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Donald E. Powell

Donald E. Powell

Oct 30, 2023

Donald E. Powell, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023.  Loving husband of Elizabeth (nee Stokes).  Beloved father of Joseph, Donna, Michael (Liz) and Aileen Buttenbusch (Tom).  Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Bernadette M. Armitage

Bernadette M. Armitage

Oct 27, 2023

Bernadette M. Armitage (nee Rhodes), 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2023. She was the beloved wife and soulmate of 54 years to the late James J. Armitage.

Bernadette was born on November 23, 1940, to the late Edward and Marie Rhodes in Philadelphia, PA.

She enjoyed many hobbies...

Leonard Leibert

Leonard Leibert

Oct 27, 2023

Leonard Leibert passed away October 27, 2023.  Beloved husband of Rose (nee Louie).  Devoted father of Michael Leibert (Natalie Kaminsky). Loving grandpop of Ezra Kaminsky-Leibert.  Dear brother of Donna McKenna (the late Philip), Dennis Leibert (Denise), Cheryl McMonagle (the late Bill), and the late Joan McConomy (the late John); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Margaret A. Brown

Margaret A. Brown

Oct 26, 2023

Margaret A. Brown "Peg" (nee Foley) passed away October 26, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Harry "Pat".  Loving mother of Patrick Brown and Michael Brown; also survived by her nephews James Foley and Brian Foley.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, November 2, 2023, 9:30 AM St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia,...

Mary Jane Stein

Mary Jane Stein

Oct 26, 2023

Mary Jane Stein (nee Byrne) passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 79. Loving mother of Christopher J. Stein and his wife Crystal, Steven M. Stein Sr., and Mary Jane Stein. Mother-in-law of Jessica Stein and Rob Williams. Dear Grandmom of Steven Stein Jr., Jonathan Stein Sr., Cecily Stein, Jack Stein, Allania Neal and Kierstein Neal...

Dorothy H. Friel

Dorothy H. Friel

Oct 25, 2023

Dorothy H. Friel (nee Howell) passed away on October 25, 2023. Loving husband of Patrick J. Devoted mother of Kathleen Walsh, Helene Roseberry (Ed Carlin), Francis Walsh (Theresa) and Joseph Walsh (Kimberly). Dear Yia Yia to several grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Richard Howell (Linda). All services are being held Privately at family request.

Louis P. Heller, Jr.

Louis P. Heller, Jr.

Oct 25, 2023

Heller Louis P., Jr. passed away on October 25, 2023, at the age of 78.  Beloved son of the late Louis P. Sr. and Mabel Carr.  Loving brother of Howard Carr (Marlene) and Rosemarie Seider-Paquin (Jeffrey).   Louis is also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday evening...

Marie C. Tranovich (Nee Evans)

Marie C. Tranovich (Nee Evans)

Oct 23, 2023

Marie Tranovich passed peacefully October 23rd 2023. Former resident of Cinnaminson, NJ and current resident Bonita Springs, FL.

Wife, mother, grandmother (lovingly called Mamuska) and great grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many, who cherished her.

Born Philadelphia PA, attended Nazareth Academy and met her wonderful husband of 68 years at Drexel University.  During her...

Joan R. English

Joan R. English

Oct 23, 2023

Joan R. English (nee DeLange) passed away October 23, 2023.  Beloved wife of 66 years to William English, Jr.  Devoted mother of William English, III (Theresa) and Daniel English (Cindy).  Loving grandmother of Stephanie (John), Kristen, Shawn, Eric (Sam), Courtney, and great grandmother of Everett, Ivy, and Mable Joan. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, October 28,...

Michael F. Norelli, Sr.

Michael F. Norelli, Sr.

Oct 23, 2023

Michael F. Norelli, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 23, 2023, at the age of ninety-three. Beloved husband to Barbara (nee Thompson) of 64 years. Loving Dad to Donna Smeck (Joseph), Michael Jr. (Marsha) and Barbara Duffy (Brian). Dear Pop to Brian (Amanda), Rachel Leao (Tino), Michael III (Patience), Joseph (Sara), Sean, Caroline (Aren),...

Regina "Jean" Keller (Nee Sarappo)

Regina "Jean" Keller (Nee Sarappo)

Oct 21, 2023

Regina "Jean" Keller (nee Sarappo) peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on October 21, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Edward Keller. Loving mother of Edward Jr. (Kate), James (Kathy), Jean Gaggiano (Michael), Robert (Sandy), Timothy (Toni), and Leanne Ticconi (David). Dear Mom Mom of Colleen, Gina, Katie, Patrick, Megan, Kylie, Tim, Tara...

Dolores G. Mckay

Dolores G. Mckay

Oct 20, 2023

Loving wife of 68 years to the late James P. McKay, Jr.  Beloved mother of June Lee (Robert), Karen Zielinski (Joseph) and the late James P., McKay, III.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford...

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 -...

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