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William J. Swety

William J. Swety

Aug 2, 2012

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (nee Tomko). Devoted father of Marie, Theresa, Joe, Dorothy Ann, Liza, Ellen, and Rebecca. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Jerome...

Sarah A. Provence (Nee Rimmer)

Sarah A. Provence (Nee Rimmer)

Aug 2, 2012

Wife of the late Robert, beloved mother of Michelle, loving Nan to Eric and Bryan, great grandmother of Gabriel and Brooklyn; dear sister of Elizabeth McGee and her brother Edward Rimmer. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, August 20, 2012, 9:30 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila, followed by her Funeral Mass 10...

Samuel Winning, Jr.

Samuel Winning, Jr.

Aug 1, 2012

Beloved husband of Rita (nee Miller). Father of Barbara Ann Driscoll and Sammy. Pop of Danielle and Mark Smith. Also survived by his brothers Edward and John. Relatives, friends, and employees of Crown, Cork & Seal, U.P.S. and Phila. Beer Co. are invited to his Viewing Sunday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford...

James J. Marinan

James J. Marinan

Aug 1, 2012

Father of Joe, James (Barbara), and Kathleen (Randy). Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday, 1:30-3 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114.

John Andrew "Jack" Dempsey, Jr.

John Andrew "Jack" Dempsey, Jr.

Aug 1, 2012

At the age of 65. Devoted son of the late John Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Dempsey (nee Walsh); beloved father of Lynn Boyle (Ted) and Lisa Ann; dear Pop Jack to Bridget and Erin; also survived by one sister Rosemary Cunniffe and former spouse Lucille McLain. Relatives, friends and members of Torresdale Frankford Country Club are invited to his Viewing...

Marcella U. Butch (Nee Uzdinski)

Marcella U. Butch (Nee Uzdinski)

Jul 31, 2012

Wife of the late Frank. Beloved mother of Frank J. (Mary Ellen) and Michele C. Grandmom to Frank (Stacey), Michael J. (Rachel), Jackianne (Tony) Giammarco and Tom (Suzie). Great grandmom to Sophia and Giuliana. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral...

Viola Haegele (Nee Mergiotti)

Viola Haegele (Nee Mergiotti)

Jul 31, 2012

Wife of the late Charles R. Mother of Ronald (Rita), Kathryn, Robert (Barbara), and the late Charles S. (Jane). Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and many devoted nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday morning, 8-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M....

Neal A. Newhouse

Neal A. Newhouse

Jul 29, 2012

At the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Eileen A. (nee Murphy); devoted father of Laurine (Craig) Canning, David (Krista) and the late Neal, Gerard and Edward. Loving Poppy of Allison, Brenna, Craig, Owen, Liam, Shane and Delaney. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday Eve 7-9 PM and also Friday 8:30-9:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL...

Florence P. Ahrens (Nee Goodwin)

Florence P. Ahrens (Nee Goodwin)

Jul 27, 2012

At the age of 90. Florence was involved in numerous senior clubs, original owner in Levittown where she spent 25 years raising her family. Loving wife of the late Charles. Devoted mother of Charles and Ann Ahrens (Austin, TX), Linda and Frank Parsons (Brentwood, TN), Marlene and Marty Kalbach (Langhorne, PA) and also James and Colleen Ahrens (Mullica Hill, NJ),...

Philip "Don" Herrmann

Philip "Don" Herrmann

Jul 27, 2012

At the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Yasenchak); devoted father of Donald (Mary) and Nancy (Ray) Bradley; loving PopPop of Justin, Allison and Lucas. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. (at Holme Ave.) Phila. PA. 19136, followed by his Funeral Mass...

James Patrick Clark

James Patrick Clark

Jul 26, 2012

At the age of 90. Beloved husband of Dolores R. (nee Reinbold), devoted father of James W. and Susan (John) Kelly, loving grandfather of Erin (Travis) Miller, great grandfather of Noah. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 9 to 9:45 A.M. at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2200 Shelmire Ave. (at Castor Ave.), Phila., PA 19152 followed...

