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Elizabeth Buckwalter (Nee Paulits)

Elizabeth Buckwalter (Nee Paulits)

Apr 25, 2011

At the age of 84. Wife of the late Benjamin; devoted mother of Betty Ann Young, Francis (Margie) and Diane (Brian) McCarthy; also survived by 10 loving grand-children, 9 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Anna and Marie and one brother, Billie. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 9 A.M., at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of...

Betty J. Fay (Nee Mays)

Betty J. Fay (Nee Mays)

Apr 25, 2011

At the age of 75. Devoted mother of Linda (William) Bartholomew, Richard (Marion) Jones, Ronald Jones, Michael Jones, Brian Jones, and Lisa Fay; also survived by 6 loving grandchildren, and 2 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 10 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass 12...

William K. Miller

William K. Miller

Apr 24, 2011

At the age of 75. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Milliot). Devoted father of Deena (Matthew), Robert (Jill), and the late Linda. Loving grandfather of T.J, Heather, Logan, Riley and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9 AM Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., (At Morrell Ave.) Phila, PA 19114 followed by...

Charles "Pete" E. Donnelly

Charles "Pete" E. Donnelly

Apr 23, 2011

At the age of 81. Former employee of PGW and Past President of Local Union 686. Beloved husband of the late Helen "Pat" (nee Miller). Devoted father of Terrance, Linda Chominski (Robert), Gail Mirra (John) and Timothy; dear grandpop of Kathryn, Julia, Erin, Jennifer, Colleen and Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 8:45 AM, St. Bernard...

Marie T. Ross (Nee Dormer)

Marie T. Ross (Nee Dormer)

Apr 22, 2011

Wife of the late Leonard, Sr. Loving mother of Leonard, Jr., Joseph (Janice), John (Carol) and the late Robert (Caroline). Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Thomas Dormer. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9 AM St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136 followed by her funeral mass 10...

Paul Francis Collins, Jr.

Paul Francis Collins, Jr.

Apr 22, 2011

Beloved husband of Rita (nee Kirby). Dear brother of Catherine, MaryAnne, and Patrick Collins. Dear brother-in-law of John Kirby (Arlene), Eileen Walicki (Stan), Patricia Szczypkowski (Robert), Mary Sabara (Donald), Michael Kirby (Lois), Joan Houston (Frank), Theresa Bell (Dave), Stephen Kirby (Dorothy). Dear nephew of Nancy and Eileen Collins. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Eleanor Pernitsky (Nee Borwn)

Eleanor Pernitsky (Nee Borwn)

Apr 21, 2011

at the age of 90. Loving wife of Joesph, devoted mother of Diane Paxson (John), Joann Schanne (Charlie) and Joseph (Elinor), dear Nanny of 8 grand-children and 10 great grand-children, sister of Marie Brown and Francis Brown. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 9 to 9:45 A.M. Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila. PA...

Joseph "Joe" M. Rahill

Joseph "Joe" M. Rahill

Apr 19, 2011

Suddenly at the age of 55. An employee of the Phila. Navy Yard. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee O'Drain). Loving father of Jamie (Mike) McGrenehan, Joseph, Jr. (Kelly) and Jerry. Pop pop to Sean, Joey, Colin, Kathryn, Kiera, Michael and Patricia. Devoted brother of Eugene (Sandra), Robert (Dolores), Francis (Joni), Gerald (Pina), and the late Maureen Crowthers; also survived by...

Marie Marinelli

Marie Marinelli

Apr 18, 2011

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 10 AM BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1514 Woodbourne Road. Levittown, PA followed by her Funeral Service 11:30 AM. Interment Sunset Memorial Park

Charles H. Streeper, Sr.

Charles H. Streeper, Sr.

Apr 18, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a great man on April 18, 2011. Born on July 17, 1932 and grew up in Saint Stephen's Parish, attended North Catholic High School and LaSalle College. He worked at the Budd Company as a Cost Analyst for 47 years where he retired in 1997. After retiring he loved...

Terry J. Smith, Sr.

Terry J. Smith, Sr.

Apr 16, 2011

SMITH Terry J. Sr., April 16, 2011, age 61, beloved husband, best friend and biggest fan of Maryanne (nee Apice), devoted father of Terry J. Smith, Jr. and Stacy S. Smith, dear brother of Linda Giwerowski and her husband Ziggy and Gary. Son-in-law of Mary Apice. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 115 are invited to call Tuesday Eve. 7...

Dolores R. Mitchell (Nee Ingenito)

Dolores R. Mitchell (Nee Ingenito)

Apr 16, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Thomas, she is the loving mother of Michael (Mary), Kevin (Barbara), Gregory (Barbara), Brian (Cheryl), Francis, and the late Thomas; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and her sister Theresa Hibbs. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9 A.M. Christ the King Church, Chesterfield and Morrell Aves., Phila., PA, followed...

Blanche M. O'Brien

Blanche M. O'Brien

Apr 16, 2011

Wife of the late George, Sr. Loving mother of George, Jr. (Barbara), Blanche Fani (Anthony), and Rosemary O'Brien. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, 11 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Mass 12 P.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Renee E. Denenberg

Renee E. Denenberg

Apr 15, 2011

Beloved daughter of Anne (nee Hoffman) and the late Bruce, loving sister of Kim Meiklejohn (Rich), dear aunt of Stephanie; also survived by her close friend Denise Cohen. Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

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...

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