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Edward C. Cheney

Edward C. Cheney

Jun 16, 2012

A retired employee of Budd Co. Beloved father of Elizabeth and Heather. Pops to Loralei and Reace. Loving son of Claude and Jacqueline Cheney. Dear brother of Loraine Gonzales, Carol Wright and Janice Quinn. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday Evening 6-7:45 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by words of remembrance at...

Thomas E. Dempsey

Thomas E. Dempsey

Jun 14, 2012

Judge Thomas E., on June 14, 2012. Beloved husband of Mariann (nee Porter). Dear brother of Bro. Lawrence Dempsey, FSC, Catherine Trainor (Jerry), Joseph Dempsey, the late Francis Dempsey and the late Mary McAndrews. Also sadly missed by 81 nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Tommy was a Judge in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for over 20...

Denise M. Yeager (Nee Rink)

Denise M. Yeager (Nee Rink)

Jun 13, 2012

Loving mother of Amanda. Devoted daughter of Ronald, Sr. and Phyllis. Dear sister of Deborah Mattiacci, Ronald, Jr., David, and Brian. Also survived by her large, extended, loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening, 6-9 P.M and Tuesday morning, 8:15-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 11...

Michael P. Homka

Michael P. Homka

Jun 12, 2012

Michael P. Homka passed away suddenly June 12, 2012, at the age of 67. Mike was a U.S. Postal Carrier, retiring after 39 years of service. Beloved husband of Margaret "Joan" (nee Gossner). Devoted father of Maureen (Michael) Steiner, Michael (Kimberly), Thomas (Karyn), and Matthew (Dana). Loving Pop-Pop of Patrick, Owen, Tyler, Evan, Ryan, Matthew, Avery, and Paige. Dear brother...

John Mccaffrey

John Mccaffrey

Jun 12, 2012

Loving companion of Cassie Lyons. Beloved father of William (Lauren), Madeline (Chris), and Kevin (Laura). Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 sister and 3 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to...

Rose D. Rancitelli (Nee Nuccillo)

Rose D. Rancitelli (Nee Nuccillo)

Jun 11, 2012

Beloved wife of Mario Rancitelli, step-mom of Jeannie Conrad and Freda McMillan; also survived by her step grandchild Alexis. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 A.M. Christ the King Church, Chesterfield and Morrell Aves. Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Peter Zincuk

Peter Zincuk

Jun 9, 2012

Beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Petersen). Father of Linda Murphy (Patrick). Grandfather of Christine Piscopo (Bob), Jennifer Murphy, Karen Curran (Chuck), and the late Patrick, Jr. Great grandfather of Erin Szrankowski, Ethan Piscopo, and Cole and Matthew Curran. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S....

Douglas E. Anderson, Sr.

Douglas E. Anderson, Sr.

Jun 9, 2012

Douglas E. Anderson, Sr., passed away June 9, 2012, at Sierra Oak Assisted Living, Bensalem, PA. An Army Veteran of WWII, Douglas was a Master Mason at Bristol Lodge #25. He is the beloved husband of the late Violet, devoted father of Candace Papieredin and her husband Michael, Douglas E. II and his wife Geraldine. Dear Pap of LeeAnn Maldanado,...

Bernard J. Hughes

Bernard J. Hughes

Jun 8, 2012

Beloved husband of the late Noreen (nee Corrigan). Devoted father of Kathleen Friend (Joseph), Theresa Burnside (Ed Lunny), and Sharon Schweiker (Gregory). Pop-Pop of Patricia, Patrick, Natalie, Bridget, Samantha, and Gregory. Step-grandfather of Cathy, Ami, Joseph, and Michael. Loving brother of Marie, Raymond, and Francis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing...

Bonadel "Bonnie" Zerbe (Nee Laycock)

Bonadel "Bonnie" Zerbe (Nee Laycock)

Jun 7, 2012

Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Linda Plocher (Mike), Jacqueline Adamowicz (Mike), Bonadel Woodburn (Frank), Kelly Gonzalez (Juan), and Michele Duff (Stephen). Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, one brother William, and 3 sisters Gertrude, Deborah, and the late Linda, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday afternoon, 1:30-3:15...

Richard J. Ayala, Sr.

Richard J. Ayala, Sr.

Jun 5, 2012

A Navy veteran. Husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Richard Jr. (Kathleen), Paul (Mark), Barbara (Richard) Grzegorek. Grandfather of Ricky, Breanne, Hailey and Erin. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Service 10:30 AM. Interment Lawnview Cemetery.

Donald Diehl

Donald Diehl

Jun 5, 2012

Beloved companion of Deborah Fallon. Loving father of Donald and Matthew and step-father of Lisa, Jessica, and Edward. Pop-Pop of Nathan and Jade. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday evening, June 15, 2012, from 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...

Enzo J. Tonelli

Enzo J. Tonelli

Jun 3, 2012

At the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Daley). Devoted father of Mark and Kathryn. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Thursday 8:30-9:30 AM at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax and Stamford Streets. Phila., PA 19136 followed by his Funeral Mass 9:45 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

William "Bill" Nagle

William "Bill" Nagle

Jun 2, 2012

At the age of 95. Retired owner of Bill's Market in Huntingdon Valley. Husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Bill (Catherine), Jane Marie (Robert) Burns, Robert "Dinky" (Kathleen) and the late Catherine Mann. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708...

Albert F. Gindhart

Albert F. Gindhart

Jun 1, 2012

Suddenly at the age of 36. Loving father of Jessica, Albert and Brendan. Devoted son of Albert and Norma Gindhart. Dear brother of Dawn (Frank), Christine (Richard) and George (Holly); also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday Evening 6-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave....

Margaret A. "Peggy" Smith (Nee Cressler)

Margaret A. "Peggy" Smith (Nee Cressler)

May 31, 2012

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Robert F.; devoted mother of Margaret A. Dwyer, Robert F. Smith, Jr. (Kim), Kathleen Gontz (Thomas), Maureen Jacobsen, Nancy Gavigan (Thomas), Timothy (Gabrijela), Patricia Ellis (John) and the late Michael J.; also survived by 19 loving grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and dear sister of...

Dorothy J. Kuntz (Nee Corbett)

Dorothy J. Kuntz (Nee Corbett)

May 30, 2012

Loving wife of the late William. Devoted mother of Gerard (Karen). Dear Mom-Mom of Danielle, Alex, and Emily. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning, 8:15-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Ave. Phila., PA 19149....

Jane Zabierowski (Nee Jakubiec)

Jane Zabierowski (Nee Jakubiec)

May 29, 2012

Wife of the late John. Sister of Mary, Laura, Josephine and the late Helen and Stanley. Nieces Diane and Bonnie. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday May 31, 2012 9-9:45 AM at Christ the King Church. 3252 Chesterfield Rd. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Peter Cemetery.

Deanna M. Thompson

Deanna M. Thompson

May 29, 2012

Beloved mother of Nicole Morales and Julian LaBoy. Loving grandmother of Niya Morales-Brown. Devoted daughter of Theresa Fisicaro and the late Harry Thompson. Dear sister of Harry and the late Theresa Thompson and Jennifer Thompson-Baker. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her...

Raymond P. Bernek, Sr.

Raymond P. Bernek, Sr.

May 28, 2012

Loving father of Raymond, Jr. and Kevin (Renee). Pop-Pop of Madeline and Kevin, Jr. Brother of John, Daniel, and Donna. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 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.

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