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Richard E. Dorval

Richard E. Dorval

Jun 15, 2011

At the age of 80. Devoted husband of the late Dolores A. (nee Dimmick), beloved father of Denise (Larry) Frakes and Maria Dorval. Loving grandfather of Charles, Lauren, Dawn, Ryan and Jessalyn. Great grandfather of Luke and Ophelia. Dear brother of Ronald and the late Ralph. Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday 9 AM at St. Martin of...

Florence L. Fagan (Nee Maguire)

Florence L. Fagan (Nee Maguire)

Jun 14, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 79. Loving mother of Joseph, Howard, Francis, James, John, Bobby, Brian and the late Michael and Tommy. Also survived by 14 loving grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 9 AM - 10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by her Service 11 AM. Interment...

Robert D. Pomroy, Sr.

Robert D. Pomroy, Sr.

Jun 14, 2011

At the age of 62. Mr. Pomroy served in Vietnam in the US Army. Loving husband of Patricia A. (nee Brunkel) devoted father of Theresa Tavernier (Christ), Robert, Jr. (Julie) and Patty Holmes (Anthony). Dear Poppy of Tyler, Anthony III, Christopher Jr., Seamus, Madeline, Robbie, Patrick and Rachael. One brother, Henry, 2 sisters, Eleanor Smith, Cassie Lyons and one deceased...

Janet L. Sloma (Nee Lupinacci)

Janet L. Sloma (Nee Lupinacci)

Jun 12, 2011

Loving mother of John, III, Doris Farina (David, Jr.), and Teresa L. Ottaviano. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 1 sister Doris Aquillino. "Mom-mom" of many nieces, nephews, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 12-1:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 2 P.M. In...

Victoria K. Mitchell (Nee King)

Victoria K. Mitchell (Nee King)

Jun 12, 2011

Beloved wife of the late James Thomas, devoted mother of colleen Foster (Steven) and Kelly Doyle (Brendan); also survived by four grandchildren James, Shawn, Gabriella, and Little Jimmy. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday 11AM to 1PM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.). Phila.Interment Private

George Novak, Jr

George Novak, Jr

Jun 11, 2011

Husband of the late Roberta. Loving father of Charlotte and George, III (Susan). Big Pop of Melissa (John) and Michael (Jackie). Also survived by 2 great grandchildren, 1 brother, and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening 7-9 P.M. and Friday morning 9:30-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant...

Jeanette M. Lorenzo (Nee Alivernini)

Jeanette M. Lorenzo (Nee Alivernini)

Jun 11, 2011

Beloved wife of the late John A., devoted mom of Joanna Parisano (James), John (Clare), Michael (Lisa) and the late Veronica, loving grandmom of Anthony (Karoline), John, Marissa, Krystina, Michael (Nicole), Gianna and James "her little Jimmy", great grandmom of Lilliana and Luciano, cherished sister of Helene Nestel; also survived by her faithful dog Skippy. Family will receive friends Thursday...

Evelyn J. Butler (Nee Ruth)

Evelyn J. Butler (Nee Ruth)

Jun 9, 2011

Beloved wife of 53 years to John J. Sr., loving mother of Carol Ann Franklin (Ronald), Marianne Butler (James), John Jr., Stephen (Sharon), and Kathleen Dolan (Dennis); also survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, her sisters Charlotte Neumann, Joyce Reif, and her brothers Herbert, William, and Stanley. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday Evening 7 to...

Raymond G. Cole

Raymond G. Cole

Jun 9, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Agnes (nee Laffey), loving father of Nancy Shallow (Jim), Mary Ullman (Al), and Eileen Montevidoni (Mark); also survived by 3 grandchildren Alison Resch, (Barry), Jonathan Brett and Michael Montevidoni and 3 great grandchildren Luke, Matthew, and Ella. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday Evening 7-9 PM and also Monday 9-9:45 AM Burns...

Lawrence P. Mcnesby

Lawrence P. Mcnesby

Jun 9, 2011

Loving fiance of Brigitte. Loving stepfather of Angela (Mario) and Anthony (Cheo). Pop-pop of Nina and Nicolas. Brother of Joseph (Rita) and Mary. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 8 P.M.

