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Carol E. Locke

Carol E. Locke

Apr 14, 2011

Beloved wife of the late David L. Sr., devoted mother of David L. Jr. (Trish), Christine E., and Dianne Lemongelli (Michael); also survived by 4 grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin, Samantha and Allison. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Wednesday 9AM followed by her Funeral Service 10AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

Kathryne Ryan Clapham

Kathryne Ryan Clapham

Apr 14, 2011

Loving wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph (Catena Spiritosanto) and the late Denice. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 9 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...

Joan Sadowski

Joan Sadowski

Apr 12, 2011

Age 75. Beloved wife of the late Michael J.; devoted mother of Helen Gorey, Mark, Michelle, and the late Michael and Jeffrey. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral, Saturday 9 AM Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul...

Marie C. Lieb (Nee Roach)

Marie C. Lieb (Nee Roach)

Apr 11, 2011

At the age of 76. Beloved wife of Raymond J. Devoted mother of Cindie (Rich), Jacquie, Raymond, Francis (Cherryl), and Judie (Allan). Loving grandmother of Kristin (Kenny) and Reese. Loving Mami of Jenny (Bryan), Jake, Alex, Cassidy, Hannah, Evan and Courtney. Loving G.G. of Tyler, Nick and Hunter. Dear sister of Marion and Carol. Also survived by many nieces, nephews...

Joyce E. Van Blunk (Nee Shipley)

Joyce E. Van Blunk (Nee Shipley)

Apr 11, 2011

At the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Linda (Mark) Bradeis and the late Robert A. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Reinbold, Christopher (Denise) Bielesch, Richard (Melissa) Bielesch and great gradmother of Stephen, Samantha and Ian. Dear sister of Joan Hill and the late Eloise Vertlieb. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives...

Richard A. Schmid

Richard A. Schmid

Apr 11, 2011

At the age of 83. Husband of the late Florence; loving father of Susan Schlipf (Francis), Stephen and Sandra Schmid; grand-father of Francis, Catherine, Ashley, Matthew, Christy, Stephen Jr., Theresa, Vincent and Thomas; one sister Eleanor Wunderlich; also survived by a large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Mass on Friday 10 A.M. Holy Name...

Jerome J. Fenerty

Jerome J. Fenerty

Apr 10, 2011

At the age of 86. Loving husband of Agnes; devoted father of Michael (Patti), Denise Kligge (Bob), Mary Kushnir (Walter) and Kathleen; dear pop pop of Kelly, Matt, Brett, Lexi, Connor, Dillon, Braydon, and the late Amy Lynn. Relatives, friends and members of B.A.C. are invited to his Viewing Thursday 9:30-10:45 AM, St. Anselm Church 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd. Phila.,...

Stephen J. Deangelo

Stephen J. Deangelo

Apr 10, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 45. Devoted son of Rosemary (nee Murphy) and the late Alfred; loving brother of Diane A., and Paul W. (Amy); dear uncle of Andrew Garfield, Alyssa (nee Garfield) Savedra, Nicholas DeAngelo, Mark DeFrancesco, Alexis, Isabella and Max DeAngelo. Great uncle of Lilly and Brody; also survived by many cousins. Relatives, friends and members of Electricians...

Gertrude C. Murphy (Nee Cullen)

Gertrude C. Murphy (Nee Cullen)

Apr 8, 2011

At the age of 83. Former wife of the late Joseph P. Murphy, devoted mother of Christine (Alan) Casper, Michael (Maryann), John (Donna), Joseph and Thomas (Charlene). Also survived by 9 loving grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 1 sister Dolores Steele and her sister-in-law Peggy Cullen. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 8:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME...

Mary E. Reilly (Nee Murphy)

Mary E. Reilly (Nee Murphy)

Apr 5, 2011

Wife of the late John T. Best Mother Ever to Nancy Kravel, Joan, Donna Marano (David), Jim, and Sharon Weiss (Joseph). Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, her sister Helen Hatfield, and her stepbrother Edward Zerah. Preceded in death by 1 great granddaughter Grace Elizabeth. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday...

