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Mary "Betty" E. Wilkinson (Nee Byrns)

Mary "Betty" E. Wilkinson (Nee Byrns)

May 6, 2012

Beloved wife of the late James Sr., devoted mother of Betsy Wilkinson, Kathie VanSciver (Bill), Jim (Mary), Eileen Wilkinson, Judy Geoghegan (John), also survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Edward Byrns. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday Eve. 7 to 9 PM and also Saturday 8:30 to 9:15AM Burns Funeral Home,...

Rita Curran (Nee Switalski)

Rita Curran (Nee Switalski)

May 5, 2012

Suddenly at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late John A.; devoted mother of Rita M., Dolores (Rich) Mullen, Henry, Patricia A., Joseph, and Eileen McCrane; loving Me-Mom and Grandmom of Scott R. (Melissa) Mullen, Brian and Marisa (Lola); cherished mother-in-law of Edmond McCrane. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday 8 A.M. to 9:45 A.M...

Gloria Cheng

Gloria Cheng

May 2, 2012

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Sunday Evening 7-9 PM and also Monday 9-10 AM. Interment Beechwood Cemetery.

Anne T. Walter (Nee Sullivan)

Anne T. Walter (Nee Sullivan)

May 1, 2012

Wife of the late William. Mother of William (Theresa) and Michael (Mary-Ellen). Grandmother of Courtney and Jenna. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday morning, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Philadelphia Protestant Home,...

Scott Richard Thompson (Werwinski)

Scott Richard Thompson (Werwinski)

Apr 29, 2012

Suddenly April 29, 2012, age 33. Beloved husband of Jessica; devoted father of Madyson, Scott Jr., and Christopher; loving and adored son of Carol and Nicholas Werwinski; cherished grandson of Dolores and William Thompson and the late Christine Werwinski; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; nephew of his late uncles, Robert and Christopher. Relatives, friends, and members of...

David E. Drea

David E. Drea

Apr 28, 2012

Beloved husband of 47 years to Christine (nee Hayes). Loving and devoted father of 4 sons, David (Heather), Andrew (Tracey), Edward, and James (Linda). Pop will be sadly missed by his 9 grandchildren, David, Andrew, Chandler, Lexie, Gianna, Justin, Nicholas, Jayden, and Brandon. Dearest brother of James (Theresa), Mary Anne Mikula (Al), and the late Thomas (Carol). Relatives and friends...

Jack Cherkas

Jack Cherkas

Apr 28, 2012

Jack Cherkas of Levittown passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center Hospice Unit. A resident of Delta Community Supports for many years, Jack was an animal lover. Son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Cherkas, he was the loving and devoted brother of the late Len Cherkas. Jack is survived by his sister-in-law, Daryle; his nephews,...

Mary C. Dombrowski (Nee Barrett)

Mary C. Dombrowski (Nee Barrett)

Apr 26, 2012

Wife of the late Wallace "Murph". Loving mother of Mary Galdo; dear grandmother to Elaina and Kristina Galdo; great grandmother of Caleigh and Carson Cooper; dear sister of Thomas "Bud" Barrett; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 8:30-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708...

Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Apr 24, 2012

At the age of 93. Loving wife of the late Thomas. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Seedes (Donald) and Veronica O'Connor. Dear grandmom of Thomas (Andrea), and Elizabeth Catagnus (Anthony), granddaughter-in-law Roseanne and the late Donald Jr. Great grandmom of Donald III, Ashley, Andrew, Anthony Jr., Luke, Anna, Owen and Finn. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Katherine Rossi (Nee Vona)

Katherine Rossi (Nee Vona)

Apr 24, 2012

Went to meet her beloved husband, the late Jack, on their 64th wedding anniversary, April 24, 2012. Mother of Jeanne (Bill) Wasekanes, John (Valerie), and Nancy (Earle) Hill. Loving Grammom of Bill (Jennifer), Julie (Jeff), Nicole (Evan), Earle, Gina, and Gabriella. GG to Grady, Natalia Katherine, and a soon to be third great grandchild. Sister of Rosemarie Francis. Relatives and...

