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Francis W. Hogue

Francis W. Hogue

Aug 9, 2009

Husband of the late Jane, loving father of Francis W. II (Patricia) Hogue and the late William, Walter, Robert, and Jane Hampton; also survived by 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Friday 9 - 10:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.); followed by his Funeral...

Francis "Franny", "Frank" A. Branigan

Francis "Franny", "Frank" A. Branigan

Aug 9, 2009

Beloved husband of Mercedes (nee Rossi), devoted father of Francis E. (Debbie), Daniel J., Michael P.(the late Carol), and Catherine A. Rintye (Mike), loving pop of MaryKate, Maureen, John, Tommy, Michael, Libby and the late Michael; also survived by his brother Raymond and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and members of the F.O.P. are invited to his viewing Thursday...

Michael "Mike The Monk" J. Higgins, Jr.

Michael "Mike The Monk" J. Higgins, Jr.

Aug 9, 2009

Loving father of Michael III, Mary, Meaghan and the late Brian. Beloved G-Pop of 18 grandchildren and 4 great grand children and sister Kathleen Lagore. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening 6:30-8:30 P.M. and Sat. morning from 9:15 to 10:15 A.M. Followed by his Funeral Mass St. Leo's Church, 6658 Keystone St., Phila., PA 19135 Int....

Diana M. Serembus (Nee Oetzel)

Diana M. Serembus (Nee Oetzel)

Aug 8, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Edward Sr., mother of the late Edward Jr., sister of Thomas (Jan) and the late Mary Dydo, Clarence Jr. (Eileen), Shirley Walters and Betty Lou Dymond, sister-in-law of Eileen, Walter Serembus (the late Loretta), Charles Serembus (Joan), Joseph Serembus (Elizabeth) and the late Elizabeth Amodei (Anthony); survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and...

Leonard R. Wienckowski

Leonard R. Wienckowski

Aug 7, 2009

Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Cassell), loving father of Leonard, David, Kathy Downs (Pat), Colleen Tangradi (Tony) and the late Christine and Angela; also survived by 10 grandchildren, one great-grandson and his sisters Mildred Jay and Rita Wienckowski. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday Evening 7-9 P.M. and also Wednesday 8:30-9:15 A.M. Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

John Bares Sturtevant

John Bares Sturtevant

Aug 6, 2009

JOHN BARES STURTEVANT, a resident of Falls Township. John Bares Sturtevant passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital after a courageous fight against leukemia surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Violet "Kelly" Stefani-Sturtevant and his faithful dog Finnigan. Devoted father of Joyce Pappas (Tommy), Kristian (Zambrina), and Kim Kelstone (Aaron). Grandfather of Keenan,...

Edward W. Shaw

Edward W. Shaw

Aug 6, 2009

Husband of Linda Shaw. Father of Edward, Anthony, Jason, Adine, and Shannon. Dear son of William Shaw, Jr. and the late Elizabeth (nee Schuhl). Grandson of Helen Shaw. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Brother of William, John, David, Denise, and the late Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday evening 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning 9 A.M....

Helen M. Lusher (Nee Lynch)

Helen M. Lusher (Nee Lynch)

Aug 5, 2009

Loving mother of Kevin Riley (Barbara), Rebecca Dittman, and the late Robert (Jane). Grammy of MaryKate, Bridget, Sean, and Meaghan. Sister of Kathleen Ross and Elizabeth Thisle. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9720 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Interment private. In lieu of...

Fred J. Cassentino

Fred J. Cassentino

Aug 5, 2009

Beloved husband of Cass (nee Dillman). Loving father of Michelle Angelucci (Jim). Cousin of Jim Schubert. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday evening 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning 8:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Dominic Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations in his memory to...

Vincent E. Harrington

Vincent E. Harrington

Aug 5, 2009

Cherished husband of Kathleen R. (nee Woods). Loving dad of Kelly (Mike) Fenn, Patricia (Arthur) Carroll, Michael P. Harrington, and Kathleen R. Cronk. Predeceased by his sons Matthew V. Harrington and Dennis K. Miller. Proud pop-pop of Brian M. McCoy, Caitlin R. and Matthew M. Fenn, Alexandra M. and Thomas V. Carroll, Reagan N. and Riley G. Pagano; father-in-law of...

Henry J. Kunzig, Jr.

Henry J. Kunzig, Jr.

