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Anne E. O'Riordan

Anne E. O'Riordan

Sep 21, 2011

Beloved sister of Mary L. O'Riordan and the late Catherine Dillman, John, James and Dr. Joseph O'Riordan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9-9:45 AM St. Jerome Church 8100 Colfax Street. (at Stamford), Phila., PA 19136 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...

John "Jack" Mccarthy

John "Jack" Mccarthy

Sep 20, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen "Dolly" (nee DeVincentis). Devoted father of Jean (Ed) Moy, Mary, Theresa Hagan, John (Liz Anne), Noreen (Tom) Rymal and Megan. Loving Pop-Pop to 8 grandchildren. Brother-in-law to Jean Weaver, Dolores DeVincentis and Norma Jones. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jack was a member of St. Jerome Parish for 50 years and a graduate...

Joseph T. Murphy

Joseph T. Murphy

Sep 19, 2011

of Levittown on September 19, 2011 at the age of 64. Served as a captain in the US Army. He is a 1965 graduate of Bishop Egan. He started his career flying helicopters for a Phila. News Station and also for Ronson Aviation of Trenton, NJ and the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. Owner and Operator of Fantasy Flights Hot...

Carla M. Aichroth

Carla M. Aichroth

Sep 19, 2011

An employee of Lorenzo's Hair Styling and the U.S. Postal Service. Loving mother of Danielle Sosalski and the late Shannon Konewal. Mom-mom of Chase Hildebrandt. Beloved companion of Jeffrey Cahill. Daughter of Carmela (nee Lupo). Sister of Wesley (Carol), Christine Zaborowski, Mark, Caroline, and George Sosalski, who is the father of Danielle. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives...

Joseph E. Nuccio

Joseph E. Nuccio

Sep 17, 2011

Of Pennsauken, NJ formerly of Philadelphia. Husband of the late Mary (nee Rutledge). Father of Mickey (Denise), Karen (Gabe) Paoletti, Lynn (Kevin) Durmala, and Donna (Paul) Catrino. Grandfather of Lee Ann, Gabriel, Kevin, Dominic, Joe, Dana, Teo, Justine, Mickey, Julie, Paul and Timmy. Brother of Terri (Darcy) and Janice (Hamilton). Dear friend of Peg Paulino. Also survived by many beloved...

Dennis M. Mcneill

Dennis M. Mcneill

Sep 17, 2011

Son of the late Robert and Mae McNeill, Sr., brother of the late Robert Jr., Thomas, and Shawn, dear step-brother of Mary Louise Cressman, Joseph, Robert, and Paul Hosephros,and Dorothy Sagin; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9:30AM St. Christopher Church, Proctor and Byberry Rds., Phila, PA followed by his Memorial...

Cecelia M. Maher (Nee Fitzsimmons)

Cecelia M. Maher (Nee Fitzsimmons)

Sep 15, 2011

An auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. Loving wife of Anthony. Sister of the late Robert Fitzsimmons. Mother of Donna Flood. Sister in law of Jeanne Kovach (Al). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday morning, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu...

John "Jack" Bade

John "Jack" Bade

Sep 14, 2011

A resident of Horsham, PA., died peacefully at Luther Woods Retirement Home on September 14, 2011. He was born June 7, 1931 to John and Dorothy Bade. He was the beloved husband of Joan Seal Bade (nee Devern) for 21 years. A graduate of Abington High School, Class of 1950, he operated John Bade and Son Topsoil and Mulch, Inc....

Peter A. Dipaolo

Peter A. Dipaolo

Sep 13, 2011

Beloved husband of Doris (nee Wolff), devoted father of Mary Jane Kravetz (William), Denise Devine (Charles), Arlene DiPaolo, pre-deceased Doris Ann Kelly (John), Kathleen DiPaolo (Jeffrey), Diane Graham (John), and Susanne Zadroga (Henry); also survived by 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, brother of the late John B. DiPaolo. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 8:30-10AM Burns...

Gertrude M. Devine (Nee Bermingham)

Gertrude M. Devine (Nee Bermingham)

Sep 13, 2011

At the age of 87. Loving wife of the late Charles, devoted mother of Daniel (Agnes), Dennis (Christina), Charles (Denise) and the late Albert, dear grandmom of 10, great grandmom of 11, sister of Thomas, Mary Kay and Carol; also survived by her Goddaughter Peggyanne (Bill) and other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends rae invited to her Viewing Sat....

Harry D. Lemly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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...

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