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Charles "Chuck" Kolla

Charles "Chuck" Kolla

Oct 13, 2012

Resident of Bensalem PA, formerly of Parkwood Manor, suddenly on October 13, 2012. Loving father of Samantha and Matthew, beloved son of John and Jayne Kolla (nee Weller), dear brother of Brooke Maier and her husband Steve, devoted uncle to Stephen, Nicole and Keith Maier. Companion of Celine Cooper and Harley pup. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing...

Betty Ann Millard (Nee Llewellyn)

Betty Ann Millard (Nee Llewellyn)

Oct 13, 2012

BETTY ANN MILLARD (nee Llewellyn) was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 30, 1943 and passed away at her home in Bensalem, PA on October 13, 2012. A graduate of Lincoln High School, Betty worked at Settlement Music for over 30 years. She also enjoyed camping with her family and friends. Loving wife of John H. Millard, Sr., to whom...

Donald T. Hedricks

Donald T. Hedricks

Oct 12, 2012

Wonderful husband of Maryellen (nee McCarthy), devoted father of Patricia Hampton (the late Skip) and James Hedricks (Rose), loving pop pop and popsey to his favs: Bryan, Patti, Joanna, Michelle, Nicole, and Rachel; also survived by his sister Joan Widdows (Herm). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 10AM St. Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Ave., Phila, followed by...

John M. Gleason

John M. Gleason

Oct 11, 2012

Devoted father of Donna Luciano and Jack Gleason, also survived by his granddaughter Michelle; his sister Mary Maureen Pauley, his brothers James, Thomas, Joseph, and William Gleason, and many nieces and nephews. John was a retired firefighter with the City of Philadelphia along with his 4 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 9:30AM Burns Funeral Home,...

Eugene V. Ciecka

Eugene V. Ciecka

Oct 11, 2012

Husband of the late Jacquelyn. Brother of Richard, John, and the late Stanley, Edward, and Valerie. Son of the late John and Agnes. Father of Eugene, Jr. and 3 other children. Grandfather of Heather Marie Smith (Charles), and great grandfather of Kyleigh and Caitlin Smith. Friend of Marion Bannon and family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday...

James F. Kirby

James F. Kirby

Oct 11, 2012

Beloved brother of Elizabeth Snowden, Ruth Amery (Sam), Susan Kirby, Charles (Patricia), Joseph (Helena), Michael, Francis, and the late Dennis (Patricia), Cecelia Trimback, and Patrick. Special friend of Marie Morrison and Tina Klegg. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S....

William H. Palmer

William H. Palmer

Oct 11, 2012

Beloved husband of 64 years to the love of his life Dory (nee Trautz), preceded in death by his son William, devoted father of Denise Hamer (Robert), Gary Palmer (the late Karen), and Linda Tidy (David); also survived by 7 grandchildren William (Lisa), Jeffrey (Robyn), Nicole, Megan, Rachael (Justin), David, and Lynn (Bill) 6 great grandchildren William, Marisa, Ellianna, Liam,...

Nancy Rita Perfetti (Nee D'Ambrosio

Nancy Rita Perfetti (Nee D'Ambrosio

Oct 10, 2012

Wife of the late Nick, loving mother of Joseph (Renate), Nick (Jill), and Debbie Kevitch (Bruce), dear mom mom of 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, beloved sister of of Sis, Connie, and Victor. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 10 A.M. Assumption BVM Church, Bristol and Meadowbrook Rds, Feasterville, PA followed by her Funeral Mass 11...

Edward John Leafey

Edward John Leafey

Oct 9, 2012

At the age of 75. Son of the late John and Anna; loving brother of Mary Louise Wijtyszyn (Josef) and Kathleen McNamee (William). He will be dearly missed be his nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 8-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral...

Elizabeth M. Huggard (Nee Clark)

Elizabeth M. Huggard (Nee Clark)

Oct 8, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Charles. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Martin M. Stanton

Martin M. Stanton

Oct 8, 2012

At the age of 80. Loving husband of Rosemarie (nee Perrello). Devoted father of Cathy Adams (Kevin) and the late Patricia. Dear Pop Pop of Kathleen Gregg (Donald) and Michael. Great Pop Pop of Trey. Brother of Frank (Barbara), Maryellen Tagliaferri (Lee) and brother-in-law to Denise Doran (Richard). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9 AM-10:30 AM...

