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Joseph R. Barton

Joseph R. Barton

Feb 2, 2013

Joseph R. Barton passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Barbara McKnight Barton; father of John (Denise), and David McKnight; grandfather of Michael, Allison, Christopher and Kiley; brother of Michele Fekete (Jack), Timothy (Sharon), and Brian (Barbara). He also is survived by many nieces and nephews. Joseph was a former member of the Morrisville Ambulance...

William J. Sessions

William J. Sessions

Feb 1, 2013

Suddenly, February 1, 2013, age 42, loving father of William, devoted son of Mary (nee Hennessey) and Donald Sessions, dear brother of Mary Jane (Bob Candidus), Donald (Michele McKee-Sessions), Missy (Richard Doerr) and Jamie Sessions; also survived by his godson Richard Doerr and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday Eve. 7 to 9...

Mario F. Rancitelli

Mario F. Rancitelli

Feb 1, 2013

***RESCHEDULED*** Loving husband of the late Rose (nee Nuccillo). Father of Genevieve Conrad (Jack), Frederica McMillan (Neil), and Elizabeth Berkowitz (Ricky). Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, 8:45-9:15 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment...

Joseph V. Cikanovich, Jr.

Joseph V. Cikanovich, Jr.

Feb 1, 2013

Son of the late Joseph and Helen. Beloved and funny husband of Iris (nee Reardon). Dear father of Michael, Martin (Hattie) Cikanovich, Iris (Christopher) Kinslow, Joseph (Cathy) Cikanovich, and Edward (Joanne) Cikanovich. Funny grandpop of Christopher, Christina, Katie Kinslow, Michael, Peter, Joseph, Fawn, and Timmy Cikanovich. Brother of Charles and the late Michael. Brother-in-law of Martin Reardon. Relatives and friends...

Ronald E. Stuczynski

Ronald E. Stuczynski

Jan 30, 2013

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, February 18, 2013, from 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem.

Arlene L. Johnson (Nee Ulmer)

Arlene L. Johnson (Nee Ulmer)

Jan 28, 2013

Loving mother of Robert Benner (Debbie), Michelle McGranaghan (James), Melissa Erardi (Harry), and Charles Benner (Dina); also survived by 14 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and her sister Sandra Martinez of Medford Lakes, NJ. Daughter of the late Matthew and Romaine Ulmer. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 8:30 to 10:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Rita B. Weir (Nee Toth)

Rita B. Weir (Nee Toth)

Jan 27, 2013

Former employee of Link Belt/Budd Co. Wife of the late Robert E. Sister of the late Walter and Joseph Toth. Dear aunt of Joanne (Larry) Thum. Also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA...

William "Bill" O'Farrell

William "Bill" O'Farrell

Jan 27, 2013

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Retired President of Teamsters Local #500 after 25 years. Loving husband of 52 years to Virginia (nee McGinniss), devoted father to Mary Joe (Tony) Frasso, Karen (Tom) Maglio and the late William O'Farrell, Jr. Cherished Pop-Pop of Megan, Amanda, Grace and Will. Brother of Joan, Jerry and Rita; also survived by...

Dolores Weldon

Dolores Weldon

Jan 26, 2013

Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late William Weldon, devoted Daughter of the late Raymond and Edith Payne. Survived by her four Children: Barbara (Joseph) Ott, William (Loretta) Weldon, Raymond (Barbara) Weldon, Linda (Stephen) Swiger. She will be dearly missed by her 20 beautiful grand children, 25 great grandchildren, by one...

Nancy C. Olney

Nancy C. Olney

Jan 26, 2013

At the age of 85. Wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Ken (Pat) and Nancy Recine (Tom). Dear Nana of 4 granddaughters, 2 grandsons and 3 great grandchildren. Also survived by her large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 8:30-10:30 AM at Immaculate Mary Home 2901 Holme Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed...

