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John A. Helfrich

John A. Helfrich

Feb 8, 2010

Loving husband of Joan (nee Weiler). Devoted father of Jonathan. Survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters and a large, extended, loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning 7:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery....

Robert W. Millar

Robert W. Millar

Feb 7, 2010

He was an original resident of Levittown, PA since 1953. He belonged to the E.P.S.A., U.S. Soccer Assoc., and Filo. He is a member of the Philadelphia Soccer Hall of Fame. He developed training for Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Referees. After retiring from S.K.F. Industries, he worked as a bus driver for Bristol Twp. Schools. Preceded in death by his wife...

Carl L. Anderson

Carl L. Anderson

Feb 7, 2010

All services private at the family's request.

Tracy S. Jones (Nee Supchae)

Tracy S. Jones (Nee Supchae)

Feb 7, 2010

Longtime resident of Northeast Philadelphia and a graduate of N.Y.C.U. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Sister of Eleanor Purcell and also survived by 2 nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 10-11 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment private.

Matthew Wyatt Long

Matthew Wyatt Long

Feb 4, 2010

Matthew Wyatt Long died suddenly at the age of 22. He was a resident of Levittown, PA. He was a graduate of Bucks County Technical High School and employed at Dock Services, Inc. in Bensalem, PA. Matthew had a contagious smile and was liked by everyone that he came in contact with. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed sports. He...

Denise M. Netterville

Denise M. Netterville

Feb 4, 2010

Suddenly at the age of 57, Denise was a resident of Florida and formerly of Philadelphia. Beloved wife of John, she is the devoted mother of Shawn (Christine) and Sharon Schatzel (Erik), loving mom mom of Alicia, Natalie, Tyler, Emily, Andrew and Abigal, dear sister of Mary Murphy (Kenneth), James Hopkins (Maureen) and the late John Hopkins. Denise was a...

Patrick E. Donnelly

Patrick E. Donnelly

Feb 3, 2010

Survived by his fiancee Peggy Phillips and his wife Helen Donnelly, beloved father of Stephanie, Patrick, Michael, and Matthew, loving grandfather to Ian and Avalynn, dear brother of Anna Warner, Kim Gorey, Jack, Wayne, Hugh, William, Joseph and the late Uncle Mike; also survived by his nephews Bill and Joey and many other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Evelyn M. Felter (Nee Bruzga)

Evelyn M. Felter (Nee Bruzga)

Feb 3, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Devoted mother of David (Margaret) and Kathleen S. Felter. Grandmother of David, Linda, and Stephen. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren and 5 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday afternoon 3-5 P.M. and Monday morning 8:30-9:30 A.M at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral...

Dolores "Dee" A. Hill (Nee Mcnally)

Dolores "Dee" A. Hill (Nee Mcnally)

Feb 2, 2010

Mrs. Hill passed away peacefully at Chandler Hall Hospice surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was 74. Beloved wife of Robert Hill for 54 years, she was the devoted mother of Dolores Bonese (Anthony) and Robin Klink (Steve), loving grandmother of James Wesley Klink and Timothy Robert Klink (Carrie) and great grandmother of Ethan James Klink....

William A. Tyson, Sr.

William A. Tyson, Sr.

Feb 1, 2010

Father of William A. Jr. and Jesse M. (Kelly), grandfather of Haley, Annalise, Owen, and Lucas, loving son of Marie and the late Harold Tyson; also survived by one brother Richard and 2 sisters Diane Kelly and Marianne Sheridan. Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday 10:30 A.M. St. Matthew Church, 3300 Cottman Ave., Phila. PA 19149 followed by...

Kathleen C. Dougherty

Kathleen C. Dougherty

Feb 1, 2010

Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Dougherty. Loving sister of Diane E. (Joseph) Radvansky, and Joseph P. (Zora). Dear aunt of Catherine Radvansky, Christopher Radvansky, Joseph P. Dougherty, William F. Dougherty and Christine Dougherty. Also survived by her pets Gracie and Casey. Relatives and friends are invited to Call Monday 9 A.M. at Corpus Christi Church, 900 Sumneytown...

James E. Kimmel

James E. Kimmel

Feb 1, 2010

James passed away after a 4 year battle with cancer. Born in 1943 in Northeast Philadelphia, he retired from St. Gabriel School, where he taught auto mechanics and carpentry. He lived in Feasterville since 1993 and was the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Liz/Betty" (nee Keough). Father of Christine "Christy" Magee (Jeff). Brother of Elaine Flynn and grandfather of Hunter John...

Julia A. Boggs (Nee Price)

Julia A. Boggs (Nee Price)

Jan 31, 2010

Wife of the late Charles, Sr. Beloved mother of Denise (Robert) DeGasto, Dorothea WainWright, Charles, Jr. (Joyce), Julia (the late Andrew) Boggs-Orr, and Virginia Boggs. Nanny to Leslie, Shelly, Charles III, Stephanie, Christy, Michelle, Veronica, and Jonathan. Also survived by several great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Services and interment are private.

Edith Schiffler

Edith Schiffler

Jan 29, 2010

Wife of the late Frank, devoted mother of Ken (Cindi), Deanna Brady and Ron (Kim), dear grandmom to Jon, Nicole, Trevor, Jake, Mackenzie, Patrick, Destiny, Kayla and Bryana; loving daughter of Edith; also survived by her brother Harry (Betsy) and her sister Maryann Achey. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday Eve. 7-9PM and also Tuesday 8:30-9:15AM Burns...

Stephen Smerker

Stephen Smerker

Jan 29, 2010

Devoted son of Michael and Barbara Fitzgerald (nee Smyth). Dear brother of Michael and the late Joseph. Father of Alexa and companion of Desiree Perez. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Interment private. Family prefers donations to Alexa Smerker Educational Trust Fund c/o...

Joseph M. Minarik

Joseph M. Minarik

Jan 25, 2010

Loving husband of Rebecca (nee Haley). Beloved brother of Mary Theresa Accetta (Joseph). Uncle of Kevin, Dakota, Christopher, and Breanne. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening 6-9 P.M. and Saturday morning 8-9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Mass 10...

Rose Clarke

Rose Clarke

Jan 24, 2010

Wife of the late William, Rose is the loving mother of William Shaw (Deborah) and Francis Shaw (Diane) also survived by 2 grandchildren Francis Shaw II and Devon Rose Shaw; sister of Monica Reilly and the late Dominick DiStefano. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown, PA followed by...

Eugene "Buddy" R. Wexler

Eugene "Buddy" R. Wexler

Jan 24, 2010

Loving husband of the late Rita (nee Houser), father of the late Barbara M. Ware and Cheryl Wexler; survived by his loving children Valerie Ralston, Eugene R. Jr., Michael V. Sr., Lana A. Krajewski, Marilyn P. Smith, Dale N. Formiglia, William Sr., Kim A. Keever and Harry A. Sr., 31 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Buddy...

Charles J. Freeth, Jr.

Charles J. Freeth, Jr.

Jan 23, 2010

A veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Anne M. (nee Arnold). Loving father of Margaret (Anthony) Hilliard, Kathleen (Edward) Purdy, and Anne (Gerald) Johnson. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 8:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant...

Frank J. Schat

Frank J. Schat

Jan 23, 2010

Preceded in death by his beloved wife Marie. Survived by his stepdaughter Nancy Murphy of Philadelphia, and granddaughters Jennifer, Susan, Erin, and six great grandchildren. All services private at the family's request.

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