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Verne C. Shuttleworth, Jr.

Verne C. Shuttleworth, Jr.

Mar 21, 2011

At the age of 79. Loving husband of 55 years to the late Wilma (nee Kelly). Devoted father of Verne, III (Jeanne) and Colleen. Dear pop-pop of Gregory, Daniel and Maura. Brother of Joan Schaffer and the late Rose, Wallace and Walter. Also survived by a large extended loving family. Mr. Shuttleworth was a Korean War veteran serving proudly in...

Charles R. Meyrick

Charles R. Meyrick

Mar 20, 2011

Was reunited with his loving wife Teresa and the Lord. Father of Charles (Stefanie), Joseph (Susan), and Robert (Tinamarie). Pop-pop of Kristina, Amanda, Joseph, Ashley, Nicholle, and Michelle. Also survived by his brother Earl and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 8-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant...

Robert Christopher Reynolds

Robert Christopher Reynolds

Mar 20, 2011

All services private at the family's request.

Helen M. Sullivan (Nee Brown)

Helen M. Sullivan (Nee Brown)

Mar 20, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Sr., loving mother of Robert E. Jr. (Christine), Timothy M. and Gerard J. Sr., dear grandmom of Caitlyn, Nicole, and Gerard J. Jr.; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 10:30 A.M., St. Jerome Church, Colfax and Stamford Sts., Phila., PA followed by...

Anne A. Dolan (Nee Leary)

Anne A. Dolan (Nee Leary)

Mar 19, 2011

Wife of the late James. Loving mother of Peggy Zachwieja (Al), Jim (Rosemary), and the late Sr. Mary Ramona, S.B.S. Grandmom of Brian, Charles, and the late Scott. Great grandmom of Amber, Erik, Madison, and Gavin. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Bernard Church, 7341 Cottage St.,...

Alphonse L. Przeworski

Alphonse L. Przeworski

Mar 19, 2011

Husband of Gertrude. Father of Carol Lacey, Richard, and Kenneth. Grandfather of Jack, Michael, Juliet, and Katherine. Also survived by 3 sisters. Relatives, friends, and members of St. Jerome Seniors are invited to his Viewing Thursday 9 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Vito A. Ricci, Jr.

Vito A. Ricci, Jr.

Mar 19, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Joanne, loving brother of Raymond, Frances, Thomas, James, Nancy and the late Dorothy, father of Vito III, Nancy, Michael, Denise, Kathy, and Nina. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 9AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his service of Christian Burial 11AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

Maura T. Murphy (Nee Mcnicholas)

Maura T. Murphy (Nee Mcnicholas)

Mar 19, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Raymond Sr., devoted mother of Raymond, Maureen, Robert, Timothy, Francis, Margaret, John, Geralyn, Kathryn, Regina, Michael and their devoted spouses, also survived by 36 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, her brother Hugh McNicholas and her sister Margaret O'Donnell. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9AM St. Katherine of Siena...

Grace O. Willie (Nee Cheeseman)

Grace O. Willie (Nee Cheeseman)

Mar 19, 2011

Dedicated companion of 34 years to the late Anthony V. Neri, Jr., wife of the late John, loving mother of Richard (Barbara); dear grandmom of Kristin and Matthew, sister of George Jr., John, Charles, Joseph, Marty, Paul, William and the late Albert; also survived by her niece Joanne Sage (Jake), her children Michael, Nicholas, Nicky and Jacob and numerous nieces...

Joseph A. Berg

Joseph A. Berg

Mar 18, 2011

He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife of almost 57 years Anne (nee Durkin); and his loving children Joseph (Brenda), Frank (Lorraine), Stephen (Joan), Joann Doherty (John), and Lydia. He was Pop to 11 lucky grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter. Joe was a Korean War Veteran, a long time employee of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and a proud...

