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Ruth M. Carlin (Nee Hughes)

Ruth M. Carlin (Nee Hughes)

Nov 7, 2012

Beloved wife of the late George L., loving mother of Ruth M. Lowe and George C., proud grandmother of Michael, Kristine, Sean, Jennifer, and Matthew; great grandmother of 7. Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service Saturday 11 AM Sunset Memorial Park (Sect. 184) County Line Rd. & Bustleton Ave. Phila. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Philadelphia...

Donald A. Gerace

Donald A. Gerace

Nov 7, 2012

Loving husband of the late Stella M. (nee Cyrway). Beloved father of Donna Ciocca (Michelangelo) and Andrea Dittert (Steven). Grandfather of Angela Flebbe (Tommy) and Lisa Ciocca. Great grandfather of Lucas Flebbe. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA...

Robert J. Konczyk

Robert J. Konczyk

Nov 5, 2012

At the age of 77. Loving husband of 58 years to Sally (nee Yaskowski). Devoted father of Robert (Ricci) and Dennis (Joanne). Dear Pop Pop of Bridget, Kelly-Ann and Kimberley. One great grandchild Austin. Brother of Loretta Neff (Frank) and the late Joseph (Lorraine). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 11 AM-12:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME...

John E. Laross

John E. Laross

Nov 5, 2012

Beloved husband of 57 years to Helen (nee Slavin). A retired employee of SKF Industries. Son of the late Stanley and Mary LaRoss. Dear brother of Anna Mae Apice, Robert LaRoss and the late Chauncy LaRoss, and Dorothy Szymczak. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 12-12:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant...

Kathleen D. Elliott (Nee Carlin)

Kathleen D. Elliott (Nee Carlin)

Nov 5, 2012

Wife of the late James. Loving mother of James (Penny), Frederick (Dorothy), Francis (Joan) and the late Kenneth (Bernadette). Grandmom to 15, great grandmom to 24. Also survived by one sister Dorothy Vetter and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday 9 AM St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1730 Hulmeville Rd. (at Bristol Pk.)...

Harry F. "Hank" Mcmaster

Harry F. "Hank" Mcmaster

Nov 4, 2012

At the age of 80. Loving husband of Rita (nee McGuigan). Devoted father of Harry (Joan), Timothy (Kathy), David and Juliann. Dear Pop-Pop to Cody, Alyssa, Kayla. Brother of Marion, David, Joseph and the late Nancy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thurs. eve 7 to 9 P.M. and also...

John W. "Jay" Simeonides

John W. "Jay" Simeonides

Nov 3, 2012

Suddenly at the age of 51. Husband of Carolyn (nee Bianchino). Loving father of John J., Markus A. and Raphaella. Brother of Julie (Jim) Costello. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his service 11 AM. Interment private.

Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Tasnan

Elizabeth M. "Bettie" Tasnan

Nov 1, 2012

At the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Pam McDonough (Bud) and Maureen Mason (John). Dear grandmother of John, Matthew, Andrew, Patrick, Peter, Shannon, Colin. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Monday 10-11:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.)...

Marie E. Dormer (Nee Grasmeder)

Marie E. Dormer (Nee Grasmeder)

Oct 30, 2012

At the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Devoted mother of Robert A. (Donna), Thomas M. (Dorene), John J. (Marianne), Andrew J. (Joanne) and Michael P. (Kristina). Also survived by 6 grandchildren; Robert, Christina, Kathleen, Sabrina, Andrew and Marie. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 9:15-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford...

Adolph "Bernie" Bernhauser

Adolph "Bernie" Bernhauser

Oct 30, 2012

Loving husband of Barbara (nee Rink). Loving father of Joseph (Karen), Cynthia Strobeck (Joseph), and the late Bruce. Grandfather of Joseph, Jr., Jessa Marie, Harmony Ann, and Dakota Michael. Great grandfather of Joseph, III. Brother of Norman and Helen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at St....

Barbara S. Howley

Barbara S. Howley

Oct 29, 2012

Loving mother of Robert (Rebecca); grandmother of Nicole and great grandmother of Carleigh. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service Friday 6-8 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Service 8 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010,...

Sophia K. Lodise

Sophia K. Lodise

Oct 29, 2012

Loving wife of the late Vincent. Devoted mother of 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 11 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of...

Frederick H. Ihrig, Jr

Frederick H. Ihrig, Jr

Oct 28, 2012

Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Weed), devoted father of Stephanie Gannon (Michael), Rachel Orsini (John), and Jeremy (Jennifer), dear Pop Pop of Taylor, Kyle, Austin, Allyson, Abigail, and Jeremy, Jr.; also survived by his sister Marie Faunce. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9:30 to 11:15AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., followed by his service of...

Mary T. Gilligan (Nee Nugent)

Mary T. Gilligan (Nee Nugent)

Oct 28, 2012

Wife of the late Francis. Mother of the late James (Peggy). Nana of Donna, Francis, Michael, Susan, and Thomas; great grandmother of 12. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. All services private at the family's request.

Joseph "Butch" Beatrice

Joseph "Butch" Beatrice

Oct 28, 2012

Beloved husband of Brenda L. (nee Schubert). Devoted father of Joseph A. (Christina). Dear grandfather of Joey Wren. Brother of Claire and Barbara. Relatives, friends, and members of the Phila. Carpenters' District Council are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Saturday, 11-1 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA 19057. Interment at the convenience of the family.

Gilbert T. Wilson, Jr.

Gilbert T. Wilson, Jr.

Oct 28, 2012

Beloved husband of Alberta M. Wilson; son of the late Gilbert T. and Nora Belle Wilson; brother of James Donald Wilson. Stepfather of Marie C. Rabold, Janet R. Edwards, Raymond H. Rabold, Jr., Barbara A. Baudoin, Richard R. Rabold, and Linda R. Ford. Memorial Service Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, 11 A.M. at Historic St. George's United Methodist Church, 235 N....

James J. "Beau" Buchanan

James J. "Beau" Buchanan

Oct 27, 2012

Beloved husband of Jane (nee Fullam), devoted father of James (Kelly) and Deborah Buchanan, dear pop pop of Madelyn and Jim; also survived by his sister Marylin Boudreaux. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 22 are invited to his viewing Friday 8:30 to 10:15 AM St. Anne Church (lower church) Memphis and Lehigh Sts. Phila., followed by his Funeral Mass...

William H. Dock

William H. Dock

Oct 27, 2012

Husband of Patricia (nee Burns); father of Stephanie Zippel (Jon) and William P.; dear grandpop of Dominic and Vincent; also survived by his brother Robert (Geraldine). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.), followed by his Service of Christian Burial 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery....

Florence L. Mccullough

Florence L. Mccullough

Oct 26, 2012

Loving wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Katherine Johnson and William McCullough, III. Grandmother of Colleen and Chuck. Sister of Rita Gray. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning 9-11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Interment George Washington Memorial Park.

Barbarann Dankowski (Nee Lippincott)

Barbarann Dankowski (Nee Lippincott)

Oct 26, 2012

Barbarann left this life the way she lived it, peacefully. She was a wonderful, loving, and caring woman who filled everyone she touched with joy. Beloved wife to Joseph Dankowski, Sr.; Devoted mother to Joseph (Desiree) Dankowski and Michael (Alyssa) Dankowski; Loving grandmother to Natasha Dankowski and a soon-to-be-born baby boy; Dearest sister to Rosemary Robinson, Dolores Lippincott, Susan (Joseph)...

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