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Jennifer C. Roman (Nee Culp)

Jennifer C. Roman (Nee Culp)

Jul 11, 2011

An Emmy Award winning professional in the area of Sports Production for the Flyers and Phillies. Loving wife of Michael. Dedicated mother of Michael Robert and Allison Katherine. Daughter of Robert and Kathleen Culp. Sister of Maggy Culp, Kate Knowski, and Emily Culp. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Friday morning, 8-8:45 A.M....

James J. Mcintyre

James J. Mcintyre

Jul 10, 2011

Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Burns), devoted father of James I. (Joan) and Robert J., dear pop pop of Jenna, loving son of Margaret and the late Ira; also survived by his brother Robert (Pat). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9-10:45 AM at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his...

Margaret L. Tully (Nee Reilly)

Margaret L. Tully (Nee Reilly)

Jul 7, 2011

Resided in Far Northeast Philadelphia, passed away in Doylestown on July 7, 2011 at the age of 90. Wife of the late Frederick J. Tully; mother of Patricia Anne Wood; grandmother of Courtney Tully Wood; she was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Donald, Joseph, and George. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing on Friday evening,...

Helen C. Murphy (Nee Gillespie)

Helen C. Murphy (Nee Gillespie)

Jul 6, 2011

Wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Kathleen (Richard) DeRose, Gerard (Sandy), Michael (Lisa), Colleen McGarry and the late Brian and Maureen. Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 8. Also survived by her sister-in-law Elizabeth Gillespie. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday 9am St. Dominic Church 8401 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by...

John F. Hess

John F. Hess

Jul 6, 2011

After a long battle with cancer. He was a decorated Marine, who served during the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Kane). Loving father of Thomas Kane (Rosemary), Karen Tasker (Jason), Catherine (Patrick Murphy), and Regina (Ruben Ramos). Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, his father Joseph H. (the late Catherine), and 1 brother Joseph T. (the...

John M. Bennis, Jr.

John M. Bennis, Jr.

Jul 4, 2011

Loving husband of the late Miriam (nee Kelly). Father of the late Deborah St. Germain; 2 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dear brother of Joan Baran and Edward F. (Joan). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave, Phila., PA...

Sylvia M. Senior (Nee Vincent)

Sylvia M. Senior (Nee Vincent)

Jul 4, 2011

At the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late George; devoted mother of David L. (Georgena), Mark G. (Jeanne) and Michael (Denise); also survived by 6 loving grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and one sister, Janet Vincent. Services and Interment are private at the families request.

George J. Stocklin

George J. Stocklin

Jul 2, 2011

At the age of 63. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Riley), devoted father of George W. and William B., loving Pop Pop of Liam, Gabriella and Jennifer. Dear brother of 9 brothers and 4 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday Eve 7-9pm BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) and Wed 8-9:15am followed...

William J. Burckhardt (Uncle Bill)

William J. Burckhardt (Uncle Bill)

Jul 2, 2011

Suddenly on July 2, 2011 at the age of 66. Son of the late William and Elizabeth (Kuhar). Loving brother of Charles, Joseph (Maryann), Joann (John) Norris. Also survived by his beloved friend Dolores and many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and employees of the American Red Cross are invited to his Viewing on Thursday 10-11:45...

Mary Flynn-Fields

Mary Flynn-Fields

Jul 1, 2011

Mary passed away at the young age of 62 on July 1, 2011 after a long struggle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving daughters Shannon, Mignon, Jennifer, Kristen, and Ashley. She is also survived by 10 loving grandchildren. Mary was born in Fishtown and was a member of Holy Name of Jesus R.C. Church. A graduate of Hallahan...

Margaret Cleary (Nee Dowdle)

Margaret Cleary (Nee Dowdle)

Jun 27, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Francis. Devoted mother of Peggy Consalvo (Steve), Francis (Donna), Timmy (Suzanne), Maureen Dougherty, Anne Dalessio (Bob), and Chrissie. She will be sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, especially Pat Dowdle. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening 6:30-9:00 P.M. and Saturday 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS...

Edward J. Chobert

Edward J. Chobert

Jun 26, 2011

Father of Denise, Edward, and Michele (Mark). Grandfather of Emma, Audrey, Sara, and Andrew. Brother of Marie Ditillo. All services private at the family request.

Joseph Cowie

Joseph Cowie

Jun 26, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Doris (nee Hicks), survived by several nieces and nephews. Joe was retired from the Aviation Supply Office where he was employed for over 37 years. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 10 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Service of Christian Burial 11 AM....

John "Jackie" Slivinski, Jr.

John "Jackie" Slivinski, Jr.

Jun 25, 2011

Beloved husband of Carla (nee Kim), loving son of Jack Sr. and Gerry (nee Cromley), dear brother of Jennifer Wysocki and her husband Mike, brother-in-law of Robert Kim and his wife Lara, godfather of Nina and Charlie; also survived by his aunts and uncles: Annie and Felix, Sean and Cathy, Harriet, Raymond, Margie and Mike and many cousins. Relatives, friends...

Edward J. Mawson

Edward J. Mawson

Jun 23, 2011

Loving father of Reda Mawson, Edward J. Jr. and his wife Diane; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

Thomas P. Gehan

Thomas P. Gehan

Jun 23, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, devoted father of Thomas, Dennis and his wife Pam, also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9 AM Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his service of Christian Burial 10 AM. Interment Hillside Cemetery.

John M. Skelly

John M. Skelly

Jun 22, 2011

Preceded in death by wife Catherine, survived by son Michael John, step-son James, daughters Kimberly and Christine, also survived by 9 grandchildren. John was a US Army Airborn Veteran and a member of the Korean War Assoc. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 10 AM St. John the Evangelist Church, Big Oak and Makefield Rds., Morrisville, PA,...

Dorothy R. Hill

Dorothy R. Hill

Jun 22, 2011

A resident of Juniata Park. Wife of the late Robert. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 12 Noon. Int. Northwood Cem.

Josephine M. Schultz (Nee Colello)

Josephine M. Schultz (Nee Colello)

Jun 21, 2011

At the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Henry J. Beloved and devoted mother of JoAnn and Henry J., Jr. Dear sister of Lucy Ciukus (the late Walter), Mario (Joan) and Andrew (the late Carol) and the late John, Angelo, Mary Stott and Helen Rasiul; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

James Robert Mchale

James Robert Mchale

Jun 21, 2011

At the age of 75. Husband of the late Catherine (nee Salmons), survived by his brothers Jack and Edward, and his sister Veronica Berg; step father to Susan and Jimmy, loving grandfather to Dawn Keller, great grandfather to Greg and Ian Keller; uncle to Elaine, Joe McHale, and Kristen and Kevin Berg. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday...

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