Joseph I. Dunn

Joseph I. Dunn

Apr 24, 2012

Joseph died in hospice care at Holy Redeemer Hospital on April 24, 2012. He was 76. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident in Avalon, NJ where he retired from his profession of State Bank Examiner. He also served proudly in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Joe Dunn was preceded by his mother Elizabeth and brother John (wife...

Joseph J. Quinn

Joseph J. Quinn

Apr 23, 2012

Loving husband of the late Dorothy (nee Miller), devoted father of Robert, Daniel (Patricia), Dennis, Alice Kamp (John) and the late Joseph Jr., Thomas, Michael, Carol, William and Dorothy. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Thursday 9-9:45 AM at Nativity B.V.M. Church, 2535 E. Allegheny Ave. Phila. 19134 followed...

Helen C. Lieb (Nee Wright)

Helen C. Lieb (Nee Wright)

Apr 23, 2012

Wife of the late William G., beloved mother of Barbara Glacken and Ann Keller. Loving aunt of Joseph Lieb, Mom Mom to Pam, Scott, Philip, Todd, Michele and Tracy; also survived by 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9-9:45 AM at Christ the King Church 3252 Chesterfield Rd. (at Morrell Ave.) Phila., PA 19114...

Ruth B. Mcginnis

Ruth B. Mcginnis

Apr 22, 2012

Loving wife of the late Francis, devoted mother of Lorraine Locke (Robert), Margaret Sickman (Joseph), Janet Sulimay (Joseph), Mary Wojtiw (Joseph) and the late Francis Jr., Patrick, Christopher and James. Sister of Helen Graham and Robert Bender, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 8:30-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME...

Mary T. Egan (Nee Mccullough)

Mary T. Egan (Nee Mccullough)

Apr 21, 2012

At the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late John J., devoted mother John, Jean, Christine and Tommy; also survived by 6 loving grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter and dear sister of Jean Boothby. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday 10:15-11:15 AM at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed...

Michael J. Gohery

Michael J. Gohery

Apr 21, 2012

At the age of 47. Loving son of Robert E. and Dolores (nee Wekluk); dear brother of Barbara, Paul (Kimberly) and the late Robert E. Jr.; 2 nephews, Paul Jr. and Shane Patrick. Relatives, friends, and members of PATH Industries and St. Jerome's Senior Citizens Club are invited to his Viewing Thursday 7-9 PM and also Friday 8:15-9:15 AM at...

Margaret A. Maguire

Margaret A. Maguire

Apr 20, 2012

Wife of the late Frank. Beloved mother of Francis (Fran), Margaret (Michael), Jack (Chris), Maureen Holman, Ellen (Steve) Jesberger, Patricia (Robert) Healy, Joseph (Rita), Anne (Vincent) Louiseau, Kate (Bill) St Clair, Michael (Georgeann). Loving grandmother of 30 and great grandmother to 25. Dear sister to Thomas Lavin and Ellen (Robert) Morrison. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on...

Stanley "Sarge" Preski

Stanley "Sarge" Preski

Apr 19, 2012

At the age of 83. Stanley proudly served his country with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War and is the recipient of a Purple Heart. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Siegner). Devoted father of Gwen (Joe) Hughes and Steven (Jeanette). Loving grand-father of Wesley, Richard, Kate, James, Steven, Tori, Christian and the late Brian. Great grandfather of Brian and...

Judy A. Komeleski (Nee Mcbride)

Judy A. Komeleski (Nee Mcbride)

Apr 19, 2012

At the age of 56. A retired employee of the D.I.S.C. (Navy Depot) after 38 yrs. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Kristen, Kaitlin and John, III. Grandmother to Paige, devoted daughter of John B. McBride, Jr. (Ben) and the late Jean. Dear sister of Paulette, John, David, Shirley, Harry, Robert, Susan and Steven. Sister-in-law to Leonard,...

Barbara J. Hoffman

Barbara J. Hoffman

Apr 18, 2012

At the age of 64. She is survived by her 6 sisters, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. St. Michael's Church, 1445 N. 2nd St., Phila. 19122 followed by her Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery.

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