Joseph A. Quinn

Joseph A. Quinn

Jul 26, 2012

Of Philadelphia, PA, at age 88. A WWII veteran, he was a Man of Malvern for over 59 years. Beloved husband of Anne M. (nee Marx). Devoted father of Nancy, Joseph (Leah), Dennis (deceased), Patricia (William F., deceased) Iepson, Karen (Thomas) Radziewicz, Rita (Edward) Almasy, Kevin (Caroline), Janet (William) Griffin, Linda, and Brian. Also survived by 9 loving grandchildren and...

Rita M. Weingard (Nee Murphy)

Rita M. Weingard (Nee Murphy)

Jul 26, 2012

At the age of 65. Loving wife of Charles L. Devoted mother of Charles J. (Eileen), Deborah (Scott) and Christina (Danny). Dear grandmother of Scottie, Christina, Daniel, Michael, Caitlyn and 2 great grandchildren. Sister of Rose Konopka (Butch), Lynn Jeffers (Russell) and the late Ann Smith, Kathleen Kane and James Murphy. Loving cousin of Joanne Trost. Also survived by her...

Dolores D. Malcolm (Nee Weiseman)

Dolores D. Malcolm (Nee Weiseman)

Jul 25, 2012

Loving mother of Cynthia Geitz (John), Joseph, Theresa Morris (John) and Edward. Nanny to Bryan, Kimberly, Jennifer, John and Jolene; Bacci to Collin and Evan; great grandmother to Alex, Madeleine, Meryn, Alexie, Lily and Gavin. Sister of Rosemary, Evelyn, Terry and Joancarol. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 11:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...

James C. Storm

James C. Storm

Jul 24, 2012

Beloved husband of Irene F. (nee Stocklin); devoted father of Irene F. (Edward F.) Peters, James W. and Margaret R. Storm. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one brother and 3 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday morning, 8-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Prayer service 10...

Jane C. Caputo (Nee O'Drain)

Jane C. Caputo (Nee O'Drain)

Jul 24, 2012

At the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sr.; devoted mother of Joseph Jr. (Mary), Eugene (Alexis), Patrice Singer (Dr. Maurice), Lisa Della Monica (Edward)and her devoted "daughter", Shelly Aviles. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; sister of Helen Lewis (the late Robert) and Katherine Devlin (William). Also survived by her nieces and nephews....

Mary R. Franco (Nee Seneca)

Mary R. Franco (Nee Seneca)

Jul 23, 2012

Suddenly at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Lou Marks (Franco). Devoted mother of Rosemary James and Claudia McPeake; stepmother of Louie Franco; loving grandmother of Victoria, Timmy, Michael, Jenna and Ryan. Great grandmother of Kyleigh; dear sister of Jane and Harry. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 9-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME...

Steven A. Ranjo

Steven A. Ranjo

Jul 21, 2012

Beloved son of Harriet (nee Stevens) and the late Leo J., loving brother of Theresa Lynch (Kevin), Leo J. Jr. (Debbie), and Christine Ranjo; dear uncle of Shannon (John), Kimberly (BJ), Leo III, Stephanie and Adam, great uncle of Zachary; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Relatives, friends, and members of his beloved scouting community are...

Lawrence J. Little

Lawrence J. Little

Jul 21, 2012

Survived by 7 children, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 6 brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday morning, 9-11:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 12 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Fallen Police Officers of Philadelphia, c/o F.O.P. Lodge # 5,...

Dorothy A. Mcintyre (Nee Burns)

Dorothy A. Mcintyre (Nee Burns)

Jul 21, 2012

Beloved wife of the late James J., devoted mother of James I. (Joan) and Robert J. (Amanda), dear mom mom of Jenna; also survived by her sister Mary Swentkowski. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9 to 10:45 A.M., Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave, followed by her service of Christian Burial 11 A.M. Interment is Private.

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