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Anna M. O'Donnell

Anna M. O'Donnell

Jul 21, 2024

Anna M. O'Donnell (nee Conches) passed away suddenly July 21, 2024, at the age of 52.  Beloved wife of William.  Devoted mother of Maggie.  Loving daughter of Bernadette Mangini (Joe) and Peter Conches, Sr. (Sherry).  Dear sister of Peter Conches, Jr. (Roseann) and Rosina Pagliotti (Alfred); sister in law of  John O'Donnell, Bernard Haney, Kathleen Krajicek and Jack McGinnis...

Lorraine M. Wierzbicki

Lorraine M. Wierzbicki

Jul 18, 2024

Loving wife of the late Alex.  Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Anna Broda.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside Service Friday, 9 A.M. at Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.  A Memorial Service will follow the burial starting at 10 A.M. at Wesley Enhanced...

William M. Hannigan

William M. Hannigan

Jul 17, 2024

William M. Hannigan "Bill", passed away July 17, 2024, at the age of 73.  Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Zoltek).  Devoted father of  William (Jody) and Joseph (Paulina).  Loving Pop Pop of Keegan, Jameson, Torian, and great grandpop of Liam.  Dear brother of Joseph, Sally, Thomas, Robert, Agnes, John, Kathleen, Suzanne, and the late Mary Genevieve, Geraldine, Michael, and...

John Sibre

John Sibre

Jul 17, 2024

John Sibre passed away July 17, 2024. Predeceased in death by his parents Edward and Margaret Sibre. John was a lifelong resident of the Delta House in Levittown, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown, PA 19057 from 10:00AM-11:15AM followed by his service at 11:30...

Carol D. Desandro

Carol D. Desandro

Jul 16, 2024

Carol D. DeSandro, beloved mother, sister, and aunt, passed away on July 16, 2024. Carol is survived by her children, Destiny Simpson (Mark) and Capri DeSandro. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose (née Altimari). Carol was a cherished sister to John DeSandro (Mary) and a devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews. ...

John R. Shevlin

John R. Shevlin

Jul 15, 2024

John R. Shevlin passed away suddenly on July 15, 2024 at the age of 65.  He was preceded in death by his parents John and Dina (nee Buonamici) Shevlin.  John is survived by his sister Susan Schleiden (the late Jim) and brother Bob Shevlin (Mary Ellen).  John was also preceded in death by his brother Thomas Shevlin.  He is...

Josephine Connerton (Nee Kelly)

Josephine Connerton (Nee Kelly)

Jul 15, 2024

Josephine Connerton (nee Kelly) passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 with her family by her side at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late John E. Connerton, Sr. Loving mother of Colleen Connors, Kimberly Connerton, and the late John E. Connerton, Jr. Dear grandmom of Kellie Quinn (Mike), Katherine Vanderpoel (Neal), and Patricia Marsegila (Anthony). Adoring...

Amy E. Chavez

Amy E. Chavez

Jul 14, 2024

Amy suddenly passed away on July 14, 2024 at the age of 39.  Loving daughter of Eileen Chavez (nee Sandor) and the late Jose Chavez.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Mass on Monday, July 22, 2024, 10 A.M., at St. Dominic's Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136.  Burial immediately following the mass in...

Anthony J. Polisi, Iii "Tony"

Anthony J. Polisi, Iii "Tony"

Jul 13, 2024

Anthony J. Polisi, III "Tony" passed away suddenly on July 13, 2024 at the age of 41. Beloved son of Sherry and Anthony J. Polisi, Jr. "Tony". Loving brother of Helena Polisi (Keith McGuire), Gina Polisi (Zachary), and the late Christopher Polisi. Dear uncle of Jack and Scott McGuire. Loving fiancé of the late Suzy Costello. He is also...

Joseph M White

Joseph M White

Jul 13, 2024

Joseph M. White passed away July 13, 2024. Husband to the late Rosemary (nee Fitzgerald). Loving dad to Joanne Murphy (George), Susan, Michael (Alaina), Stephen (Kelly), Bradley, and the late Joey. Dear Pop-Pop to Shawn, Matthew, Mariah, Emily, Gracie, and Ruby. Joe was also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather...

