Burns Funeral Home

Obituaries

Local obituaries for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Contact us today if you need funeral services

Patricia A. Alesi (Nee Shuey)

Patricia A. Alesi (Nee Shuey)

Jul 20, 2022

Patricia A. Alesi (nee Shuey) passed away on July 20, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved wife to the late Eugene J. Sr. Loving mother of Donna Trzaska (Ronald), Gene Jr., Thomas W. (Diane), Linda Huber (Don). Dear Mom Mom to Kimberly, Donald Jr, Ryan, Melissa, Timothy, Kristen, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Jessica, Kathryn, Thomas Jr., and the late Daniel. ...

Russell J. Vanderwende Sr.

Russell J. Vanderwende Sr.

Jul 19, 2022

Russell J. Vanderwende, Sr. on July 19, 2022, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Annamarie (nee Pusicz). Loving father of Russell Jr. and Alana Camm (Richard). Dear pop-pop of Taylor and Marandia. Brother of Eugene (Jenette) and Lawerance (the late Judy). Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Russ was a retired electrician with...

Richard A. Crooks

Richard A. Crooks

Jul 16, 2022

Richard A. left us suddenly July 16, 2022.  Devoted son of the late Robert and Rose (nee Benedetto).  Beloved brother of John (Denise), Marlene, and the late Robert.  Loving friend of Brian McDevitt; dear nephew of Grace Benedetto.  Richard will also be sadly missed by his caring friend Kaye Deppe, his nieces and nephews, and his furry companions Audrey and...

Antoinette De Finis (Nee Borucki)

Antoinette De Finis (Nee Borucki)

Jul 15, 2022

Antoinette De Finis (nee Borucki) passed away July 15, 2022. Devoted wife of 65 years to Augustine. Loving mother to Donna Marino, Dave (Patricia), Paul, Gary, and the late Marie and Eileen. Cherished grandmother to Rose Weldon, Angela Morris, Lori De Finis, Danielle Marino, John Wilson, Allison Wilson, and Ava-Marie De Finis. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Catherine M. Hergesheimer (Nee Henrich)

Catherine M. Hergesheimer (Nee Henrich)

Jul 15, 2022

Catherine M. Hergesheimer (nee Henrich) passed away July 15, 2022. Beloved daughter to the late Margaret and James Henrich. Devoted wife to Ira for 52 years. Loving mother to Jennifer Kirkland (Scott), and Anne Wieland (Steve). Cherished Mom Mom to Madison, Matthew and Emily. Loving sister to Anne Maruoka, Mary Edwards (Jerry), and the late James Henrich, John Henrich...

Robert Blank

Robert Blank

Jul 15, 2022

Robert Blank passed away July 15, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved husband to Mary (nee Wisniewski). Loving father of Lynnette Tomasko (Jim), Elaine Hess (Keith), and Mary Casey (Patrick). Dear Pop Pop of Christina, Joshua, Kaitlyn, and Joseph. Great Pop Pop to Raymond, Leann, Jason, Aiden, Noah, Elijah, and Noah. Brother of Doris (the late Barry), Marie...

Marie R. Harbison (Nee Frasca)

Marie R. Harbison (Nee Frasca)

Jul 14, 2022

On July 14, 2022, at the age of 85, Marie Rose Harbison (nee Frasca) passed away surrounded by her loving family. Marie is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Charles Gerald Harbison. She is survived by her devoted daughter Linda (Henry) Lawrence and her cherished granddaughters Rebecca Lawrence and Jennifer Lawrence. She is the dear...

Carolyn L. Jaycox (Nee Leavers)

Carolyn L. Jaycox (Nee Leavers)

Jul 14, 2022

Carolyn L. Jaycox (nee Leavers) passed away peacefully July 14, 2022 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of 65 years to James. Loving mother of J. David Jaycox (Susan) and Joy Fox (Michael). Grandmom to Sara Shrouds (Brian), Daniel Jaycox (Joanne), Michael Fox (Jennifer), James Fox (Kristen), Matthew Fox (Ivy). She is also survived by 10 great...

Maryann Wilson (Nee Monaco)

Maryann Wilson (Nee Monaco)

Jul 12, 2022

Loving wife of Robert "Rifter".  Beloved mother of Bobby and Nicole Wilson.  Daughter of Kathleen Monaco (Kent Camm) and the late Francis Monaco.  Sister of Frank (Tricia), John "Moose" (Tycia), Gary (Julia) Monaco and Jaclyn Barcoski (Steve).  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing from 9-10:45 A.M....

