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Evan C. Wilfong
Jun 21, 2009
Born in Franklin, West Virginia and passed away at the age of 91. Loving husband of the late Mary (nee Colfer). Devoted father of Evan (Terri), Leslie Dillon (Robert), Charles (Ann), Dennis (Elizabeth), and the late Dorothy Straub. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9 A.M. at St....
Joseph R. Farrell
Jun 21, 2009
A Bucks County resident who resided in Bristol, passed away at Aria Health Hospital at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Shuminski). Devoted father of Christine Collins (Christopher, Sr.) of Trevose, Pa., Joseph C. of Langhorne, Pa., and Lisa Rhodes (Robert) of Ivyland, Pa. Loving grandfather of Amy (John), Anne, Christopher, Jr., Jordan, Joseph-Patrick, and Mark. Also...
Michael Dolansky
Jun 20, 2009
Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service Thursday 10 A.M. at Resurrection Cemetery.
Linda "Kingie", "L.A." A. King
Jun 18, 2009
A resident of NE Philadelphia, formerly of Lawncrest. Loving daughter of Viola J. and the late John C. King. Devoted lifetime partner of Gail A. Sawyer. Loving "Devil Niece" of Aunt El. The other mother of John, Danielle, and Sean Quinn. Godmother of Sheri Tittermary. Chosen aunt to many nieces, nephews, and honored to have many loving and devoted friends....
Vincent Parisano
Jun 15, 2009
Beloved father of Lisa Parisano Chase, Angela Parisano and the late John Parisano, grandfather of Christina Strunk, Savannah Chase and Jonathan Chase, great grandfather of Sofia Ginchereau, brother of Lucia Stellabotte, Linda Marsico, Maria Calla, Anna Colella, Florence Restivo and the late Rocco and Msg. Mario Parisano. Survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...
Donald "Max" H. Butler
Jun 14, 2009
Beloved husband of the late Anna May. Loving father of Patricia Herron Meyer and her husband Edward. Dear Pop Pop of Lili. Also survived by his sister Linda Branco (Anthony), his brother Robert Costa (Rose) and his nieces Stacey, Lisa and Janet. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wed. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and also Thurs. 8:30-9:30...
Thomas E. Germack
Jun 14, 2009
Beloved husband of Helen (nee Mazurek); devoted father of Valerie Ruggiano (Michael), James, and the late Thomas E., Jr. Loving grandfather of 7 and 1 great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 8:30 A.M. at St. Laurentius Church, 1608 E. Berks St., Phila., Pa. 19125. Funeral Mass to follow 10 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of...
Emily M. Loftus-Cavanaugh (Nee Plenskofski)
Jun 14, 2009
Wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Covone. Grandmom of Patricia Fields (R.J.). Mom-mom of Curtis Sharpe. Sister of Joseph Hartzell (Patricia), Frank Plenskofski (Jean), and Jack Plenskofski (Jackie). Preceded in death by 5 sisters and 1 brother Edward. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing...
Claire L. Orzol (Nee Sprengowski)
Jun 13, 2009
A retired employee of Allied Chemical for 19 years and also retired from Sears. Loving wife of Edmund. Beloved mother of Joanne. Mom-mom of Jason, Jennipher, and Bryan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral...
Mildred M. Percy (Nee Bauman)
Jun 12, 2009
MILDRED M. (nee Bauman), June 12, 2009, beloved wife of the late Alfred, dear sister of Helen Cummons-McGruder; also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Mass Friday, July 3, 2009, 10 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila, PA. Friends may call at the...
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...
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