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Joanne M. Farley

Joanne M. Farley

Jan 29, 2009

Wife of the late Francis W., Jr. Loving mother of Francis W., III (Robin L.), Joseph (Juan Xu), John (Christine Rosenwasser), and Marie E. Also survived by 4 grandsons Sean, Alex, Jude, and Paul. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Relatives and friends...

Nancy Popson

Nancy Popson

Jan 29, 2009

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 9 A.M. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Hulmeville Rd. and Rt. 13, Bensalem, Pa. 19020. Funeral Mass to follow 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Marianne Murphy

Marianne Murphy

Jan 28, 2009

Loving wife of Gerard, devoted mother of Gerard Jr. and Jessica; dear mom-mom to Aaron Jr. "Squirmy", Alex and Killian; also survived by 4 brothers and 4 sisters, and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday 8:30 to 10:30 A.M. from BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.); followed by her...

Margaret E. Callaghan

Margaret E. Callaghan

Jan 28, 2009

Age 93, beloved wife of the late Collum. Devoted mother of Patricia Komraus (Fred), and the late Margaret Mary Trimber. Loving grandmother of Debbie, Maureen, Stephen, and Michelle. Great grandmother of 4. Mother-in-law of Russ Trimber, dear aunt of Patricia Bigley, James Malloy, and Rosemary Kuraszewicz. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 8 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...

Edward L. Worek

Edward L. Worek

Jan 25, 2009

Edward L. Worek, a Levittown resident, passed away Sunday January 25, 2009 at Doylestown Hospital. Edward Worek was born in West Hazleton, Pa. in 1922 and graduated from Hazle Township High School in 1941. He served as a mortar platoon Sargeant with the 23rd Infantry regiment of the 2nd Division in WWII. He received a Bronze Star for meritorious achievement...

John N. Kubiak

John N. Kubiak

Jan 25, 2009

Age 64, January 25, 2009 Devoted son, loving brother, big hearted uncle and friend. Survived by his father John S., sister Eileen Burgo (Jonathan), niece Kathryn and nephew John. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Mass Thursday 10 A.M. at St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd., Phila., Pa. 19154. Interment private.

Lawrence M. Colbert, Jr.

Lawrence M. Colbert, Jr.

Jan 25, 2009

Age 79, January 25, 2009 Preceded in death by his parents Helen Hummell and Lawrence Colbert, Sr. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Welker). Loving father of Lawrence, Linda, and Catherine. Pop-pop of Candice, Anthony, Michael, Christie, Aleah, and Noah. Great grandfather of Kayla. Brother of Robert. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to his...

Eva Bole

Eva Bole

Jan 25, 2009

Wife of the late Howard L., loving mother of Dianne Farrell (Tom), also survived by 3 sisters, 1 brother and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 10AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her service 11AM. Interment-Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Arthritis Foundation,...

John "Jack" Poulson

John "Jack" Poulson

Jan 24, 2009

Suddenly January 24, 2009, age 66, beloved son of the late James and Eileen, dear brother of the late Eileen and James, survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, his best friends Richard and Terry and his friend Dawn Marie. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday Evening 7-9PM and also Monday 8:30-9:15AM at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford...

Gertrude Merz Barnes

Gertrude Merz Barnes

Jan 23, 2009

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9 A.M. at St. Anne Church (lower church), 2328 E. Lehigh Ave. (at Aramingo Ave.). Funeral Mass to follow 10 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Edwin "Babe" J. Zawacki, Jr

Edwin "Babe" J. Zawacki, Jr

Jan 23, 2009

ZAWACKI EDWIN J., JR., age 74, January 23, 2009 A proud member of the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. He was part of Villas Fishing Club and Greater Wildwood Elks Club. Loving husband of Eileen T. (nee Murphy). Beloved father of Edwin J. III (Eileen M.), Renee M., and Celeste M. Johnson (Frank). Adored pop-pop of Maria Elena,...

Taylor Hicks

Taylor Hicks

Jan 21, 2009

Taylor Hicks, age 25, a resident of Bensalem, Pa., passed away on January 21, 2009 Aspiring artist, photographer, and "socialite". A life long beach bum who loved music and movies. Most of all, a devoted mother who fought every day to live for her daughter Julie. She will be sadly missed by her mother Donna (nee Cipriano), father George, brother...

Julia Mccullough

Julia Mccullough

Jan 20, 2009

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning 9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass to follow 10:30 A.M. at St. Dominic Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Wanda M. Moraski

Wanda M. Moraski

Jan 20, 2009

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday January 30, 2009 from 7-9 P.M. and Saturday January 31, 2009 at 8:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Mass to follow 10 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Berks and Gaul Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 19125. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Donations in...

John "Jack" E. Hayden

John "Jack" E. Hayden

Jan 19, 2009

A former employee of Rohm and Haas, Bridesburg Plant. Husband of the late Eleanor (nee Goodema); loving father of Anne Marie (Raymond) Vozzelli, Barbara (Andrew) MacDonald, Eleanor (Gary) Neitzel and the late John Jr. "Jackie"; grandpop to Sheila, Ray, Amanda, Melissa, Ashley, Jack, Gary, Andrew, Ryan and Nicholas; pop-pop to Michael, Brittany, and Kylie Marie; brother of Rosemarie (John) Canning...

Genevieve "Jean" M. Volk

Genevieve "Jean" M. Volk

Jan 19, 2009

At the age of 75. Loving wife of George. Devoted mother of George, Marge Donnelly (Michael), Rose Funk (John). Dear grandmom of 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 7 - 9 P.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) and also Saturday from 8:15 - 9:15 A.M., followed...

Jean Marie Trindle

Jean Marie Trindle

Jan 18, 2009

Beloved wife of William Robert Sr., devoted mother of Joanne, Carol (Kenny), Jimmy (Susan), John (Colleen), and the late Betty Jean and William Jr.; also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday evening 6 to 7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.), followed by her Memorial...

James "Wolfie" E. Wolf

James "Wolfie" E. Wolf

Jan 18, 2009

Suddenly at the age of 71. Jim was a retired member of Local 107 and a member to the 5 and 1 Club. devoted father of James Wolf (Fran) and Mary McHenry (Bill); stepfather of Bill (Tracey), Denise (Steve), Kelly (Pat), and Patricia; loving grandfather of Christopher (Barb), Kira, Billy, Brian, Jimmy, Patrick, Alex, Sam, Patrick, Matthew and Kate. Relatives,...

John E. Stumpo

John E. Stumpo

Jan 17, 2009

At the age of 58. John worked with the Reading Railroad starting in 1969 and retired in 2007. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Morck); devoted father of John P., Andrea S., Anthony M. and Mark E.; loving grand-father of 7; dear son of Beatrice M. and the late Ernest M. Stumpo; brother of Richard, Beatrice (Edward) Siravo, Christine (Robert) Madden....

Emily M. Kubiak

Emily M. Kubiak

Jan 17, 2009

At the age of 90. Loving wife of John S., devoted mother of John N. and Eileen Burgo (Jonathan), dear grandma of John J. (Beth) and Kathryn. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Mass, Wed. 10 A.M. St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Road, Phila. 19154. Interment Private.

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