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Joseph D. Rifkin

Joseph D. Rifkin

Nov 17, 2009

Beloved husband of Carol May (nee E'We). Loving father of Debra Brent (James), John (Jennifer), and Doreen Adele Wright (Jonathan). Survived by 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 sisters, Betty and Dolores, and many other family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday evening 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Robert "Bob" H. Hilghman

Robert "Bob" H. Hilghman

Nov 17, 2009

After a courageous battle with cancer, passed away November 17, 2009. Beloved husband of Julia Ann (Lynam), loving father of Sara, Kelly and Robert, beloved son of Beatrice and the late Edgar Hilghman, brother of Leo A. Connor Jr., dear son-in-law of Judy Bugieda, nephew of Marie McTighe, brother-in-law of Judy and Dr. Brian Walsh and Eileen Lynam. He will...

Leon A. Messina, Jr.

Leon A. Messina, Jr.

Nov 17, 2009

All services private at the family's request.

Edward A. Schmal

Edward A. Schmal

Nov 15, 2009

Beloved husband of Dolores, loving father of Joanne, Barbara, Della, and Michele, dear grandpop of Lidiya, Tara, John Jr., Della Ann, Laurel, Kelsie, Geena, and Kyle, great grandfather of Coleena, dear brother of Gerald, Frank, Anna May, Sr. Joan, Alma and the late Joseph, Raymond and Catherine. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9 A.M. Burns Funeral...

Robert "Bob" J. Lauletta

Robert "Bob" J. Lauletta

Nov 15, 2009

Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Boyle), devoted father of Kathy Lauletta-Louie (Steve) and Rob; also survived by his brother Richard. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday Eve. 7-9 P.M. and also Friday 8:30-9:30 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. , Phila, followed by his funeral mass 10 A.M. Christ the King Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery

John K. Hughes

John K. Hughes

Nov 14, 2009

Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Sanford). Devoted father of John (Beverly), Dennis (Cathy), Patricia (Danny) Luboff, Deborah (Gary) Shute, Daniel, Maureen, Carolyn (Michael) Keane, Timothy (Nicole), and the late Michael. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening 7-9 P.M. and Friday morning 8:30-9:15 A.M. at...

Rita Witalec

Rita Witalec

Nov 12, 2009

All serivces private at the family's request.

Lorraine E. Lanzi (Nee Neagle)

Lorraine E. Lanzi (Nee Neagle)

Nov 12, 2009

Loving wife of Andrew. Mother of Pamela Magnisalis and Andrew. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday evening 6-8 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Interment private.

Cecilia Mccafferty (Nee Krawiecz)

Cecilia Mccafferty (Nee Krawiecz)

Nov 11, 2009

Wife of the late James J. Mother of James (Charlotte), Barry (Ann), Gerald (Rosemarie), and Cecilia Buschmeier. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 sister Josephine Hetherington. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday morning 9:30 A.M. at St. John Neumann Nursing Home, 10400 Roosevelt Blvd., Phila., PA 19116. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Magnolia...

Edward "Doc" J. Dougherty

Edward "Doc" J. Dougherty

Nov 10, 2009

Beloved husband of Margaret C. (nee Mackin). Devoted father of Kevin and Sean. Brother of Mary Willard, Daniel, Teresa, and the late James, Sarah, and Bernard. Favorite Uncle Doc to many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening 6-9 P.M. and Friday morning 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of...

Marie A. Leone (Nee Perry)

Marie A. Leone (Nee Perry)

Nov 9, 2009

Marie A. (Perry) Leone of Langhorne passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at St. Mary Hospital in Langhorne. She was 84. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert A.; devoted mother of Gene (Debbie) of Levittown, Robert (Kerri) of Maine, Lorraine Bruno (James) of Langhorne and Nancy Fallon (George) of Philadelphia; also survived by nine loving grandchildren;...

Elizabeth J. Taylor

Elizabeth J. Taylor

Nov 9, 2009

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 10 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila, PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment private.

Rose Reynolds (Nee O'Farrel)

Rose Reynolds (Nee O'Farrel)

Nov 8, 2009

Wife of the late James A. Crutchfield and Frederick W. Reynolds. Loving mother of Diana Wiley, James (Teri) Crutchfield and Bonnie (Jack) Argenti, beloved grandmom to Jennifer, Jill, Jaclyn, Marissa, Danny, Kelly, Tina, Terri, John and the late Rachael; also survived by 15 great grandchildren and her niece Marie Rush. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wed. 9:30...

Antonio "Tony" Nigita

Antonio "Tony" Nigita

Nov 7, 2009

Beloved husband of Marie T. (nee Olkowski), loving brother of Tina Augello, Lucia Carfi and the late Marguerita Gatto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) also Thursday 8:15 to 9:15...

Herbert "Bill" L. Wallace

Herbert "Bill" L. Wallace

Nov 6, 2009

Loving husband of the late Helen Rose (nee Hudicek), devoted father of Steven, Ronald (Donna), Deborah Hunter (James), dear Poppy of 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, one sister Leona Wittmer; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday evening 7 to 9 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave....

Anna Marie "Nancy" Boyle

Anna Marie "Nancy" Boyle

Nov 6, 2009

Loving mother of the late Thomas and Michael. Devoted Grandmom of Sandy McDermott (Kevin), Sheila Graff, Sharon Anne, Thomas (Amanda), Frances, Joseph and the late Keith. Dear Grandmom of 12 great grandchildren. Mother-in- law of Sharon Anderson. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 10 A.M.-11:30 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. followed by her Service...

Catherine T. Curtin (Nee Sullivan)

Catherine T. Curtin (Nee Sullivan)

Nov 3, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Jerome A. Curtin, devoted mother of Veronica C. Casey (Joseph), Jerome M. (Diane) and Eileen, loving grandmother of Timothy and Joseph Casey, Dr. Kevin, Dermot and Conor Curtin, Dr. Kelly Curtin-Hallinan (Michael),and the late Caitlin and Cara Curtin; dear great grandmother of Bridget Hallinan. Family and friends are invited to her viewing Friday Eve. 7-8...

Helen J. Kosman (Nee Legensky)

Helen J. Kosman (Nee Legensky)

Oct 31, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Joseph P., devoted mother of Joseph and his wife Denise, Diane Hughes and her husband Joseph, loving grandma of Danielle; dear sister of Caroline Humenik, Carl Legensky and the late James Legensky. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9:30 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12699 Dunks Ferry Road, Phila, followed by her...

Helen Shaw

Helen Shaw

Oct 31, 2009

Beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother of William Shaw, Jr. and Dorothy Burns, dear godmother of John Kairis, dear grandmom of 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren; also survived by her brother John Kairis. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 8:30 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant...

Ethel G. King (Nee Guzock)

Ethel G. King (Nee Guzock)

Oct 30, 2009

ETHEL G. KING (nee Guzock), age 81, passed away at her home on October 20, 2009. She was one of the original residents of Levittown. At the time of her passing, she was with her loyal companion and best friend, her chocolate lab, Hummer, her daughter Rhonda, and David G., R.N., from Compassionate Care Hospice. Beloved wife of the late...

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