Aug 5, 2009

A resident of Cape May, NJ and former resident of Wilmington, DE. He was a WWII and Korean War Veteran. Henry was past president, financial secretary and treasurer for the Philadelphia Mummers Assoc. Husband of the late Marion. Loving father of Marion (Stephen) Morris, Linda Gillispie, Henry III (Jan), and Karen Kunzig. Grandpop to Julia Ott, Ashley Morris, Laura Kosty,...

Salvatore "Sal" Marciano

Salvatore "Sal" Marciano

Aug 4, 2009

SALVATORE "SAL" MARCIANO, a resident of Levittown for 20 years, passed away peacefully August 4, 2009, at the age 78. Beloved husband of Grazia (nee Tardugno). Dear brother of Suor Enrichetta Marciano of Italy, the late Marianna D'Aversa (Salvatore), Assunta Ditro (the late Ronald), and Modesto Marciano (Patricia). Son of the late Pietro and Angela Marciano. He will be sadly...

Sr. Mary Loretta Clancy, R.G.S.

Sr. Mary Loretta Clancy, R.G.S.

Aug 4, 2009

A sister of the Good Shepherd. Loving sister of Joan E. Kelly (Fran), Dan (Joan), and James. Loving godmother of Jennifer and Mikaela Fabey. Also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and 23 grand nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening 6-9 P.M. and Monday morning 8 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Joseph L. Tichy

Joseph L. Tichy

Aug 4, 2009

A resident of North Wales, PA, who passed away at age 88. Beloved husband of the late Mary M. (nee Gulla). Devoted father of Linda Ann Van Derveer, and Janice M. Sullenberger. Grandfather of Todd, Ryan, and William. Sweetheart of 10 years to Joan Fera. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning...

Emma M. Mcguigan

Emma M. Mcguigan

Aug 3, 2009

Beloved wife of Charles W. Cobler; loving sister of Jeanne (Joe) Pizzo; devoted aunt of Jackie Strain, Jay Strain, Joseph Pizzo, Jeanne Pizzo, Jenny Jester, Heather Elharrah, Colleen Jester, Danny Jester, Brian Jester, Thomas McGuigan, Dottie Ticiano, John Dalton and Damon Dalton. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 10 A.M., at Conshohocken United Methodist Church, 20 W. 6th...

John E. Schiebel

John E. Schiebel

Aug 2, 2009

Loving husband of Marilyn (nee Faulkner); devoted father of Mary Ann Lacey (Dan), Marilyn Portelli, John Jr.; dear pop-pop of 6 grand-children; also survived by 3 sisters and one brother. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday eve, from 7 to 9 P.M., and Thursday, from 8:15 to 9:15 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of...

Walter E. Mannon

Walter E. Mannon

Jul 31, 2009

Beloved husband of Dee Ann (nee Sullivan); devoted father of Diane, loving step-father of Stephen and Gregory (Ann) McFaul; devoted grand-father of Devon, Stephen, Skylar, Emily, Amya and Allison; also survived by his son, Michael (Jennifer) and granddaughter, Olivia, of Boca Raton FL; 3 brothers, 2 sisters; many nieces, nephews and life long friends. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Roy J Mccreary

Roy J Mccreary

Jul 29, 2009

on July29,2009 at the age of 70.Beloved husband of Patricia A.(Tiers) devotted father of Rob (Mary) and Timothy.Loving grandfather of Jason, Alyssa, and Christopher.Dear brother of Hugh McCreary, Florence Tilsner and the late Robert McCreary.Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing saturday 9am to 1015am Burns F.H followed by his service 1030am Int. Resurrection Cem. Family prefers donations to...

Jean A. Larochelle (Nee Mullen)

Jean A. Larochelle (Nee Mullen)

Jul 27, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Eli. Devoted mother of Lawrence E., Linda J. Chmielewski (Bob), Donna L. Barreca (Anthony), Charles J. (Donna), and Matthew E. (Anne-Marie). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S....

Catherine M. Bodnik (Nee Brzyski)

Catherine M. Bodnik (Nee Brzyski)

Jul 26, 2009

Beloved mother of Lorraine C. (the late Edward) Dwyer, Joseph (Carrie) Bodnik and the late Joan Bodnik. Grandmother of Deborah, Michael, Mark, Cheryl, Glen, Jennifer, Joseph III, Grace, Eric and the late Edward and David. Also survived by 14 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Wed. 9 - 9:45 A.M....

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