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Michael T. Vesey

Michael T. Vesey

Aug 28, 2009

Beloved husband of Kelly (nee Mehigan), devoted father of Shannon, Caitlyn, Lauren and Michael, loving son of Mary (nee Meehan) and the late M. Thomas, dear brother of MaryJane, Margaret McShane (Daniel P.), Nancy, Thomas R. (Jennifer), Matthew J. (Katherine), Brian (P. Reilly), also survived by his mother-in-law Carol Mehigan, his brothers-in-law Dennis (Gina), John (Melissa), PJ (Melinda) and numerous...

Vincent J. Pezzuto

Vincent J. Pezzuto

Aug 27, 2009

Beloved husband of the late Anna; devoted father of John V. (Rita); loving grandfather of Tom and Allison; great grandfather of Tommy, Tyler, Penelope and Maribelle; dear brother of Albert, Gracie, Lucy, and Annie. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9 A.M., St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila. PA, followed by his Funeral Mass, 10 A.M....

Anna R. Jaggers (Nee Mooney)

Anna R. Jaggers (Nee Mooney)

Aug 26, 2009

Loving wife of the late Charles. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 8:30 to 10:45 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) (215-634-6858), followed by her Service 11 A.M. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem.

Alfreda L. Nagier (Nee Michalak)

Alfreda L. Nagier (Nee Michalak)

Aug 26, 2009

Loving wife of the late Edward; devoted mother of Joyce Taylor (Del); dear Nana of Marc and Danielle; sister of Francis and Raymond. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8:30 to 10:15 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), followed by her Funeral Mass, 11 A.M., St. Bernard Church. Int. St. Dominic Cem.

Vincent W. Galeone

Vincent W. Galeone

Aug 25, 2009

Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Sidorwicz). Devoted father of Wayne, Glen, and Greg. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Dominic Church. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery. In lieu of...

Wilma Shuttleworth (Nee Kelly)

Wilma Shuttleworth (Nee Kelly)

Aug 23, 2009

Beloved wife of 55 years to Verne Jr., devoted mother of Verne III and his wife Jeanne and Colleen Shuttleworth; also survived by 3 grandchildren Gregory, Daniel and Maura, her brother William Kelly (Helga) and her sister Margaret Wurst. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday Eve. 7-9 P.M. and also Thursday 9-9:45 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home,...

Bernice J. Mcgroarty (Nee Penz)

Bernice J. Mcgroarty (Nee Penz)

Aug 22, 2009

Beloved wife of 62 years to Cornelius J. III "Neil", loving mother of Cornelius IV "Neil" (Terry), Andrew "Drew" (Regine), and Kimberly Wing (Duke), also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and her brother Andrew J. Penz Jr. (Valerie). Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday 8 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of...

Kenneth P. Wade

Kenneth P. Wade

Aug 22, 2009

Father of Kenneth, Jr., Amanda, and Megan. Son of Stella and the late Anthony, Sr. Brother of Anthony, Jr., Elizabeth Tracy (John), and the late Michael. Uncle of John, Ryan, and Katie. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday 8:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., Pa. 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Verdine Voce

Verdine Voce

Aug 22, 2009

Wife of the late Vincent. Mother of James (Lisa) and Jean Marie Burrier (Gene). Grandmother of Megan, Katelyn, Kara, and Jimmy. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Philip Edward Dumas, Ph.D.

Philip Edward Dumas, Ph.D.

Aug 19, 2009

Philip Edward Dumas, Ph.D., age 68, of Morrisville, PA and Davis, WV, died on August 19, 2009, at his home in Morrisville. Dr. Dumas was born on September 26, 1940 in New York, New York to Edward and Asta Dumas. He spent his early childhood in Pittsburgh before moving with his family to New York City. He graduated from City...

William G. Harmer, Sr.

William G. Harmer, Sr.

