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Harry D. Lemly
Sep 13, 2011
Loving husband of 52 years to Marie (nee Reilly). Father of Joseph (Jackie), Gerry (Kathy), Jim (Jacqui), Susan Bescript (John), and John. Also survived by 14 grandchildren. Son of the late Harry S. and Antoinette, and brother of the late Antoinette. He was a retired employee of the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he worked for over 35 years. He served aboard...
Patricia A. Gavaghan
Sep 12, 2011
Suddenly at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of Thomas J. and Margaret T., devoted sister of Darlene and the late Richard P. and Thomas J., dear aunt of Richard T. Jr., Brian C., Kasey T., and Jackson J.Gavaghan. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9-10:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant...
William "Billy" H. Springfield
Sep 7, 2011
Suddenly at the age of 40. Husband of Jennifer (nee Berran). Loving father of Tori, Ava and Serena. Son of William (Anna) and his mother Marie Schieber. Brother of Natalie Masucci (Ray) and Nancy Wood (Brian). Also survived by a large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday 8:00-10:00 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford...
Mary Bernice Cook
Sep 7, 2011
Devoted mother of John (Eileen), Tim (Joanne), William, Mary Ellen Cook-Napoli, Christine (Steve) Coia, Claire Cook-Stonehill, Joseph Cook and Danielle and the late Thomas. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9:00 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10...
Brian W. Durst
Sep 6, 2011
Of Philadelphia, suddenly at the age of 28. Beloved husband of Erica. Loving father of Brittany, Brian and Jason. Dear brother of Hailey, Linda, Eric, Christopher and Robert. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and other relatives. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday 9 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.)...
John T. Coady
Sep 4, 2011
Beloved husband of 54 years to Violet (nee Steinbrecher), devoted father of Kathleen Steinmetz and her husband Joe, dear poppop of Rachel, "Jack" to his buddy Joey, brother of the late Dolores Mee, Patrick, and William; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and Maryann Zoog who is "like a daughter". John was a member of the St. Jerome Seniors and...
James G. "Jerry" Mcfadden
Sep 3, 2011
Beloved father of Dolores, Denise, Marybeth, Donald, Kathleen, Michele, Colleen, Tara, and their spouses; also survived by 22 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters; pre-deceased by his parents, 1 brother and 1 sister. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9:30AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Memorial Service 11AM....
Patricia A. Clemens
Sep 3, 2011
Beloved sister of Helene Bates (Bill), John Clemens (Ann) and the late Donald; also survived by several nieces and nephews, Jenna, Brandy, Deborah, Stephen, and the late John, several great nieces, a great nephew, aunts, uncle, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 10AM at Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, Loretta and Lansing Ave. Phila., followed...
Lyn A. Schaible (Nee Miller)
Sep 2, 2011
Beloved wife of the late Dale, loving mother of Linda Montford, Gail Martino, Jeffrey Schaible and his wife Tina, also survived by 7 grandchildren Christopher, Katelyn, Courtney, Christine, Dustin, Alec and Nicholas, 2 great grandchildren Kameron and Kaden and her beloved cat Denzel. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 10AM Third Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3024 Byberry Road, Phila,...
Ernest Gairo
Sep 2, 2011
A U.S. Army Veteran, who served during WWII. Loving husband of Katherine Westerfer and the late Margaret (nee O'Donnell). Father of Ernest J. (Anne) and Anthony J. (Margaret). Pop-Pop of Jeffrey, Marissa, James, and the late Matthew. Great grandfather of Jake. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 8-9:30 A.M. at...
Lorraine T. Zemartis
Sep 2, 2011
Beloved wife of Robert Sr., loving mother of Robert Michael, and the late Robert Jr. and Joseph; dear grandmom of Richard, also survived by her sisters Florence and Josephine. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9AM Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., followed by her Funeral Service 11AM. Interment Private
David T. Murphy
Sep 1, 2011
Loving father of David, Michael, and Amanda; also survived by the love of his life Kathy Cruz; beloved son of Joseph and Judy Murphy, dear brother of Joe, Mark, and Ed, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Gone too soon loved by all. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 8-10:15AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...
William J. Fuller
Sep 1, 2011
Suddenly at the age of 61. Beloved husband of June C. (nee Fite). Devoted father of William J. Jr. (Emily) and Michael J. Dear son of Anna (nee Gallagher) and the late James Fuller. Also survived by 2 grandchildren, William J. III and Shane N. and one brother Howard. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Tuesday...
Leon "Lee" Bartosik
Sep 1, 2011
An Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII. Loving husband of Mary Walker (nee Siegele), and the late Mary E. (nee Kerak). Devoted father of Janet Martin (Rich), Donna Lee Tracy (Richie), and Michael Bartosik (Noelle). Step father of Maryann Bilinski (Michael), Gerald, Francis (Mary Beth), Charles (Kellie) Walker, and Carole Cleave (John) and families. Dear grandfather of 9 grandchildren and...
Francis M. Horan, Jr.
Aug 31, 2011
survived by Maryann, loving father of Thomas (Sue), Francis III, (Pat), Dennis (Jennifer), and the late Sharon Horan; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 9AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., followed by his Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Richard J. Dechant
Aug 31, 2011
Richard J. Dechant, age 67, passed away August 31, 2011. He was a resident of Levittown, PA. He was a retired Sergeant, who had 30 years of service with the Middletown Police Dept. and also pioneered Middletown's K-9 Unit in 1967. He also served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mr. Dechant...
Jean I. Mcbride (Nee Gilbert)
Aug 28, 2011
at the age of 76. Beloved wife of John B. Jr. Devoted mother of Paulette (Russ) Kropp, Judy Komeleski, John A., David, Shirley (Leonard) Frank, Harry, Robert (Pamela), Susan (Mike) Devlin and Steven. Also survived by 23 loving grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs. Eve 6 to 9 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...
Linda M. Cesarini (Nee Lang)
Aug 28, 2011
Of Ivyland formerly of Phila. passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Aug. 28, 2011. Linda was formerly of Phila. and a graduate of Archbishop Ryan H.S. She was the loved lunch lady at Council Rock H.S. North for 15 years. Linda was a Harley Davidson and Nascar enthusiast. She is the beloved wife...
Raymond Ernest Sands
Aug 27, 2011
Beloved father of Candida and Zachary, dear grandpop of 2, loving brother of Dolores, Gwendolyn (Scott), Jerome (Deloise), Michael and Benita (Tony); also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service Friday 11AM Greenmount Cemetery, Front and Hunting Park Aves. Phila, PA.
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