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James P. Castrilli

James P. Castrilli

Aug 11, 2017

Beloved husband of the late Caroline.  Devoted father of Karen Plizak (Robert) and the late James N. (Jeanette), loving grandfather of James, Nicholas, Melissa, Robert Jr., and Maria, great grandfather of James and Benjamin; also survived by his sisters Marge Dobbins, Laura Yowler, Christine Banford, and the late Alice Zeltner.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday...

Edward V. Kirk, Sr.

Edward V. Kirk, Sr.

Aug 11, 2017

Loving husband of Letitia (nee Brennan).   Beloved father of John (Tracy); Edward, Jr. (Peggy); Joseph and his companion Liz Morello; Michael; Christopher (Maria); daughter-in-law Rosalind Kirk.  Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, his brother James and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 8-9:15 A.M. at...

Mary "Marie" Schaffner

Mary "Marie" Schaffner

Aug 11, 2017

Loving wife of the late Joseph.  Beloved mother of Linda Blum (Ray), Joseph D. (Mary Anne), Michael (Rosemarie), Stephen (Maureen), Maryanne Martin (Deke) and Thomas (the late Lisa).  Also survived by 35 grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother John Hughes (Nancy); sister-in-law Grace Moyer; and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday evening, 7-9 P.M....

Jane M. Fowler

Jane M. Fowler

Aug 11, 2017

Beloved sister of Margaret Neill and Dennis Fowler. Loving sister-in-law of Carol and Rose. Devoted aunt to 9 nieces and nephews, great-aunt to 12 and affectionately known as "Aunt Jane" to countless others. She is preceded in death by her parents Margaret (nee Hagerty) and James S. Fowler, Sr. as well as brothers: Charles, James and Michael. After 30 years,...

Benjamin Padilla

Benjamin Padilla

Aug 9, 2017

Benjamin Padilla passed away on August 9, 2017, he was 66.  Beloved husband of Blanca (nee Mejias), he is the devoted father of Nadine Hodges (Joe), Caleb (Nicole), Deanna Chepy (Charles) and Abigail Padilla. Dear pop pop of Gabriel, Cole, Chaz, Adrianna, Margo, and Elias; also survived by his large extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday...

Felicia M. Dormans

Felicia M. Dormans

Aug 6, 2017

Felicia M. Dormans, 29, left this Earth suddenly on Sunday August 6, 2017. She was born on October 1, 1987. Felicia was an avid sports and animal lover; she will be greatly missed. Felicia is survived by her parents Joseph and Christina Dormans (nee Goldsmith), her sister Arielle, her grandmother Mary Dormans and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives...

Samuel H. Griffith, Jr.

Samuel H. Griffith, Jr.

Aug 5, 2017

Samuel H. Griffith, Jr. passed away August 5, 2017. Loving dad of Margaret Corry (Bud) and of the late Samuel Griffith.  Beloved Pop Pop to Phillip Galiano (Kelly), Loribeth Galiano, A.J. Corry and Eric Corry. Great Pop Pop to  Brendan, Gracie, T.J, Taylor and Andrew. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday morning 9 to 11 AM, Burns...

Joan Slusarski

Joan Slusarski

Aug 4, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Janet Dustman (Shawn). Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday 6:00 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Service at 8:00 PM. Interment will be held on Tuesday 10:00 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

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...

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