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Charles M. O'Connor
Jan 4, 2012
Beloved husband of 59 years to Ann "Nancy" (nee Mahoney). Loving father of Patty (Jack) McCarthy, Michael (Judy), Kevin, Timothy (Theresa) and Christopher (Erin). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Brother of Joan DeRose and Francis O'Connor. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Friday Eve 6-9 PM and Saturday 9-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL...
Daniel O'Rourke
Jan 3, 2012
After a brief illness. Husband of the late Phyllis; devoted father of Daniel and his wife Donna, Michael and his wife Carol, Walter and his wife Linda, and Kristan; dear pop pop of Daniel, Caitlin, Katie, Michael, Kelly and Ryan; also survived by his sister, Eleanor O'Rourke. A retired Deputy Sheriff from the City of Philadelphia, Daniel was a fast...
Joseph T. Bartochow
Jan 2, 2012
A career military man and a veteran of 3 wars. Preceded in death by his parents Constance and Joseph, and also his brother Donald. He is survived by his sister-in-law Florence, his nephew Donald (Joanne) and he will be sadly missed by his loving friend and caregiver for many years, Margaret (John) Werynski, their entire family and Chi Chi. Relatives...
James F. Fox
Jan 1, 2012
At the age of 78. Jim worked for Beck Engraving as a lithographer for many years. Devoted husband of the late Patricia (nee Hummer); loving uncle of Mary (Robert) Bell, Diane Forren and Stephen Maurer; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday 9 AM at St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy...
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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"
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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
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)
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...
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