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Charles J. Mcfadden

Charles J. Mcfadden

Jul 13, 2019

Beloved husband of Stella (nee Wolfe), he is the loving father of John McFadden (Wendy), Colleen Lutz, Stanley Kapral, Edward Kapral (Lisa), Diane Magram (Edward), Laura Storino (Stephen), Ronald Tungol, and the late Catherine Trost and Charles McFadden.  Dear Pops of Heather, John, Isaiah, Jillian, Lenny, Heather, Jackie, William, Charles, John, and great grandfather to Izzy; also survived by...

Kevin M. Andress

Kevin M. Andress

Jul 13, 2019

Beloved son of George and Kimberly (nee Chatham).  Survived by his grandfather William Chatham, III.  He is preceded in death by his other grandparents Patricia Marie Chatham (nee Dougherty), Howard A. and Gertrude E. (nee Strepper).  Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.  All services are private at the family's request.  Please make a donation in Kevin's...

Fern E. Hagerty (Nee Esenwein)

Fern E. Hagerty (Nee Esenwein)

Jul 13, 2019

Beloved wife of the late Thomas.  Devoted mother of Colleen Hagerty, Dawn Baxter, Wendy Hagerty-LeBron (Enrique), Shawn Hagerty, and Brian Hagerty.  Loving Mom Mom of 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; also survived by her sister Mary LaPierre and her brother Daniel Esenwein.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...

Patricia C. Lesinski (Nee Clendenning)

Patricia C. Lesinski (Nee Clendenning)

Jul 12, 2019

Loving wife of Edward.  Beloved mother of Edgie and Jimmy.  All services private at the family's request.

Stephen M. Bednarik

Stephen M. Bednarik

Jul 12, 2019

Stephen retired in 2011 from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, where he worked for many years.  He also served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Loving husband of Linda (nee Schleinkofer).  Beloved father of Brandon Primavera (Kathleen), Matthew Primavera (Kimberly), Jillian Cole (James), Diane and Darlene Bednarik.  Pop-Pop of Olivia, Brandon, Jr., Jimmy, Anthony, Johnny,...

Gene Zelcs

Gene Zelcs

Jul 12, 2019

An Army Veteran, Gene was a retired Police Officer for the City of Philadelphia after 38 years of service.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Beatrice (nee Smith). Pre-deceased by his daughter Deborah Buck, he is survived by his daughter Linda Woolbert (Robert) and his sons Gene (Diane) and Brian (Nicole). ...

Brian M. Moehler

Brian M. Moehler

Jul 10, 2019

Brian M. Moehler, Petty Officer First Class (MK1), passed away on July 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Johnstown, PA and currently resided in Cape May Courthouse, NJ.

Brian proudly served for 17 years on the following units: USCGC Grand Isle-Gloucester, MA, USCGC Aquidneck-Kingdom of Bahrain (Iraqi War), USCGC Cleat-Philadelphia, PA,...

Kathleen Mary Warner (Nee Mcgowan)

Kathleen Mary Warner (Nee Mcgowan)

Jul 9, 2019

Beloved wife of Charles Sr. for 55 years she is the devoted mother of Kathleen J. Warner and Charles Warner, Jr.  Loving Grandmom to Ashley and Bailey and GG to Olivia and Emma.  Dear sister of Bud McGowan, Fred McGowan, Mary "May" Scarlett, and the late Thomas McGowan and Michael McGowan; survived by several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and...

Mary Kathleen Scully

Mary Kathleen Scully

Jul 8, 2019

Mary Kathleen Scully passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Beloved mother of Diane Teufel (Paul), Suzanne Murray (the late Kevin), the late Marie Howser, and the late Daniel Scully. Mom Mom of Lisa, Christopher, Paul, Ashley, Tyler, and the late Nicole, Luke, and Amber. Great Mom Mom of Gavin. Sister of Thomas...

John W. Saybolt

John W. Saybolt

Jul 7, 2019

John W. Saybolt passed away July 7, 2019. A U.S. Army veteran. Beloved son of the late Walter and Agnes Saybolt. Husband of Mary Saybolt. Dear brother of the late Virginia Benson and loving niece Kathy Benson. Father of Amy Thompson and John Saybolt (Terry). Also survived by his grandchildren Brittney and Lacey Thompson, and Rachel, Johnny, and Tony...

