D.J., Jasmine, and Tyrone, and her four siblings, Angela, Edward, John, and Jean. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She...

Salvatore R. Parisi

Salvatore R. Parisi

Apr 11, 2013

A 3rd Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Loving husband of Annmarie (nee Zgura). Father of Stephanie Foran (Shawn). Grandfather of Andrew and Jacob. Brother of Antoinette Pacitti, Teresa Iannuzzi, and the late Rocco J. Parisi. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Robert H. Machler

Robert H. Machler

Apr 11, 2013

Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Mitton), devoted father of Christina Edamala (Max) and Mary Jane Lanza (Matthew), dear granddad of Brendan, Annabelle, Rosalie, Gabriel, and Nicholas; also survived by his brother Richard and his sister Judith Keever. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 9 AM, St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by his...

Dolores Machain

Dolores Machain

Apr 11, 2013

Loving mother of Claudette Mazzoni (Michael) , and the late Joseph and David. All services private at the family's request. Family prefers donations to the Sacred Heart Hospice Home, 1315 W. Hunting Park Ave., Phila., Pa. 19140 in her memory.

William "Hootie" Hudicek

William "Hootie" Hudicek

Apr 11, 2013

Beloved husband of Cindy L. (nee Anderson). Devoted father of William, Syndi, and Joseph. Dear Pop to Alyssa. Also survived by 1 brother, Jack. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday morning, 9:30-10:30 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Holy Name of Jesus...

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