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Harry E. Sedgwick

Harry E. Sedgwick

Oct 20, 2023

Harry E. Sedgwick passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on October 20, 2023. Beloved husband to the late Patricia (nee Carey). Devoted father to Michele Calzarette (David), Harry J., and Maureen Vile (Timothy). Dear Pop to Brandon, Shannon, Jenn, Vikki, Michael, Great Pop to Justin, Jordan, Juny, Caleb and Isabella. Harry is also...

Joseph A. Cilingin

Joseph A. Cilingin

Oct 20, 2023

Joseph A. Cilingin passed away October 20, 2023 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Cilingin. Loving father of Susan Ehmann (Joseph), and Jennifer Phillips. Dear Pop Pop of Emily, Elizabeth and Jolene. Brother of Michael, Lorraine, and the late Debra and Patricia. He is also survived by his loving extended family. Relatives and...

Hayden Barnes

Hayden Barnes

Oct 19, 2023

Hayden Barnes passed away October 19, 2023. Loving husband to Madeline (nee Beerschank). Loving father to Gilbert. He is also survived by many loving cousins. Hayden worked at the Budd Company for over 42 years as a Union Representative. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford...

Hayden Barnes

Hayden Barnes

Oct 19, 2023

Barnes Hayden passed away October 19, 2023. Loving husband to Madeline (nee Beerschank). Loving father to Gilbert. He is also survived by many loving cousins. Hayden worked at the Budd Company for over 42 years as a Union Representative. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Rita M. Perkins (Nee Niszczak)

Rita M. Perkins (Nee Niszczak)

Oct 17, 2023

Rita M. Perkins (nee Niszczak) passed away October 17, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of 68 years to Harold Perkins, Sr. Loving mother of Harold Perkins, Jr. (Tina), Larry Perkins (Paulette), Kenneth Perkins (Angela), Edward Perkins, and the late Diane Scheuermann. Dear grandmom of Joshua, Ryan, Matthew, Harold III, Thomas, Taylor, Brad, and Lauren. Great grandmom...

Donna M. Rubino

Donna M. Rubino

Oct 17, 2023

Donna M. Rubino passed away October 17, 2023. Predeceased by her loving parents Frank T. Rubino and Dorothy S.J. Anderson. Beloved mother to Domingo Francis Gonzalez, Derek Melendez (Shelly), and Catherine Dorothy Melendez-Harris (Robert). Loving Grandmother to Jahir, Izaiah, Robert, Domingo, Jordan, and Jade. Dear sister to Francis Rubino. Donna was also survived by many loving cousins. Relatives...

Helen A. Taylor (Nee Hanlon)

Helen A. Taylor (Nee Hanlon)

Oct 17, 2023

Helen A. Taylor passed away October 17, 2023. Survived by her son Robert (Michele), and daughters Celeste Starankovic (Robert) and Christine Brocco (Jeffrey). Grandmother to Samantha and Nicholas Taylor and Robert Starankovic. Sister of Rev. Francis J. Hanlon, OSFS and the late Joseph Hanlon (Rosemary). Also survived by her nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Eugenio Curet Cruz

Eugenio Curet Cruz

Oct 14, 2023

Eugenio Curet Cruz, age 68, passed away on October 14, 2023.  Loving husband of the late, Ada Felicia.  Loving father of Jason Cruz and father-in-law to Emily.  Adored grandfather of Anthony, Gordo, Jayleen, and Leila.  Also survived by his sister Juany and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing, Saturday morning from 9:30 -...

Patricia M. Stokes

Patricia M. Stokes

Oct 13, 2023

Patricia M. Stokes (nee Gormley) passed away October 13, 2023.  Beloved wife of 53 years to Howard.  Devoted mother of Barbara Smith (Edward), Howard (Jennifer), and Edward (Theresa).  Loving grandmom of Jillian, Edward Jr., Thomas, Eva, and Jacob.  Dear sister of Edward Gormley.  Sister in law of Hank (Marie) and Kathleen Scheiblein.  Patricia will also be sadly missed by...

Susan D. Mcintyre

Susan D. Mcintyre

Oct 13, 2023

Susan D. McIntyre (nee Tippie), age 58, passed away on October 13, 2023.  Loving wife of Scott.  Sister of Eddie Tippie.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects Friday, October 20, 2023, from 10-11:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11:30 A.M....

Raphael S. Tancredi, Sr.

Raphael S. Tancredi, Sr.

