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John J. O'Neill

John J. O'Neill

Jan 17, 2022

John J. "Jack" passed away January 17, 2022 at the age of 92.  Beloved husband of 69 years to Frances (nee Byrne).  Devoted father of Thomas (Melissa), Linda Bryson (Richie), and Lori McGrath (Matthew).  Loving Pop of Michael (Kelly), William (Kelli), John (Brittany), Elise, and Matthew; also survived by great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Wilbur E. Setzer

Wilbur E. Setzer

Jan 17, 2022

Wilbur E. Setzer passed away January 17, 2022, at the age of 95.  Beloved husband of the late Eugenia.  Loving father of Kathleen Thompson (James), Anne LaBuz (Thomas), Paul (Donna), and the late Edward (Julie).  Dear Grandpop of Christine, James, Mark, Beth, Patrick, Kyle, Megan, Louis, and eight great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday,...

Maryann Gray

Maryann Gray

Jan 16, 2022

Maryann Gray (nee Smeykal) passed away January 16, 2022. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother Joseph (the late Tammy), John (Donna) and Mary (Angie). Grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Maryann was also survived by her brother Charles Smeykal. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia PA...

Assunta Coniglio

Assunta Coniglio

Jan 15, 2022

Assunta Coniglio (nee Lorenti) formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Jan. 15, 2022 at the age of 102 in Indian Harbor Beech FL.

Wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Pasquale (Sara Ann) Coniglio, Assunta Mazur, Josephine (Leo) Desanto. Gram to Patricia, Dawn, Dorothy, Pasquale, and Lisa. Great grandmother to Danika, James, Tiffany, Brianna, Emily, Alexandria,...

Rita J. Aucello

Rita J. Aucello

Jan 15, 2022

Rita J. Aucello passed away January 15, 2022. She was the only child and loving daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel Morrow Aucello.  Rita was a 1966 graduate of Olney High School, Philadelphia, PA. and worked as a legal secretary until she was diagnosed with MS in 1990.  Her interests in the Phillies and Eagles teams began with...

Shawn S. Mckeown

Shawn S. Mckeown

Jan 15, 2022

Shawn S. McKeown on January 15, 2022 at the age of 54. Loving husband of Bonnie (nee Flynn). Devoted father of Nicholas and Miranda (Zack). Beloved son of the late Samuel and Anna McKeown. Brother of Joseph (Kathie), Annamarie Logan (John), Pamela Goetz (John), Belinda McKeown (Allen) and Daniel (Colleen). Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews....

Nadine A. Pezzotta

Nadine A. Pezzotta

Jan 14, 2022

Nadine A. Pezzotta (nee Sottnick) on January 14, 2022 at the age of 59. Loving wife of Stephen. Devoted mother of Jillian Pezzotta (Nick Kehler) and Stephen L. (Nicolette). Dear Nanny of Nicholas. Daughter of Lois and the late Louis  .Sister of Jeffery Sottnick (Kathy), Gail Sottnick, Thomas Sottnick, Louis Sottnick (Jamie) and the late Gary. Also survived by...

Joseph M. Melnyk

Joseph M. Melnyk

Jan 13, 2022

Joseph M. Melnyk on January 13, 2022 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Michelina (nee Settefrati). Loving father of Theresa Zaccagni (Victor) and Janet Melnyk. Dear Grandpop of Michael (Carole), Gianna and his grand dog Stang. Brother of Steve (Debbie). Also survived by his loving nieces and nephew. Joe was a lifetime parishioner...

Ellen E. Klitsch

Ellen E. Klitsch

Jan 13, 2022

Daughter of the late Francis and Jean.  Sister of Terri Wilfong (the late Evan), Anne Woods, Elizabeth Klitsch, Patricia Poochigian (Robert), Jeanne DeMunzio (Steven), and the late Robert, Harry, and Frankie Klitsch.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

All services are private at the family's request.

Vivian M. Buck (Nee Vesci)

Vivian M. Buck (Nee Vesci)

Jan 13, 2022

Vivian M. Buck (nee Vesci) passed away suddenly January 13, 2022.  Beloved wife of 52 years to Frederick R. Sr.  Devoted mother of Dawn Buck, Jennifer Rondeau, Frederick R. Jr. (Adriana), and the late Christopher.  Loving Mom Mom of Bryan, Andrew, Albert, Katie, Frederick R. III, Madison, Jianna, and Matteo, great grandmom of Carson and Aurora.  Dear sister of...

