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Patricia Ann Robison

Patricia Ann Robison

Jan 5, 2022

Patricia Ann Robison (nee Bunting) passed away at home with her family by her side January 5, 2022 at the age of 80.  She was and always will be the strongest woman we know.  Cancer found it's match when it met our mother, not once but three times.  She kicked cancers butt.  She loved to go shopping or out...

Dorothea Mcgarrity (Nee Brunett)

Dorothea Mcgarrity (Nee Brunett)

Jan 5, 2022

Dorothea McGarrity (nee Brunett) passed away January 5, 2021, at the age of 85.  Devoted mother of Francis (Susan), Robert (Kathy), and Deborah Foley (Mike).  Loving Grandmom of Frankie (Christine), Holly, Jessica, Megan, Rachael, Allison, and Great Grandmom to Francis.  Dear sister of Joseph Brunett and the late Albert Brunett.  Loving companion of Norman Rosenblatt.

Relatives and...

George A. Stuhl

George A. Stuhl

Jan 4, 2022

George A. Stuhl, Sr. 82, passed away very peacefully January 4, 2022, with his family by his side.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Theresa (nee Pawlowski).  Devoted father to Mary Jane McGeehan (Bill), George Stuhl, Jr. (Angel DelVecchio), and Christopher Stuhl. His pride and joy were his five grandchildren Billy, Ashley (Clayton Evans), Angelise, Dominick and Sydney, who he...

Peter B. Tansey

Peter B. Tansey

Jan 3, 2022

Peter B. Tansey, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022.  He was a resident of Fairless Hills.  He worked in sales for transportation and logistics companies.

Loving husband of Joanne (nee Tolan).  Beloved father of Kristin (Gil), Lisa Friel (Mike), John (Emily), Peter and Daniel Tansey.  Pop-Pop of Emily and Jake.  Brother of Theresa and...

Dennis B. Baranauskas

Dennis B. Baranauskas

Jan 3, 2022

Loving husband of Maryanne (nee Lynch). Beloved father of John (Theresa), the late Chris; and Debbie and Dennis. Also survived by grandchildren and his brother Robert.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects on Monday, February 28, 2022, from 9-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME , 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service...

Virginia "Ginger" Gresko

Virginia "Ginger" Gresko

Jan 2, 2022

***PLEASE CLICK LIVESTREAM TO WATCH THE SERVICE AT 1:30 P.M. ON SUNDAY.***

Virginia Gresko (nee Snyder) on January 2, 2022 at the age of 83. Loving wife of Edward C. Sister of Vernon A. Snyder (Gayle). Cherished aunt of Sindi Roszkowski (Rob), Holly Rodriguez (Pier), Susan Papaneri (John), Gary Ingersoll (Lori), David Ingersoll (Sue) and Daniel Jr....

Joan M. Fox

Joan M. Fox

Jan 2, 2022

Joan M. Fox passed away in Downers Grove, IL. on January 2, 2022, she was a former resident of Philadelphia.

Wife of the late Henry P. Fox, daughter of the late Michael (Marie Forysthe) Burns.

Loving sister of Patricia (the late William) Fenstermacher, her deceased siblings Ann M. (John) Cunningham, John (Mary)...

Lucy R. Twardowski

Lucy R. Twardowski

Jan 2, 2022

Lucy R. Twardowski (nee Wasilewska) on January 2, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Matthew "Mietek". Loving mother of Agnes (Justin) Gill, Marta (E.Zephyr) Riendeau, Sylvia (Neil) Hagin. Babcia to Alex, Mathew, Garyt, Addison, and Emily. Sister of Teresa Rutkowska. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 10-11 A.M. at St. Bede the Venerable Church,  1071 Holland...

John C. Schmidt

John C. Schmidt

Jan 1, 2022

John C. Schmidt passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine H. (nee Peterolff). Loving father of Barbara Rossi (Anthony), John (Maureen), Karen McCarty (Leo), Cheryl Terlingo (Dennis), Kevin (Parvaneh), Lori Schmidt (David), and Lisa Gallagher (Bob). Dear grandpop of Johnny, Richie, Nick, Allison, Alyssa, Anthony, Joey, Robert and Lori;...

Timothy J. Boedeker

Timothy J. Boedeker

Dec 31, 2021

Timothy J. Boedeker on December 31, 2021 at the age of 35. Loving husband of Krista (nee Bedekovic). Devoted father of Gage and Hudson. Dear son of Allen and Frances Boedeker.Beloved brother of Scott (Evelyn), Kelly Devine (Raymond) and Brian (Jaclyn). Son in law of John Bedekovic (Karen). Nephew of Fuzzy, Barb (Anthony), Andy, Mary, Jim Isabel (Sue), Bill...

Laura "Lori" L. Pettigrrew

Laura "Lori" L. Pettigrrew

Dec 31, 2021

Laura "Lori" L. Pettigrew(nee McKeown) passed away December 31, 2021. Loving wife of Allen. Beloved mother to Shawn McKeown. Dear sister to Sandy Salzman (the late Joe) and Anne McCandless-Grecco (Michael). Step-mother to Allen Swarron and Christina Swarron (Nell). Lori was also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Burns Funeral...

Lorraine T. Masanis

Lorraine T. Masanis

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...

Jeanne Marie Armstrong (Nee Blum)

Jeanne Marie Armstrong (Nee Blum)

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...

Stacey Ann Finn

Stacey Ann Finn

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.,...

Susan J. Anton (Nee Thorpe)

Susan J. Anton (Nee Thorpe)

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...

Patricia E. Jones (Nee Kirst)

Patricia E. Jones (Nee Kirst)

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...

Patricia M. Biello

Patricia M. Biello

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...

Donald E. Sweeten, Sr.

Donald E. Sweeten, Sr.

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...

Theresa Daniels (Nee Mccabe)

Theresa Daniels (Nee Mccabe)

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.

Kendell Mctear

Kendell Mctear

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...

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