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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.

William "Bill" F. O'Brien

William "Bill" F. O'Brien

Jan 22, 2010

Beloved husband of Kay, loving father of Bill (Joan), Mike (Eleanor) and Joe. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 9 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Service 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501...

Donald J. Danenhower

Donald J. Danenhower

Jan 20, 2010

Loving husband of Mary (nee O'Donnell). Pop of Stephen and Hailey Jezalik. Great grandfather of Brendin "Spotlight". Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 10:45 A.M. Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery.

John William Maclacklin

John William Maclacklin

Jan 20, 2010

Loving father of John, Shai Eckert (David), Laci, and Billy, also survived by three grandchildren Paige, Connor, Gavin and two great grandchildren; dear brother of Sharon Stickel and Harry MacLacklin (Cathy). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 9 A.M. Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by his service 11 A.M. Interment Greenmount...

Park "Eddie" Cornelius

Park "Eddie" Cornelius

Jan 17, 2010

After a brief battle with cancer. Loving husband of Kay (nee Geist). Step father of Lisa Gleason and Frank Wilman. Devoted brother of Anna Mae Mancini. Step grandfather of Tommy, Shannon, Timmy, Brittney, Matt, and Ashley. Also survived by one niece Michele Palmer and 1 nephew Carmen Mancini. Park served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Relatives and...

Bernice T. Boyd (Nee Fritsch)

Bernice T. Boyd (Nee Fritsch)

Jan 16, 2010

Wife of the late Samuel J.; beloved mother of Teresa (Dominic) Procaccino and Cecelia Gebhardt; loving grandmother of 5 and 9 great grandchildren; also survived by one sister, Mabel Carr. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday eve, 7 to 9 P.M., and Friday, 8:30 to 945 A.M., at MARTIN J. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Road,...

Robert J. Digiacomo

Robert J. Digiacomo

Jan 15, 2010

Beloved husband of Stella (nee Smith); loving grand-father of Kristina (Boris) Lapsker and Katherine (Christopher) Maurus; great grandfather of Dominic and dear brother of John. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 7:45 to 9 A.M., at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), followed by his Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., Maternity B.V.M. Church. Int....

George P. Stutz

George P. Stutz

Jan 14, 2010

Loving husband of the late Frances H. (nee Metzradt). Father of Frannie Antalosky (Stephen). Grand-father of Michele, Brian and the late Lisa. Great grandfather of Christopher and Brian Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tues. 9:30 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. St. Katherine Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cem....

Bertha M. Rossello (Nee Clayton)

Bertha M. Rossello (Nee Clayton)

Jan 12, 2010

Loving wife of George. Devoted mother of John, Brian, and Vincent. Dear sister of Marie Benner and Peter Clayton. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 9:30 A.M. at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd. (at Morrell Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to Vitas...

Nancy Paki

Nancy Paki

Jan 12, 2010

After a long courageous battle with cancer Nancy was 50. She was the loving wife of Edward, the devoted mother of Joseph and David; and the sister of David O'Donnell. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from 9:45-10:45AM on Thursday St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, followed by her funeral Mass 11AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

Mary T. Butler (Nee Uphoff)

Mary T. Butler (Nee Uphoff)

Jan 11, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Joseph P., devoted mother of William E. (Joann M.) and Teresa A. Butler, dear sister of Sally, Bill, Eddie, Joe and Cathy; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 9 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Mass...

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