Kirk & Nice Funeral Home, Inc.

Robert M "Bob" Lam

Sep 15, 2016

Mr. Robert "Bob" Marcus Lam, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sep. 15 at home with his beloved wife Polly by his side. Born in Philadelphia, on Sep. 8, 1925, Mr. Lam was a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area. He attended Temple University and Texas State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II before returning...

Patricia A Goodman (Burke)

Sep 15, 2016

Patricia, 71, of East Coventry Twp. passed away on Sep. 15, 2016. She was born on Mar. 21, 1945 in Philadelphia to Edna Mae and the late Edward J. Burke. She was the devoted wife of Ian Goodman for 26 years and was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed swimming, exercising, the gym, yoga, and most of all time...

Daniel ( Donato ) A. Vacca

Sep 2, 2016

Daniel ( Donato ) A. Vacca, age 90, of Blue bell, Pa., passed away on September 2, 2016 . He was the husband of the late Laura Vacca and is survived by his son, David Vacca and his granddaughter , Morgan Vacca, and nieces and nephews . Daniel was the devoted and loving brother of the late Philomena Spagnolia. Daniel...

Elmer W. "Jack" Gilinger

Aug 30, 2016

Elmer " Jack " W. Gilinger, age 90, of Spring House , PA ( formerly of the Roxborough neighborhood in Philadelphia), passed away on August 30, 2016 . He was the beloved husband of Audrey (nee Kerr ), loving dad of Mark Gilinger ( Nancy ), Amy Gallagher, and Wayne Gilinger ( Christine ), grandpop of Scott Gilinger, Heather Palladino,...

Philomena Spagnolia (Vacca)

Aug 29, 2016

Philomena Spagnolia (nee Vacca ), age 93, of Flourtown , Pa., passed away on August 29, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late James Spagnolia, and dearest sister of the late Daniel A. Vacca . Philomena is survived by her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, September 8, 2016, 9:30 am at...

Maryann I. Kozlowski (Michalek)

Aug 26, 2016

Maryann I. Kozlowski ( nee Michalek ), age 84 , of Center Valley, PA, on August 26, 2016. She was born in New Jersey, and lived in East Norriton, Lansdale and South Carolina. Maryann graduated from North Arlington High School and then went on to business school and was the executive secretary at Victory Metal Manufacturing and later at Merck,...

Margery R Braunstein

Aug 25, 2016

Margery R., 92, of Lafayette Hill, a native of Buffalo, NY passed away on Aug. 25, 2016. She was a longtime Philadelphia high school English teacher and the English department head at Dobbins AVTS. She was also a devoted member of the Suburban Dog Training Club. Margery is survived by her partner of 40 years Barbara Williams, nephews Alan and...

Gladys Gershenfeld

Aug 25, 2016

Gladys Gershenfeld, pioneering Philadelphia labor arbitrator, 91 Gladys Gershenfeld, the first female labor arbitrator in the Philadelphia area, a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators, and faculty member of Philadelphia University, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the age of 91. She was elected to the National Academy of Arbitrators in 1980 and served as an...

Annabell Walk (Thomas)

Aug 23, 2016

Annabell, 82, of Norristown passed away on Aug. 23, 2016. She was born in Warriors Mark, PA on June 8, 1934 to the late Samuel A. and Helen E. (Robinson) Thomas. She was the loving wife of the late Stanley R. Walk Sr. for 62 years. She was predeceased by her brother Martin Thomas; sisters Lois Seller, Dorothy Miller; and...

Grace Karpink (Hessler)

Aug 20, 2016

Grace, 93, of Philadelphia passed away on Aug. 20, 2016. She was born on Aug. 29, 1922 to the late Elmer and Grace Hessler. She was the loving wife to the late Thomas M. Karpink and loving mother to the late Grace L. Conway. She is survived by her son Thomas A. Karpink and wife Margaret; grandchildren Kara and husband...