Margaret R. Sears

Margaret R. Sears

Jul 12, 2024

Margaret R. Sears passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024. Proceeded in death by her loving mother Florence Jereb. Margaret is also survived by many loving cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on July 17, 2024, from 10:00AM-11:00AM, at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia PA 19114) followed by her Funeral Service. Interment Holy Sepulcher...

Kayla M. Borman

Kayla M. Borman

Jul 7, 2024

Kayla M. Borman passed away suddenly July 7, 2024.  Beloved daughter of Tina Borman and Joseph Gindle.  Loving granddaughter of Elizabeth and Nicholas Borman and John and Helen Gindle.  Dear godmother of Ariella Hepworth.  Kayla will also be sadly missed by her many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

Charles Scott Avella

Charles Scott Avella

Jul 5, 2024

Charles Scott Avella passed away suddenly on July 5, 2024 at the age of 59. Beloved son of the late Charles and Connie Avella. Loving brother of Beth Avella (Richard Etzl). Dear uncle of Anthony, Brianna, and Mikey. He is also survived by his loving caretaker Tamika Watt. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday July 20,...

Maureen Rose Kravchak

Maureen Rose Kravchak

Jul 4, 2024

Maureen Rose Kravchak, age 81, passed away July 4, 2024.

Devoted wife of Joseph Kravchak.  Mother of Deborah Laughlin (Jeff), Lisa Springman (Michael), Cherie Lamb (Jerry), Joseph Dover (Karen), Dina Ferdman (Jason), and Michael Kravchak.  Also survived by many grandchildren; great grandchildren; her sister Diane Gordon; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are...

Gary C. Streich

Gary C. Streich

Jul 3, 2024

Gary C. Streich passed away suddenly July 3, 2024.  Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Wagner).  Devoted father of Jamie Burns (Sean), Charles "CJ" (Valerie) and the late Daniel.  Loving son of Charles Sr., and the late Marlene.  Dear Pop of Logan, Jack, and Haley; also survived by his brother Joseph Streich (Deborah) and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Joan Demarco

Joan Demarco

Jul 1, 2024

JOAN DEMARCO Joan DeMarco (85) went on to her heavenly home on July 1, 2024. She was born on July 24,1938 to Michael and Elizabeth Gunnip. In 1957, Joan met Gene DeMarco and married in January, 1958. Joan was predeceased by her husband Gene and she leaves behind her 5 children Jo Richardson (Mark), Gene Jr., Tony (Jen), Lor...

Edward A. Domski, Sr.

Edward A. Domski, Sr.

Jun 30, 2024

Edward A. Domski, Sr. passed away June 30, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dolly. Loving Dad to Edward (Lisa) and the late Anthony (the late Margaret). Cherished Grandpop to Mark Domski (Marion), Eric Domski (Jacquelyn), Keri Trejo (Dan), Nicole Scherer (Tim) and Amanda Domski. Dear Great-Grandpop to 17 great grandchildren.

Edward was happily...

Paul C. Fitz-Patrick

Paul C. Fitz-Patrick

Jun 29, 2024

Paul C. Fitz-Patrick passed away suddenly on June 29, 2024 with his family by his side at the age of 73.

Beloved husband of 50 years to Christina Fitz-Patrick (nee Connor). Loving father of Meghan Fitz-Patrick (Jeffrey Winitsky), Caitlin Grim (Nathan), Paul Fitz-Patrick, and Brianne Moran (Timothy). Adoring Pop Pop of Emma, Caroline, Kellen, Norah, Declan, Will,...

Joseph A. Guld

Joseph A. Guld

Jun 26, 2024

Joseph A. Guld passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 26, 2024 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 60 years to Alice Guld (nee Morris). Loving father of Alice Stec (Pete), Joseph, Patrick, and Kathleen. Dear Pop Pop of Alexandra and Samantha. Brother of David (Alice), Elizabeth, Catherine, and Gerard. He is also...

Joseph F. Thiel

Joseph F. Thiel

Jun 23, 2024

Joseph F. Thiel, age 69, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Loving father of Taylor Thiel (Stephen Smith), Joseph Thiel, Jr., and Morgan Thiel.  Son of Marie and the late Harry Thiel.  Brother of Eileen Gagliano and Raymond Thiel.  Uncle of Nicholas and Thomas Gagliano.  He will be sadly missed by his...

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