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Charles E. "Hiker" Kaeppeler

Charles E. "Hiker" Kaeppeler

Feb 21, 2018

Beloved husband of the late Mary, dear brother in law of Dorothy McGeehan (Cornelius), William McCloskey (the late Kathleen), and Charles McCloskey; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA, followed by his...

Edward S. Herr

Edward S. Herr

Feb 20, 2018

Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday, 10:30-11:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11:30 A.M.  Interment private at the family's request.

John Gurczynski

John Gurczynski

Feb 19, 2018

At the age of 70. Loving husband of Trautel (nee Melzer). Devoted father of Kathleen, Doreen Frombach, Nora, and Monika Shanahan (Paul). Dear Pop Pop of Breana, Kalley, Taylor, Kevin, Jennifer, Dwayne and Caroline. Brother of Ronald (Donna). John was a chemist for many years at Rohm and Haas. John was the most selfless husband, dad and Pop Pop,...

Richard A. Crager

Richard A. Crager

Feb 17, 2018

Passed away at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Born and raised in Philadelphia and resident of St. Mary county MD. Richard was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of 52 years to Janice (nee Burkholder). Loving father of Richard Jr. (Christy),  Anthony "Tony" (Jenni), Chris (Tiffany), Janice Marvel (Brian). Pop Pop to Taylor, Cody, Cameron, Makayla, Jordon, Jonathan and the...

Alfred J. Price, Sr.

Alfred J. Price, Sr.

Feb 16, 2018

Beloved husband of 38 years to Regina Price. Loving father of Alfred J. Price. Dear brother of Carol Haas, the late Kathleen Cook, and the late Thomas Price. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 24, 2018, 10:00 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700...

Denise M. Guzzi

Denise M. Guzzi

Feb 15, 2018

Daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Rogers); sister of Judith A. Keil (Richard). Aunt of Denise E. Martin (John), Stephen C. Keil (Jennifer), Stephen E., Austin, Connor, Alaina, and Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday February 24, 2018, 10:30 AM at Deer Meadows, 8301 Roosevelt Blvd. Phila., PA 19152 with a celebration of life luncheon...

Nancy Pluck (Nee Dombroski)

Nancy Pluck (Nee Dombroski)

Feb 15, 2018

Beloved wife of 47 years to Robert. Loving mother of Richard, Janice Bennett and the late Anne and Robert. Grandmom of Joshua and Ashley. Dear sister of Stefi, Joey, Theresa, Dorothy, Joanie, Linda and Kenneth. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday Eve 6:00-7:45 PM at BURNS FUNERAL...

David E. "Dave" Niblick, Sr.

David E. "Dave" Niblick, Sr.

Feb 13, 2018

Dave passed away with his family and dear friends by his side on February 13, 2018. He was a retired Union Carpenter of Local 1856. Beloved husband of 38 years to Terry (nee Ziegler). Devoted father of David E. Niblick, Jr. and Carl M. Niblick. Loving Happa to Alyssa Novak and Christian Niblick. Loving son of Vivian and the...

John P. Rooney

John P. Rooney

Feb 12, 2018

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty", devoted father of William B. (the late Anna "Nancy").  Dear grandpop of William (Cindy), Kimberly, Bridget, Brendan, great grandpop to Liam Ambrose, Rose Anna, and Finn Michael.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 9:30 to 11:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708...

William "Bill" J. Haney

William "Bill" J. Haney

Feb 11, 2018

Beloved husband of Bernadette (nee Sarsfield); loving father of Jenn (Dominic) Marchesano, Ryan and the late Kristin; dear brother of Anne Bruecks; devoted Pop-Pop of Dominic, Ashly, Shawn, Nicholas, Jake, Luke, Elizabeth and Owen.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Thursday Evening 6 - 9 P.M. and Friday morning 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708...

Dorothy T. Mcpeak (Nee Fleming)

Dorothy T. Mcpeak (Nee Fleming)

Feb 11, 2018

Dorothy T. (nee Fleming), February 11, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mother of Helen Kane (Tom), Jackie McPeak,  and John McPeak (Pam), loving grandmom of 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  Dear sister of MaryL Reim (John), Joseph Trainor (Linda), and the late Robert Fleming (Faith), William Fleming...