Oct 12, 2023

Raphael S. Tancredi, Sr., age 87, passed away on October 12, 2023. Raphael was a retired pharmacist.  He owned Tancredi Pharmacy, a well known neighborhood pharmacy located in the Frankford section of Philadelphia (Frankford & Bridge).  Tancredi Pharmacies were also located in Center City and the Northeast. Raphael was the loving husband of 59 years to the late Rita.  ...

Annmarie "Nancy" Carr

Annmarie "Nancy" Carr

Oct 12, 2023

Annmarie P. "Nancy" (nee Ferris) passed away October 12, 2023.  A retiree from Locheed Martin, Nancy was also a former member of the St. Matthew Church Choir and a former volunteer of the Torresdale Rescue Squad.  Devoted mother of Mary Adomaitis (Don), Donna Bulman (Paul), Claire Goodyear, Annmarie Pendino (Lawrence), and Kathleen Carr.  Loving grandmom of Matthew, Michelle, Kenny,...

Raymond F. Thieroff

Raymond F. Thieroff

Oct 12, 2023

Raymond Thieroff at the age of 89, a Philadelphia resident, passed away on October 12, 2023. Ray was born on July 23, 1934, to Sadie and Ted Thieroff in Philadelphia.

In 1955, Ray met the love of his life, Phyllis, married her and went on to have three daughters Barbara, Phyllis, and Nancy, Ray was a devoted...

John T. Mcgrath, Jr.

John T. Mcgrath, Jr.

Oct 11, 2023

Please click Zoom to watch the funeral mass at 11 A.M. on Friday, October 20, 2023.  Please mute yourselves upon entering.

Meeting  ID:  882 3420 6521

Passcode:     362852

John T. McGrath, Jr. passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 70. He was the retired Deputy Commissioner of the Philadelphia Fire...

Elizabeth Walczak

Elizabeth Walczak

Oct 11, 2023

Elizabeth Walczak (nee Marston) passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of John William "Jay" (Leigh), and Edward Jr. Dear mom-mom of John Jr., Michael, Matthew (Katie), Ryan, Mason, Olivia, Noah, Mallie and Liam. Great grandmom of Hannah. Sister of Jimmy McIntire, Frankie McIntire, and Charles Marston....

Joseph F. Viola

Joseph F. Viola

Oct 4, 2023

Joseph F. Viola, age 83 of Philadelphia went to God on October 4, 2023. Loving husband of Joanna Viola (nee Ruggieri) for 59 years, dedicated father to Joseph S., Anthony (Maria), Michael (Cathleen), Christopher (Kristen) and caring grandfather to Anthony J. (Jennifer), MaryKate (Tom) Korb-Parker, Kevin (Kiley), Joseph W. (Jamie), Kelly, Michael, Jack, Matthew, Melissa, Christopher, Justin and adoring...

Joan P. Barron

Joan P. Barron

Oct 4, 2023

Joan Patricia Barron (nee Mansfield) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 4, 2023. Loving mom to Joseph (Janelin), Michael (Jan), Kevin (Lisa) and Joanie Polidoro (John). Beloved Grandmom to Michael (Melissa), John, Kylie (Craig), Danielle (Bobby), Kevin, Johnny, Kaitlyn, Gabriella, Nicholas, Erin, Victoria, Robert, and Joey, as well as Great-Grandmom to Brooklyn, Jude, Xander...

Joseph J. Riddle, Jr.

Joseph J. Riddle, Jr.

Oct 4, 2023

Please click Livestream to watch the service at 11 A.M. on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

Joseph Riddle, Jr., at the age 76, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by both parents Marcella and Joseph Riddle, Sr. Devoted husband to Barbara. Loving brother to Maryann...

Peter R. Montini

Peter R. Montini

Oct 3, 2023

Peter Ralph Montini passed away on October 3, 2023 with his family by his side at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Helen Montini (Myers). Loving father of Helene Montini, Peter Montini (Falissa), and Paul Montini (Rebecca). Dear Pop "Nonno" to Brian (Magda), Gia (Mike), Chris, Jennifer, and Olivia. Great grandpop of Sophia, Raelyn, and Michael....

Karen M. Mchale

Karen M. Mchale

Oct 3, 2023

Karen M. McHale (nee Strunk) passed away October 3, 2023.  Beloved wife of Gerard "Gerry".  Devoted mother of Colleen (Seth) and Ken.  Dear daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Strunk.  Loving sister of John Harold Strunk, Robert Strunk, and the late Richard Strunk and Kevin Strunk; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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