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Vincent Hornung

Vincent Hornung

Dec 28, 2010

Suddenly at the age of 60. Vince was due to retire from Phila. Gas Works at the end of 2010 after 34 years of service. Beloved husband of Deborah A. (nee Schmid), devoted father of Robert, step father of Joseph and Rachel, loving brother of Jack, John, Mary Ethridge and Ronnie Blaszczyk; also survived by aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews....

Kathleen M. Leher-Toohey

Kathleen M. Leher-Toohey

Dec 28, 2010

Loving daughter of the late Catherine, sister of the late Mary, dear niece of Mary Toohey, Thomas, John and Danny. Also survived by many aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and good friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 6-8 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Service 8PM. Interment Private....

Gerard "Jerry" Newhouse

Gerard "Jerry" Newhouse

Dec 27, 2010

Son of Neal and the late Eileen (nee Murphy). Brother of Laurie Canning (Craig), David (Krista), and the late Neal, Jr. and Edward. Uncle of Allison, Brenna, Bubba, Owen, Liam, Shane, and Delaney. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Monday morning, 9:15-10:15 A.M. at BURNS...

Joseph Adams/Adamczyk

Joseph Adams/Adamczyk

Dec 26, 2010

Beloved husband of 70 years to Helen (nee Gabryelski), devoted father of Lorraine Dawson, Robert Adams, and the late John Adams also survived by three grandchildren Lisa Filaferro, Scott Dawson, Christa Adams and three great grandchildren Olivia, Benjamin and Rachel. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9-10 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant...

William J. Miskell, Jr.

William J. Miskell, Jr.

Dec 24, 2010

Retired Army Veteran of the Iraq War. Devoted father of Issac Jacob and Steven Anthony. Beloved son of William J., Sr. and Caroline (nee Burns). Dear brother of Stacy, Carolyn, Samantha, Michael, and Caitlin. Grandson of Joseph and Yvonne Burns, the late Caroline and Edward Emberger and also the late Harriet and James Miskell. Also survived by 3 nieces, Jordan,...

Jeffrey P. Ellingsworth

Jeffrey P. Ellingsworth

Dec 24, 2010

Jeffrey P. Ellingsworth, age 47, passed away suddenly December 24, 2010. A graduate of Pennsbury High School, Class of 1981. Employed for 20 years with Charming Shoppes, Inc. Loving husband of Donna (nee Swenk). Devoted father of Courtney Anne and Shane Tyler. Beloved son of Robert and Fay Ellingsworth. Brother of David Ellingsorth and Diana Spearing. Also survived by nieces...

Antonio Ramos

Antonio Ramos

Dec 23, 2010

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday evening, 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass will be held Thursday 10 A.M. at St. Anselm Church. Interment private.

William Ryan Brossman

William Ryan Brossman

Dec 23, 2010

Loving son of Margaret and John, Jr. (Fran). Brother of John and Christopher. Godfather and uncle of Colton. Grandson of John and Esther Brossman and the late James Tierney and Margaret McNichol. Also survived by loving cousins, aunts, and uncles. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening 6-8:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S....

Harry J. Atkinson

Harry J. Atkinson

Dec 23, 2010

Age 51, a member of Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 692, he is the son of the late Harry F. and Marian E. Atkinson. Loving brother of Claire Gallagher (Joe), dear uncle of Joe Devlin and Timothy and Elizabeth Gallagher; also survived by his aunts Claire DeCenzo and Sylvia McCaffrey. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday evening 7-9...

Helen M. Morrison (Nee Keller)

Helen M. Morrison (Nee Keller)

Dec 21, 2010

Beloved wife of Edward. Mother of Eddie (Patty) and Kelly. Sister of Kathleen Michalski. Grandmom of Thomas, James, Michelle, soon to be Madeleine, Megan, George, and Kaitlyn. Aunt of Catherine, David, Gerard, Philip, and Eric. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9:30-11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 11:30...

