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2017
Neva Burns Obituary
Neva Burns, age 97 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017. She was born Neva Kornfeld in 1919 in Brooklyn, New York. Beloved aunt to Keith (and wife Barbara and son Steven) of Oradell; beloved great-aunt to Robin Cooper of Philadelphia, whose efforts on her behalf were truly appreciated. She was predeceased in 1964 by her husband Alex, who was born in Liverpool, with whom she worked at his hairdressing salon; her brother Arthur; and her parents Michael and Augusta. Neva had attended Arts School and it showed in her sense of fashion. She was proud of her beautiful red hair and she managed to keep it its "natural" color for an amazingly long time. An avid sports fan, she continued to enjoy watching games on television throughout her life, bemoaning the miserable performance of her Philadelphia Phillies baseball team until the end. A private burial service was held at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Queens. Her memory would be honored with donations to the charity of your choice.
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August 16, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. In this difficult time, I hope you find peace in the god of all comfort.
Ann
August 15, 2017
Our condolences goes to the family and friends in this difficult time. May our loving God bring peace to all of you. Php 4:6;7
Libbie
August 14, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Times are difficult now, but they will get better God promised at 1Cor.15:28
Joyce Brooks
August 14, 2017
Truly sorry to hear about Neva may the memories you all made with her carry you all during the difficult times hard times also keep in mind God will get rid of the sickness and death.
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