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Woodrow W. Tomlinson
Nov 18, 2010
At the age of 94. Loving husband of the late Margaret (nee Breen). Devoted father of Hazel Slye (Robert), and Jim (Karen). Dear pop-pop to David Baker, Sandra Brozena, Tom Baker, Bonnie Smith, Kathy Tomlinson and Maureen Moyer and 8 Great Grandchildren. Mr. Tomlinson served in the US Army during WWII. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid outdoors man....
James J. Waldron
Nov 18, 2010
James went on to a higher place on Nov. 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife Eleanor and his children Eleanor, Michael, Thomas, Rosemary, Marie, Anne and their families which include 8 grandchildren. James had a successful career, provided for his family and we have countless memories to keep his spirit with us alive. We will celebrate his life...
Jeannette R. Kantner (Nee Hill)
Nov 17, 2010
Beloved wife of the late Albert L. Devoted mother of Lisa A. and Jim (Pattie). Loving grandmother of James; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening, 6-7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Prayer Service 8 P.M. Interment private. Family prefers donations to Vitas...
Raphael A. Divirgilio
Nov 17, 2010
Loving husband of Lena (nee Bonanni). Also survived by his sister-in-law Doris DiVirgilio and his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Crawford J. Diehl
Nov 16, 2010
At the age of 64, beloved husband of Hermina A. (nee Andrews). Devoted father of Stephen and John (Dena). Grandfather of Katelyn. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday Eve. 7-9PM Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) Interment Private
John W. Calvanese
Nov 16, 2010
Beloved husband of Margaret A. (nee Emerson), devoted father of Peggy Smallwood, Robert, Theresa (Francis) Walsh, Russell (Karen) and the late John. Loving pop-pop of 9 grand-children, 2 great grandchildren and 3 brothers, Robert, Richard and the late Jimmy. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday 10:30 A.M. at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant...
Dennis P. Mccarthy
Nov 16, 2010
Loving husband of Mary (nee Quigley). Devoted father of Kate Clark (Patrick), Tim (Amanda), Christopher (Jennifer), and Amy McCarthy (Vince Feralio). Fun loving pop-pop to 7 grandchildren. Brother of Joan Fosbenner. Mr. McCarthy was a graduate of North Catholic High School, Class of 1957. Relatives and friends are invited to Call Monday, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church,...
Filomena Cozza (Nee Leone)
Nov 16, 2010
Wife of the late Francesco, devoted mother of Ninetta Gift (Kenneth), Joseph Cozza (Patricia) an Linda Pepe (Richard); also survived by five grandchildren Anthony, Richard, Matthew, Joseph, and Michael, dear sister of Elvira, Ida, Antoinette, Joseph, Pasquale, Carmella, Teresa, Josephine and the late Gina. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 9 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena...
Louise M. Plunkett
Nov 15, 2010
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Mass 10AM St. Martha Church. Interment Private
Leonard "Butch" Merriman
Nov 14, 2010
MERRIMAN LEONARD J. "BUTCH" Nov. 14, 2010, age 69. Beloved husband of the late Nancy L. (nee Brownsweiger) and the late Josephine (nee Franks). Devoted father of Catherine, Kimberlee, Deborah, Mark, Ann Marie, Peggie, Bonnie, Steve and the late Beverly. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren and 2 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing...
Geraldine J. Damico-Ludwig (Nee Kafel)
Nov 14, 2010
Beloved wife of Walter M., devoted mother of James Ludwig, Lisa Mitchell (Joseph), Timothy Ludwig, Jennifer Ludwig and Teri Damico, also survived by 10 grandchildren, one brother Edward Kafel, 3 sisters, Linda Kuper, Maryann Kafel, Marlene Kafel and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her memorial service Thursday 8 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia...
Robert M. Beattie, Jr.
Nov 14, 2010
Loving brother of Jerry Soule (Megan). Son of Linda Beattie and the late Robert, Sr. Also survived by Jimmy, Joey, Jeannette, Chrissy, and loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9-10:30 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd. (at Morrell Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers,...
Madeline L. Wallace (Nee Paulson)
Nov 14, 2010
Wife of the late George Sr., loving mother of William Chapman (Harriet) and George Wallace, Jr. (Lynn); also survived by two grandchildren Timothy and Tiffany Wallace, one great grandson Gregory, her sister Dorothy Anick and her brother William Wendel. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9-10:45 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant...
John G. Beatty, Jr.
Nov 13, 2010
Beloved son of John G. Sr. and Carol (nee Devlin), loving brother of Amanda and Christi, dear grandson of Gertrude Beatty and the late William, Thomas and carol Devlin; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday Eve. 6-9 P.M. and also Thursday 8:30-9:15 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...
Melissa Castle Caine (Nee Greenwald)
Nov 12, 2010
Devoted mother of Danielle and Dominic; beloved daughter of Patricia and Hank Maurizio; loving sister of Ronald, John, Ellen, and Daniel; dear companion of John Donahue; fun aunt of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday Evening 7-9 P.M. and also Wednesday 8:30-9:15 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.)...
Margaret A. Colomy (Nee Halterman)
Nov 11, 2010
Beloved wife of the late Oliver, loving mother of Robin Blauvelt (Charles), Oliver (Dorothy), Mark (Shannon), Tony (Bernadette), Kirk (Rita) and the late Clara Colomy-Rivera (Nelson); also survived by 19 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, her sister Mary Newton and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 9-10:45 A.M. Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave....
Angelina Ricchini (Nee Iannetta)
Nov 11, 2010
Wife of the late Emilio. Loving mother of William (Joyce), Marge Magrann (Dennis), and Angela Giordano (Anthony). Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 11 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church. Interment Resurrection...
Angelina M. Pio
Nov 10, 2010
Served in the Coast Guard during WWII. Beloved daughter of the late John and Concetta Pio. Dear sister of the late Michael Pio, Jenny Tulio, Marietta Marzucco, Antoinette Kross, Rose Kernan, Anna Lamelza, Albert Pio, Philip Pio, Dolores Bartley, and James Pio. Also survived by 19 nieces and nephews, and preceded in death by 7. Relatives and friends are invited...
Dolores A. Mscisz
Nov 9, 2010
Wife of the late John. Loving mother of John, James, and Diane. Mom-Mom of James, Stephen, Peter, Kristen, and Kaitlyn. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 8-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Dominic Church. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.
George D. Shaffer
Nov 9, 2010
Father of Kimberly Burer and Irene Zarate. Also survived by 2 grandchildren, John and Julie, 4 brothers Dennis, Richard, Kenneth, Gerald, and 1 sister Janet R. Wexler. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday morning, 10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Memorial Service 11 A.M. Interment private.
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