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Mary Louise Thompson (Nee Rubin)

Mary Louise Thompson (Nee Rubin)

Dec 25, 2011

Loving wife of James. Beloved mother of Jay (Marcie), Drew, and Mark (Jen). Grandmom of Lauryn, Michael, and Charlie. Sister of Joseph Rubin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Matthew Church (lower church), 3000 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19149. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection...

Elmira Galgon (Nee Fry)

Elmira Galgon (Nee Fry)

Dec 24, 2011

Wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Timothy (Mary) and Bill (Linda). Grandma and GG to Tim, Chris, Jovan, and Sonae. Also survived by 1 brother George Fry and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M....

Alice J. Smith (Nee O'Sullivan)

Alice J. Smith (Nee O'Sullivan)

Dec 24, 2011

Beloved wife of Rodney J., devoted mother of Stephen and Susan Minniti and her husband Michael, dear Nana of Jennifer, Stephen, Sean, Lindsay, Keith, Kristine, Michael, Susie and Katie; also survived by 8 great grandchildren, her sisters Patricia and Eileen and her brothers Joseph, Robert, John and Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday Eve. 7-9 PM...

Ralph J. Paschall, Sr.

Ralph J. Paschall, Sr.

Dec 23, 2011

He served in the U.S. Army at Utah Beach in the Normandy Invasion during WWII. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Palmer). Loving father of May Halter (Frank), Kim Hamm (Tom), Anthony (Debbie), and the late Rosemarie Stevens and Ralph J., Jr. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, 2 brothers Douglas and John, 1 sister Suzanne, and many nieces and...

Agripina N. Zabala

Agripina N. Zabala

Dec 20, 2011

Beloved mother of Ludy, Mila, Tony (Mila), Ramon (Bella), Patty (Ramon), Corro, Marita (Art), and the late Tita. Lola Mamang to many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and aunt to Henry. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Friday Evening, December 23, 5-9 PM at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) and also Saturday,...

Frances Urbanski (Nee Podgurski)

Frances Urbanski (Nee Podgurski)

Dec 19, 2011

At the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W., devoted mother of Robert (Joan) and Stephen M.; also survived by 4 loving grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9-10:15 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church 9720 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30...

Marianne Stoudemayer (Nee Baus)

Marianne Stoudemayer (Nee Baus)

Dec 18, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 68. Loving wife of Tracy. Devoted mother of Paula Paradiso (Joe), Christine Ziglar, Michele Okapal (Dave), Lisa Urso (Frank) and Matthew (Michaela). Proud Peace of Erin, Melissa, Melody, Katherine, Paisley, Owen and Bridget. Sister to Dolores, Irene, Franny, Gerry, Ammon, Antoinette and the late Lorraine, Sr. Joan O.S.F., Diane, Chal, Francis and Bernadette. Also survived...

Julius Murray

Julius Murray

Dec 17, 2011

A veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. Loving husband of 73 years to Mary (nee Tomaino). Beloved father of Ronald M. Grandfather of Marianne, Michael, Ronald, and Gabriella; and great grandfather of 8. Also survived by 2 sisters Mary and Anne, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 10-10:45 A.M. at Mater Dolorosa...

John "Joe" Amon

John "Joe" Amon

Dec 17, 2011

Loving brother of Robert and the late Edward; dear uncle of Robert, Donald, Eileen Lewis; longtime companion of Nancy Couglin. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and Wednesday from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Christ...

Silvino R. "Jake" Menello

Silvino R. "Jake" Menello

Dec 16, 2011

At the age of 76. Loving husband of the late Rosemary (nee Levy); devoted father of Robert (Mary Kate), Kathleen Balsley (Luke), Vincent (Stacy), Karen Fox (Dennis); dear Grandpop of LisaMarie, Meghan, Vincent Jr., Sarah, Stephen, Caitlin, Samantha, Abigail and Walter; brother of Dolores Oulahan (Joseph); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Anna Doris Marley (Nee Ostrander)

Anna Doris Marley (Nee Ostrander)

Dec 15, 2011

Wife of the late John; beloved mother of Robert Crotts, Joann McFadden, Sr. Elizabeth Marley R.S.M., John Marley Jr., Timothy Marley and the late James Crotts and William Marley; also survived by many grand and great grand children and one sister Claudine Schmidt. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9-10:30 AM at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708...

