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Kelly A. Armbruster

Kelly A. Armbruster

Nov 24, 2010

Beloved mother of Keith. Devoted daughter of the late Louis and Anne (Delany) Armbruster. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Mon. 9 A.M. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St. (at Berks) followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. Interment private.

Dennis R. Boyle, Sr.

Dennis R. Boyle, Sr.

Nov 23, 2010

A retired Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector after 36 years. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Boyle). Loving and devoted father of Dennis Jr. (Frances), Michael (Laura), Eileen (Rick) Tomasetti, John, Marie, Anne, Brian (Marcy) Suzanne Beavers, Patricia (Michael) Shields and Timothy; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren and sister Patricia Hunter. Relatives, friends and members of the F.O.P. and K....

Barbara Beer (Nee Ziel)

Barbara Beer (Nee Ziel)

Nov 23, 2010

Barbara Beer passed away at St. Mary's Catholic Home in Cherry Hill, N.J. surrounded by her family. She was 90 years old. She was born in Katymar, Hungary in 1919. She survived a Russian workcamp for 2 years and was later reunited with her family. She came to the United States in January, 1950 with her family. She was a...

David Levenberg

David Levenberg

Nov 22, 2010

Beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Fragnito) Levenberg. brother of the late Joseph Levenberg. He is survived by many other family members. Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service on Wednesday 10:30 AM. King David Memorial Park, 3594 Bristol Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020.

Paul B. Block

Paul B. Block

Nov 22, 2010

Suddenly at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Radcliffe). Loving father of Hillary and Kevin. Dear pop Pop of Shawn; also survived by his brother Troy, his in-laws James and Kathleen Radcliffe, his brother-in-law James, sister-in-law Rosemary (Gary) and several nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday at 12 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708...

Emerson Charles Bender

Emerson Charles Bender

Nov 21, 2010

Beloved husband of Mildred Ann "Jenny" (nee Perciful), devoted father of Marilyn Pharo (Herbert) and Joanne Mackin (Edward); also survived by 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment private.

Thomas J. Pingue

Thomas J. Pingue

Nov 21, 2010

Suddenly at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Breyer). Devoted father of Christine (Joseph) Messina, Thomas, Brian (Sarah) and the late Timothy. Loving pop-pop of Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Ayden, Avery and Lucy Grace. Dear brother of Rita and his adopted sis Marge. Loving son-in-law of Mary Breyer. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday 8:45 AM at...

Joseph B. Donlen

Joseph B. Donlen

Nov 19, 2010

Went to be with the Lord November 19, 2010 to join his beloved wife, the late Marie (Collins); loving father of Lisa and Karen; Pop to Krystal, Joey, Mikey, Bridget, Jimmy, Johnny and Shannon; also survived by one brother Ronn Donlen and one sister Linda Schwank and many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and members of Roofers Union Local #30...

Clare M. Langton

Clare M. Langton

Nov 19, 2010

Passed away at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late John R. Devoted mother of Michael, Denise, Donna, Jack and Jerry. Loving mom-mom of 14 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday 9:45 AM at St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Rd. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 followed by her Funeral Mass...

Catherine J. Redden (Nee Dechristopher)

Catherine J. Redden (Nee Dechristopher)

Nov 19, 2010

Beloved wife of 63 years to the late William E. Sr. Mother of the late William E. Jr. Loving aunt to Patricia (Robert) Mullin; also survived by 2 great nephews and one great niece. Relatives, friends, and members of the Primrose Club are invited to her Viewing on Wednesday 9 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila.,...

Woodrow W. Tomlinson

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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...

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