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George H. Ruppert "Pooh"

George H. Ruppert "Pooh"

Mar 26, 2020

George passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2020 at the age of 76. A Vietnam veteran and a retired employee of Nabisco. Son of the late George and Mary Ruppert (nee Geiger). Father of John (Maria), and Marianne Darden (Shane). Grandpop of Kellan, Liam and Quinn. Brother of Geri Miller, Janice Hellmuth, Frances Farina and the...

Doris A. Morris (Nee Fithian)

Doris A. Morris (Nee Fithian)

Mar 25, 2020

Doris A. Morris  passed away on March 25, 2020 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother of Dianne McCool (Robert). Loving Mom-Mom of Stephanie Houseman (Tom), and Kimberly McCool. Mom-Mom Peaches of Lucas and Gavin Houseman. Dear sister of the late Robert (Margaret), and Charles. Also survived by many loving nieces...

Christine M. Greenwald

Christine M. Greenwald

Mar 25, 2020

On March 25, 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Roy Greenwald. Loving mother of Kathleen "Missy" Lynch Clampffer (Ray), Michael Lynch, and Kelly Lynch. Dear daughter of Ann C. Kelly. Cherished grandmom of Olivia Lynch, Madeline Clampffer, Raya Rivera (Victor), Michael III, Patrick O'Connor, and great-grandmom of Elena. Sister of Walt Glinka (the late...

Lisa Ann Sherwood (Nee Helverson)

Lisa Ann Sherwood (Nee Helverson)

Mar 22, 2020

Loving wife of the late Dennis.  Beloved mother of Thomas Sherwood, Alicia Sherwood, and Toni Gullota.  Mom-Mom of Echo Sanchez.  Sister of Joe Helverson, Stephen Helverson, and Susan Facchiano.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass 10...

Mary Ann Mills (Nee Carroll)

Mary Ann Mills (Nee Carroll)

Mar 21, 2020

Beloved wife of Frank.  Loving mother of Jennifer Carroll (William Bird) and Robert Mills.  Grandmom of William, Jr., Katherine and Rebecca Bird.  Sister of Richard Carroll, Margaret Melcher, Elizabeth Fudali, Edward Carroll, Christopher Carroll, John Carroll and Nancy Padilla.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, July 18, 2020, from...

David Fernandez, Jr.

David Fernandez, Jr.

Mar 17, 2020

David Fernandez Jr. passed away suddenly March 17, 2020 at the age of 50. David was a steamfitter with local 420 for over 25 years. Loving father of Diana, and David Fernandez, III. Beloved son of Consuelo and the late David Fernandez Sr. Dear brother of Julian, Adolfo and Vivianna Fernandez. He is also survived by Tamara Fernandez and...

James A. Hilley

James A. Hilley

Mar 17, 2020

James passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2020.  Father of Carlena and Julian Hilley.  Son of Beverly Hilley-Deighan (Joseph) and the late George Hilley.  Brother of Susan McGrory (John) and the late Thomas.  Also survived by his companion Aubrey McCaulley, several nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, August 29, 2020,...

Mary Ellen Stefenack (Nee Rickards) **Update**

Mary Ellen Stefenack (Nee Rickards) **Update**

Mar 13, 2020

Mary Ellen Stefenack passed away March 13, 2020. Formerly of Torresdale, a resident of Sea Isle City. Beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Stefenack. Loving mother of Raymond, Jr. (Debbie), Christopher (Tricia), Eileen Wallace (Bill), Lisa McLaughlin (Kevin), Glenn Stefenack (Maureen Cunningham), and Amy Stefenack (Robert Jonas). She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. In...

Rosemary Byer (Nee Kwiatkowski)

Rosemary Byer (Nee Kwiatkowski)

Mar 11, 2020

Rosemary Byer (nee Kwiatkowski) passed away suddenly March 11, 2020 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Bridget Donovan (Robert), Joseph, and Justin (Alexandra). Dear Mom-Mom of Brian, Timothy, Connor, Justin, and Jackson. Sister of Joanne Kwiatkowski, Tony Kwiatkowski, Eugene Kwiatkowski (Marie), Frank Bromley (Michele), and the late KevinJohn "Gubby" Bromley. She...

Christopher Michael Gaffney Jr.

Christopher Michael Gaffney Jr.

Mar 9, 2020

Suddenly On March 9, 2020 at the age of 44. Loving son of Christopher Sr. (Lillian), and Maureen Gehring (George). Beloved brother of Bridget Gaffney (Joe Malone). Dear uncle of Ryan , Maryrose,  and Olivia. Godson of Patricia Haggerty. Nephew of Bill Hallihan, Kathy Cleary (Joe), Eileen Livengood (Earl) , Marilyn Scartoli (Mike) and William Gaffney . Also survived...

Frank L. Snow

Frank L. Snow

Mar 8, 2020

Beloved husband of the late Sara.  Loving father of Karen Curran (nee Snow), James Snow, and the late Frank C. Snow.  Frank is also survived by his four grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, March 14, 2020, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, followed by his Graveside Service 10:30...

Margaret M. Leib (Nee Proud)

Margaret M. Leib (Nee Proud)

Mar 7, 2020

Loving mother of Deborah Wagner (Glenn) and Kimberly Leib. Also survived by her brothers William (Carol) and Timothy Proud; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Bernard Church, 7341 Cottage St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cem.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her...

Mildred M. Brassell (Nee Morton)

Mildred M. Brassell (Nee Morton)

Mar 7, 2020

Mildred Brassell (nee Morton), 83, was the devoted wife of 42 years to the late Neil J. Brassell Jr. Born and raised in the Germantown section of Phila, she was a graduate of Little Flower class of 1954. Married in 1956, they moved to the Parkwood section of Phila in 1962 where they raised 6 children. She was an...

Catherine L. "Cass" Czop (Nee Fenningham)

Catherine L. "Cass" Czop (Nee Fenningham)

Mar 6, 2020

Catherine L. "Cass" passed away March 6, 2020.  Wife of the late Joseph, Sr.  Loving mother of Joseph Jr. (Dawn) and Darleen Singmaster (Dennis).  grandmother of Ashlely (Richard), Dennis (Molly), Joseph III (Michelle), and April (Philip).  She is also survived by 4 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 9:00 AM to...

Margaret E. Costello (Nee Mccandless)

Margaret E. Costello (Nee Mccandless)

Mar 5, 2020

Wife of the late William.  Mother of Margaret Logan (the late Francis), Patricia Hoffman (Jim), Mary Wetzel, Thomas (Susan), Allen (Heather), and the late William (Helen).  Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 8-10 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Mass...

Edward S. Kucsmas

Edward S. Kucsmas

Mar 4, 2020

Edward S. Kucsmas passed away March 4, 2020 at the age of 82. He was a resident of Levittown, PA. He was an avid bowler and fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Edward was a volunteer Park Ranger at Catalina State Park in Arizona. Ed was retired from Hughes Aircraft as Quality Control Engineer. He also served in the U.S....

Virginia M. "Ginny" Serverson

Virginia M. "Ginny" Serverson

Mar 4, 2020

Loving daughter of the late William and Anne.  Dear sister of Michael (Kelly), William (Natalie), and the late Kathleen Moore and Anne WiIliams.  Survived by several generations of nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and also Wednesday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue,...

Steven J. Mather

Steven J. Mather

Mar 2, 2020

Steven J. Mather, age 55, of Hermosa Beach, California, passed peacefully on March 2, 2020 at his home.  He succumbed to cancer after a brave battle. Born on July 2, 1964, in Philadelphia to parents Loretta (nee Moroz) and the late Walter, Steve is survived by his two adored sons Ryan and Dylan, younger siblings Barbara Levengood (Paul), Gary...

William A. Long

William A. Long

Mar 1, 2020

William A. Long of Fishtown, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2020. A Marine Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Harvery). Lovingfather of Christine "Dolly" Mangold (Joseph). Grand-pop to Carol, Robert, Joseph  and James. Brother of Al Harvery, Carol Wagner and Anna Gowedlock. A gathering will be held on Friday April 3, 2020 from 10:15 to...

Edward L. Kozlowski

Edward L. Kozlowski

Feb 28, 2020

Edward L. Kozlowski passed away February 28, 2020. A WWII Vet and a retired Phila. Police officer. Beloved husband of 63 years to the late Grace (nee Henry). Loving partner of Ellen Molz. Dear brother of Frances Walsh, Florence Kasmark, and the late Walt. Also survived by many other loving family members. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

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