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Paul W. Kauffman

Paul W. Kauffman

Aug 22, 2011

Suddenly on Aug. 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Hardish), loving father of Donna (Tony) Cappelletti, Lorrie Kauffman, and Paul (Jane) Kauffman; Pop-pop to Kristina (Geoff), Erica (Eric), Katie, Paul and Matthew; great grandfather to Briella, and 2 more great grandchildren on the way. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Agnes Hardish. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing...

Lucin A. Terzian

Lucin A. Terzian

Aug 22, 2011

LUCIN A. TERZIAN passed away August 22, 2011. She was a resident of Bensalem, PA. She will be sadly missed by Anne Gavaghan and family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9:30-10:15 A.M. at St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, mass cards are...

Joan M. Lehane (Nee Calzi)

Joan M. Lehane (Nee Calzi)

Aug 21, 2011

Beloved wife of the late John J. "Jack", devoted mother of Kathy Hanna, Terrie Dooley, Linda Davis (Mark), Kevin (Terry), and John (Diane), dear mom mom of 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sister of Gilda Furia, Marlene Marzullo and the late Louis Calzi and Eleanor Calzi, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Frank Capano

Frank Capano

Aug 17, 2011

Devoted husband of Josephine (nee Dambra). Beloved father of Rachelle Thorne (Larry), Sandra, Debra (Larry Harvey), and Frank (Lorraine Amato). Also survived by his loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 brother Albert, and 2 sisters Phyllis and Catherine. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral...

Walter "Todge" Rozdzielski

Walter "Todge" Rozdzielski

Aug 17, 2011

Beloved husband of Joan (nee Broadbent), loving father of Judeann Hellwig, dear pop pop of Michael and Ryan; also survived by his brother Robert Rozdzielski. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 9:30AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his service of Christian Burial 11:30AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Helen T. Massaro (Nee Sullivan)

Helen T. Massaro (Nee Sullivan)

Aug 16, 2011

At the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Samuel A. Sr.; devoted mother of Charles R., Helen T. (the late Richard) Miles, Patricia D. (Henry) Lunardi and Sandra A. (Peter) Pytrysson; stepmother of Mary Rose (William) O'Donnell and the late Samuel A. Massaro Jr.; also survived by 10 loving grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Relatives...

Carmen M. Ayala

Carmen M. Ayala

Aug 16, 2011

Beloved wife of Carlos Fernandez. Loving mother of Carmen, Abraham, Damaris, and Abby. Also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 1 brother. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning 9-9:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Service 10 A.M. Interment Greenmount Cemetey.

Louis Rabouin

Louis Rabouin

Aug 15, 2011

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 10:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11:30 A.M.

Frank Cann, Jr

Frank Cann, Jr

Aug 15, 2011

Frank Cann Jr., a resident of Warrington, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 82 years old. Born in McAdoo, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Cann Sr. and Susan Scholler Cann and the brother of the late George Cann. Frank was a 1947 graduate of Hazleton...

James A. Dormer, Sr.

James A. Dormer, Sr.

Aug 15, 2011

Beloved husband of 56 years to Regina "Jean" (nee Fleming); devoted father of James A. Jr. (Kate), Lynn McCarthy (Bob), Michael, Maria McCleary (Rich); also survived by 9 grandchildren. Relatives, friends, and members of the League of Sacred Heart and Local 22 are invited to his Viewing Thursday Eve 7-9 PM and also Friday 8:30-9:15 AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708...

Mary A. Sitler (Nee Borrelli)

Mary A. Sitler (Nee Borrelli)

Aug 14, 2011

SITLER MARY A. (nee Borrelli) entered her heavenly reward on Sunday, August 14, 2011, after a long struggle with cancer. Beloved wife of 51 years to Charles, dear mother of Lori Sitler and her husband Stephen Cordano and Valerie Rauch and her husband Mark, much loved Grammy to Michael, Justin, Matthew, Christian and Timothy, dear sister of Sena, Frances, John,...

Dorothy A. Maikner (Nee Nixon)

Dorothy A. Maikner (Nee Nixon)

Aug 14, 2011

After a long illness at the age of 58. Beloved wife of Joseph; devoted mother of Tammy (Jeff); loving grandmother of Thomas, Billy, Bobby, Brian and Brittany; one great grandson, Nathan; daughter of Mary Kulb; also survived by brothers and one sister. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 7-9 pm at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankfrod Ave....

Richard J. Darby

Richard J. Darby

Aug 13, 2011

Richard passed away December 25, 2010. He was an army Veteran, retired Philadelphia Firefighter and owner of an Auto Repair Shop in Philadelphia. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday August 13, 2011 - 11 a.m at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Service 12 noon. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Frances Antoniale

Frances Antoniale

Aug 12, 2011

Passed away peacefully August 12, 2011 at the age of 84. She is the loving sister of Mary Gazzara, Dorothy Kelley and the late Pierena Bright. Beloved aunt of Thomas Bright (Ann) Joseph Gazzara (Sue), Vince Gazzara (Marlene), Carol McCarthy (Tom), Floyd Kelly, Judy Mackenzie (Scott), Daniel Kelley (Lauren) and the late Georgianna Bright. Also survived by many great nieces...

Ann Marie "Nancy" Farrell (Nee Groves)

Ann Marie "Nancy" Farrell (Nee Groves)

Aug 11, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Luke J. Farrell Jr., devoted mother of Kathleen (John) Gorden, Mary E., Joseph L. and Luke J. III (Josephine), also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Sr. Mary Groves, O.P., Elizabeth McGlinchey, Sr., Kathleen Groves, S.S.N.D., Rose Clair Buffington and the late Richard...

Nancy L. Foster

Nancy L. Foster

Aug 10, 2011

Nancy was a retired health and physical education teacher and coach for 30 yrs. at Girls H.S. in Philadelphia. She also had a passion for raising and showing Afghan dogs, which resulted in several champions. Nancy was active with E.C.W. (Episcopal Church Women) of All Saints Episcopal Church and has traveled the world since her retirement. She is survived by...

Rita T. Salmon (Nee Opet)

Rita T. Salmon (Nee Opet)

Aug 9, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Elmer, loving mother of Paulette, Kevin (Maureen), Keith, and Elsie Weston (Thomas); also survived by 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and her cousin Katie Smith. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Memorial Service 11 AM.

Genevieve Dawicki (Nee Karwowski)

Genevieve Dawicki (Nee Karwowski)

Aug 7, 2011

Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Ronald. Sister of Sophie Morlock. Loving aunt of Phyllis Perro and Lorraine Jackson. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery.

Joan M. Weber (Nee Kadelski)

Joan M. Weber (Nee Kadelski)

Aug 7, 2011

Loving wife of William "Wally". Beloved mother of William, Jr. (Nancy), Michele Delany (Tom), and Michael (Lori). Mom-mom of April, Bill, Laura, Luke, and Amelia. Sister of Marie (Mike), Robert (the late Alice), James (Annette), Patricia (Charles), and the late Edward. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening 7-9...

John A. Jordan

John A. Jordan

Aug 6, 2011

Father of Elizabeth and Katelyn Gross, beloved son of John R. and the late Marie, dear brother of Denise Garden, Cheryl Morrison, and Joseph Jordan (Jill); also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday 9 AM Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Memorial Service 11 AM....

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