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William A. Greiss

William A. Greiss

Oct 16, 2010

Husband of the late Anna. Father of William (Alice), and Patricia A. Savini, grandpop of Danielle (Steve), Jillian, and Benito, great grandfather of Shae Marie; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9 A.M. Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his service 11 A.M. Interment Our...

James E. Keashon

James E. Keashon

Oct 16, 2010

Beloved husband of 60 years to Margaret Mary (nee Glendon), devoted father of Gerard (Maria), Kevin, Maureen Dwyer (John), Monica Mutter (John) and the late Francis Xavier; also survived by nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. James taught for over 35 years at Fr. Judge High School for Boys. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday Eve. 7-9...

Betty L. Fraim (Nee Richardson)

Betty L. Fraim (Nee Richardson)

Oct 15, 2010

Beloved wife of the late William R. Rice and John E. Fraim, devoted mother of William R. Rice (Carol), Arthur L. Rice, Linda M. Smith (Steve), Paula C. Beckenbaugh and the late Sharon L. Rice; also survived by 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 12 P.M. Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

Susan Stevens (Nee Knowles)

Susan Stevens (Nee Knowles)

Oct 14, 2010

Beloved wife of James J.; devoted mother of James Jr., Daniel, Kelsey, and Ryan; daughter of Ernie and Dot Knowles; sister of Matthew, Dennis, Timothy, and the late Ernie Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Monday, 9:30 A.M., St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Rd., Huntingdon Valley PA 19006 (West of Pine Road), followed...

Albert J. Young

Albert J. Young

Oct 14, 2010

Loving husband of Margaret M. (nee Daley). Father of Madalene Strumbeck (Dana), James (Marge), Kathleen Minnich (Michael), Gerald, and Joseph. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Jelena Grabania (Nee Grujic)

Jelena Grabania (Nee Grujic)

Oct 12, 2010

Wife of the late Paul, devoted mother of Lester and his wife Nancy, dear grandmom of Paul. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday Eve. 7-9 P.M., St. Stephen's Orthodox Cathedral, 8598 Veree Rd. Phila, PA 19111 and also Saturday 9-9:45 A.M., followed by her Funeral Service 10 A.M. Interment Oakland Cemetery.

Margaret "Marge" Mossop (Nee Rennix)

Margaret "Marge" Mossop (Nee Rennix)

Oct 12, 2010

Beloved wife of John J., loving mother of Peggy Morrison (Rich), Jim Krieger, Jr., Joe W. Krieger, Bill J. Krieger, dear step-mom of Bonnie Smith, Pat Panzer, Jean Birenbaum, and Kathy Evans: also survived by 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday, 9 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford...

Lois M. Poulton

Lois M. Poulton

Oct 11, 2010

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Friday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Martin of Tours Church (upper church), 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Oxford Cir.), Phila., PA 19149. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

John T. Horan

John T. Horan

Oct 10, 2010

Devoted husband of the late Victoria; brother-in-law of the late Rita Bruno. Survived by his sister, Margeret Quasti and sisters-in-law, Marie Albert and Kitt Lawrence; also survived by nephews, Jack Bruno, Christ Albert, Al Quasti; nieces, Marie Pedriera, Claire Bruno, Diane Rutledge, Lynne Modano and Kathleen Schmitz; as well as many great nieces and nephews, He was a former Executive...

Sydney V. Martin

Sydney V. Martin

Oct 10, 2010

Loving daughter of Eleanor. Wife of Elliott Gross. Sister of Thane (Jacqueline). Also survived by 1 niece, Epani-Jade, 1 nephew, Thane, Jr., and her "Canine Kids", Stella, Brooke-Lynn, Snowie, and Sophia. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, 10 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Woodhaven Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment will take place...

Cora M. O'Brien (Nee Bildner)

Cora M. O'Brien (Nee Bildner)

Oct 9, 2010

A C.N.A. for Holy Redeemer Hospital. The beloved wife of John. Loving mother of John and Michael. Survived by many other family members. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thurs 9:00 - 10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral Service at 11 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem.