Eleanor "Honey" Harron

Eleanor "Honey" Harron

Feb 10, 2018

Beloved wife of the late William E. Loving mother of Eleanor Rizzo (Raymond), Charles (Joyce), Margaret, Sarah Zakrzewski (Dr. Michael), Raymond, and the late William and Michael. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Sister of Beatrice McBride and Charles Schilling. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday morning, 8:30-10:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708...

Nancy Jane Macilvain (Nee Fifer)

Nancy Jane Macilvain (Nee Fifer)

Feb 9, 2018

Mother of Jack (Debra), Lynn Fehrle (Larry) and Bud.  Grandmom of Jacqueline, Kelsey, Jack (Alex), Sean (Shelby) and Brianne.  G.G. Mom of Jailyn.  Sister of Edna Renn.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 10-10:45 A.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service 11...

Donald W. Finley

Donald W. Finley

Feb 9, 2018

Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Bender).  Devoted father of Donald (the late Doreen), Mark (Cindi), Nick, Billy, Theresa, and the late Christopher and Brian.  Dear grandpop of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother of Robert Filey (Olga) and the late James Finley and Ralph Finley.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 11:00 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708...

James L. Thompson

James L. Thompson

Feb 8, 2018

Loving brother of Joseph Dawson (the late Joanne), Thomas Dawson, Gary Dawson (Beth), and the late William Thompson.   Dear godfather of Michael Dawson; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Maria N Araujo

Maria N Araujo

Feb 6, 2018

Maria Nazare Araujo (nee Marques), died Tuesday, February, 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA, at the age of 78. Maria is survived by her husband, Fernando; her siblings Jose Manuel (Odette), Manuel (Eyvone Teresa), Ana Paula (Paulo Alex) and Maria Fernanda (Carlos Manuel); her 5 children Marie, Lenore (Bill), Edwardo (Lucia), Raquel (Joe), and John (Alena); 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren....

Theresa M. Mackenzie

Theresa M. Mackenzie

Feb 5, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Daniel G. Soska. Loving mother of Suzanne Fitzgerald (Peter), Theresa White, Patrick McMullen and Megan Soska. Dear grandmom of John, James, Erin, Patrick Jr., Jack, Timothy, Christian and Brigid. Sister-in-law of Judith Mackenzie. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday Eve 6-9 PM at...

Faith A. Mullen (Nee Shecora)

Faith A. Mullen (Nee Shecora)

Feb 4, 2018

Beloved wife of 37 years to the late Gerard.  Daughter of the late Katherine (nee Havrylak) and Stephen Shecora, dear sister of the late Mary Haleman, Stephen Shecora, Jr., Dear aunt of Edward T. Haleman (Roxanne) of Newtown Pa., Maryann Taylor of Burlington, NJ, and the late Barbara Furphy. Great aunt of Kimberly Furphy of Bordentown, NJ and Leonard Taylor...

Francis F.C. Stepnowski

Francis F.C. Stepnowski

Feb 3, 2018

Ex-husband and companion to Mary.  Devoted father of Frank (Dawn) and Molly (John).  Pop-Pop to Lukas, Samantha, Mason, Frankie, Sophie, and Brendan.  Dear brother of Theresa, Felix, Catherine, John, Edward, Stanley, Michael, Vincent, Frances, and Anthony.  Preceded in death by his parents Felix and Frances (Milewski) Stepnowski, grandson Cain, sister Helen, and brothers Casimir, Thomas, and Joseph.  He is sadly...

Stanley "Drake" W. Przybyszewski, Jr.

Stanley "Drake" W. Przybyszewski, Jr.

Feb 3, 2018

Drake passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 3, 2018. Loving husband of Eleanor (nee Weber). Devoted father of Sharon Miken, Gregory Preston Esq. (Elaine), and Lori Jo Stackhouse (John). Dear Poppy of Alyssa, Jaclyn, Monica and Elisa. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 8:30-10:30 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

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