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Marie Girone

Marie Girone

Jan 15, 2011

At the age of 89. Sister of Leonore Bocelli. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Edith (nee Paolino); brother, Joseph and sister, Anna Scogna. She is survived by her nephews, Rev. Joseph Girone O.S.A., Paul, James, Stephen Scogna and Lisa Scogna. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Wednesday 11 AM St. Jerome Church 8100 Colfax St., Phila.,...

Carol D. Laskowski (Nee Pagano)

Carol D. Laskowski (Nee Pagano)

Jan 14, 2011

Loving mother of Ted (Terri). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Agnes Church, 445 North Main Street, Sellersville, PA 18960. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment private.

Nancy L. Cook-Mcgill

Nancy L. Cook-Mcgill

Jan 13, 2011

She was blessed with extraordinary beauty, and a soul to match. This past Thursday, Jan 13, the heart Nancy Louis Cook McGill spent a lifetime sharing with others, tired and stopped while sleeping at the home of her daughter in Cherry Hill. After a long battle with heart disease, she passed on to peace. Nancy was 75 years young. When...

Martha M. Mccormick (Nee Max)

Martha M. Mccormick (Nee Max)

Jan 12, 2011

Wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Rosemary Fry (George), Eileen Shellman (Roger), William McCormick (Susan), Mary Beth Schaeffer (Kevin), and the late John McCormick (Anne). Loving grandmother of 12; George Fry, III (Tonya), Lori McCormick, Michele Fry Rorison (Trevor), Sarah Shellman, Kristen McCormick Drueding (Wayne), Courtney McCormick Cifaloglio (Michael), Kathleen Fry Paul (Devin), Michael McCormick (Amy), Matthew Fry...

Edward O. Prescott

Edward O. Prescott

Jan 10, 2011

Tragically at the age of 56. Dear brother of Linda Markee, Marvin, Betty Brady and the late Steve, John and Maryann; also survived by nieces, nephews, 6 children and grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 10 AM at MARTIN J. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA followed by his Memorial Service 11 AM.

James J. Marshall, Sr.

James J. Marshall, Sr.

Jan 10, 2011

Beloved husband of 54 years to Victoria (nee Genna). Loving father of James Jr., Linda, John M. (Kim), Lisa and Joseph. Dear grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 7. Also survived by his brother Robert Marshall. Jim was a member with the Operating Engineers Local #542 for over 60 years and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He...

Dorothy M. Plantarich

Dorothy M. Plantarich

Jan 8, 2011

At the age of 86. She was a resident of Morrisville for more than 44 years. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to William; devoted mother of James and Susan Long, and the late William and Kathleen; dear grandmom of Jarrett, Katie, Chelsea, Andrew, and the late Matthew. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from 9...

Rose L. Mclaughlin (Nee Stavola)

Rose L. Mclaughlin (Nee Stavola)

Jan 8, 2011

Wife of the late James J. Mother of Joan Dickinson, James F. McLaughlin, Maureen R. Kravchak (Joseph J.), Lorraine Picariello (Vincent), and Diane Gordon (Gerald). Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and 1 sister Inez Sesso. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of...

Dorothy Sharp (Nee Renn)

Dorothy Sharp (Nee Renn)

Jan 8, 2011

Wife of Hugh. Mother of Dorothy Fidura (Joe), Sharon Mariano (Frank), and the late Hugh, Jr. (Doris). Grandmom of Hugh, III, Sandra, Brian, Joe, Jr., Lori, Jennifer, and Jessica. Great grandmother of Rachel, Halle, and Samantha. Sister of Charles Renn. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 10 A.M. at All Saints Church, 9601Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114....

Frank "Shagy" Diamico

Frank "Shagy" Diamico

Jan 5, 2011

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wed. January 5, 2011 and is now reunited with his precious wife Margaret "Reds". Formerly of the Germantown Area Section of Phila., Frank was one of 15 children born to Frank and Maria DiAmico. Devoted father of George (Frances), Mary Caputo (Joe), Alexis Caputo (Gene), Deborah Malcolm (Ken) and the late Francis;...