Joseph E. "Gene" Mckeon

Joseph E. "Gene" Mckeon

Oct 7, 2012

A graduate of St. Thomas More H.S. class of 1944 and a WWII Navy Veteran serving on the USS Missouri. Beloved husband of Josephine R. (nee Judge). Loving father of Frances (Larry) McDermott, Matthew, Jeanne (Roy) Black and Michael (Mariana). Proud Pop to John, Megan, Michael, Steven, Shannon, Laura, Colleen, Samantha and Erin. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

David C Jones

David C Jones

Oct 6, 2012

Suddenly on Oct. 6, 2012 at the age of 53. David grew up in the far NE Phila. He called Florida home for the past 20 years. David never forgot his Philadelphia roots and remainder a fun-loving,loyal Philadelphia fan. Loving son of Margaret Plouffe and the late John William Jones, dear brother of John (Adrienne), Steven (Carol), Paige Rudolph (Bill);...

Sandra Ruth Reap (Nee Scott)

Sandra Ruth Reap (Nee Scott)

Oct 5, 2012

At the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late Palmer W. Jr., devoted mother of Kathy Bender, Ruth Anne (Bill) Bondura, Palmer W. III (Annette) and the late Richard; also survived by 11 loving grandchildren, 12 great grand-children and 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. at...

Dennis E. Dolan, Sr.

Dennis E. Dolan, Sr.

Oct 5, 2012

At the age of 63. Devoted father of Dennis E. Jr. (Kathleen), Kathleen M. and Jennifer M., loving grandfather of Andrew M., Carlie L., Andrew N. and Ian P., dear brother of Monica and the late Gregory; also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 8 to 10:15 A.M. at BURNS...

Raymond E. Lerner, Sr.

Raymond E. Lerner, Sr.

Oct 4, 2012

Suddenly on October 4, 2012, at the age of 66. Ray was a Local #463 truck driver. Loving husband of Geraldine. Devoted father of Raymond Jr. (Kelly), Michael (Tina), and Lisa Gerhardt (Thomas). Dear Pop-Pop to Dylan, Logan, Regina and Janet. Nephew of Jeannie Welch. Also survived by his extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing...

Joseph J. Urban

Joseph J. Urban

Oct 4, 2012

Beloved husband of Elmira Claire (nee Schultz). Loving father of Elmira "Kim" (Frederick) Kline, Joseph J. Jr. (Joan), Eugene and Marty (Kathy). Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 8:45 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Funeral Mass 9:45 AM....

Lillian T. Rigby (Nee Truitt)

Lillian T. Rigby (Nee Truitt)

Oct 4, 2012

At the age of 87. Beloved wife of 64 years to Leonard J. Jr. Devoted mother of Leonard J. III (Marcia), Ann S. (James) Avery and Kathleen R. (Daniel) Smith. Mother-in-law of the late Jackie Rigby. Loving grandmother of Michelle, Jackie, Brian, Steve, Jess and Matt. 2 great grandchildren, Jocelyn and Lucas. Dear sister of Peggy (Ray) Simkins. Relatives and...

Harry H. Lawson

Harry H. Lawson

Oct 3, 2012

At the age of 82. Relatives and friends are invited to his graveside service on Monday 11 AM at Sunset Memorial Park, 333 County Line Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053

Edith Boyle (Nee Slemmer)

Edith Boyle (Nee Slemmer)

Oct 2, 2012

At the age of 93. Wife of the late William, Sr. Beloved mother of Edith (Jerry) Keegan and William Jr. (Joan) Boyle. Loving grandmother of Edie (Hilary) Shepley, Kim Keegan (Ray Fabiani), Colleen (Michael) Sharp; great grandmother to Ashley, Connor, Nicholas and Caitlin. Also survived by one brother, Robert. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9-10:30 A.M....

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