Burns Funeral Home

Obituaries

Local obituaries for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Contact us today if you need funeral services

Geraldine "Gerri" O'Brien (Nee Harrison)

Geraldine "Gerri" O'Brien (Nee Harrison)

Sep 20, 2018

Geraldine O'Brien passed away peacefully on September 20, 2018.  She lived her life to the fullest and had a natural ability to make everyone laugh.  She is the loving mother of Tommy Harrison (Cynthia), Janis Harris (Bill), late son Bernard Knittel, Christine Knittel, and Robert Knittel (Crista).  She was the loving sister of Janis, Jack, Jim and the late Judy. ...

Gladys E. Baehrle

Gladys E. Baehrle

Sep 18, 2018

Preceded in death by her 2 husbands Joseph and Edward; and her 5 guide dogs.  She will be sadly missed by Joanne, Howard, Erin, Joanne, and John McGinniss.  She is survived by 2 nephews David and Andrew, niece Joanne, and friends Joseph, Sandra, and John.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine...

Joan A. O'Drain

Joan A. O'Drain

Sep 18, 2018

Wife of the late John. Mother of Kevin (Carol) and Michael. Also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Florence Welsh (George) and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Peter C. Campoli

Peter C. Campoli

Sep 17, 2018

Loving father of Lisa Campoli, Michelle Poll (David) and the late Gregory Campoli.  Beloved pop pop of Brittany, David, and Dalton, dear brother of Barbara Arnoldy, Donna Dlugokinski, Mildred Yannone, James Campoli, and the late John Campoli; also survived by his dear friend Susan Walczak and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, September 22,...

Karah Rose Ostopchuck

Karah Rose Ostopchuck

Sep 16, 2018

Karah Rose Ostopchuck passed away suddenly on September 16, 2018 at the age of 28. Beloved daughter of Steve and Kristine (nee Lewis). Dear sister of Kasey (Laurin), Stephen K. (Cara), and Kristopher. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Karah was a graduate of Nazareth High School, and attended Holy Family College. Relatives and close...

Alfreda Swirk (Nee Bryk)

Alfreda Swirk (Nee Bryk)

Sep 16, 2018

Beloved daughter of the late George and Mary Bryk. Loving sister of Genevieve and Stephanie. Dear aunt of Deborah (Tim), and Stanley (Pat). She is also survived by her great niece and nephew, and many cousins, friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:00 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford...

Emily May Wharton

Emily May Wharton

Sep 16, 2018

Emily May Wharton passed away September 16, 2018 at the age of 88. Loving mother of Kenneth Bartholomew (Margie), Sandra Bartholomew (Fred Weidner), Jeffery Bartholomew (Sue), Sharon Decelle (Francis), Cheryl Dyer (Gary), and Timothy Bartholomew (Sondra). She is also survived by her grandchildren; Christopher, Anthony, Michael, Ashley, Kimberly, Eric, Brittney, Brian, Kelly and Stephanie, and her 11 great grandchildren. Relatives...

Stephanie F. Hoger

Stephanie F. Hoger

Sep 15, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Robert Hoger, Sr. Devoted mother of Christopher, Joseph, and Robert Jr. Dear Mom Mom of Mary Rose, Jane, Sarah, and Beth. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 11:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19114 followed by her Service at 12:00 PM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

John J. Engelhart

John J. Engelhart

Sep 14, 2018

John J. Engelhart of Feasterville passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at the age of 85. John was a US Army veteran and a retired Lower Southampton Township police officer after 32 years of service. He is the beloved husband of 64 years to Mary "Mitzi" (nee Kleschick) Engelhart . Beloved father of Suzanne Dickson (Mark)  Christopher (Sandra), and...

Julie P. Lynch

Julie P. Lynch

Sep 13, 2018

Julie P. Lynch September 13 th 2018  wife of the late Michael. Loving Nana to Kathleen Lynch-Clampffer (Raymond) Kelly Ann Lynch (Patrick) Michael Lynch III, Raya Stearn, Oliva Lynch, Madeline Clampffer and Elena Rivera. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday September 21, 2018  9 to 9:45 AM at St. Dominics  Church 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila Pa....