Aug 19, 2009

Loving husband of Peg (Ritchie), devoted father of Susan Sommer (George), Bill Jr. (Colleen), Theresa Gollmer (Christopher) and 4 stepchildren, dear grandpop of 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. one sister Dot DeMasse. Bill was a Veteran of WWII serving on the William B. Biddle APA8. He was a retired Phila. Fire Boat Pilot and a resident of Lake Garrison....

Henrietta S. Brown (Nee Scalise)

Henrietta S. Brown (Nee Scalise)

Aug 19, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence H. Sr., devoted mother of the late Lawrence H. Jr. and Gary S., mother-in-law of Rita L. Brown, loving grand-mother of Jason Sr. and Justin, 2 great grandchildren, Jason Jr. and Lauren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Funeral Mass Tues. 10 A.M. St. Dominic Church. Internment Resurrection Cem.

William E. Redden, Sr.

William E. Redden, Sr.

Aug 19, 2009

Beloved husband of 63 years to Catherine (nee DiChristopher). Loving father of the late William E., Jr. Dear brother of Marie Connolly. Also survived by his niece Patricia Mullin (Robert), 3 great nephews and 1 great niece. Relatives, friends, and members of the Primrose Club are invited to his Viewing Monday morning 9 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church,...

Margaret Truitt (Nee Mitchell)

Margaret Truitt (Nee Mitchell)

Aug 19, 2009

Beloved wife of the late William T.; devoted mother of Margaret Lambert and Joseph Truitt; grandmother of John Truitt. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Monday 10 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) Followed by Funeral service 11 A.M. Int. private.

Anna Blyzniuk (Nee Kaczmar)

Anna Blyzniuk (Nee Kaczmar)

Aug 18, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Walter, devoted mother of Walter Jr., Barbara, Donna and Michael, also survived by 4 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral, Saturday 9 A.M. Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Road, followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to AARK, 1531 Upper...

Francis J. Doyle, Sr.

Francis J. Doyle, Sr.

Aug 14, 2009

Mr. Doyle proudly served his country during WWII with the U.S. Navy retiring in 1960 as a Chief Petty Officer. Beloved husband of Ruth E. Devoted father of Maureen (Peter E.) O'Connor, Diane L. (Dennis W.) Hill and the late Francis J. Jr. "Skip". Father-in-law of Mary E. Doyle. Also survived by 8 grand-children, 16 great grand-children and dear brother...

Patricia A. Norbeck (Nee Wagner)

Patricia A. Norbeck (Nee Wagner)

Aug 13, 2009

Loving wife of 42 years to William. Devoted mother of William (Karen), Michael, Christopher (Heather), and Heather Wright (Daniel). Dearest Mom-Mom Patsy of Ashley, Billy, Kylie, Emily, Aubrey, and Collin. Sister of Douglas Wagner (Mary). Also survived by a large, extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to Call Monday evening 6-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning 8:15-9:15 A.M. at...

James A. Kelly, Sr.

James A. Kelly, Sr.

Aug 11, 2009

Husband of the late Marion B. (nee Boland), loving father of James A., Jr. and his wife Barbara, Charles A. and his wife Eileen, and Barbara McGuckin and her husband Brian, loving Pop-Pop to Matthew, Meghan, Mary Kate, Rosemary, Samuel, Daniel and Jaime, brother of Joan A. Smith and the late Robert C. Kelly; he is also survived by many...

Theresa L. Stauffenberg (Nee Mccauley)

Theresa L. Stauffenberg (Nee Mccauley)

Aug 10, 2009

Mother of Margaret Vincenzi (Joe) and the late Kathleen. Sister of Margaret DeLara. Mother-in-law of Charles Beringer. Gram of Kathleen Beringer, Margaret Beringer, and Donna Sickles. Me-mom to 8 great grandchildren and Tee Tee to several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 12 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant...

George C. Glaum

George C. Glaum

Aug 10, 2009

Beloved husband of Joanne (nee States), loving father of George Jr., Thomas, Cheryl James (Dennis), step-father of Kimberly Bourrillion (Ron), Marc Kahana and Tracey-Lynn Perez (Pedro); also survived by 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Friday 7:30 P.M. Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Friends may call...

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