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Felix J. Flis
Feb 19, 2009
Felix J. Flis passed away suddenly February 19, 2009. He was a retired employee of the Budd Company. Beloved husband of 59 years to Helene (nee Kanarski). Loving father of William (Marilyn), Robert (Miriam), Richard (Florence), Dorothy (John) Scanlon, Mary (James) Duffield, Barbara (Thomas) Lawler, Joan, Thomas (Narmin), Michael (Duckhee), and Stephen. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren,...
Grace P. Pilla
Feb 19, 2009
Beloved wife of Michael Pilla, Sr. Mother of Michael Pilla, Jr. (Diane), Stephen J. Pilla (Kathleen) and Andrea (Roddy) Campbell. Grandmother of James, Dana, and Nicholas Pilla; Alicia and Andrea Campbell. In lieu of flowers, donations to Aid For Friends Frail and Elderly Outreach Center, 12771 Townsend Rd., Phila., Pa. 19154. Relatives and friends are invited to Call Tuesday 9...
Lillie A. Carr
Feb 19, 2009
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday 10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service to follow 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Henry A. Bucci
Feb 18, 2009
Henry A. Bucci, February 18, 2009, age 92. Husband of the late Antoinette. Brother of Mario. Predeceased by sisters Rose and Philomena. Most loving father of Sr. Adrienne Bucci, S.S.J., Henry, Lauren, Arthur (Linda), Gina Iwanczuk (Robert), Gregory, Timothy (Patricia), Richard (Patricia), and Joseph (Alysia). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 10 nieces and 1 nephew. Relatives and...
Mark Scott Kerekes
Feb 18, 2009
Mark Scott Kerekes, died suddenly February 18, 2009, at the age of 44. A resident of Lower Southampton Township for the past 25 years, Mark was a volunteer firefighter for the Feasterville and Lower Southampton Township Fire Department. He was also employed in the Public Works Dept. in Lower Southampton Township and was the maintenance manager for St. Bede the...
Ruth M. Glaser
Feb 18, 2009
Age 92, survived by her niece Kathryn Strelecki and numerous friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9:15 A.M. at St. Williams Church, 6200 Rising Sun Ave., Phila., Pa. 19111. Funeral Mass to follow 10:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Thelma Griffith
Feb 17, 2009
Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Carolyn (Barry) Gsell and the late John. Loving grandmother of John, Kelly, and Tracey. Great grandmother of Samantha, Danielle, John, and Joey. Sister of Madeline and the late Grace; dear aunt of Joe and the late Marty and Jim. Sister-in-law of Jean and the late Mary. Relatives and friends are invited...
Raymond W. Heyer
Feb 16, 2009
After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Loving husband of Carol (nee Cole). Devoted father of Raymond Jr. "Butch", and Scott(Megan). Dear Pop-Pop to Andrew, Olivia, and Kevin. Brother to Mildred Darnell and Louise Martorana. Relatives and friends are invited to Call Friday 10 A.M. at 9708 Frankford Ave. followed by his Funeral Service 11am. Int. private. In lieu of...
James P. Mcveigh
Feb 16, 2009
Husband of the late Catherine M.(nee Schnurr). Loving father of Catherine Bish and James. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, Lawrence (Jen), Michael, Brian, Jimmy, Katie, Nicole, Christina, Jackie; one great grandson, Dominik, and his cousin Rev. Henry Graf. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 9 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12699 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., Pa. 19154....
Carolyn M. Sharamatew
Feb 15, 2009
Carolyn M. Sharamatew "Sissy" suddenly on Feb 15, 2009 Loving wife of Steven, devoted mother of Kimberly,Steven(Beth),Danielle Morrin(Patrick),Christopher( Andrea),Dear grandmother of Isabella,Patrick,Carly,Alayna, Christopher,Connor,Savanna and Andrew. Sister of Daniel and Kathleen. Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday 9:15am to 10:45 am St. Jerome's Church 8100 Colfax St Phila. 19136, followed by her funeral Mass 11am, Int. Private in lieu...
Robert L. Riess
Feb 13, 2009
A retired Railroad employee. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Townsend). Loving father of Robert Jr. (Lisa), Brian (Elizabeth) and Rachelle (Anthony) McCullough; also survived by 9 grandchildren Kyra, Korrine, Ashley, Kasey, Bobby Jr.,Amanda,Anthony Jr.,Ean, Alexa, one great grandchild,Heaven and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Tues. evening 7 - 9 P.M. and on...
John J. Cain, Sr.
Feb 13, 2009
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing 8:30 A.M. at St. Michael Church, 2nd and Jefferson Sts., Phila., Pa. 19122. Funeral Mass to follow 10 A.M. Interment private.
Charles A. Dunwell
Feb 12, 2009
A retired employee of PGW. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Durante), loving father of Patty (Ray) Quigley and the late Richie Dunwell; he is also survived by his daughter-in-law June and grandchildren Jackie (Justin) Smith, Ray and Nick Quigley and Timmy Dunwell. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Sunday evening 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday 8:30...
Frank J. O'Brien
Feb 11, 2009
At the age of 93. Frank served with the Phila. Police Dept. retiring in 1974. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee McSorley), devoted father of Frank J. (Helen), Patricia (Edgar) Stocklin and Catherine (David) Paul; also survived by 9 loving grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Relatives...
Marie Rose Weney
Feb 10, 2009
Mrs. Weney (nee Furphy), age 90, passed away February 10, 2009. Wife of the late Lawrence. Beloved mother of Marie Graber (Robert) and the late William. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning 8:30-9:00 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME...
Rosemary A. Dura
Feb 8, 2009
Rosemary A. Dura on February 8, 2009 at the age of 61. Loving mother of Francis " Frank". Dear daughter of Mary Lolli (nee Vicino); devoted sister of Denise, Jackie, and Andrew. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home 9708 Frankford Ave follwed by her Funeral Mass 11 A.M....
John A. Nasuti, Sr.
Feb 7, 2009
At the age of 90. An Army veteran, who served in the European Theatre during WWII. He was also founder, owner, and operator of Dot's Pastry Shop in Ocean City, N.J. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy C. (nee Battaglia). Devoted father of James F. (Celeste) and John A., Jr. (Linda). Loving grandfather of Sara, Carolyn, and Robert. Dear brother...
Howard Paul Conway
Feb 7, 2009
Age 72, on February 7, 2009. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Boykin), devoted father of Lynn Piazza (Mark), Ann Marie Atherholt (Jerry), Howard Jr. (Chrissy) and Thomas, loving grandfather of Larry, Amanda, Brianna, Erica, Jessica and Nicole. Beloved son of the late George and Eva, dear brother of the late George and Jr.(Eleanor) also survived by many in-laws, nieces and...
Samuel J. Mckeown
Feb 7, 2009
Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Frombach), devoted father of Joseph, Anna Marie Logan, Pamela Goetz, Belinda McKeown, Shawn and Daniel; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and his sister Margaret Dudash. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 107 are invited to his viewing Thursday 8AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed...
James Robert Palek
Feb 6, 2009
James Robert Palek "Sunny Walker" died suddenly February 6, 2009 at the age of 75. A resident of Churchville, PA, James was born in Philadelphia and formerly Fishtown. He is a graduate of Mastbaum Tech School. James is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Shirley (nee Jones) Palek, his three daughters Debbie, Lisa, and Dawn, his six sons...
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