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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....

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...

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