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Florence M. "The Queen" Lavelle (Nee Mcgrath)

Florence M. "The Queen" Lavelle (Nee Mcgrath)

Jan 14, 2012

At the age of 82. Florence joined her beloved husband James in eternal rest. Loving mother of Beverly, Deane (Roy), James (Dorrie) and Teri. Grandmother of John, Shai (David), Brooke (Pat), Laci, Tiffany, Cory, Rae-Lyn (Rich), Adam (Niki), Kennedy. Great grandmother of Paige, Bryan, Connor, Richard, Patrick, Gavin, Melanie, Adam and Mia. Great-great grandmother of Juliana and Adriana. Sister of...

Ryan P. Carty

Ryan P. Carty

Jan 13, 2012

At the age of 23. Beloved son of Larry and Debra (nee Otis). Loving brother of Gerald and Shayleigh (Dale) Kimble, grandson of Dolores McKnight and Patricia Carty, dear uncle of Kieran, Isabella, Andre and Mariah. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9:45-11:45 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church...

Theresa E. Morta (Nee Hand)

Theresa E. Morta (Nee Hand)

Jan 12, 2012

Suddenly at the age of 62. Beloved wife of the late Anthony F., devoted mother of Angelina, loving sister of Harry (Ann) Costello, Patricia (Jack) Hinkle, Regina Harris, and Kenneth Hand. Dear sister-in-law of Cathy (Rob) McCabe; also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 7-9 PM and also Tuesday 8-9:15...

Robert "Bobby" Jr. Cole

Robert "Bobby" Jr. Cole

Jan 11, 2012

Suddenly on January 11, 2012 at the age of 32. Husband of Stephanie. Devoted father of Kayley. Dear son of Robert, Sr.(Helen). Loving Brother of Deanne (Will) and Sandra (Dean). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday 9 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. at Christ The King Church 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Funeral Mass...

Carl J. Cordek

Carl J. Cordek

Jan 11, 2012

At the age of 90. Mr. Cordek was a 3rd Degree Knight and he also served in WWII with the US Army. Loving husband of Emma. Devoted father of Carl. Dear grandfather of Christina Mulcahy, Susan Cordek and one great grandson Kevin. Brother of Phil, Eugene, Lottie, Genevieve and Barbara. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday...

Gloria Rose Searle

Gloria Rose Searle

Jan 10, 2012

Relatives and friends are invited to Call Monday 11 AM - 12:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) Followed by her Service 1 PM. Interment Private.

Krystal Barreto

Krystal Barreto

Jan 10, 2012

Relatives and friends are invited to Call Monday 11 AM - 12:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) Followed by her Service 1 PM. Interment Private.

William D. Fox

William D. Fox

Jan 10, 2012

Loving husband of 61 years to Madeleine (Keaton). Beloved Son of the late John and Elizabeth Fox. Devoted father to William Jr. (Maryellen), John (Patricia), Michael (Joy), Joseph (Susan) and Madeleine Farrell (Christopher). Cherished grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of five. Brother of Ellen Powell, Elizabeth O'Connell, and the late John; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bill was...

Anthony Ramos

Anthony Ramos

Jan 10, 2012

Relatives and friends are invited to Call Monday 11 AM - 12:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) Followed by his Service 1 PM. Interment Private.

Elmer "Mac" Mcilhenney

Elmer "Mac" Mcilhenney

Jan 9, 2012

An Army Veteran of WWII, he is the father of Joseph, Jeanne, Mark, Marcella, Dolly and Denise; also survived by several grandchildren. Relatives, friends, and members of the YMCA Senior Citizens are invited to gather Saturday 9AM St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA followed by his Memorial Mass 10AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of...

Edwin R. Skore

Edwin R. Skore

Jan 9, 2012

Husband of the late Roseanne M. (nee Hughes). Loving father of Roseanne C. Beloved uncle of John E. and Kathy Gault. Beloved brother in law of George Hughes. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday morning, 9-10:15 A.M. at St. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10400 Roosevelt Blvd., Phila., PA 19116. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In...

James W. Hammond

James W. Hammond

Jan 9, 2012

At the age of 83. Jim proudly served his country during the Korean War with the U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of Teresa C. (nee Quigley). Devoted father of Teresa (Tom) Corcoran and James (Janine). Loving grandfather of Shannon (Kevin) Perkins, Erin, Patrick, Kelly, Thomas and Michelle. Dear brother of Norma Lusch. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday...

Jillian Marie O'Brien

Jillian Marie O'Brien

Jan 8, 2012

Beloved daughter of John "Mike", Sr. and Eleanor (nee Jeffrey), loving sister of Michelle and the late LCPL John M. O'Brien, Jr., dear granddaughter of Kay and the late William O'Brien and William and Patricia Jeffrey; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday Evening 6 to 9 P.M. Burns Funeral...

Dorothy A. Godin (Nee Andrasko)

Dorothy A. Godin (Nee Andrasko)

Jan 8, 2012

GODIN Dorothy A. (nee Andrasko) January 8, 2012, after a long illness, beloved wife of 55 years to Charles, devoted mother of Andrea (Thomas) Evans of Jackson Hole, WY, Cynthia (Joseph) Gallo of Washington Twp., NJ, and Gwen (James) Hanuscin of Bensalem, PA. Cherished gram of Ashley, Victoria, Alexandra, Hayley, Alicia, and Colin; loving sister of Mary Kuntz, Anna Gatto,...

Hilda J. Britt

Hilda J. Britt

Jan 8, 2012

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died at Chandler Hall, January 8, 2012, with family at her side, and fought a courageous battle against cancer for several years. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence M Britt. Both parents preceded in death Kee C Fong and Nancy E (Adams) Fong. Also preceded in death are sisters, Dorothy Christian and Hannah Fong....

Robert J. Burns

Robert J. Burns

Jan 6, 2012

Husband of the late Stella (nee Trzeciak). Father of Kathleen Micklow (Francis), Maryann Kilpatrick (Steven), Patricia Milano (Joseph), and Robert, Jr. (Barbara). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, members of I.B.E.W. Local 98, and Bridesburg Lawton V.F.W. Post 2 are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S....

Gloria Hatch (Nee Semkin)

Gloria Hatch (Nee Semkin)

Jan 6, 2012

Wife of the late Howard. Mother of Arlenne Schwoebel and Steven (Margaret). Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

Mary M. Hannigan

Mary M. Hannigan

Jan 6, 2012

Wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Mary Gene McDermott (Ralph), Geraldine, Sarah, Joe T., Jr., Bill (Rosemary), Tom (Denise), Kathleen, Agnes (Bill Kelley), Bob (Tania), John (Erica), Suzanne Mullin (Gerard), and the late Patrick and Michael. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Sr. Agnes Connors, S.H.C.J., 1 brother, William Connors, and many nieces and...

Frances T. Olewnik (Nee Markert)

Frances T. Olewnik (Nee Markert)

Jan 5, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Henry, devoted mother of John (Pat), James (Kathy), Trudy Gaughan (Phil), and Kathleen Burke (James); also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and her brother Thomas Markert. Relatives, friends, and members of the Primrose Club are invited to her viewing Saturday, 8AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by...

John Kerak

John Kerak

Jan 5, 2012

Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Wichouski), loving uncle of Betty Mazurek, godfather to Joe Mazurek; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Tuesday 9 AM St. Dominic Church 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery.

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