Janet Denfeld Obituary
Janet L. Denfeld passed away on January 31, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Denfeld.
Janet was a devoted mother to Denise Denfeld, and to the late Dorothy Kelley and the late George Schneider. She was a loving granny and mom-mom to Jaime LiBassi, Chris Felle, Jared Brewington, and Deanna Brewington.
She was the dear sister of Walter States, Jr. (Carol), Henry States, and the late Arlene Muszynski and aunt to her two nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to Janet’s viewing on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:15 PM at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia. Her service will follow at 12:30 PM. Interment will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery.
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9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114
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