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Stephen Jesberger **Rescheduled**

Stephen Jesberger **Rescheduled**

Aug 4, 2017

At the age of 68. Beloved husband of Ellen M. (nee Maguire). Devoted father of Michael S. (Amy) and Megan Gaffney (James). Loving pop of Sean, Erik, Breanna, Erin and Emma. Dear brother of Paul (Terry). Relatives and Friends are invited to his viewing on FRIDAY August 11, 2017 from 9:15 to 11:15 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Church...

Eleanor Kaminski

Eleanor Kaminski

Aug 2, 2017

Wife of the late Casimer Kaminski. Beloved mother of Diane K. Longan and Deborah Kaminski. Loving grandmother of Todd J. Longan (Jacqueline); great grandmother of Conner Cas Longan and Claire Longan. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:30-10:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 10:30 AM....

Wanda "Pat" Poll

Wanda "Pat" Poll

Aug 2, 2017

Wanda S. "Pat" (nee Siarkiewicz), August 2, 2017, in her 100th year.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley C. Sr., devoted mother of Stan, Jr. (Jane), Robert (Kathryn), Richard (Lorraine), and Barbara.  Loving grandmom of 14 and great grandmom of many.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9:30 AM, St. Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Ave. Phila.,...

Teresa L. Cienkowski

Teresa L. Cienkowski

Aug 1, 2017

Beloved daughter of Sylvester and Nancy Cienkowski. Loving mother of Samantha Lynch, Monica Nau, Alissa Nau, Janet Nau, Douglas Nau, Frank Nau and Ford K. Wiley; grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Katherine Raganta, Patricia Gardner, Nancy Braun and Melody Hamilton. She is also survived by her companion James Wiley and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Mary L. Rogers (Nee Durham)

Mary L. Rogers (Nee Durham)

Jul 31, 2017

Loving wife of 49 years to Barry.  Beloved mother of Sean (Aimee).  Bama of Josephine and Genevieve.  Also survived by her brothers Albert and Robert Durham.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  A second Viewing will be held Saturday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St....

Karen M. Kelly (Nee Stone)

Karen M. Kelly (Nee Stone)

Jul 31, 2017

Beloved wife of Chuck, Karen is the devoted mother of Kristi and loving daughter of Nancy Stone and the late Jacob.  Dear sister of Cheryll (James), Michelle, and Kim (Lou); also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Karen was a former committee person for the 57th Ward for the Democratic Party and an active member of the Pennypack Woods Community. ...

Phyllis R. Barlett (Nee Shaw)

Phyllis R. Barlett (Nee Shaw)

Jul 30, 2017

Phyllis was formerly employed at Rohm & Haas, where she worked as an Electrical Engineer.  Loving wife of Edward.  Beloved mother of Edward, III (Jessica), Stacy Zuppa (Mike), Kevin (Susan), and Christina (Derek).  Also survived by many grandchildren and two sisters; Paula and Theresa.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, 11-11:45 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks...

Jason M. Grace

Jason M. Grace

Jul 30, 2017

Loving son of Michelle Yeziorski (Robert) and Steven Handlon.  Dear brother of Deserie, Angela, Anthony, and Andrea; also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday Evening 6 to 7:45 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, followed by his Memorial Service 8 PM.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to Angels in Motion,...

Kathleen M. Blackburn

Kathleen M. Blackburn

Jul 29, 2017

Kathleen is formerly of Levittown and she passed away peacefully at home in New Albany, PA on Saturday, July 29, 2017.  Kathy was devoted to her family and was preceded in death by her mother Alice; brother Ronald; uncle Richard; and nephew Michael Wallover, IV.  Kathy was a former insurance claims examiner and graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School,...

Helen Krysztopowicz (Nee Popelarski)

Helen Krysztopowicz (Nee Popelarski)

Jul 24, 2017

Loving wife of the late Anthony. Survived by her brother Joseph, her niece Loretta Lesyk and her nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 10:00 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 11:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Michael J. Michvech

Michael J. Michvech

Jul 23, 2017

A Philadelphia Police Officer for 29 years. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Diane Hartman (Michael), Kenneth (Colleen), Edward (Megan) and the late Robert. Dear grandpop of 9 and great grandpop of 2. Dear brother of Dorothy Casteel, Philip, and the late Helen Peleckis and Mildred Hetrick. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Gary J. Hirst

Gary J. Hirst

Jul 23, 2017

Beloved husband of Amanda (nee Cooper), son of the late Herman and Sadie Hirst, loving brother of Brian (Kate), dear uncle of Brady and Sadie; also survived by his uncle Joe Fenton, his mother in law Kathryn as well as many loving cousins, friends, and admirers.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday Evening 6 to 9...