Viola H. Ditsche (Nee Hansen)

Viola H. Ditsche (Nee Hansen)

Jan 25, 2013

At the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Henry A. Ditsche Jr.; mother of Ronald H. (Nancy) and Robert C. (Jeanne); also survived by grandchildren Kieth, Kristine, Kevin and Brian; great grandchildren Andrew, Kyle, Kolbey, Gabby, Gabrielle and Alex; sister of the late Allen J Culbertson. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation on Tuesday 9-9:45 AM...

Daryle "D" C. Dillman

Daryle "D" C. Dillman

Jan 25, 2013

Suddenly at the age of 44. Devoted husband of Jennifer (nee Larwa), dear father of Krystie and brother Cheryl Benot. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) and also Thursday 9-9:45 AM followed by words of remembrance at 10 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Caroline M. Weber (Nee Mayer)

Caroline M. Weber (Nee Mayer)

Jan 25, 2013

Wife of the late Arthur J. Hughes and Charles F. Weber. Mother of the late Lorraine Deibert, Caroline Kane and Arthur J. Hughes. She is survived by her son Philip VanStone (Ellen), also survived by 11 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. Her in-laws Donald Deibert, Joseph Kane and Mary Hughes. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing...

Arthur J. "Mickey" Foley, Jr.

Arthur J. "Mickey" Foley, Jr.

Jan 23, 2013

At the age of 69. Loving father of Jane, Michael (Debbie), and Brian (Joanne). Dear grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Brother of Marianne Irwin (Robert). Arthur served the City of Philadelphia for 38 years, retiring as a Battalion Chief. He is also survived by his large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing...

Thomas M. Hannigan

Thomas M. Hannigan

Jan 23, 2013

A U.S. Navy Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. A retired Phila. Firefighter for 29 years. Loving husband of Rose (nee Makovetz). Father of Timothy, Rosemary, Denise DiMatteo, and the late Thomas, Jr. and Donna Masiejczyk. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, 9:30-10:15 A.M....

Gerard M. "Jerry" Johnson

Gerard M. "Jerry" Johnson

Jan 23, 2013

Much loved son of the late William and Catherine Johnson. Loving brother of Tom (Maryann), Mary FitzPatrick (Bill), Dennis (Susan), Peggy Hancq (John), Ellen Hill (Tom), Michael (Teresa) and the late William. Devoted uncle of Patti, Tina, Bill, Dan, Dennis, Brian, Megan, Joe, Natalie, Amy, Nicole, Sean, Kristin, Chris, Laura, Jim and the late T.J. and many great nieces and...

Joseph J. Wallace

Joseph J. Wallace

Jan 22, 2013

Suddenly at the age of 62. Husband of Jeannette A. (nee Wittenberger); devoted father of Cherie (Frank) Scholl and Joseph (Maiko). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday, 7 to 9 P.M., also Wednesday, 8:30 to 9:15 A.M, at MARTIN J. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Road, Levittown PA 19057, followed by his Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St....

Bertha D. Naphys (Nee Griffin)

Bertha D. Naphys (Nee Griffin)

Jan 22, 2013

At the age of 92. Beloved wife of William J. Sr. Devoted mother of James (Eleanor), Patricia, Mary (Fredric), William J. Jr. (Joanne) and Susie (John). Loving grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 26 and 3 great, great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 10-11:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd...

Francis X. Logan, Jr.

Francis X. Logan, Jr.

Jan 22, 2013

At the age of 55. Beloved husband of Margaret H. (nee Costello); devoted father of Mary "Pinkey" and Margaret; cherished son of Lillian and the late Francis X. Sr.; also survived by 3 brothers, 2 sisters and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia...

Adelene Mccaffery

Adelene Mccaffery

Jan 22, 2013

At the age of 92. Loving mother of Francis J., III (Patricia), Kathleen Quinn (Robert); dear Mom Mom of Kathleen, Dr. Francis J., IV (Deneen) and Amy Quinn (Dan). Grammie of Alexis, Haley, Morgan and Sean. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Saturday 1 PM - 2:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of...

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