Theresa Labree

Theresa Labree

Oct 9, 2010

Loving daughter of the late Martin "Snooky" and Regina. Survuved by one brother and one sister; sister of the late Mary McGrath and Rita LaBree Engle; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, special friends, Jackie, Mary Lou and Kathleen and her pets, Spatz and Ginger. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 6-9 P.M. at...

Daniel J. Towey

Daniel J. Towey

Oct 9, 2010

Daniel was a 3rd generation Surveyor for the City of Phila. Beloved son of John M. and Mary "Mimi" (nee Downey); loving brother of Matthew and Andrew; dear grandson of Dorothy and the late William Downey, Ann and the late Martin Towey; beloved nephew of Barbara, Joseph, Theresa, and Carol; also survived by his great uncle, Michael Polak; numerous cousins...

Emma Norton (Nee Hauser)

Emma Norton (Nee Hauser)

Oct 8, 2010

Loving wife of the late James. Devoted mother of James (Donna), and the late Marguerite Denuel (Helmut). Dear Nanny of James and Melanie and one great grandchild Dezirae. Sister of Carl (Joan), William (Catherine), Catherine Edinger (Thomas), Phyliss Cottrell (Dave), Dorothy, John (Carol) and the late Paul, Joseph, Joan Robinson and Robert. Also survied by two sister in laws Jenny...

Gerard F. Graham

Gerard F. Graham

Oct 8, 2010

A former employee of the Budd Company; husband of the late Geraldine (nee Morrissey); dear brother of Vincent, Margaret and Veronica Campbell; loving uncle to Lisa Drennen; also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday 9 to 9:45 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3552 Chesterfield Rd. (at Morrell Ave.) Phila.,...

Robert "Bob" Hauser

Robert "Bob" Hauser

Oct 6, 2010

A retired Philadelphia Fireman, who died at the Abington Hospice. Born and raised in Fishtown, Bob was the 9th of 12 children to Paul and Ann Hauser. He is survived by his wife, Marie (nee Golden); father of Robin Bowen (Gregory), Robert (April), Paul (Kim), Catharine Hanna (Steven), and Megan; grandfather to 15. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Ethel M. Horn

Ethel M. Horn

Oct 6, 2010

ETHEL M. (nee Rennard) on October 6, 2010 at the age of 85. Loving wife of the late Raymond Sr. Devoted mother of Lorraine Wasserman (Michael), Kathleen Yerkes (Greg), Raymond Jr., (Margaret) and Robert. Dear mom-mom of 8 grandchidren and 14 great grandchildren. Sister of Margaret Hennessey, Jane Rennard, Raymond J. Rennard, and the late Thelma Jones and Kathryn Rennard....

Charles Elwell

Charles Elwell

Oct 3, 2010

Beloved husband of the late Elsie (nee House), devoted father of Charles (Marina) and Elsie Garcia (Richard Sr.), dear grandfather of Richard, Nancy, Audrey, Charles, Scott and Gregory; also survived by nine great grandchildren Sara, Jocelyn, Caitlin, Jake, Alexa, Max, Carly, Brooke and Julia, and three great great grandchildren Santino, Carmen and Luciano. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Barbara A. Hogeboom

Barbara A. Hogeboom

Oct 1, 2010

Barbara A. Hogeboom, passed away October 1, 2010 at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia at the age of 69. Barbara was an original member of the Delta family since 1977. Barbara was able to realize her dream to live in her own home and enjoy life in her community. She loved to sit outside on her covered deck, traveling in...

Martin J.C. Towey

Martin J.C. Towey

Sep 30, 2010

Beloved husband of Ann M. (nee Ryan). Devoted father of John (Mimi), and Carol Ann; grandfather of Matthew, Daniel, and Andrew. Also survived by 5 sisters, Maureen, Theresa, Eleanor, Bernadette, Virginia and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Tuesday, 9 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9738 Frankford Ave. (S. of...

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