Marie T. Scott

Marie T. Scott

Jan 12, 2022

Marie T. Scott (nee Powers) passed away January 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Walter Sr. Loving mother to Walter Jr., and Diane McMullen (Rich). Grandmom to Jessica, Erin, and William. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday evening, January 24, 2022 at Burns Funeral Home (9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia PA 19114) from 6PM-8PM and Tuesday morning...

Nancy C. Hamilton

Nancy C. Hamilton

Jan 12, 2022

Nancy C. Hamilton (Nee Kraus) passed away peacefully on January 12 th , 2022 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James (Maryanne) Hamilton. Mom Mom to James, Daniel, Jordan, Mason, and Avery. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday January 18, 2022 from 10:30am to 12:00pm at the...

Mary Anne Manigrassi (Nee Deal)

Mary Anne Manigrassi (Nee Deal)

Jan 11, 2022

Mary Anne Manigrassi (nee Deal) passed away at the age of 62, at home surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer on January 11, 2022. Loving wife of James. Beloved mom of Jimmy (Gloria), Christopher (Courtney), Laura Melchiorre (Dave) and Matthew (Lin). Mary Anne's favorite role was being Memom to Jackson, Ella, Clara, Jude and...

Joseph J. Moran "Postponed"

Joseph J. Moran "Postponed"

Jan 11, 2022

Joseph J. Moran on January 11,2022 at the age 86. Beloved husband of the late Jeanie. Loving father of the late Joy Moran. Cherished pop pop of Jillian Moran. Great grandpop of Kayla, Gianna and Sophia. Services are pending.

Matthew J. Green

Matthew J. Green

Jan 11, 2022

Matthew J. Green passed away January 11, 2022.  Loving husband of Danielle (nee Haines).  Devoted father of Matthew and Declan.  Beloved son of Susan Costello-Dougherty and the late Gary Green.  Dear brother of Heather Thornton (Doug) and Emma Dougherty.  He will also be sadly missed by his grandmother Thelma Green;nephew of James Costello (Kathleen), Barbara Parker (Scott), Angela Costello (Renee),...

Lerma C. Wolfe

Lerma C. Wolfe

Jan 11, 2022

Lerma C. Wolfe (nee Caramat) on January 11, 2022 at the age of 63. Loving wife of Fredrick W. Devoted mother of Missy and Frederick III. Dear sister of Lois Reed (Frank), Lino Caramat (Jocelyn), Lawrence Caramat (Mitzi), Jun Caramat (Gemma) and the late Levi. also survived by her sister in law Cynthi and her many loving nieces and...

Henry D. Costo

Henry D. Costo

Jan 11, 2022

Henry D. Costo on January 11, 2022 at the age of 90. Loving father of Henry, Stephen, and Victoria Newbern (Phil). Dear pop pop of Charles White (Theresa), Danielle Dufner (Kris), Geoffrey Costo (Gina), Justin White, Eric White and Jennifer Costo. Great grandpop of 5 great grand kids. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Susan M. Osborne

Susan M. Osborne

Jan 9, 2022

Susan M. Osborne (nee Lippincott) passed away peacefully January 9, 2022 with her family by her side. She was a graduate of Archbishop Ryan HS class of 73.

Beloved wife of 40 years to Joseph Osborne. Loving mother of Janyne(Jim ) Evanitsky and Joseph Jr.( Lauren) Osborne.

Nanny to Jack,...

Alfred W. Conard

Alfred W. Conard

Jan 9, 2022

Husband of the late Shirley.  Father of Iris Jackson, Bill, Donalee Castle (Gene, Sr.), Michael (Kim), and Daniel (Chrissy).  Also survived by 19 grandkids and 14 great grandkids.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, January 24, 2022 , from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. ...

Leo D. Dougherty

Leo D. Dougherty

Jan 9, 2022

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Son of Hugh and the late Anne Marie (nee Kelly).  Brother of Joe (Teresa) and the late Richard.  Father of Mark, Kevin, and Joann.  Also survived by grandchildren and other family members.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Friday, January 21, 2022, from 11:00-12:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1514 Woodbourne Rd.,...

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