Howard G. Brooker, Jr.
Sep 28, 2012
Beloved husband of Margaret M. (nee Muffler). Devoted father of Renee Slusarczyk (David), Caroline McGrath (Robert), and Howard G., III (Pamela Harvey). Dear grandfather of Caroline, Ada Rose, Jillian, Holden, and Max. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday evening, Sept. 30, 2012, from 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Interment...
Georgette E. Cervonka (Nee Demar)
Sep 27, 2012
Wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Danny Gambrel (Diane), Robyn Anderson (Andy), Mark Gambrel (Karen), John Darwin (Dawn), Debbie O'Keefe (Jerry), and Jeannine Darwin; also survived by 22 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, her sister Charlene Flanagan, and her brothers Darrell DeMar and Dennis DeMar. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, 1-5 PM at...
John J. Duffy
Sep 25, 2012
Father of Sara, Catherine, and Jacqueline. Also survived by his grandchildren. Loving brother of Regina (Joe) Borner and the late Carol. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 8:30-10:15 AM at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Phila., PA 19125 (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 11 AM at Holy Name of Jesus...
Rosalyn Jessica Lepre
Sep 24, 2012
Loving daughter of Michael and Jessica (nee Ricks). Adored sister of Jeffrey and Kiara. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Bernard J. Mccloskey, Jr.
Sep 23, 2012
At the age of 49. Beloved husband of the late Shawn, devoted father of Katelynn (Brandon), Bernard III, Brendan, Sean, Brett, Melanie and Molly. Dear Poppy of Colin and Steven. Loving son of Bernard Sr. and Dolores, brother of Donna, Dolores, Denise, Michael, Shannon and the late Steven. Also survived by his large, extended loving family. Relatives and friends are...
James D. Ropars, Sr.
Sep 22, 2012
At the age of 67. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Carr), devoted father of George (Theresa), James Jr. (Kimberly) and Melissa; dear Pop-Pop of James, Kayla, Sabrina, Amanda, Maddison and Nicolas; also survived by his 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wed. 7-9 P.M. and also Thurs. 8:30-9:30 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL...
Mary Anne V. Bradley
Sep 21, 2012
At the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F.; devoted mother of Maryanne (Tod) Vaughn, Joseph F. (Karen), Eileen M. Bradley, Kevin J. and John W. (Amy); also survived by 7 loving grandchildren, 3 great grand-children; and dear sister of Joan Homka and the late Patrick James, and John Joseph Gossner. Relatives and friends are invited to...
John N. Norris
Sep 21, 2012
At the age of 85. John proudly served his county in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Later he became a Firefighter for the City of Philadelphia from 1950 to retirement in 1975. Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Slater); devoted father of John J. (Joann), Kathi (Joseph) Walters, Kevin (Denise), Ann Marie (Ken) Germano and Michael; also survived by 9 loving...
Daniel A. Menichella
Sep 21, 2012
Passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Randazzo), loving father of Anthony (Melissa), Christopher (Lynn) and Danielle (Mike) Walsh. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and one sister Loretta (William) Conover. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Tuesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant...
Anna Decky (Hytko)
Sep 19, 2012
Wife of the late Stephen; loving mother of Stephen Jr. (Regina), Michael (Betty Ann), Richard (Carla) and the late Peter. Grandmother to Michele, Stephen, Kevin, Brian, Michael, Shawn, Richard Jr. and Jennifer Lynn; great grandmother to Lily, Merricat, Nicole, Dominic, and Rachel. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 9-10:45 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701...
David M. Dailey
Sep 19, 2012
Loving father of Jessica, Rebecca and Gabrielle. Dear son of Thomas and Sheralyn; brother of Keith (Kristie), Kimberly, Daniel (Donnamarie), and Colleen. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and an extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Saturday 9 AM - 11:45 AM followed by his Service at 12 PM. Interment private. In...
Elizabeth Mary Johnson (Nee Morris)
Sep 18, 2012
Born on March 26, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA. Loving wife of 68 years to Harry. Beloved mother of Kathleen Gahagan (Louis), Carol Evans, Harry Ronald (Marina), and Alline Elizabeth Warner (Albert). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, one sister Rachel, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at...
Lauretta Vartan (Nee Weis)
Sep 17, 2012
Beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Kenneth, Tina and Shawn, dear mom mom of Thomas, Courtney, Kenneth, Shawn, Meagan, and Jacey; also survived by her great grandson Anthony and her sister Natalie Crum. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Memorial...
Kenneth "Shorty" Heckrote, Sr.
Sep 15, 2012
Born in Hazelton, PA January 9, 1937. Shorty was a member of Roofers Union Local 30. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Brayman), father of Liz Valentin (Victor), Sheila Scott (Rich) and Ken Jr. (Kim), grandfather of Karen Hainsworth (Mike), James, Devon, Angela, and Jessica, great grandfather of Dallas, Cheyanne, Joey, Paige, Peyton, and Mia; also survived by his brothers Walter...
Robert C. Jeffrey
Sep 15, 2012
Loving son of William and Patricia (nee Kennedy). Brother of William, Jr. (Susan), Eleanor O'Brien (John), and Thomas (Diane). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday evening 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. at...
Margaretta "Peg" Bigley (Nee Tyre)
Sep 11, 2012
Peg was a registered nurse and retired counselor for the Norristown School District. Graduate of West Catholic H.S. in 1937. Received her PhD from Temple University in 1987. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph R., loving mother of Jean (Kitty) Bigley, Joseph Jr. (Darlene), Michael (Laurie), Dennis (Kathleen), Sarah Vandervossen, Thomas (Lena), Maureen (John) Murphy, Terence (Judy) and Pat...
Joann Schultz
Sep 11, 2012
Daughter of the late Henry and Josephine. Sister of the late Henry, Jr. Also survived by an aunt, 2 uncles, and several cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions in her memory to...
Margaret Mary Fowler (Nee Hagerty)
Sep 10, 2012
At the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late James S. Sr.; loving mother of Jane Fowler, Margaret Neill, and Dennis Fowler; also survived by her sisters, Loretta Foley and Edna McKnight; daughters-in-law, Loretta, Carol and Rosemarie; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grand-children and one on the way; many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons, Charles,...
Gerryetta E. Rich (Nee Brown)
Sep 9, 2012
Suddenly at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Charles D. Sr.; cherished daughter of Georgetta G. Shuey, devoted mother of Charles D. Jr., Jeffrey D. (Patty), Mark D. (Patricia) and Jerry (Vida); loving grandmother of Crystal, April, Markie, Eva, Whitney, Tamara, Devianna and Faith. Great grandmother of Robert, Christopher, Anthony and Samantha. Relatives and friends are invited to her...
Charles W. Seal
Sep 8, 2012
Loving husband of Pearl, devoted father of Teresa Thummel (the late John) and the late Michael, dear Pop of Michael (Catherine), Lori (Jason), David and his 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday 9 to 9:45 A.M., St. Bernard's Church, 7341 Cottage St., Phila. 19136 followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery....