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Francis Russell Weitman

Francis Russell Weitman

Oct 12, 2021

Russell Weitman passed away October 12, 2021, at the age of 63.  Son of the late Mary D. Banach.  Loving brother of Patricia Kirby (the late Dennis), Darlene McVey (William), Kathleen Miller (the late Eugene), Ronald Weitman (Gina), and Robert Weitman (Susan).  Dear brother in law of the late Donna Weitman; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces,...

Ann E. Matthews

Ann E. Matthews

Oct 9, 2021

Ann E. Matthews (née Kee) passed away October 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Martin C. Loving mother of Martin (Kathleen), Ann Nancy Soiffer (Arthur), James (Lorena) and Robert. Grandmom to Cynthia Zawrotuk (Michael), Martin Matthews (Nicole) and Jessa Matthews. Great-grandmom to Valerie, Matthew, Daniel and Jonathan. She is also survived by her sister Helen Leonard (Joseph). Ann...

Margaret T. Gallagher

Margaret T. Gallagher

Oct 7, 2021

Margaret T. Gallagher on October 7, 2021 at the age of 91. Loving sister in law and casino partner of Theresa Gallagher. Also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday October 13, 2021  9am to 9:45am Christ the King Church 3252 chesterfield Rd. Phila. 19114 folowed by her funeral mass...

William Jerdon

William Jerdon

Oct 7, 2021

William Jerdon passed away October 7, 2021, at the age of 78.  Beloved husband of Janet (nee Farley).  Dear brother of Charles and Etta.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 9:30 AM St. John the Evangelist Church, 752 Big Oak Road, Yardley, PA 19067, followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM.  Interment will be...

Harry H. Craig

Harry H. Craig

Oct 7, 2021

Harry H. Craig passed away October 7, 2021 at the age of 89. A proud US Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Clare M. Craig (nee Zimmerman). Loving father of Clair Craig, Diane Peterman (Rich), Bill Craig (Debbie), and the late Harry J. Craig; father-in-law of Eileen Craig. Loving Pop Pop of...

Teresa O. Kosich

Teresa O. Kosich

Oct 6, 2021

Teresa O. Kosich (nee O'Neill) on October 6, 2021 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Loving Mother of Terrie Fitzpatrick (Kevin), Francis X. , Joe (Terry), Mary Connelly (Bill) and John and (Stacey). Dear Grand mom of 10 grandkids and 5 great grand kids . Daughter of the late Arthur and Teresa O'Neill....

Henry E. Gerretz

Henry E. Gerretz

Oct 6, 2021

Henry E. Gerretz passed away October 6, 2021 at the age of 72. Henry was survived by his sister Kathleen Larr (John) and brother Bill(Betty). Henry was also survived by many nieces and nephews and especially his niece Krystal who was always there for Henry. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing at Burns Funeral Home(1428 E. Columbia...

Sandra Johnson (Nee Ernandes)

Sandra Johnson (Nee Ernandes)

Oct 6, 2021

Sandra Johnson passed away peacefully October 6, 2021, at the age of 74. Wife of the late Raymond, Jr. Loving mother of Raymond (Jennifer), and Nicole (Kenneth) Iaquinto. Mom Mom to Zachary, Jeremy and Brett. Sister of Joseph "Ern" Ernandes and the late Nicholas Ernandes. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday Eve, October 15, 2021 from  7 to...

Patrick W. Lowry

Patrick W. Lowry

Oct 6, 2021

Patrick W. Lowry on October 6, 2021 at the age of 67. Loving brother of Francis, Robert, Catherine, Vincent,  , David and the late Mary, Thomas, Joseph, John and  Jimmy. Also survived by his large extended loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday October 15,2021 11am to 12 noon Burns Funeral Home 1428 E....

Melissa Lynn Sidebotham

Melissa Lynn Sidebotham

Oct 6, 2021

Melissa Lynn Sidebotham passed away suddenly October 6, 2021 at the age of 37. She is survived by her loving and devoted grandmother Jane Bottum Foley and her parents Jane Foley and William Sidebotham; her sons who she loved more than anything, Douglas and Michael Bieber; dear sister of Laura Coker (James); cherished aunt of Kayla Coker and Joseph...

