Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Lorrain T. Masanis on December 30, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Michael J. Sr. and Mary R. Loving sister of Michael J. Jr. (Virginia). Cherished aunt of Heather and Michelle. Cousin of Richard Keen. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday Jan. 7, 2022 10:45am to 11:30am St. Timothy Church 3001 Levick St. Phila. 19149 followed...

Dec 30, 2021

***PLEASE CLICK ZOOM TO WATCH THE FUNERAL MASS*** MEETING ID:  875 9301 4807 PASSCODE: 121621 Jeanne Marie Armstrong (nee Blum) passed away December 30, 2021.  Devoted mother of Daniel (Julissa), Renae O'Donnell (Colin), Michael (Amy), Jennifer Clements (Mike), Victoria Stambaugh (Troy), and Melissa McDonald (Daniel).  Loving Mom Mom of 12 grandchildren.  Dear sister of Nancy McNamee; also survived...

Dec 29, 2021

Mother of Thomas Weney, Jayla Nunley, and Jocelyn Finn.  Daughter of Elizabeth and the late Thomas Finn.  Sister of Kelly Ann Finn and Thomas E. Finn, Jr.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, January 7, 2022, from 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Dec 27, 2021

Loving mother of Michelle and Susan McMullin; Julia and Vincent Staab; Karen and Christine Saucheck.  Mom-Mom of Michael, Bailey, Jeremey, Anthony, Jaylynn, Gabrielle, Brelynn, Ava, Sophia, Kayla, Emily, Kevin, and Samuel.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday morning, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., Phila., PA 19125.  Funeral Service 11...

Dec 26, 2021

Wife of the late Kenneth.  Loving mother of Bobby, Kenneth (Jeanie) and Jill Durkin (James).  Grandmom of Nicholas, Christopher, Shaylin, James Kenneth, and the late Amber.  Sister of Elise, Kevin, Brian, and the late Raymond and Thomas.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL...

Dec 26, 2021

Patricia M. "Pat" Biello passed away in the early hours of December 26, 2021 after a short illness. She was the loving sister of Kathleen J. Smith, Anthony Biello (Dolores), Francis Biello (Patricia), and the late Margaret Houston (Joseph) and devoted aunt to her 12 nieces and nephews, 24 great-nieces and great-nephews, and nine great-great-nieces and -nephews. She was a...

Dec 26, 2021

Donald E. Sweeten, Sr., a resident of Port Orange, FL, passed away on December 26, 2021 at the age of 80.  Loving husband of the late Barbara (nee Walker).  Beloved father of Lori Wilson and Donald Sweeten, Jr. (Cathy).  Poppy of Lauren Hodges, Julia Patrick, Christopher Sweeten, Brianna Dixon and Cherice Garcia.

Relatives and friends are invited...

Dec 25, 2021

Theresa Daniels (nee McCabe) passed away December 25, 2021.  Beloved wife of William Daniels.  Loving mother of Lisa Kershes (Kevin), Bill Daniels, Jr., and the late Edward Kershes, Jr.   Daughter of Mildred McCabe and the late Christopher McCabe.  Also survived by her sister in law Mary Jane McCabe.  Services and Interment are Private for the Family.

Dec 25, 2021

Kendell McTear passed away December 21, 2021. Loving mother of Amy McTear and the Late Kimberly and Carroll (Michael). Mom-Mom of Amanda Girardo (Anthony) and Kelly Carroll. GiGi to great-grandson Anthony James Girardo V. Sister to Timon Hagelin and the late Theodore Hagelin (Ronnie) and Dwight Hagelin. She was a beloved aunt, cousin and friend. Kendell will always be...

Dec 24, 2021

Denise G. Petrella (nee Roberts) passed away December 24, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer.  She was 56.  Beloved wife of Jeffrey,  loving daughter of Albert and the late Gloria Roberts.  Dear sister of Debbie (Mike), Robert (Cathy), and the late Albert.  Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Denise will also be sadly...

Dec 24, 2021

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we had lost a great man,

Joseph Anthony Ritter on December 24 th , 2021.

I know this notice is late but he deserved more than just a standard notice. He was too great for that but as Joe would say, "I'm always late" so I'm sure...

Dec 24, 2021

Georgena E. Coogan (nee Jungers) passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, her favorite night of the year, at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Coogan, loving sister of Ellen Coonan (the late Daniel) and John Jungers (Anna Mae).  Devoted mother of Georgena Senior (Dave), Kathleen Warchol (Stanley), Mary Ellen Murphy (Joe), and Richard Coogan...

Dec 22, 2021

Vincent F. McBride passed away December 22, 2021.  Beloved husband of Alice "Penny" (nee Connelly).  Loving father of Kimberly Griffin (Jim), Jeannie Callahan (Mike), Brian McBride (Joanne), Vincent McBride (Deborah) and the late Kathleen Lombardo.  Dear PopPop of Megan, Donnie, Kevin, Krystle, Jimmy, Conner, Caitlyn, Liam, Hugh, and Brian, Great Grandpop to Tyler and Lucas; also survived by his...

Dec 21, 2021

Michael Herzog passed away December 21, 2021 at the age of 42. Loving father of Jada Herzog. Beloved son of Nicholas and Mary Margaret. Dear brother of Marlene, Nicholas, Shaun, and Mary-Kate. Michael will also be sadly missed by his loving extended family. Services and interment are private for the family.

Dec 18, 2021

Herbert "George" Ruf, age 89, of Philadelphia passed away December 18, 2021 peacefully at his home. Loving husband of the late Joan (née LaMont). Beloved Dad to William Hammer (Melody), Barbara Stokley (the late Keith), David Ruf, Paul Ruf (Annette) and the late George Ruf. Pop-Pop to Christina McCombe (Tim). George was retired from Conrail, where he worked for over...

Dec 18, 2021

George J. Pinel, Sr. passed away on December 18, 2021 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Father of Lori (Bill), Colleen Donnelly, Diane Clerkin (PJ), and uncle of Michael Bingham. Also survived by his daughter-in-law Mary, (and his son the late George J. Jr., and his daughter the late Kathleen Ennis and her late...

Dec 16, 2021

Joan A. Darigo (nee Sturgeon) on December 16, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of William (Christine), David, Karen D'Orsaneo and Kelly Darigo. Dear mom mom of Stephanie , Patrick, Katelyn, Alex , Nicholas, Cholea , Halie, Emmitt and Lea. Great grandmom of Allie, John, Chase, Brody and Miles. Relatives and friends are...

Dec 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" L. Ellis passed away December 15, 2021 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband to Patricia  Ellis (nee McCluskey) of 59 years. Loving father to Patricia M. Ellis, Elizabeth A. Maryanski (James), Veronica McKeage (Arthur), Theresa Rispo (Salvatore), Robert L. Ellis, Jr. (Susan), Christopher J. Ellis, Matthew D. Ellis (Rose), Gregory T. Ellis...