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Date: Monday, 22 November 2010, at 11:02 a.m.

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Piet Verburgt

August 12, 1919 - January 9, 2004

Piet Verburgt of Maple Shade, New Jersey Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Friday, January 9, 2004 at Pennsylvania Hospital. He was 84 years old. Piet was born August 12, 1919 in Wormerveer, Holland, son of the late Laurentius Verburgt and the late Cornelia Verburgt (nee - DeGoijer).

He is the beloved husband of Carmela J. Verburgt; father of Peter Verburgt; grandfather of Anne Christine Verburgt; brother of Johanna Jansen.

Piet served in the Royal Dutch Navy Submarine Service before emigrating to the United States in 1943.

He met his wife in December 1943 shortly after his submarine arrived in Philadelphia. Piet was a twenty-five year employee of Sandmeyer Steel Company.

Relatives and friends were invited to call Tuesday, January 13, 2004, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. and to his memorial mass at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 236 East Main Street, Maple Shade. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Maple Shade First Aid, 44 South Maple Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ 08052.

Joseph Hoenisch
October 10, 2001

Joseph Hoenisch of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at Lafayette Redeemer. He was 92 years old. Joseph was born August 19, 1909 in Filipowaer, Austria-Hungary, son of the late Valentin Hönisch and the late Magdalena Hönisch (nee - Leh).

He is the beloved husband of Theresia Hoenisch ( nee - Leinbeck ); Father of Renate Brenner and Stefan Hoenisch; Brother of Hans Hoenisch. He is also survived by his six grandchildren and his eleven great grandchildren.

Joseph was born and raised in Austria-Hungary and emigrated to the United States in 1952. He worked as a punch press operator for Laneko Manufacturing Company during his working career in the United States. He and his wife were long time residents of Alcott Street in the Lawndale section of Philadelphia and were members of the St. William Roman Catholic Church.

Relatives and friends were invited to call Saturday, October 13, 2001, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Relatives and friends were invited to his Funeral Service Saturday, October 13, 2001, at 10:30 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home. Interment at Lawnview Cemetery in Rockledge followed the Funeral Service.

David Tarnef

January 12, 1926 - October 11, 2004

David Tarnef of Henderson, Nevada Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, October 11, 2004 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital. He was 78 years old. David was born January 12, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Harry Tarnef and the late Rebecca Tarnef (nee - Kushner).

He is the beloved husband of the late Joanne Tarnef; brother of Joseph Tarnef.

David was born, raised and educated in Philadelphia. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the American and Asiatic Pacific Theaters, reaching the rank of Sergeant. After the war he worked in the garment industry as a cutter and was retired for a number of years. He was formerly of the 1200 block of Englewood Street in Philadelphia.

Relatives and friends were invited to his graveside service Monday, October 18, 2004, at 12:00 Noon at Hillside Cemetery, 2156 Susquehanna Road, Roslyn, PA.

Mary V. Pettit

October 12, 2002

Mary V. Pettit of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Saturday, October 12, 2002 at her residence. She was 85 years old. Mary was born June 30, 1917 in Wilmington, Delaware, daughter of the late Daniel Nostri and the late Mary Nostri (nee - Farina).

She is the beloved mother of Robert Lanetti and his wife Diane, Jack Lanetti and his wife Janet, Michael Lanetti, Eileen Sattelmyer and her husband Robert and Donald Pettit. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Mary worked as a rental agent for the Petoni Apartments from 1965 until 1973.

Relatives and friends were invited to call Monday, October 14, 2002, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge and Tuesday, October 15, 2002, from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home. Relatives and friends were invited to her funeral mass Tuesday, October 15, 2002, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem followed the funeral mass.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19154.

Marie Reed - "Peg"

July 11, 1920 - October 12, 2004

Marie “Peg” Reed of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at her residence. She was 84 years old. Marie was born July 11, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joseph Connolly and the late Irene Connolly (nee - Meade).

She is the beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Reed; mother of Frederick Litchendorf and his wife Karoline and Eileen Herbst and her husband Edward; grandmother of Eric Litchendorf.

Marie was born and raised in Philadelphia and attended Kensington High School. She worked for many years as an office clerk for Strawbridge and Clothier Department Store.

Relatives and friends were invited to her viewing Friday, October 15, 2004, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. and to her funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at the Chapel of the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Road, Philadelphia. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Stenton Avenue & Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting followed the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Benevolence Fund of the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Carl E. Sjostrom - "Eddie"
October 12, 2001

Carl E. "Eddie" Sjostrom of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Friday, October 12, 2001 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 74 years old. Carl was born December 24, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Alfred Edwin Sjostrom and the late Eva May Sjostrom (nee - Ellis).