Joanne C. Gallagher

Joanne C. Gallagher

Oct 6, 2021

Joanne C. Gallagher passed away October 6, 2021 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Paul Dougherty (Donna), Daniel Mott (Christin), and the late Melanie Mott; loving stepmother to Thomas, Laura, and Kevin. Dear grandmom of Devon, Shannon, Daniel, Isaiah, Caleb, and Luke. She is also survived by her sister Margaret "Peggy"...

William Charles Arnold

William Charles Arnold

Oct 6, 2021

William Charles Arnold, affectionately known as "Bill" to family and friends, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021. A proud U.S. Naval Veteran who served during the Korean War in the South China Sea Theatre, he received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal, and the China Service Medal.

Born on July 22, 1932, to the late...

Susan Frances Sentman

Susan Frances Sentman

Oct 4, 2021

Susan Frances Sentman passed away October 4, 2021 at the age of 69. Beloved daughter of the late Alvan F. Sentman, Frances Sentman (nee Berchtold), and Sarah N. Sentman (nee Stansbury). Loving sister of Rosemarie Garbin (Marino); dear niece of Ruth Kauwling. Also survived by her brother Michael (Debra), niece Aubrey, and many cousins. Sue worked at the Water...

Dorothy A. Somers (Nee Gray)

Dorothy A. Somers (Nee Gray)

Oct 3, 2021

Loving wife of the late Joseph Somers.  Beloved mother of JoAnn Polit and James Somers (Valerie).  Grandmother of Joseph, William, and John Paul.  Preceded in death by her parents William and Agnes Gray.  Also survived by 3 sisters Dolores Rawlins, Kathleen Kilpatrick, and Elizabeth O'Shea.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday October 15,...

Charles F. Ebinger, Jr.

Charles F. Ebinger, Jr.

Oct 3, 2021

Beloved son of the late Evelyn and Charles Ebinger.  Loving brother of Evelyn Lang (Robert), Denise McCandless, and Jim (Dorothy).  Adored uncle of Evelyn, Sammy, Bethany, Tyler, and many other great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 9:30-10:45 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Daniel T. Devine, Sr.

Daniel T. Devine, Sr.

Oct 2, 2021

Daniel T. Sr., passed away October 2, 2021.  Beloved husband of Agnes (nee Sincavage).  Loving father of the late Daniel Jr.  Dear brother of Charles (Denise) and Dennis (Christine); also survived by his sister in law Maryanne Slater, and his nieces Linda, Diane, and Jeanine.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, October 8, 2021, 9:00 AM to 11:00...

Mary Jane Mckinney (Nee Smith)

Mary Jane Mckinney (Nee Smith)

Oct 2, 2021

Mary Jane McKinney (nee Smith) passed away on October 2, 2021. Devoted mother of Melissa Pendergast (Thomas). Loving grandmere of Quinn and Rory. Also survived by her cousins Robert Mueller, Dennis Mueller and Bonnie Mueller. Mary Jane loved being a grandmother, traveling, good food, and musical theatre. She was very proud of her career with the City of Philadelphia,...

Dennis W. Thomas, Iii

Dennis W. Thomas, Iii

Oct 2, 2021

Loving husband of Claudia (nee Franks).  Beloved father of John Davis.  Son of Dennis, Jr. and Roseann (nee Grady) Thomas.  Brother of Doreen Vause (Tim).  Brother in law of Sydney Gouge (Barry) and Scott C. Franks (Hope).  Also survived by 5 nephews, 2 great nephews, and 2 great nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing...

Charles Ries

Charles Ries

Oct 1, 2021

Loving husband of Joan (nee Sheridan).  Beloved father of Dawn Benedict (Chris), Charles Ries, III (Laura), and Jaclynn Ries-Trakalo (Michael).  Poppy of Dave, Chris, Maggie, Juls, Ella, Molly, Landon, Jovi, Matthew, and Rachel.  Great grandfather of Bella, Lani, and Caitlin.  Brother of Jane Ries-Jacoby (Vincent).  Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to...

Claire A. Mansfield (Nee Kaznica)

Claire A. Mansfield (Nee Kaznica)

Sep 30, 2021

Claire A. (nee Kaznica) passed away September 30, 2021, at the age of 74.  Beloved wife of the late Martin.  Devoted mother of Claire Toner, Martin III, and Katie Polhamus (Ryan).  Loving Mom Mom of Maura, Brigid, Emma, Nathan, Braeden, and Declan.  Dear sister of Janet Sullivan and Eileen Straub; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Claire was the...

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