Rita M. Savidge

Rita M. Savidge

Dec 15, 2011

Of Viera, Florida (originally Philadelphia, PA) died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on December 15, 2011. An extraordinary presence in her community and her church for her generous heart and kind spirit, Rita graced the world and those whose lives she touched. She is survived by her siblings, William Savidge, Mary Anne Harris, and Kathleen Hamby; by her niece and...

Catherine T. Fox

Catherine T. Fox

Dec 13, 2011

At the age of 83. Kate worked for Fox Piano Movers for over 50 years. She is the dear sister of James; loving godmother to Mary (Robert) Bell; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Saturday 9 AM at St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd. (So. of Comly Rd.), Phila.,...

Antoinette "Toni" Petrecco

Antoinette "Toni" Petrecco

Dec 13, 2011

Antoinette J. Petrecco passed away December 13, 2011 at Capital Health Center. She was 86 years young. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Maria Guiseppe (nee Battaglini) Marchesani. Toni was an original Levittowner who first worked at the A&P, then owned and operated a local luncheonette. Toni was a gifted artist and ran a...

William Joseph "Bill" Donaghy

William Joseph "Bill" Donaghy

Dec 12, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Barbara; devoted father of Patrick (Lorraine), Colleen Donaghy Kimball (Glen), David (Christina), Matthew, and the late William E. "Billy", dear grandfather of Patrick Jr., Danny, Ryan, Kaitlyn, Sean, Sara, Megan, Peter, Abigail, Liam and Billy; also survived by his brother Jack and his sister, Margaret Ann Bartkowski. Bill was an avid fisherman and retired employee...

Marie E. Tyson (Nee Ferrall)

Marie E. Tyson (Nee Ferrall)

Dec 12, 2011

Founding member of St. Matthew's Catholic Daughters of America. Wife of the late Harold, Jr. Beloved mother of Richard (Helen), Diane Kelly (Lawrence), Marianne Sheridan (the late William), and the late William Tyson. Survived by 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9-10:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S....

Harry E. Hippel

Harry E. Hippel

Dec 8, 2011

Following a long battle with a rare neurological disorder. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Loving husband of Jeanette (nee DePalma). Father of William (Lori), David (Karin), and Charles (Nicole). Pop-pop of Brandon, Michelle, Elizabeth, Jessica, Matthew, Aaron, and Danica. Brother of Eleanor Quinn, Jeane McIlhenney, and John "Chick" Hippel; cousins Frank and Eleanor Kahana. Life long friends with...

John Mccurry

John Mccurry

Dec 7, 2011

Son of the late John and Anna, dear cousin of Mary T. McGinty and Gerard Cullen; also survived by his close friend Joseph Coyle and numerous second cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 9AM St. Michael Church, 2nd & Jefferson Sts. Phila., followed by his Memorial Mass 10AM. In lieu of flowers contributions to LaSalle Academy, 1434...

John A. Miller, Jr.

John A. Miller, Jr.

Dec 7, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 64. Devoted son of the late June and John A. Miller, Sr.; dear brother of Barbara Denston; loving companion of Dorothy Draft; also survived by one niece and 2 nephews. Relatives, friends, and patrons of Pat's Cafe are invited to gather Monday, 9 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave. (So. of...

Anthony P. Addesso, Sr.

Anthony P. Addesso, Sr.

Dec 6, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 68. Loving husband of Louise (Cioffi). Devoted father of Angela Mooney and Anthony, Jr. (Nicole). Dear Pop-pop of Amanda and Lauren Mooney and Julia Addesso. Also survived by one sister and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday 9:30-10:15 AM at St. Anselm's Church, 12670 Dunksferry Rd. Phila.,...

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