He is the beloved husband of Doris M. Sjostrom (nee- Douglas); Father of Eric and his wife Lisa, Carl and Paul and his wife Donna Maria; Grandfather of Paul, Nina and Andrew Sjostrom

Carl was born and raised in Philadelphia and attended Dobbins Technical High School and Palmer Business School. He served in the United States Navy during World War Two. He was a commercial artist and was in the Art Department of the Petrie Stores, Inc. during his working career.

Services and interment will be private at the family's request.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Erie Avenue and Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134.

Cornelia Hemingway

May 26, 1924 - October 13, 2004

Cornelia Hemingway of Lansdale, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Brittany Pointe Estates. She was 80 years old. Cornelia was born May 26, 1924 in Gyor, Hungary, daughter of the late György Horvath and the late Erzsébet Horvath (nee - Idei).

She is the beloved wife of the late Jules L. Hemingway; mother of Sylvia K. Nicklas and Raymond D. Hemingway; grandmother of Alexandra Hemingway Nicklas.

Cornelia came to the United States in 1957.

Relatives and friends were invited to her memorial service Saturday, October 16, 2004, at 1:30 P.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove. Interment was private.

Emma Kleiner
October 14, 2001

Emma Kleiner of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, October 14, 2001 at Frankford Hospital - Torresdale. She was 92 years old. Emma was born November 28, 1908 in Breslau, Germany, daughter of the late Gottlieb Mosch and the late Helene Mosch (nee - Goretski).

She is the beloved wife of the late Emanuel W. Kleiner; Sister of Clara Vogel of Philadelphia and Frieda Kugler of Germany; Aunt of Brigitte Krauss and her husband Jack. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

Emma was born in Germany and moved to Iowa in the United States at an early age. She worked as a seamstress in the clothing and textile industries during her working career. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Relatives and friends were invited to call Wednesday, October 17, 2001, from 9:30 to 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Relatives and friends were invited to her Funeral Service Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home. Interment at Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer followed the Funeral Service.

Joseph J. Sweeney
October 14, 2001

Joseph J. Sweeney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, October 14, 2001 at Philadelphia Protestant Home. He was 84 years old. Joseph was born September 8, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Miles John Sweeney and the late Catherine Sweeney (nee-Mullen).

He is the beloved Husband of the late Virginia A. Sweeney (nee Mulcahy);

Father of Joseph J. Sweeney Jr., Katherine Mitchell, William P. Sweeney, Regina Lynch, Maureen Emberger, Kevin Sweeney and Anne Marie Reilly; Grandfather of 26; Great Grandfather of 4; Brother of Thomas Gillette and Marie Bonnie.

Joseph was a Corporal in the United States Army during World War II. He served in the 216th Anti Aircraft Artillery, Gun Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. He also served in the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 8th Infantry Division. He fought in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhieneland and the Ardennes. His decorations included a Purple Heart with 1 Cluster for injuries sustained in France in August of 1944 and in Germany in March of 1945, as well as an EAME Theater Service Medal with 5 Bronze stars.

Relatives and friends were invited to his Funeral Mass Thursday, October 18, 2001, at 10:30 A.M. at Presentation B. V. M. Church, 100 Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham. Relatives and friends were invited to call Thursday, October 18, 2001, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M.at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 6902 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham followed the Funeral Mass.

Donations in his memory may be made to C.K. Center 1799 South Sproul Road Springfield Pa. 19064-1195.

Marie E. Horrocks

October 15, 2002

Marie E. Horrocks of Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at Alterra Clare Bridge. She was 84 years old. Marie was born December 3, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Robert Jackson and the late Joanna Jackson.

She is the beloved wife of the late George E. Horrocks, Sr.; mother of Elaine C. Krakowski and her husband Edward, George E. Horrocks, II and his wife Rose and David C. Horrocks and his wife Judy; grandmother of Laura Bajor, James Krakowski, Timothy Krakowski, Kelly Horrocks and Kristin Horrocks; sister of Thomas Jackson.

Marie was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Rockledge High School. She worked from 1940 until 1947 for the Sears and Roebuck Company, where she met and married George Horrocks. She was formerly of Lanfair Road in Cheltenham, Pa. and a member of the Melrose - Carmel Presbyterian Church.

Relatives and friends were invited to call Friday, October 18, 2002, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Relatives and friends were invited to her funeral service Friday, October 18, 2002, at 11:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home. Interment at Lawnview Cemetery in Rockledge followed the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 100 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19103.

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