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Edward C. Gater, Jr.

Edward C. Gater, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

Edward C. Gater, Jr. passed away June 1, 2023. Beloved son to Edward Sr., and the late Reba (nee Rhodes). Dear husband to the late Gloria Jean Lilly (nee Gann). Loving dad to Jason Gater, Gloria Lynn Lilly, Deanna Flannigan, Jonathan Lilly, Amanda Jean, Jessica Brennan (Robert) and the late Johnathan Lilly . Devoted Grand Pop and Uncle...

James F. Mclaughlin

James F. Mclaughlin

Jun 1, 2023

James F. McLaughlin passed away on June 1, 2023 at the age of 83. Son of the late James and Rose McLaughlin. Loving brother of Maureen Kravchak (Joseph) , Diane Gordon (Gerald) and the late Joan Dickinson  and Lorraine Picariello. Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday June 9, 2023...

Marie A. Brady

Marie A. Brady

May 31, 2023

Marie A. Brady (nee Murphy) passed away peacefully at Chandler Hall on May 31, 2023. 1946 graduate of Little Flower High School. She enjoyed being a homemaker and loved her Phillies and Eagles along with the Philadelphia mummers. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Brady. Loving mother of Kathleen Branson (late husband Thomas Branson), Eileen Nixon (husband Eric),...

John J. Sheehan

John J. Sheehan

May 31, 2023

John J. Sheehan passed away May 31, 2023. Loving brother to the late Ceceila Sheehan. John was also survived by his dear cousins. John was a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Franciscan Society. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at St. Dominic's Catholic...

Joseph H. Burke, Jr.

Joseph H. Burke, Jr.

May 30, 2023

Joseph H. Burke, Jr. passed away on May 30, 2023.  He is survived by his Loving wife Dorothyanne and family: Kathy Burke (John Kogel), Mary Rose Mondoro (Josh), Joanne Burke (Howard Greenberg), Nina Beck (Michael Beck), William Beck, Emily Gold (Brandon), Nathan and Michael Ehrmann. Cremation and a private celebration of his life to be scheduled at a later...

Esther Wallace

Esther Wallace

May 29, 2023

Esther Wallace (nee Vanderest) passed away May 29, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas Wallace.  Devoted mother of John "Jake" Shaffer and Michael Shaffer. Pre-deceased by her grandson John "Jake Shaffer, Jr.  Loving Matini of Jason, Samantha, Gabrielle, Niccole, Madysen, Carly, Alyssa, Anthony and great grandmom of five.  Dear sister of Gloria Stearn and aunt of William Smith....

Howard "Pretzel" Shander

Howard "Pretzel" Shander

May 26, 2023

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Howard "Pretzel" Shander, of Levittown, Pa. died peacefully on May 26,2023. Howard was born on March 30, 1939 to Jack and Eleanor Shander and grew up in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. A graduate of Temple University, he worked...

Joy J. Fox

Joy J. Fox

May 26, 2023

Joy J. Fox, (nee Jacobsen) passed away suddenly on May 26, 2023.

Loving wife of John Fox.  Beloved mother of Kimberly Rivera (Alex) and Jaclyn Fox.  Mom-Mom of Caiden and Logan.  Sister of Catherine Alice Bachman and Thomas Jacobsen.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing...

Claire I. Dennehy

Claire I. Dennehy

May 25, 2023

Claire I. Dennehy (nee Belfield) passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late John P. Sr. Loving mother of John P. Jr., Patricia I. Luisi ( and the late Michael), and Julie Lieb (Timothy) . Dear mom mom of Jessica Benedetto (Mark), Laura Luisi- Gavin Esq. ( Patrick Esq.), Emily Anacker...

Richard J. Flinn, Sr.

Richard J. Flinn, Sr.

May 24, 2023

Loving husband of 72 years to Elizabeth (nee Schwanbeck).  Beloved father of Richard J. Flinn, Jr. (Linda), Diane Walker, Tom Flinn (Sharon) and Lisa Domski (Ed).  Also survived by many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and his brother George Moltz.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 10:30-11:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Ann C. Mccool

Ann C. Mccool

May 23, 2023

Ann C. McCool passed away May 23, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mom to Joe, Jack (Diana) and the late Colleen (Kenneth). Dear Nan to Jack, Alessia, Kristin (Matt), Tori, and Joe. Great-Nan to Zoey and Joseph. She will be missed by her feline companion Willow. Services will be held privately at the family's request....