Alice M. Pilotti (Nee Cahill)

Alice M. Pilotti (Nee Cahill)

Mar 17, 2011

Formerly of the Kensington Sect. of Phila.; beloved wife of the late Henry, loving mother of Henry, Robert and his wife Eleanor, also survived by two grandchidren Daniel and Melissa. Services and Interment are Private for the family.

Irene Konde (Nee Albanowicz)

Irene Konde (Nee Albanowicz)

Mar 17, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Scott Konde and his wife Beth and Stacy Szymkowski and her husband Vincent; also survived by five grandchildren Nathaniel, Abigail, Luke, Sophia and Sydney and her sisters Jacqueline Spielman and Barbara Zugie. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 10AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.)...

Estelle M. Markley (Nee Maxwell)

Estelle M. Markley (Nee Maxwell)

Mar 16, 2011

Born in Philadelphia, she moved to Fairless Hills in 1981. Worked as a Supervisor at CMS Gilbreth in Croyden for 27 years. Member of St. Francis Cabrini. Worked at Wawa from 1996 until her passing. Loving mother of Daniel Markley of Philadelphia, Diane Dennery of Philadelphia, Denise Somers of Fairless Hills, and Regina Archibald of Bristol. Also survived by 13...

Mary Harmonis (Nee Tylawsky)

Mary Harmonis (Nee Tylawsky)

Mar 16, 2011

Mary Harmonis (nee Tylawsky), age 95, passed away March 16, 2011. She was born and raised in Scranton, PA. After living in Bridgeport, CT and Philadelphia, PA, she moved to Levittown, PA in 1951, becoming one of the original residents. Above all, Mary loved time she spent with and caring for her family. She enjoyed working in the yard, and...

Jacklynn "Jackie" Strain (Jester)

Jacklynn "Jackie" Strain (Jester)

Mar 16, 2011

Beloved mother of Daniel, Christopher, Jennifer, Heather, Colleen, and Brian. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, her parents Jeanne and John, 2 brothers Jay and Joe, and 1 sister Jeanne. Will be sadly missed by her stepfather Joe, her Uncle Chuck, and her loving cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 9-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...

Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown

Mar 15, 2011

At the age of 88. Devoted daughter of the late James H. and Elizabeth T. Brown. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 8:30 AM Glading Memorial Presbyterian Church. 1267 E. Cheltenham Ave. (at Loretta Ave.) Phila., PA 19124 followed by her Service 9:30 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park.

Joseph R. "Buzz" Ebner

Joseph R. "Buzz" Ebner

Mar 15, 2011

Survived by the love of his life Jeannette Marie (nee Farrell), beloved father of Joseph R. 'Buzz" Ebner, III, Rosemary A. Wackerle and Maryanne Ebner, his adored grandchildren Danielle Ebner, Elizabeth Wackerle, Joseph "Buzz" Ebner, IV and Julie Wackerle; dear brother of Honey Seibel, Raymond Ebner and the late Helen Langlois, James Ebner, Robert Ebner and Mary Jane Lineman; also...

Harry E. Prosperi

Harry E. Prosperi

Mar 14, 2011

at the age of 79. Loving husband of the late Loretta. Mr. Prosperi served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a bar owner in Fishtown at the Moyer Inn for 21 years. Known to everyone in Bensalem as Poppy. Devoted father of Gerry Hughes and Sandy Vanderstine (Christopher), one sister Doris, dear poppy to Edmond (Leeann),...

Joseph F. Szuszczewicz

Joseph F. Szuszczewicz

Mar 14, 2011

Beloved husband of Helen (nee Adams-Junod). Loving father of Brian and Jeff. Grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Anthony (Nicole). Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday 10:30 AM at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Service 11:30 AM. Interment private.

Robert A. Smith

Robert A. Smith

Mar 14, 2011

At the age of 72. Beloved husband of the late Jean M. (nee Brooks). Father of Robert A. Smith, Jr. Loving grandfather of Cara and Jeanine. Great grandfather of Sarah Johnston. Also survived by one brother Henry. Mr. Smith was a lifetime member of Local No. 592 Cement Masons. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9 AM...

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