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Hilda J. Britt

Hilda J. Britt

Jan 8, 2012

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died at Chandler Hall, January 8, 2012, with family at her side, and fought a courageous battle against cancer for several years. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence M Britt. Both parents preceded in death Kee C Fong and Nancy E (Adams) Fong. Also preceded in death are sisters, Dorothy Christian and Hannah Fong....

Robert J. Burns

Robert J. Burns

Jan 6, 2012

Husband of the late Stella (nee Trzeciak). Father of Kathleen Micklow (Francis), Maryann Kilpatrick (Steven), Patricia Milano (Joseph), and Robert, Jr. (Barbara). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, members of I.B.E.W. Local 98, and Bridesburg Lawton V.F.W. Post 2 are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S....

Gloria Hatch (Nee Semkin)

Gloria Hatch (Nee Semkin)

Jan 6, 2012

Wife of the late Howard. Mother of Arlenne Schwoebel and Steven (Margaret). Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

Mary M. Hannigan

Mary M. Hannigan

Jan 6, 2012

Wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Mary Gene McDermott (Ralph), Geraldine, Sarah, Joe T., Jr., Bill (Rosemary), Tom (Denise), Kathleen, Agnes (Bill Kelley), Bob (Tania), John (Erica), Suzanne Mullin (Gerard), and the late Patrick and Michael. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Sr. Agnes Connors, S.H.C.J., 1 brother, William Connors, and many nieces and...

Frances T. Olewnik (Nee Markert)

Frances T. Olewnik (Nee Markert)

Jan 5, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Henry, devoted mother of John (Pat), James (Kathy), Trudy Gaughan (Phil), and Kathleen Burke (James); also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and her brother Thomas Markert. Relatives, friends, and members of the Primrose Club are invited to her viewing Saturday, 8AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by...

John Kerak

John Kerak

Jan 5, 2012

Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Wichouski), loving uncle of Betty Mazurek, godfather to Joe Mazurek; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Tuesday 9 AM St. Dominic Church 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery.

Charles M. O'Connor

Charles M. O'Connor

Jan 4, 2012

Beloved husband of 59 years to Ann "Nancy" (nee Mahoney). Loving father of Patty (Jack) McCarthy, Michael (Judy), Kevin, Timothy (Theresa) and Christopher (Erin). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Brother of Joan DeRose and Francis O'Connor. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Friday Eve 6-9 PM and Saturday 9-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL...

Daniel O'Rourke

Daniel O'Rourke

Jan 3, 2012

After a brief illness. Husband of the late Phyllis; devoted father of Daniel and his wife Donna, Michael and his wife Carol, Walter and his wife Linda, and Kristan; dear pop pop of Daniel, Caitlin, Katie, Michael, Kelly and Ryan; also survived by his sister, Eleanor O'Rourke. A retired Deputy Sheriff from the City of Philadelphia, Daniel was a fast...

Joseph T. Bartochow

Joseph T. Bartochow

Jan 2, 2012

A career military man and a veteran of 3 wars. Preceded in death by his parents Constance and Joseph, and also his brother Donald. He is survived by his sister-in-law Florence, his nephew Donald (Joanne) and he will be sadly missed by his loving friend and caregiver for many years, Margaret (John) Werynski, their entire family and Chi Chi. Relatives...

James F. Fox

James F. Fox

Jan 1, 2012

At the age of 78. Jim worked for Beck Engraving as a lithographer for many years. Devoted husband of the late Patricia (nee Hummer); loving uncle of Mary (Robert) Bell, Diane Forren and Stephen Maurer; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday 9 AM at St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy...

Anthony B. Arico

Anthony B. Arico

Jan 1, 2012

A WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of 57 years to Pearl (nee Bauman)l dear brother of Dante (Carolyn); loving uncle of Danae; great uncle to A.J. Richardson and Edward Wall. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment...