Richard F. "Sick Rick" Jaros

Richard F. "Sick Rick" Jaros

Jan 5, 2011

Beloved son of Jean Grenfell, step-son of Robert Smith, father of Elijah, dear brother of Robert and Donna, brother-in-law of Kitty; also survived by his niece Jessica and nephew Andrew. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 10AM Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Memorial Service 12Noon.

Theresa L. Jarmusik (Nee Lapkiewicz)

Theresa L. Jarmusik (Nee Lapkiewicz)

Jan 5, 2011

Loving wife of Frank. Beloved mother of Mary Ellen Chervenic (Joseph), Joann Stiteler (Dean), Janet Hamilton (Wes), Frank (Laurie), and Barbara Kaewell (John). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 1 sister Helen Wilson (Edward), and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Louis R. Macholl

Louis R. Macholl

Jan 4, 2011

Loving father of Laura, Hailie, and Gretchen. Brother of Deborah. Uncle of Kimberly Tweedel and Kristopher Hackney. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment Beechwood Cemetery.

Robert C. Morris

Robert C. Morris

Jan 3, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 61. Loving husband of Linda. Devoted father of Robert, III and Jennifer. Dear brother of Joanne Kahler, Thomas McCoy (Cathy) and Kathleen Salerno (Rich); also survived by his aunt Jean Archer. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Morris was a retired Lieutenant of the Philadelphia Police Department, serving the city of Philadelphia for 32 1/2...

Ruth M. Metz (Nee Holand)

Ruth M. Metz (Nee Holand)

Jan 1, 2011

At the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Thomas (Peggy), Daniel (Kate) and the late Richard. Also survived by 11 loving grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and mother in law of Nancy Metz. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday 9 A.M at Holy Innocents Church, 1337 E. Hunting...

Eleanor Wilderman-Zuk (Nee Spear)

Eleanor Wilderman-Zuk (Nee Spear)

Jan 1, 2011

Wife of the late Francis Wilderman and the late Henry Zuk. Mother of Frank J. (Hatsuko) and Ronald T.(Lillian); also survived by 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Lucas and Christine Thomas, 6 great grandchildren and one sister Marion Fydrych. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 9:30-10:30 AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at...

Claire A. Lutek (Nee Trainor)

Claire A. Lutek (Nee Trainor)

Jan 1, 2011

Wife of the late George. Loving mother of Loretta (Steven) Bashaw, Thomas Lutek and Sean (Donna) Lutek. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Saturday 9AM at St. Jerome Church 8100 Colfax St. (at Stamford St.) Phila., PA 19136 followed by her Funeral Mass 10AM. Entombment is Calvary Cemetery (Cherry Hill,...

Benjamin C. Redmerski

Benjamin C. Redmerski

Jan 1, 2011

Of Westhampton, Passed away at his residence January 1, 2011. Born in Swoyersville, PA. Benjamin was a 20 year Army Veteran serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and 5 Loops, American Campaign Medal, Asiatioc-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal...

John W. Jankowski

John W. Jankowski

Dec 29, 2010

Loving husband of the late Maureen (nee Quinn). Devoted father of Patricia Haeber, Megan Jankowoski, Rosemary Magazzu and Jennifer Fagan (Chris). Dear pop-pop of Freddie, Samantha, Nicholas, Shannon and Kayle. Uncle of Peggy LeCompte and one sister Pat Tolchin. Also survived by a large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wed. eve 6-9 PM and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Kolenkiewicz

Elizabeth "Betty" Kolenkiewicz

Dec 28, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Peter, devoted mother of Ella Berkoff, Dolores Crawford (Gene), Diane Brooks (Howard), and the late Charlotte Elsesser and Elizabeth McGuigan; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and her brother Harry Lawson. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday Evening 7-9 P.M. and also Monday 8:30-9:15 A.M. Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

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