Thomas W. Sims

Thomas W. Sims

Jul 12, 2022

Thomas W. Sims passed away on July 12, 2022 with his family by his side at the age of 79. A US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 48 years to Linda J. (nee Edwards). Loving father of James (Victoria), Nancy, and Thomas F. (Joanna). Adoring Pop Pop of Adelle, Matthew, Cassidy, Madelyn, and Trent; great grandpop of Hailey. Loving Grandpaw...

Sandra A. Vanderstine (Nee Hughes)

Sandra A. Vanderstine (Nee Hughes)

Jul 10, 2022

Sandra A. Vanderstine (nee Hughes) surrounded by her loving family passed peacefully July 10, 2022.  Beloved wife of Christopher.  Devoted mother of Nicole Weidle (Bill), Jaimi Blackburn (Hank), Christen Brown (Barry).  Loving Mom Mom to her Magnificant 7, Colette, Cora, Wil, Maggie, Caitlyn, Natalie, and Cole.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, July 15,...

Dolores T. Cieri

Dolores T. Cieri

Jul 10, 2022

Dolores Cieri, (Mignone) age 91, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of 70 years to John Cieri, Loving mom of John (Linda) Ed (Patti) Devoted Gram to Angela (Ted) Holly (Chris) Eddie (Rachael) Amanda (Collin). Proud Great Gram to Vivian, Aaron and Vada. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews....

Eileen Wallace (Nee Leaner)

Eileen Wallace (Nee Leaner)

Jul 10, 2022

Eileen (Leaner) Wallace passed away peacefully on July 10 after a long battle. Death eventually won, but had to work for it and, we believe, exhausted itself in the process. A loving, stubborn and endlessly patient wife to Bill Wallace for 33 years. They had two children of their own, Julia and Zach Wallace but she spent a lifetime...

Deacon Stanley M. Zaleski

Deacon Stanley M. Zaleski

Jul 10, 2022

Deacon Stanley Zaleski, 79, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022 . He was predeceased by his parents Rose and Stanley Zaleski, sisters Jeanne, Stella, and Dolores. Stanley leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Sandra Zaleski (nee Mento), sons, Steven (Nicole),  Father Joseph, Thomas (Aricelma), Michael, David (Michelle), and Brian. He was also the...

Marianne Sidebotham

Marianne Sidebotham

Jul 9, 2022

Marianne Sidebotham on July 9, 2022, at the age of 61. Loving sister of Joseph (Jane), Dorothy Boraski (James), Helen Staller, Richard (Charlene), William. Daughter of the late Charles and Fumko. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Marianne request was that all funeral services are PRIVATE.

Peter "Butch" P. Jervis

Peter "Butch" P. Jervis

Jul 9, 2022

Peter P. Jervis Jr. "Butch" on July 9, 2022, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of April (nee Moore). Devoted stepfather of April Frederick, Michele Frederick, Patricia Cates (Brian), Kimberly Herrmann (Robert) and the late Michael.  Brother of James Jervis (Carol) and the late Joseph, William, Charles and Johnny. Also survived by his grandchildren and great grandkids. Relatives...

Robert D. Baur

Robert D. Baur

Jul 7, 2022

Loving husband of the late Frances.  Beloved father of Robert, James, Barbara Lay, Christopher, Carl, William, and the late Susan Fields and Jacqueline Baur.  Also survived by 34 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to his graveside service Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Lakeview Memorial Park, 1300 Route 130 North,...

George Ehly

George Ehly

Jul 6, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of George Ehly announced his sudden passing on July 6, 2022 at the age of 53. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday July 21, 2022 at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Marie S. Gayhart (Nee Suder)

Marie S. Gayhart (Nee Suder)

Jul 6, 2022

Loving wife of the late Albert.  Beloved mother of Lynda Ann Sciolla (David) and Donna Keppol (Lewis).  Mom-Mom of Erica Sciolla (Jennifer), Andrew Sciolla (Heather), Nicholas Keppol, Jon Keppol, Stacey Keppol, and David Michael Sciolla.  Great grandmother, "GG", of Luca and Nicolo.  Preceded in death by her parents Anna and John; and brothers Jack and Danny Suder.

...

Jeanette D. Seedes (Nee Sylvester)

Jeanette D. Seedes (Nee Sylvester)

Jul 6, 2022

Jeanette D. Seedes (nee Sylvester), formerly of the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, passed away July 6, 2022, at the age of 91. Jeanette was a Gold Star Mother, having lost her eldest son, Harry B. Seedes III, in the Vietnam War. She was a devoted wife through good times and bad, of the late Harry B. Jr.  and loving mother...

obituary notifications

Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website.

GRIEFSTEPS EMAILS

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.