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Edward "Zapper" J. Kulha, Sr.
Jun 12, 2009
Husband of Joann (nee Suchniak), father of Karen, Deborah, Edward Jr. (Karen Dee), Diane Doherty (Fred), Gary (Jillene Marie), Joseph (Shirley) and the late Richard; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday 9AM Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd. Phila, followed by his Funeral Mass 10A.M. Interment...
Janet M. Rodgers (Nee Bertsch)
Jun 11, 2009
Devoted mother of Lizanne Buckley (Joseph) and the late Bill Rodgers (Danielle). Loving grandmother of Katie, Chrissy, Billy, and Jesse. Dear sister of Dorothy Devlin. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Tuesday 9:30 A.M., St. Christopher's Church, 13301 Proctor Rd. (at Byberry Rd.) followed by Funeral Mass at 11:30 A.M.
Gertrude "Trudy" Mc Brearty (Nee Mchugh)
Jun 9, 2009
At the age of 57. Beloved wife of Robert, devoted mother of Kelly (Scott) Heywood, Stacey (Tim) Guinan and Heather (Tony) Martello; loving grandmother of Robert, Kylie, Holly, Paige, Brian and Ava; sister of Blanche Lee and Mary Leiby; foster mother of Lina. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday eve 6 to 9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...
Gerald J. Kummerling
Jun 8, 2009
At the age of 76. Mr. Kummerling is a retired Phila. Police Officer. Beloved husband of the late Doris H. (nee Bricker); devoted father of Jean E. Christino; loving grandfather of Don-Nigol Christino; dear brother of Rita and Pat. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Saturday 9 A.M. at Christ The King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Road (at Morrell...
Harry D. Beccari, Sr.
Jun 8, 2009
At the age of 68. Harry was a founding member of Liberty Bell Youth Org. He was an avid golfer and tennis player having played competitive tennis for over 40 yrs. A proud member of Rohm & Hass/Hass-Beens Retirees, he was a 30 yr. senior financial analyst for Rohm & Hass Corp. at their Phila. headquarters. Beloved husband of Veronica...
Eleanor "Ellie" M. Bruckno (Nee Brady)
Jun 7, 2009
Beloved wife of Ronald J. Devoted mother of Donald, Donna, and Dawn. Survived by 10 loving grandchildren and dear sister to Henry, Ramona, and Bernadette. Relatives, friends and members of Caparo Jewelers are invited to her Viewing Thursday 9:30 A.M. at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Walton Rd. and Township Line Rd., Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Funeral Mass to follow 11:15...
Catherine B. Skelly (Nee Evans)
Jun 7, 2009
Beloved wife of John M. and preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen; survived by loving children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, members of Deborah Heart & Lung Volunteers, Senior Citizens Group of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton are invited to her Viewing and Funeral on Thursday 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. at St. John The Evangelist Church followed by her...
Eleanor "Ellie" M. Bruckno (Nee Brady)
Jun 7, 2009
Beloved wife of Ronald J. Devoted mother of Donald, Donna, and Dawn. Survived by 10 grandchildren and sister to Henry, Ramona, and Bernadette. Relatives, friends, and employees of Caparo Jewelers are invited to her Viewing Thursday 9:30 A.M. at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 3050 Walton Rd. @ Township Line Rd., Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Funeral Mass to follow 11:15 A.M....
Dr. Walter A. Mccool
Jun 6, 2009
Dr. Walter McCool, 80, of the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia, former head physician for the Philadelphia School District, died of renal failure Saturday at Aria Health-Frankford Campus. After 50 years with the district, Dr. McCool retired in 2007, said his wife, Barbara. "Every day he would go to a different school," his wife said, where he "would do physicals and...
Lester G. Milby
Jun 6, 2009
A retired sergeant with the Philadelphia Highway Patrol. Loving husband of the late Rita (nee Lynn). Devoted father of Theresa, Kathleen Thompson, Christine Hufnagle, Annie Swindlehurst, Lee Ann and his 3 son-in-laws Jack Thompson, John Hufnagle and Mark Swindlehurst. Dear Pop Pop and Grandpop of Justin, Jenny, Jessica, Tweety, John, Jason, Jamie, Anthony, Pansy- scrag, Jon, Joele, Marissa, adopted granddaughter...
Kathleen R. Gormely (Nee Foody)
Jun 4, 2009
Wife of the late Thomas M., beloved mother of Michelle White, dear grandmother of Brendan and Jonathan, loving sister of John A. (Barbara) Foody and Anita M. Foody, aunt of Marie (Marty) O'Riordan and Pamela (Sean) Rowland; also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 8:30 A.M. to 10 A.M. at...
Shirley Ann Devlin (Nee Hemberger)
Jun 2, 2009
Affectionately known as Mrs. Clause, passed away June 2, 2009 surrounded by her family and friends. Beloved wife of 55 years to Hugh Sr., loving mother of Barbara F. Brady (William), Hugh J. Jr. (Sally), grandmom of Caitlin, William, Hugh III, Allison and Erin; also survived by her sister Barbara DiChiaro and her brother Joseph Hemberger, dear cousin of Barbara...
Susan Garbarino (Nee Salvatore)
May 31, 2009
Beloved wife of the late David Sr., devoted mother of John (Nancy) and David Jr. (Carol), also survived by 6 grandchildren David, John, Frances, Judy, Colleen and Donnamarie, and 8 great-grandchildren Maria, Johnny, Tyler, Gabriella, Brennan, Cristin, Angelena and John David. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday Eve. 7-9 P.M. and also Thurs. 8:30-9:30 A.M. at Burns...
Mary C. Bartelle (Nee Friskey)
May 29, 2009
Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of James (Nancy), Margaret, Anthony (Nancy), and Michael. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, Jenny, Jimmy, Michele, Rachel, Michael, Vincent, Sean, and Margie, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 brother James. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church, 1020 N. Front St. (at Allen St.), Phila.,...
Walter H. Duvall
May 27, 2009
Son of the late William and Julia Duvall. Brother of Clara Frank (Jim), Howard Kritzer (Marta), Robert Duvall (Maureen), Julia Kelly (Robert) and William Duvall (Jackie). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Interment Northwood Cemetery.
Oliver Bronston
May 26, 2009
Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 1 P.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Rd., Levittown, Pa. Memorial Serviced to follow 3 P.M. Interment private.
Elizabeth E. Falcone (Nee Moore)
May 25, 2009
FALCONE ELIZABETH E. (nee Moore), on May 25, 2009 at the age of 77, beloved wife of the late Albert, devoted mother of Nancy A. Downs (Patrick), loving grandmother of Patrick (Kathy) and Nancy Downs. Also survived by 3 great grand-children, Nicholas, Kyrsten and Joey. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wed. eve. 6 to 8 P.M. at...
Benedicta "Benny" L. Ginkiewicz
May 24, 2009
GINKIEWICZ BENEDICTA L. 'BENNY' May 24, 2009 at the age of 94. Last of the 4 Ginkiewicz sisters; great aunt to Leon and Stephen Trojan and JoAnn Mattia. Benny was a graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and was one of the first females to assume major responsibilities at Smith Kline & French, she also traveled extensively throughout the world...
Elizabeth M. Fox
May 23, 2009
Beloved sister-in-law of Joan M. Fox also survived by many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews and great grand nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, members of the Primrose Club and Yarn Spinners are invited to her Viewing Wed. 8:15 A.M. at the BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), followed by her Funeral Mass, 10 A.M.,...
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