Burns Funeral Home
Obituaries
Local obituaries for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Contact us today if you need funeral services
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)
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
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.
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)
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
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...
Denise G. Petrella
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...
Joseph A. Ritter
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...
Georgena E. Coogan (Nee Jungers)
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...
Vincent F. Mcbride
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...
Michael Herzog
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.
Herbert "George" G. Ruf
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...
George J. Pinel, Sr.
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...
Joan A. Darigo
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...
Robert "Bob" L. Ellis
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...
Barbara M. Pone (Nee Schumann)
Dec 14, 2021
Barbara M. Pone (nee Schumann) passed away suddenly on December 14, 2021 with her family by her side at the age of 75. Beloved wife of 54 years to Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Deborah), Jennifer (Michael) Long. Mom-Mom to A.J., Emilie, Shannon and Maria. Special Ma to Terri and Barbara. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and...
Grace M. Salamone (Nee Valentino)
Dec 14, 2021
Grace M. Salamone (nee Valentino) formerly of South Philadelphia passed away December 14, 2021 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Sr. Devoted mother Joseph L. Jr. (Marie), Steven R., and Richard J. (Gwen); loving mom mom of Andrew, Marguerite, Gavin, and Emma. Dear sister of the late James and Rudolph. Also survived by...
Francis E. Barton, Jr.
Dec 13, 2021
Franny was a retired truck driver with Local 107. Beloved husband of Lorraine and the late Mary. Loving father of Geraldine Lugo (the late Juan), Francis, III (Theresa), and the late Helena Kirby (Joseph), and Mary Ann Rilling. Also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren; step children Cindy, John, Robert, and the late Michael and nieces and nephews.
...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Mack (Nee Tobias)
Dec 13, 2021
Elizabeth J. "Betty" (nee Tobias) passed away December 13, 2021. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late John T. Sr. Devoted mother of Diane McFarlane (Tom) and John T. Mack Jr. (Marybeth). Loving Mom Mom of John T. Mack, III and Clinton Thomas Mack. "Twin" sister of the late Millie and sister of the late Sylvia. Betty was a...
Chester E. Zakreski
Dec 13, 2021
Chester E. Zakreski "Chet" passed away December 13, 2021. Beloved husband of 50 years to June (nee Diehl). Devoted father of Chester, Dawn, and Tammy (the late Dusty). Loving Pop Pop of Scott, Paige, Matt, Tyler, and Johnny. Dear son of the late Chester and Marilyn Zakreski. Chet will also be sadly missed by his loving extended family.
...obituary notifications
Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website.
GRIEFSTEPS EMAILS
A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