Robert C. Barber

Robert C. Barber

Apr 4, 2011

A proud Marine Veteran of the Korean War. Dearest husband and best friend of Joan (nee Foster). Beloved father of Robert (Mary Beth), James (Nancy), Joanne McArdle (Kevin), Marita, and Christopher (Stacey). Preceded in death by baby Joseph. Proud pop-pop of Katie, Rosemary, Anna, Jimmy, Sean, Ryan, Meghan, Marykate, Erin, Brianna, Brendan, Timothy, and Elizabeth. Brother of Francis, Harry, and...

Dolores M. Rosemery

Dolores M. Rosemery

Apr 4, 2011

Daughter of the late Leo and Agnes (nee Neary) Rosemery. Sister of the late Leo A. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 9 A.M. at St. Martha Church, 11031 Academy Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the above mentioned church would be appreciated.

Isabel M. Wilson

Isabel M. Wilson

Apr 4, 2011

Wife of the late Charles, devoted mother of Donna Hamilton (Weston), Stephen Wilson, Kenneth Wilson, Deborah Parker (John), Charles Wilson (Jackie) and Kevin Wilson; also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; dear sister of William, Thomas, and the late John, Michael, and Kathleen. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9AM Holy Name of Jesus Church,...

Domenic Procaccino

Domenic Procaccino

Apr 4, 2011

Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Boyd), loving father of Domenic S. Sr. (Malinda), Daniel (Amy) and Joseph (Julie Ann); also survived by six granchildren Anthony, Domenic S Jr., Luke, Nicholas, Jack and Samantha, his brother Rosario and his sisters Nancy, Molly and Susan. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday Eve. 7-9PM and also Friday 8-9:15AM, Burns Funeral...

Viola M. Bartkow (Nee Mcgrath)

Viola M. Bartkow (Nee Mcgrath)

Mar 31, 2011

At the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Andrew, dear sister of Leonard (Helen) McGrath; also survived by 2 loving nieces Maureen Mooney and Rita Altomari and her special cousin Laura Francis. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9 AM. St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St. (at Stamford St.) Phila., PA 19136 followed by her...

Michael Patrick Cunningham

Michael Patrick Cunningham

Mar 31, 2011

Husband of the late Grace Eileen (nee Jeffrey); loving father of Sharon Hammitt and Lora Hynes; also survived by 3 grandchildren, Justin, Kaitlyn, and Shannon. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 9 AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Service of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Interment Our Lady of Grace...

Verna I. Defonteny, R.N. (Nee Custard)

Verna I. Defonteny, R.N. (Nee Custard)

Mar 31, 2011

Beloved wife of 67 years to Paul A. Devoted mother of Carol A. Nyzio (James), Paulette Cunningham (Paul), Helene Childress (the late William), and Brian (Cheri); also survived by 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends and members of the Legion of Mary are invited to her Funeral Wednesday, 10 A.M., St. Matthew Church (upper church), 3000 Cottman Ave....

Donald J. Biehl

Donald J. Biehl

Mar 31, 2011

Husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Barbara Eisenmann. Grandfather of Tom and the late John Eisenmann. Brother of Ken, Frank, Bunny, Nancy, and Alice. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to...

James E. Gillespie

James E. Gillespie

Mar 29, 2011

Loving husband of Debbie (nee Griffin). Beloved father of James (Alicia) and Courtney. Pop-pop of Jimmy, Jr. and Gryphen. Brother of Billy. Will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Monday morning, 8:30-9:00 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.)....

James J. Diamond

James J. Diamond

Mar 29, 2011

Joseph J. Diamond, age 64, of Fairless Hills, passed away at Vitas Hospice of Philadelphia March 29, 2011, peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones, after his courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved music and playing guitar with his friends. Joe was a huge Phillies Phan. He is survived...

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