Harry J. Waldron, Jr. "Murph"

Harry J. Waldron, Jr. "Murph"

Jul 7, 2019

Harry J. Waldron, Jr. "Murph" passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 7, 2019 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of 56 years to Sally Waldron. Loving father of Allen (Dawn), Harry III "Mickey" (Susan), and Keith John (Stacyann). Dear Pop of Melinda, Sara, Allen Jr., Hannah, Keith John Jr., and great Pop to Emerson and...

Thomas A. Hesson

Thomas A. Hesson

Jul 6, 2019

A U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy.  Loving father of the late Dorothy "Dinky" and Tommy, III. Dear brother of Michael and the late Helen Madon. Uncle of Raine Gniadek (Pete) and Eddie (Amanda). Also survived by his great nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday morning,  ...

Karen Ann Rynkewicz

Karen Ann Rynkewicz

Jul 6, 2019

Karen Ann Rynkewicz passed away July 6, 2019,  at the age 59. Daughter of the late Mary (nee Schwartz) and Thomas Rynkewicz Sr.. Beloved sister of Robert (Karen Beth) Rynkewicz and the late Thomas Jr. and Denise Marie Rynkewicz . Loving aunt of Jaret Thomas. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends...

Margaret T. Shellenberger

Margaret T. Shellenberger

Jul 5, 2019

Wife of the late John. Loving Mother of Carol Davis (William), Jack (Josephine), and Larry (Dawn).  Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and one sister-in-law Katherine Shellenberger. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday July 13, 2019 Burns Funeral Home 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila 19114 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. followed...

Mary Ellen Stengel

Mary Ellen Stengel

Jul 3, 2019

Mary Ellen Stengel (nee Bickel) passed away July 3, 2019. Survived by her loving husband Joseph and daughter Rachel, also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing at St. Katherine of Siena Church (9700 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19114) on Tuesday July 9, 2019 from 9AM-10:45AM followed by her Funeral...

Harry J. Heison, Jr.

Harry J. Heison, Jr.

Jul 3, 2019

Beloved husband of 51 years to Carol (nee Hurford), he is the loving cousin of Maryann Rafter her husband Jeff and their children Rachael, Devan, Dylan, and Erin.  Son of the late Harry Sr. and Viola Heison.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed...

Helen (Pee Wee) (Nee Adulis) Monaco

Helen (Pee Wee) (Nee Adulis) Monaco

Jul 3, 2019

Helen (Pee Wee) passed on July 3, 2019, at the age of 95.  Beloved wife of the late Julius, she is the devoted mother of Bruce (Kathy), Eileen Kazlauskas (Alan) and the late Robert.  Loving Grandmom/Nan of Michael, Anthony, Ryan, and Christopher, great grandmother to Lauren, Michael, Andrew, and Everly. Dear...

William Curtis Iii

William Curtis Iii

Jul 2, 2019

William Curtis III  "Reds" passed away suddenly July 2,2019.Bill was a retired plumber for Union Local  690. He is the son of the late William Curtis Jr. and Ethel (nee Magill). Beloved brother of Patricia Triebl. Dear uncle of Tom and Rich Triebl. Services and Interment are private.

James J. Ferraro

James J. Ferraro

Jul 1, 2019

Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Massott), he is the devoted father of Gina Lafferty (Mike), Stephen Edwards (Janine), Janelle Bascom (Sean), Danielle Ferraro, and James (Cassie).  Loving Pop Pop of Nicholas, Brenna, Michael, Ethan, Katrina, Emily, David, Jacob, Savannah, Olivia, Sean, and Ryan.  Dear brother of Alfred, Rita, Joanne, and the late Richard; son of the late James and...

Joseph J. Mcglone

Joseph J. Mcglone

Jun 30, 2019

Devoted father of Monica, Joseph, Michael, Patrick, Shana and Mariah, he is the beloved grandfather "OG" of Shawn Patrick, Ryan, Maura, Erin, Gabriella, and James.  Loving partner of Charlene "Dr. Glenn"; also survived by his sister Kathy Lenihan and her sons Laurence and Douglas. Founder and Principal of McGlone & Co. NASD Firm, Joe was a well known Wall...

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