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Mary J. Dougherty
Jul 27, 2023
Mary J. Dougherty (nee Koser) passed away July 27, 2023 at the age of 89. Beloved wife to the late William. Loving mother to William (the late Janet), Timothy (Don), Debora (Carl Kaschak) and Paul (Bernadette). Dear grandmother to Meghan O'Rourke (Dan Levy), Thomas (Kendall), Kristine (Nick Weit), Daniel O'Rouke, Jill, Sean, Kevin and Anna. Loving GiGi to...
Patricia Anne Donlon (Nee Wetzel)
Jul 25, 2023
Patricia Anne Donlon (nee Wetzel) passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 25, 2023. The world has lost a beautiful soul. Patty's kindness and compassion knew no boundaries. She always had a smile, hug, and kiss for everyone. A truly giving and forgiving spirit. She was the rock of the family and a dear, true friend...
Paul D. Fischer
Jul 23, 2023
Loving son of Mary Young (Thomas) and John Fischer (Peg). Beloved brother of Donald Fischer (Judy). Also survived by his nephew Cyrus, and many other family members.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday morning, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 11 A.M.
In lieu...
Patrick J. Duffy
Jul 22, 2023
Patrick J. Duffy suddenly on July 16, 2023, at the age of 62. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Lind). Beloved father of the late Kenneth. Brother of Mary Duffy, brother-in-law Sam Robinson (Andrea) and nephew Tyler Robinson. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday July 29, 2023, BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila. 19114, 9am to...
Nicholas Vincent Spiel
Jul 21, 2023
Nicholas Vincent Spiel "Nick" passed away suddenly July 21, 2023, at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Brunker). Devoted father of Kayla and Nicholas (Ashley). Dear brother of Paul, Kevin (Sharon), Terese Rosnick, Jane Tyler (Mark), Brian (Lisa), Mark (Doreen), and Joseph (Cathy); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Special Unk Unk to Makayla, Michael,...
Chuck Roman
Jul 19, 2023
Chuck passed away July 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Andrea (nee Pontious). Devoted father of Jessica and Jamie (Steve). Loving Pop of Eva and Ivy. Dear brother of Rick, Terry, Joe, and Rose Kochanowicz.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday, 9:00 AM...
Edward Thomas Stretz
Jul 19, 2023
Edward Thomas Stretz passed away on July 19, 2023, at the age of 80. Edward worked for the city of Philadelphia as an adult probation officer/pre-sentencing investigator. Ed was an avid Phillies fan and played baseball all his life. He was scouted by the Phillies and Cardinals when he was young. He loved to dance and sing along to...
Albert V. Destefano, Jr.
Jul 19, 2023
Albert V. DeStefano, Jr. passed away July 19, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Therese. Devoted father of Stephen De Stefano (Marie), Denise Loughlin (James), and Donna Coppola (Richard). Loving grandfather of Kathleen, Kimberly, Kaitlyn, Kenneth, Kristen, Lauren, and Kathryn, and great grandfather of 10. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday, July 24,...
Jeanne M. Corbett
Jul 18, 2023
Jeanne M. Corbett (nee Conlon) of Philadelphia passed away July 18, 2023. A 1954 graduate of Little Flower Catholic HS School for Girls, she lived most of her life in Northeast Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Corbett. Predeceased by her son Michael J. and devoted mother of Maureen A. Corbett and Christopher K. Corbett (Lisa). Loving...
John Mcdevitt Ayling
Jul 18, 2023
John McDevitt Ayling; Sr. "Jack" passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Roseanne (nee Byrne). Loving father of Jack (Kristine), Patricia Miele (Michael), Joseph (Kathryn) and the late James (also survived by his daughter in law Ruth). Dear pop of Megan Binns (Jamie), Jack (Maggie), Danielle Andraos (Danny), Tom (Nora),...
Thomas C. Borek, Sr.
Jul 17, 2023
Thomas C. Borek, Sr. passed away July 17, 2023. Beloved husband to Betty (nee Berger). Loving dad to Tina Borek (Kevin Reilly), Timothy (Germaine), Taylor, and the late Thomas Jr. Dear Pop to Shawn, Merissa, Ashley, Shane, Timothy, Tommy, Jazlyn, Trevor, Kaitlynn and Big Pop to Maeve, Shawn, Noah, Stella, Saige, Hudson, Tommy and Baby Borek.
...Agnes M. Thompson
Jul 15, 2023
Agnes M. Thompson (nee Sullivan) passed away at the age of 94 on July 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother to Stephen (the late Patricia) Thompson, Patricia (Charles) Dougherty and Susan DiNofa (David). Dear grandmother to Tracy (Sal), Michael (Colleen), Glenn (Kirsten), Michelle, Kelly (Rob), Dominick, Nicholas. Great-grandmother to Nicolette (Bill), Brittany (Shane), Justin,...
Edna M. Donovan
Jul 13, 2023
Edna M. Donovan passed away on July 13, 2023 at the age of 65. Loving wife of David Donovan. Beloved mother of John Donovan (Natalie) and Justin Donovan. Adored Grandmom Edna of Ames, Flora, and Fiona. Sister of Elizabeth "Liz" Bianchini (Gary) and Kathy Craffey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to pay...
Irene M. Carangi
Jul 13, 2023
Irene M. Carangi, age 76, passed away on July 13, 2023. Loving wife of the late Rocco. Beloved mother of Joseph Carangi, the late Rocco and Edward (Kate) Carangi, and of Maryanne Cacciavillani (Emidio). Adored Mom-Mom of Kristy, Lauren, Nicholas, Christopher, Chase, Marisa, Dominic, Emma, and Abbey. Daughter of the late Edward and Irene Devine. Relatives and friends are...
John W. Dell, Iii
Jul 13, 2023
John W. Dell, III passed away July 13, 2023. John served his country in the Air Force, then became a master carpenter where he retired and remained an active member of the Carpenters Union Local 158. John loved all outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing either in upstate PA or the Jersey Shore. Loving dad to John IV...
David J. Wallington
Jul 10, 2023
David Wallington passed away suddenly on July 10, 2023. Beloved husband to Shirley (nee Macalis). Loving dad to Jennifer, Stephanie McPeak (Matt), Melissa Cowan (Matt) and David, Jr. Devoted Pop-Pop to Matthew and Jack. Dear brother to Mary Wallington. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on July 19, 2023 at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford Ave.,...
Dolores Fox
Jul 10, 2023
Dolores Fox (nee Cooper) passed away July 10,2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Loving mother of Janice Rabalais, Connie Schuler (Steven), Joseph T. (Andréa) Fox. Dear Grandmom of Jacqueline Havers (Matthew) and Jennifer Schuler. Also survived by her sister-in-law Josephine Cooper.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday...
Evelyn A. Jester
Jul 9, 2023
Evelyn A. Jester, age 82, passed away on July 9, 2023. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Jester, Sr. Loving mother of Tricia Baumeister (Joseph) and the late Peter Jester, Jr. (Mary). Beloved grandmother of Lauren, Jaclyn, Peter (Cory), Kaitlyn (Michael), and Christine (Robert). Also survived by 2 great grandchildren, Peter, IV and Allison. Relatives,...
Raymond J. Saborsky
Jul 7, 2023
Raymond J. Saborsky passed away July 7, 2023, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Loving father of Linda Amico (Joseph). Dear Pop of Joseph R. (Katie), and Kimberly Nobili (Todd). Great pop of Brian, Joseph, Todd, Kyle, Luke and James. Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews.
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