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Felix J. Flis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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