Marie Szymendera (Nee Piszewski)

Marie Szymendera (Nee Piszewski)

Dec 21, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Devoted mother of Antoinette Trzaska (Louis), Dorothy Eksterowicz (John), Stanley Szymendera, Jr. (Carol), and Marie Proko (Peter); also survived by 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 9:30 A.M. at St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M....

Harriet A. Loughlin (Nee Bowman)

Harriet A. Loughlin (Nee Bowman)

Dec 18, 2010

Died peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 18, 2010. Mrs. Loughlin was born in Shenandoah, PA to Sarah Longenberger and Harry Bowman, devoted wife of Thomas J., loving mother of Richard, Sharon (Raymond) Cybulski, Christine Pagano and her fiance Mark Goodwin and the late Paul Votto, also survived by 4 cherished grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Anna M. "Nancy" Mulville (Nee Mcdonald)

Anna M. "Nancy" Mulville (Nee Mcdonald)

Dec 17, 2010

Peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 17, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Nancy (Paul) Carberry, Mary Ellen (Frank) Butch, Jack (Maryilyn) Mulville, Kathy (Mario) Caranci, Marge (Jim) Young, Patsy (Mick) Quinn and the late Therese. Mom mom to Terrianne, Rosie, Frank (Stacey), Michael (Rachel), Jackianne (Tony), Tom, Jake, Patrick, Robert, Angela, Megan (Mark), Lauren, Jim,...

Ruth A. Martosella (Nee Lees)

Ruth A. Martosella (Nee Lees)

Dec 17, 2010

Loving wife of the late Daniel. Devoted mother of Gary and the late Daniel R. Sister of Joan Skokowski (Joe) and Connie Deni (the late James). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday 7-9 PM BURNS FUNERAL HOME (So. of Grant Ave.) and Thursday 9:15-10:15 AM followed by her Funeral Mass...

Jane S. Mcclernon (Nee) Reinnhardt)

Jane S. Mcclernon (Nee) Reinnhardt)

Dec 17, 2010

A resident of Washington Twp. passed away at the age of 79. Jane graduated from Frankford H.S. in 1949, and retired from E.P.A. in 2003. Beloved wife of the late Matthew J.; devoted mother of Kathleen (Brian) Mulvenna, Janice (Chuck) McMullin, and James (Karen). Loving grandmother of Coleen, Ryan, Christopher, Caroline, Erin, Sean, Patrick, Joseph, Caitlin and Allison; great grandmother...

Mary S Mignona (Nee Centanni)

Mary S Mignona (Nee Centanni)

Dec 16, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Jason G. Devoted mother of Vincent (Val), Carol Verrelle (Ray), Mary Mignona (Lois); also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9:30AM to 10:45AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her service 11 AM. Int. Resurrection Cemetery....

William Peter Johnson, Iii

William Peter Johnson, Iii

Dec 15, 2010

Died peacefully with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Mooney). Devoted father of Maria T. (Loren) Campbell and Patti A. Dear brother of John R. (Donna) and R. Thomas (Kathleen); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, 9 A.M. at Corpus Christi Church, 900 Sumneytown Pk....

Robert R. Schmidt

Robert R. Schmidt

Dec 14, 2010

Loving father of Dustin (his mother Nancy); dear son of Dorothy (nee Bradley) and Al Schmidt. Brother of Fred and Patricia Hemingway (Bob). Dearest nephew of Cass Kain and many other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 9-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., followed by his Funeral...

Rosalyne C. Sowden (Nee O'Brien)

Rosalyne C. Sowden (Nee O'Brien)

Dec 14, 2010

Rosalyne C. Sowden, age 89, a resident of Morrisville, PA, passed away December 14, 2010. Wife of the late Richard, Sr. Mother of Richard, Jr., Rosalyne, Douglas, and Donald. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 1 sister Ethel Mae Steere. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning, 7:30-8:15 A.M. at...

Dorothea R. Reale (Nee Lord)

Dorothea R. Reale (Nee Lord)

Dec 13, 2010

Beloved mother of Donna Gallagher and the late Thomas; survived by seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her sisters Rose and Jean, and her brother Robert; dear companion of Peter LaBuda. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 11 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Service 1 P.M. Interment Private.

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