Charles L. O'Neill

Charles L. O'Neill

Sep 13, 2018

Charles passed away September 13, 2018 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Blanche A. (nee Myers). Loving father of Diane Hodsdon (Craig), Kathleen Wynne (the late Thomas), Eileen Varano (Anthony) and Laureen Dybalski (Andrew). Dear Pop Pop of Craig, Christopher, Caitlin, Thomas, Amanda, Anthony, Andrew, Candace, Ryan and the late Shalyn. Great grandpop of Anthony Jr.,...

Matthew James Fowler

Matthew James Fowler

Sep 12, 2018

Matthew James Fowler passed away September 12, 2018. Son of the late Charles and Loretta (nee Cusik) Fowler. Loving brother of Casey Fowler (Fiona). Dear Uncle of James, Declan, and Catherine and nephew of Marge Neil. Services and interment are private.

Joseph C. Winkis

Joseph C. Winkis

Sep 12, 2018

Joseph C. Winkis suddenly September 12, 2018 at the age of 84. Husband of the late Jean (nee Galdi) . Loving Father of Joseph (Kathleen) and Daniel (Maren). Grandpop to Joseph, Kaitlyn, Daniel and Luke, he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday Eve. 7 to 9 PM...

Dennis Grzeskowiak

Dennis Grzeskowiak

Sep 10, 2018

Loving husband of Connie (nee McManus).  Father of Dennis, Jr. (Jennifer) and Gabrielle Bik (Kevin).  Grandfather of Grayson and Quincy.  Also survived by other family members.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday morning, 8:30-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 10:30 A.M.  Entombment Sunset Memorial Park.

Martha B. Yeager (Nee Wolfgang)

Martha B. Yeager (Nee Wolfgang)

Sep 9, 2018

Martha was born on February 22, 1919, in Ashland, PA. At the amazing age of 99, Martha passed peacefully on September 9, 2018, with family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Charles Sr. Devoted mother of 8; the late Janice Kolling (the late Joseph), the late Charles Jr. (Grace), the late Ray (Lee), Ralph, John...

Elaine Maryanski (Nee Chest)

Elaine Maryanski (Nee Chest)

Sep 9, 2018

Elaine Maryanski (nee Chest) passed away September 9, 2018.  A resident of Langhorne, PA., she is the beloved wife of Thomas Quigg.  Devoted mother of Charlene Weaver, Laureen Thompson, Kyle Maryanski and Gregg Maryanski.  Loving Mom Mom of Lauren, Brittney, Jessie, Jenny, Sarah, and Kara; dear sister of Barbara Quinn.  Relatives...

Walter H. Potter

Walter H. Potter

Sep 7, 2018

Walter H. September 7, 2018.  Beloved husband of 63 years to Gerri (nee Bucher), devoted father of Walter J. and his wife Cathy, Michael and his wife Coleen.  Loving grandpop of Kate (Jonathan), Jack (Courtney), Mary (Leland), Ava (Chris), Alex (Nichole), Stephanie (Paul), gpop to Kylie, Cameron, Christopher, Zachary, Liela, and...

Eugenia M. Setzer (Nee Powell)

Eugenia M. Setzer (Nee Powell)

Sep 6, 2018

Beloved wife of 70 years to Wilbur "Will".  Devoted mother of Kathy Thompson (James), Anne LaBuz (Tom), Paul (Donna) and the late Edward (Julie).  Dear grandmom of 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136, followed...

Ramona M. Tanney (Laskowski)

Ramona M. Tanney (Laskowski)

Sep 4, 2018

Wife of the late Christopher Charles Tanney, Sr.  Mother of Christopher (Debby) and Mark.  Nanny of Mark, Jr. (Kristin), Janeen, Brent (Maureen), Yasmine, and Brittany.  Great grandmother of Taylor, Gabriella, Gavin, and Kira.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 8-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Joanne Mansfield

Joanne Mansfield

Sep 3, 2018

Joanne passed away September 3, 2018 at the age of 56. Beloved wife of 38 years to Ray. Loving mother of Ray (Vanessa), and Corrine Kozole (Ed). Dear Nan of Ella, Chloe, Riley, and Dean. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, family would prefer donations in Joanne's memory made to Leslie's Week .

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.