Eric A. Davalos

Eric A. Davalos

May 21, 2023

Eric A. Davalos passed away suddenly May 21, 2023.  Beloved husband of Jamie (nee Webster).  Devoted father of Owen Davalos and future baby boy Davalos.  Loving son of Eduardo and Angelica Davalos.  Dear brother of Adrian and Ashley Davalos.  Eric will also be sadly missed by his loving extended family and friends.  Services and Interment are Private for the...

Marikay C. Nevrotski

Marikay C. Nevrotski

May 17, 2023

Marikay C. Nevrotski (nee Tyre) "Pip" passed away May 17, 2023.  Beloved wife of 53 years to Leo Jr.  Loving mother of Jeff and Randy.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 9:00 AM St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Road, Philadelphia, followed by her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM.  Interment will be held...

Robert L. Strickland

Robert L. Strickland

May 17, 2023

Robert L. Strickland passed away May 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine (nee Collins). Loving dad to Mark (Yolanda Bey), Samuel (Megan), Thomas Tennesen (Elaine) and Cynthia Appel. Dear Grandad to Rebecca, Brittany, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, Grace, Madison, Gianna, Flynn and Ivy. Robert was a life long employee of the I.B.M Company, a Past Master of the...

Ronald Martin Murray

Ronald Martin Murray

May 17, 2023

Ronald Martin Murray, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023 at the Philadelphia Protestant Home in Lawncrest.  Born on October 21, 1939, he was the only child of Jules and Mary (nee Tomaino) Murray.

Ronald grew up in Oxford Circle where he attended St. Martin of Tours.  Following his graduation from Father Judge High School,...

Joseph R. Iorio

Joseph R. Iorio

May 17, 2023

Joseph R. Iorio passed away May 17, 2023.  Loving son of the late Rosemarie and Rocco Iorio.  Beloved brother of Roxanne Tini, nephew of Rita Melaney and Vera Barbieri (the late Anthony Barbieri).  Dear uncle of Erik Saracino (Micaela), Gia Moore (Justin), Stephanie Monaghan (Sean), and great uncle of Christian, Francesca, Joseph, Jacob, Gianna, and Sean.

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Mary Theresa Hodnett

Mary Theresa Hodnett

May 17, 2023

Mary Theresa Hodnett passed away on May 17, 2023 at the age of 74.

Loving mother of Heather Marshall (Phil Timpson) and the late Robert Marshall.  Sister of Regina Hart and the late Joseph Iannuzzi.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.

All services private at the family's request.

George L. Weber, D.O.

George L. Weber, D.O.

May 16, 2023

George L. Weber, D.O., family physician who worked at Nazareth Hospital for over 40 years, passed away May 16, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy "Dotti" (nee Burzynski). Loving dad to Lauryn  (Deniz), George (Laura) and Alex. George is also survived by his dear sister Suzy Gadd (Jim).  Loving uncle to Jacob and Jocelyn.  Relatives and friends...

Anna C. Bailey (Nee Burns)

Anna C. Bailey (Nee Burns)

May 16, 2023

Anna C. Bailey (nee Burns) passed away May 16, 2023. Loving mom George (Kellie), Anna Bailey, Sean (Heather) and Brian (Colleen). Beloved Granno to Shannon, Bridget, Deirdre, Colleen, Megan, Sinead, Katelin, and Riley. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, May 22, 2023, at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia PA 19114) from 9:30AM-11:30AM, followed by...

Bruno "Sonny" Brunell

Bruno "Sonny" Brunell

May 16, 2023

Bruno Brunell "Sonny" Passed away on May 16, 2023, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Bradley). Loving father of Jeannie Perlstein (Gary) and Joseph Brunell (Peggy). Dear pop of Christina Becker (Michael), Danielle Fagan (James), Joseph (Rose), Anthony (Patti), Nicholas Perlstein, Frankie Brunell, Gianna Brunell and great pop to Matthew and Kellan. Brother...

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