Kathleen J. Burke

Kathleen J. Burke

Jun 8, 2011

Loving mother of Kenneth F., Brad R., and Steven J. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Francis J. King

Francis J. King

Jun 8, 2011

Beloved husband of Florence (nee Borsello), loving father of Kathleen Baranek and Margaret and Ron Mizerak; grandfather of April, Kelsey, Alexis and Madeline, great grandfather of Parker. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 9 AM St. Jerome Church, Stamford and Colfax Sts. Phila., followed by his Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

Nancy C. Snyder (Nee Repetsky)

Nancy C. Snyder (Nee Repetsky)

Jun 7, 2011

At the age of 60. Loving wife of Joseph; devoted mother of Jennifer Nicastro (Phillip) and Jason (Kelly); dear grandmom of Sofia, Marc and Jacob; one sister Deanna and 2 brothers Fred and James. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 8-9:30 AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass...

Richard T. Barrett

Richard T. Barrett

Jun 7, 2011

Suddenly. Son of the late Walter J. and Mary Barrett (nee Henry). Survived by 1 sister Patricia Burns and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9:30 AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) Phila., PA 19125 followed by his Funeral Service 11 AM. Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery. 215-634-6858

Alice M. Messer (Nee Price)

Alice M. Messer (Nee Price)

Jun 6, 2011

At the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Wiley W. Sr., devoted mother of Robert (Rosemarie), Wade and the late Wiley W. Jr.; also survived by 6 loving grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, dear sister of Margie. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9 AM St. Laurentius Church 1608 E. Berks Street (at Belgrade St.) Phila.,...

John "Jack" D. Custer, Jr.

John "Jack" D. Custer, Jr.

Jun 5, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 67. A Retired Accountant from Rohm and Haas. Beloved husband of Christine J. (nee Rosowski). Loving father of Jennifer (Cory) Keller, Michael (Fotini), Kathleen and Jeanne. Papa to Layla, Brynn and Emmie; also survived by one sister Claire McDowell, sister-in-law Carol (William) Baj an aunt Helen Custer, and two nieces Heather and Laura. Relatives and...

Alan S. Curtin

Alan S. Curtin

Jun 4, 2011

at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Anne T. (Pfluger), devoted father of Robert (Elseie), Jennifer (Douglas) Robinson, Megan (Shawn) Simmons and Jill (Michael) Schmitt, loving grandfather of Erin, Elisa, Rhys, Riley, Waverly, Braeden, Zachary and Vivienne. Dear brother of Carol Sitko. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 7:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford...

Alva "Jeff" E. Jeffrey

Alva "Jeff" E. Jeffrey

Jun 3, 2011

A WWII Marine Corp Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Iowa. Beloved husband of Abbiline (Jefferis). Loving father of Susan Jeffrey, Kathleen (Tom) Garrity, Molly (Garner) Revels, Fred (Tammy) Aichroth and the late Grace Eileen Cunningham. Grandfather of Sharon, Lora, Brienna and Shawn. Great grandfather of L. Cpl. Justin U.S.M.C., Kaitlin and Shannon. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing...

Mary A. Danenhower

Mary A. Danenhower

Jun 3, 2011

At the age of 77. Loving wife of the late Donald. Dear mom-mom of Stephen, Ashley and Hailey Jezalik; one great grandson Brendin. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday Eve 7-9 PM and Wed 10:00-10:45 AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Service 11 AM. Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery

Catherine "Cate" Palma (Nee Bamberski)

Catherine "Cate" Palma (Nee Bamberski)

Jun 3, 2011

At the age of 52 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cate worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer for over 10 years. Devoted mother of Anthony, Nick, Billy and Allison; loving daughter of Jeanette M. and the late Joseph A. Bamberski; dear sister of Joseph (Loretta), Stephen (Shelly) and Jack; step-daughter of Joan Bamberski; also survived by 4 nephews and 3...

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