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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.,...

Judy E. Schultz-Delvalle

Judy E. Schultz-Delvalle

Dec 4, 2011

Beloved wife of Richard, daughter of the late Donald and Ella (McNulty) Schultz; she is survived by 2 brothers, 2 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Wednesday 9-10:15 AM at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Service 10:30 AM. Interment Sunset Memorial...

Rose Hess (Nee Corcoran)

Rose Hess (Nee Corcoran)

Dec 3, 2011

At the age of 86. Beloved wife of Leonard E., devoted mother of Kathleen (Walt) Wojciechowski, loving grand-mother of Christopher, Eric and Kyle, sister of the late Margaret Muni and Thomas Corcoran. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. also Friday 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So....

Helen Adams-Adamczyk (Nee Gabryelski)

Helen Adams-Adamczyk (Nee Gabryelski)

Dec 2, 2011

At the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Devoted mother of Lorraine Dawson (John Guyon), Robert (Mary) Adams and the late John Adams. Loving grandmother of Lisa Filaferro, Scott (Kimberly) Dawson and Christa Adams. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren, Olivia, Benjamin and Rachel. Dear sister of Walter Gabryelski, Irene Dudziec and the late Wallace Gabryelski....

Richard J. Kreibick, Sr.

Richard J. Kreibick, Sr.

Dec 1, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 60. Husband of Karen (nee Greenwich); devoted father of Denise, Jennifer Dotzman (Edward) and Richard Jr.; loving PopPop of 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also survived by his 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday Eve 7-9 PM at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E....

Jacob H. Meder

Jacob H. Meder

Nov 30, 2011

Husband of the late Erma. Loving father of Carole Duane (Dan), Madge Graziani (Fred), and the late Christopher. Beloved Pop of Missy, Michele, Danny, Tommy, Jeffrey, Amanda, Kerri, and Chris. Great grandpop of Ashley, Brianna, Taylor, Michael, Bella, Thomas, Olivia, Lillie Grace, and Cassidy Rae. Also survived by 3 nieces, Suzanne, Michelle, and Joy. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Gerald F. Decarli

Gerald F. Decarli

Nov 29, 2011

Beloved father of Chris (Rachel Crusco) and Nicholas. Loving son of Dorothy. Brother of Gloria Rozanski (Alfred). Godfather of Linda Brown. Also survived by many cousins. All services private at the family's request. Contributions in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103 would be appreciated.

Wallace W. Schwartz

Wallace W. Schwartz

Nov 28, 2011

Husband of the late Margaret "Peggy". Beloved father of Donna and Robert. Loving grandfather of Adrienne. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory...

Freda A. Nittinger (Nee Brady)

Freda A. Nittinger (Nee Brady)

Nov 27, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Jack Nittinger, dear sister of Mary Cranata, Frank Brady (Catherine), Bernard Brady (Christine), and Joseph Brady (Carole); also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 9AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass 9:45AM. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

Helen G. Leupold (Nee Mclean)

Helen G. Leupold (Nee Mclean)

Nov 27, 2011

Devoted wife of Robert G. Leupold, loving mother of Linda G. Eisenhart (James), Robert G. "Bud" Leupold, Jr. (Susan), William J. Leupold (the late Dorothy), and the late Helen Leupold. Cherished grandmom of 9 and great grandmom of 5. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Helen's viewing and funeral Friday, Dec....

Stanley J. Utkus

Stanley J. Utkus

Nov 27, 2011

Beloved husband of Winifred (nee Lobosco), devoted father of Dawn Costello, dear brother of Helen Rudderow and her daughter Donna Sturm; also survived by loving nieces and nephews especially Sarah and Billy. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 10:30AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Memorial Service 11:30AM. In lieu of...

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