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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 .

Karen Ann Rilling

Karen Ann Rilling

Sep 2, 2018

Karen Ann Rilling passed away September 2, 2018, loving and devoted mother of Thomas and Timothy. Beloved daughter of Harry and Barbara (Burns) Rilling. Sister of Eileen O'Neill (Jerry). Special Aunt of Kaitlyn, Sarah & Jerry. Also, survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She loved animals especially cats and would care for any stray. The menagerie included...

Robert K. Kurtz

Robert K. Kurtz

Sep 2, 2018

Robert K. Kurtz passed in peace to our Lord on Sept. 2 nd , 2018, at the age of 86. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Marie, his brother Joseph, and his beloved Elaine, wife for over 52 years. Bob is survived by his 3 sons Robert (Allison), Christopher (Suzanne), & Eric (Fern).  Grandchildren Alex, Morgan, Michael,...

Dorothy M. Geary (Nee Marhoefer)

Dorothy M. Geary (Nee Marhoefer)

Aug 31, 2018

At the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Devoted mother of Marianne Gallagher (Joseph), Dorothy Fleming (the late John), William Geary (Margaret), and Frances Jobba (James). Dear Nanna of Brian (Melissa), Kathleen (Ryan), Kelli (Brian), Bill (Ashley), Dan (Alycia), Jim, Megan (Michael), and Kaitlin (Ryan). Great grandmom of Andrew, Katherine (Shane), Khloe, Rory, Jack, Kailyn, Alice, Emily,...

Jean Macdougall

Jean Macdougall

Aug 30, 2018

Jean MacDougall passed away August 30, 2018 at the age of 87. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, September 8, 2018 10:00-11:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 11:30 AM. Interment private. Family and friends are invited back to the Cottage Green after Jean's Service.

Phillip "Phil" Gavaghan

Phillip "Phil" Gavaghan

Aug 30, 2018

At the age of 65. A US Navy Veteran and retired US Postal Service truck mechanic. He is the beloved husband of 35 years to Melanie (nee Klein). Loving father of Kristin and Dana Gavaghan. Pop to Lacey, Carter, and Brett. Devoted son of Miriam (nee Bonner) and the late John J. Gavaghan. Brother of the late John Gavaghan. He...

Elizabeth V. Glaser (Nee Held)

Elizabeth V. Glaser (Nee Held)

Aug 30, 2018

Elizabeth V. Glaser (nee Held) passed away August 30, 2018 at the age of 95. Devoted and loving daughter of the late John & Elizabeth Held. Beloved friend and neighbor to the McGinley, Reilly, and DiBerardinis families. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9:00 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 Gaul St. Phila.,...

Walter Blazowski

Walter Blazowski

Aug 29, 2018

Walter Blazowski passed away August 29, 2018. There will be a graveside service held 11AM at Holy Seplechre Cemetery Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Shirley W. Bigger (Nee Shano)

Shirley W. Bigger (Nee Shano)

Aug 29, 2018

Beloved wife of the late John H. Devoted mother of Cheryl Erwin (James), and the late John H. Jr., and Robert H. Dear Grammy of Tina (Ray), Colleen (Sean), Megan (Frank), John Adam, Patricia (Ryan), Kelley (James), and her 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Wednesday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Walter Blazowski

Walter Blazowski

Aug 29, 2018

Walter Blazowski passed away August 29, 2018. There will be a graveside service 11AM at Holy Seplechre Cemetery Saturday, September 22, 2018 .

Donna Marie Box

Donna Marie Box

Aug 28, 2018

Donna Marie Suddenly, August 28, 2018, at the age of 48.  Beloved wife of Wayne, loving mother of Wayne, Nickolas, and Jake.  Dear daughter of the late Kay and Ray Brown; also survived by her brothers Charles Box, John Box, her sisters Kathy Spencer, Cheryl Jones, and Lynn Przybyszewski, Amber Dixon-Utz and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.  Relatives and...

Thomas W. Delacourt

Thomas W. Delacourt

Aug 27, 2018

Beloved husband of 69 years to Florence (nee Walsh), devoted father of Thomas Delacourt (Patricia) and Marianne Delacourt (Ted), loving pop pop to Christine, Steven, and Dalton.  Dear brother of the late Daniel Delacourt (and the late Ruth), beloved uncle to Charlotte, Louise, Elaine, Dan and many more nieces and nephews. ...

Frances S. Taggart (Nee Murzynski)

Frances S. Taggart (Nee Murzynski)

Aug 26, 2018

Wife of the late Theodore. Mother of Dianne McCurdy (Michael), Eileen DeAngelis (Vincent), and the late Cheryl Sorbello (Sal). Mom-Mom of Brian, Jonathan, Christian, Melissa (Matt), Amanda, Eric, Olivia, and Juliana. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 8:45-9:45 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment...

James "Rebel" Robinson

James "Rebel" Robinson

Aug 26, 2018

James "Rebel" Robinson passed away August 26, 2018 peacefully at St John Neumann Nursing Home.  A memorial service will be scheduled in the future.

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