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Raymond A. Godorecci

Raymond A. Godorecci

Oct 30, 2009

Raymond A. Godorecci, Sr. passed away October 30, 2009 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. A resident of Richboro, PA he was formerly a resident of Northeast Philadelphia for over 50 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee DeCinque) he is the devoted father of Raymond A. Jr. and his wife Carol, Jacqueline Patrick and her husband Raymond...

William W. Thomson

William W. Thomson

Oct 28, 2009

Beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee Klinger). Devoted father of William W. III and Terrence P. Dear brother of Patricia Callahan (Paul). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday evening 6 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 8 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of...

Mary J. Hajatian

Mary J. Hajatian

Oct 27, 2009

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday 9:30 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, Proctor Rd., Phila., PA. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment private.

Rosita Vassallo-Lebel (Nee Bussey)

Rosita Vassallo-Lebel (Nee Bussey)

Oct 27, 2009

Wife of the late Samuel Vassallo. Mother of David, Judy, Carol, Samuel, Linda, Rose, and Anthony "Tony". Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 1 brother, Levi John Bussey. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday afternoon 12 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Service 2 P.M. Interment private.

James J. Gallagher

James J. Gallagher

Oct 26, 2009

Husband of Frances (nee Rovnan), father of Lynne and the late Kathleen and James Jr. Grandfather of Jay, Tom, Jesse and Kim, great grandfather of Tommy. Brother of Dolores, Richard, Roland and the late Margaret and Dorothy. Relatives and friends are invited to his Fuenral Mass Sat. 10 A.M. St. Jerome Church, Stamford and Colfax Sts. Phila. PA 19136. Int....

Edith F. Callahan (Nee Haber)

Edith F. Callahan (Nee Haber)

Oct 26, 2009

Loving wife of the late John F., devoted mother of Winnie O'Connor (James), Jean Shank (Bill), John (Juanita), Patricia McIntyre (Bob), dear grand-mom of 16 grandchildren 30 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday eve. from 7 to 9 P.M. and Saturday from 7:45 to 8:45 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428...

Raymond "Sonny" L. Sparks, Jr.

Raymond "Sonny" L. Sparks, Jr.

Oct 26, 2009

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday evening 6 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Memorial Service 8:30 P.M. Interment private.

Marie T. Digiacomo

Marie T. Digiacomo

Oct 26, 2009

Dear sister of Harry (Nancy) and Carol Balmer; loving companion of Emilio E. Nardi; also survived by 4 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, 9 A.M., St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila. PA 19114, followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Int. private. Family prefers donations to the...

David Hamill

David Hamill

Oct 25, 2009

Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Quinn); loving father of Sean, Ryan and the late Shannon Frances; dear brother of Deborah (Bill) Clark, Jay (Debbie), Bob (Marty), Rosanne, Patrick (Doris), Eileen (Mike) Dolan and the late Edward and Gerald; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, 6 to 7:45 P.M., BURNS...

Howard J. Wible, Jr.

Howard J. Wible, Jr.

Oct 25, 2009

WIBLE HOWARD J. JR., Oct. 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Sally (nee Costa); loving father of James (Stephanie) and Shannon (Edward) Roche; Pops to Zachary, Jeremy, Eddy, Kaleigh, Katie, Cameron and Wyatt; also survived by 2 brothers, Ronald Wible, Stephen Zanaras; many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, members of Teamsters Local 500 are invited to his Viewing on Thursday eve,...

Joseph C. Larry, Jr.

Joseph C. Larry, Jr.

Oct 23, 2009

Beloved husband of Frances (nee Weiss). Loving father of Eleanor and Joseph III. Grandfather of Victoria, Alex and Joseph. Also survived by one great grandchild Gavin Joseph, 2 brothers, Eugene and Robert McDevitt. All Services are private.

Jean M. Garrett (Nee Mcdonald)

Jean M. Garrett (Nee Mcdonald)

Oct 22, 2009

Beloved wife of the late George Jr., devoted mother of Jean L. Nixon and Robert E. Boeckle Jr., step-mother of Kathleen, Nancy, George, James and David; also survived by 13 loving grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Monday, 9:30 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by her...

Raymond A. Wuest

Raymond A. Wuest

Oct 22, 2009

Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Hayden), devoted father of Susan (Robert) Leupold, Joyce (Steve) Kahl, Sharon L. (Charles) Souders, Raymond (Donna), Bruce (Virginia) and Glenn; also survived by 12 loving grandchildren, 3 great grand-children and 2 sisters. Relatives, friends and members of American Legion Post 133 are invited to his Viewing, Thurs., 9 A.M. St. Dominic's Church, 8500 Frankford Ave.,...

Arthur Houseman

Arthur Houseman

Oct 21, 2009

Beloved husband of 50 years to Marie Elise Ida Brunet, son of Eric and Elizabeth Houseman. Born in Central Butte, Saskatchewan, Canada. Graduated from Univ. of Saskatoon, Sask., Worked in Canada and USA as an electrical engineer and in construction management. He was loving, and kind, loved music, singing, playing his trumpet, woodworking, jokes and crossword puzzles. He is survived...

Elizabeth C. Chase (Nee Fricker)

Elizabeth C. Chase (Nee Fricker)

Oct 21, 2009

Elizabeth C. Chase (nee Fricker), born April 9, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, peacefully joined the Lord on October 21, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Bette was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Chase. Beloved and loving mother of Frederick Chase, Jr., the late Gary Chase, Denise (Randy) Seip, Catherine Chase (Joe Shimborski), Kevin (Karen) Chase, Patrick (Dawn) Chase, Timothy...

Ethel M. Miller (Nee Berger)

Ethel M. Miller (Nee Berger)

Oct 21, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Elmer H. Devoted mother of Dolores Munshaw, Patricia Mills, Helen Dunckley, Katie Majewski, Sharon Lawson, Gerald Miller, Richard Miller and the late Walter, Harry and Frankie Miller, Connie Creasy and Dorothy Roach; also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and her nephew William Clayberger. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday...

Nettie L. Palmer (Nee Rothermel)

Nettie L. Palmer (Nee Rothermel)

Oct 20, 2009

Loving mother of Mark Palmer. Passed away peacefully Tuesday morning. She is loved by all that knew her and will be missed greatly. Nettie is a former employee of Sears of Neshaminy Mall and retired from Amtrack as a Telephone Reservationest. Condolence cards may be sent to Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, PA 19057.

Joseph J. Hines Iii

Joseph J. Hines Iii

Oct 20, 2009

Devoted father of Sarah. Loving son of Elaine (nee Mulligan) and the late Joseph J., Jr. Beloved brother of Michael (Suzanne), Kyran, and the late Timothy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday morning 8:30-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.)....

Mary Ingram

Mary Ingram

Oct 20, 2009

Dear aunt of Phyllis Ingram and Judith I. Wisner. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9:30 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 E. Gaul St. (at Berks St.), Phila., PA 19125. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery.

Grace H. Kinney

Grace H. Kinney

Oct 20, 2009

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please check back with Burns Funeral Home for further details. Thank you.

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