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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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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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