Burns Funeral Home

Obituaries

Local obituaries for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Contact us today if you need funeral services

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.

Stanley G. Melinson

Stanley G. Melinson

Dec 12, 2010

Passed away Dec. 12, 2010, surrounded by his loved ones. Stanley is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Mary (nee Bollendorf) and their daughter Eileen. Loving father of Joanne (Sean Magee), Dennis (Kim Powell) and John. Cherished granddaughters Sarah Kelly and Larisa and Fiona Melinson. Stan is survived by Barbara (Weisback ) Melinson, his siblings James...

Deborah N. Clewell

Deborah N. Clewell

Dec 12, 2010

Loving wife of Richard. Beloved mother of Christina. Daughter of Carol Nave. Sister of Joyce Ricchini (William). Also survived by 1 nephew William J. Ricchini and 1 niece Jennifer Kalligonis (Tim), and her loyal companion Duncan. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 8:30-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass...

Margaret J. Kennedy

Margaret J. Kennedy

Dec 12, 2010

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday December 18 at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax Street (at Stamford St.) Phila., PA 19136 11:30 - 12:45 PM. Followed by her Funeral Mass 1 PM. Interment Private. Donations to Fox Chase Cancer Center, Office of Institutional Advancement. 333 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19111 in her memory would be appreciated.

Mary C. Melchiorre (Nee Martino)

Mary C. Melchiorre (Nee Martino)

Dec 11, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Charles, devoted mother of Anna Marie Detra and the late Camillo; also survived by her daughter-in-law Linda Melchiorre, eight grandchildren, Mary Frances, Karen, Arthur, Michael, Charles, Vincent, Anthony and Annette, 18 great grand-children, five great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9 A.M. St. Edmonds Church,...

Carmela T. Cipriano (Nee Bello)

Carmela T. Cipriano (Nee Bello)

Dec 11, 2010

Wife of the late Nicholas, Sr. Beloved mother of Nicholas, Jr. (Donna), Donna Garrison (Glenn), and Terri Powell (Doug). Survived by 6 grandchildren Lynn, Brian, Nicholas, III, Christopher, Emily, Sarah, and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9 A.M. at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2000 Shelmire Ave. (at Castor Ave.), Phila., PA 19152....

Joseph J. Slusarski

Joseph J. Slusarski

Dec 11, 2010

Beloved husband of Joan (nee Kyryluk), loving father of Janet Dustman and her husband Shawn. Services and Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Ronald Pierce

Ronald Pierce

Dec 11, 2010

Beloved husband of the late Gertrude (nee Walker), loving father of James, Joseph (Elaine), Joann Hager (Maurice), Barbara Sodul (Joe), Darlene DeLange, Steven (Jacquelyn), Gary and the late Tammy; also survived by 17 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and his brother Robert. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9-10:45 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave....

Doris C. Mcdowell (Nee Lyons)

Doris C. Mcdowell (Nee Lyons)

Dec 11, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Doris C. (Jack) Brennan, Susan E. McDowell (Meisenzahl) and the late Lisa E. Nana to John, Ken, Kevin (Jessica) and Bob. Dear sister of Joan Rutter. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Fri. evening 7-9 PM. and Sat. 8:30-9:15 AM, at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (So....

Claire A. Czarnecki (Nee Mcguckin)

Claire A. Czarnecki (Nee Mcguckin)

Dec 11, 2010

At the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Devoted mother of Claire Ann (Edward) Wyszynski. Loving grandmother of Sharon (Darryl) Kuriger, and Kevin (Aubrey) Wyszynski. Great grandmother of Darryl, Danny and Kolton. Predeceased by 2 brothers; survived by 4 sisters, 3 brothers and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wed....

Clara W. Forish (Nee Piotrowski)

Clara W. Forish (Nee Piotrowski)

Dec 9, 2010

Beloved mother of Claudette Pepenelli (Vincent) and Peter A. (Sharon). Loving grandmom of Lisa Gentry (William), Vincent A. Pepenelli (Theresa), Linda Siedlecki (Jeffrey), and Angeline Jimenez (Joseph). Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral...

obituary notifications

Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website.

GRIEFSTEPS EMAILS

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.