Rita M. Tancredi (Nee Alcaro)

Rita M. Tancredi (Nee Alcaro)

Jul 23, 2017

Suddenly on July 23, 2017. Beloved wife of 59 years to Raphael "Ray" Tancredi. Loving mother of Raphael Jr. (Annette), Michael, Steven, Samuel (Mario Cesarini Jr.), James and the late Chris Michael. Devoted grandmother of Christine, Ashley, BreeAnn, Melissa, Dustin, Derek and Elaina. Great grandmother of Kaylee and Mason. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 9-10:45 AM...

Patricia M. Erwin

Patricia M. Erwin

Jul 23, 2017

Beloved wife of Thomas D. Loving mother of Thomas Jr. (Carol) and Brian (Loretta). Dear Mom Mom of Lindsay, Kelsey and Max. Sister of John Farrell. Mrs. Erwin was an active member of St. Anselm's Parish for many years. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 6-9 PM and Thursday 9:00 - 10:00 AM followed by her...

Amber Marie Inverso

Amber Marie Inverso

Jul 23, 2017

Amber passed away suddenly July 23, 2017. She is the Beloved daughter of Dennis and the late Linda (nee Carbone). Loving sister of Dana Marie Inverso. Relatives and Friends are invited to her viewing on Friday 9 to 10:15 AM  at St. Matthew Church 3000 Cottman Ave. PHila Pa. 19149 Followed by her Funeral Mass at 1030 AM. Interment is...

Olivenne A. Woods (Nee O'Connell)

Olivenne A. Woods (Nee O'Connell)

Jul 22, 2017

Olivenne A. Woods passed away on July 22, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late William H. Jr. Loving mother of Mary Woods, Michael (Sarah), William (Kate), Anthony (Cynthia), Joseph (Pamela), Elizabeth Kerr (Thomas), Donna Woods, Timothy (Beth), Theresa, Kathleen Louge (James), John (Helen) and David. Dear grandmom of 38 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Sister...

Dolores M. Williams (Nee Walsh)

Dolores M. Williams (Nee Walsh)

Jul 21, 2017

Loving wife of Albert J. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Theresa Walsh. Devoted sister of Dorothy Morales (John), and the late Marie Gleason (Mick), Joseph (Claire), Bobby, Kathleen and Jackie. Also survived by her brothers-in-law Thomas, Robert, and William; sisters-in-law Diane, Anne, and Elizabeth; and her many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Agnes M. Bolger (Nee Gallagher)

Agnes M. Bolger (Nee Gallagher)

Jul 21, 2017

Beloved wife of 55 years to Brian. Loving mother of Kenny, Danny, Kathleen, Mary Hennigar (Paul). Grandmom to Michael, Michael, Matthew, Rebecca, Nick and Hayley. Great grandmother of Paige. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday 9-10:15 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA...

Alexandra Vandermeys

Alexandra Vandermeys

Jul 20, 2017

A resident of Bensalem since 1991, Alexandra immigrated to the US in 1957 from Germany. Beloved wife of the late Gerard; mother of Anthony (Julie), Margaret Stiles (Jeffrey), Susan McGuire (Robert), Alexandra Sheehan (James), and Gerard Jr. (Cynthia). Loving Oma to Alexandra, Catie, Stefanie, Andre, Valerie, Alexander and Jacqueline. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday 1:00...

William "Jocko" Arters

William "Jocko" Arters

Jul 17, 2017

Loving husband of Anna (nee Spencer). Beloved father of William N., Jr., Franklin S., and Anne McGinley. Pop of Alexis, Sheridan, Tierney, and the late Kyle. Great grandfather of Victor, IV, and Lilly Rae. Also survived by his sisters Helen and Mary and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 11:30-12:15 P.M. at St....

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