William Rodgers

William Rodgers

Dec 31, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 80. Devoted father of Lizanne Buckley (Joe) and the late Bill (Danielle). Dear grandpop of Katie, Crissy, Billy and Jessica. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 9:30-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Service 10:30 AM. Interment Private. In...

Elizabeth M. Livewell (Nee Malecka)

Elizabeth M. Livewell (Nee Malecka)

Dec 31, 2011

At the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late John J. Jr.; devoted mother of John J. III (Patricia), Elizabeth (John) Homan, Dan (Mary), Robert (Kathy), David (Michele) and the late Steven; also survived by 10 loving grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Sr. Dolores Malecka S.S.J., Jack Malecka, Dr. James Malecka and the late Joseph Malecka. Relatives...

Mary E. "Edna" Brogan (Nee Kelly)

Mary E. "Edna" Brogan (Nee Kelly)

Dec 29, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 71. Devoted mother of Paul W. Jr., Dawn (Michael) Hartman and the late Michael Anthony; loving grandmother of Paul (Linda), Deanne (Ed), Angela and Matthew. 3 great grandchildren Jaelyn, Paul Joseph and Taylor Mae. Dear sister of Rose and Arlene. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday Eve 7-9 PM also Wednesday 8:30-9:15...

Mary F. Karacz (Nee Kelly)

Mary F. Karacz (Nee Kelly)

Dec 29, 2011

At the age of 87. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Mary Anne Yetter (Jim Gorman), Barbara Tiller (Bob), Michele Solitrin, Patricia Weightman (Robert). Dear Gram/Mom-Mom of Lisa McHugh (Joseph), Mary Anne Lawrence (Bill), Kelly Aspen (Brendan), Robert Tiller (Terri), Kevin Tiller (Jackie), Amy Tiller (Kit), Evan Solitrin, Ryan Solitrin, great grandmom of Michael Lawrence, Joseph Lawrence,...

Ruth A. Gessley (Nee Herzig)

Ruth A. Gessley (Nee Herzig)

Dec 29, 2011

Beloved wife of Robert, loving mother of 8 children; also survived by 20 grand and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday January 4, 2012 at 12:15 PM at Margate Community Church, 8900 Ventnor Ave., Margate, NJ 08402 followed by her Funeral Service at 1 PM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory...

William Dominic Murphy, Iii "Bill"

William Dominic Murphy, Iii "Bill"

Dec 27, 2011

In his 83rd year, went to heaven to join his beloved wife of 60 years, Emily Marie. He leaves behind 8 children, William D. IV (Patricia), Barbara Marinan (James), George (Juliana), Maureen Kelleher (Bryan), Mark (Monica), Michael, Patrick and Elaine Smeder (edwward); 17 grandchildren, William D. V, Colleen, Joseph, Jennifer, Denise, Lynn, James, Megan, Christopher, Matthew, David, Bryan, Mark Jr.,...

Albert Gayhart

Albert Gayhart

Dec 27, 2011

Beloved husband of 58 years to Marie (nee Suder), devoted father of Lynda Sciolla and her husband David and Donna Keppol and her husband Lewis; dear pop of Erica, Andrew, Nicholas, Jon, Stacey and David Michael, great poppy to Luca and Nicolo; brother of Richard, William, Robert, Barbara Passwater and the late Rita Zander. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Leonard T. Houck

Leonard T. Houck

Dec 26, 2011

Beloved husband of Doris B. (nee Keppler). Devoted father of Thomas Houck and Irene Marie Rieser (Paul). Also survived by 2 grandchildren Corinne and Kyra. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Helen T. Balzer (Nee Papuga)

Helen T. Balzer (Nee Papuga)

Dec 26, 2011

At the age of 91, beloved wife of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Bernice Allen and her husband James and Kathleen Junod and her husband Thomas, dear grandmother of Kimberly (Dan Rudnick), Michael, Gregory, Katherine (Amir Abu-Jaber); also survived by her sisters Jean Schmidt, Wanda Colquhoun and Angela Muscarella. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, Dec....

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