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Philip Joseph Stephan, Jr., was born on 5 November 1889 in Pennsylvania.^3,4 He and Bessie Ethel Burns were married on 6 October 1915 in York County, Pennsylvania.² He died in April 1968, at age 78.⁴

Philip Joseph Stephan, Jr., was a Salesman.³

Anna Burnett Stephan was born on 12 May 1917 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 24 May 1995, at age 78.² She was buried in Saint Stephens Episcopal Church Columbarium, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.

Edith Burns was born in January 1898 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and Charles Clemens were married in 1917 in New Jersey.³ She and Charles Clemens were divorced before 3 April 1930.⁴ She and Otto W. Koch were married on 6 November 1947 in Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.⁵ She died after 30 August 1965.

Charles Clemens and Edith Burns were married in 1917 in New Jersey.³ He and Edith Burns were divorced before 3 April 1930.⁴

Barbara Ann Burns was born on 16 January 1894 in Jim Thorpe, Carbon, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and Jacob G. Hoffman were married on 3 October 1914 in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.³ She died on 28 September 1993, at age 99.⁴ She was buried in Arlington Memorial Park (South of Entrance Strip), Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.⁴

Barbara Ann Hoffman, 99, of 2835 Tu-Peek Ave., Danielsville, died Tuesday in Gracedale, Nazareth, R.I. She was the wife the the late Jacob G. Hoffman.

Born in Mauch Chunk, she was a daughter of the late Willliam and Annie (Lear) Burns.

Survivors: Son, Kenneth of Tahuya, Wash.; daughter Madalyn Fahringer with whom she resided; brother Walter of Lehighton; two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: At the convenience of the family, Arlington Cemetery, Whitehall Township. No calling hours. Arrangements, Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.

Mildred S. Burns was born on 16 November 1896 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and William Andrew McLean were married on 27 May 1915 in Carbon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. She died in March 1974, at age 77, in Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.

Allen Burns was born about 1909 in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 31 October 1910 in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.² He was buried in Mauch Chuck Cemetery (Plot 3-524), Jim Thorpe, Carbon, Pennsylvania.²

Minnie Maude Young was born on 10 October 1890 in Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey.¹ She died on 5 April 1941, at age 50, in Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried on 8 April 1941 in Lehighton Cemetery, Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.^1,2

Ellsworth Eugene (Gene) Burns was born on 12 November 1928 in Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey.² He and Jenny Maes were married on 20 January 1949.³ He died on 1 January 2013, at age 84, in Pennsville, Salem, New Jersey.² He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.

Master Sargent-U.S. Army- Feb 1946- Aug 1972.³ Ellsworth Eugene (Gene) Burns was a New Jersey Zinc Company Employee.² UNITED STATES ARMY
MASTER SARGENT - RETIRED

Master Sargent Ellsworth Eugene Burns, United States Army Retired, 84, of Pennsville, NJ, formerly of Palmerton, PA, passed away at home on January 1, 2013 after a brief illness.

Gene was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on November 12, 1928 the son of Robert Elmer Burns and Minnie Maude Burns nee Young.

He enlisted in the United States Army in February of 1946. He was stationed in Belgium where he met his beloved wife, Jenny Burns nee Maes. They married on January 20, 1949. During his 27 years in the Army, Gene was stationed in Belgium, England, France, Germany, Georgia, California, New Jersey and Texas, with his wife Jenny by his side. Gene also served in the Korean and Vietnamese Conflicts. Gene was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Good Commendation Medal Two Knot Device, World War II Occupation Army Medal, Air Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Gene retired from the Army on August 1972.

Upon retirement from the Army, Gene worked at the New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton, PA. He left the zinc company to work as a Veterans' Service Coordinator for the State of Pennsylvania where he helped former veterans find permanent jobs. Gene was a hardworking man who took great pride in his wife and sons. He enjoyed talking about his years in the Army, especially the years in Europe. Although he was a career Army man, Gene always rooted for Navy during the annual Army/Navy football game.

Gene was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Jenny, who passed away in April 2011. He is survived by his son Robert and his wife Donna of Palm Bay, FL; his son Blaine and his wife Cheryl of Pennsville, NJ; his granddaughter, Jill and her husband Joe Dougherty of Allentown, PA; and his step grandsons, Steven Kresge of Franklin Township, Pa; Greg Kresge of Douglasville, Pa; and Tommy Kresge of Nazareth, Pa. Gene is also survived numerous extended family members in Pennsylvania and New England, and through his deceased wife Jenny, extended family members in Belgium and Canada.

Services will be at a future date at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC.

Published in South Jersey Times on January 9, 2013.

Jenny Maes was born on 6 November 1928 in Liege, Belgium.² She and Ellsworth Eugene (Gene) Burns were married on 20 January 1949.¹ She died on 22 April 2011, at age 82, in Pennsville, Salem, New Jersey.²

Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Today's Sunbeam (Salem, NJ) - Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Jenny Burns 82, of Pennsville, NJ, formerly of Palmerton, PA, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 22, 2011 after a brief illness.

Jenny was born in Ans (Liege) Belgium on November 6, 1928. She was attending The College of Waha in Liege Belgium when she met Ellsworth Eugene "Gene"Burns who was stationed in Belgium with the United States Army. They married on January 20, 1949.

As an Army wife, Jenny lived with Gene in England, France, Germany, California and Texas. She enjoyed living in different places and making new friends. Over the years, Jenny traveled to Belgium to visit her family there and also welcomed family members from Belgium and Canada to her home in the United States.

Jenny is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ellsworth Eugene "Gene" Burns. She is also survived by her son Robert and his wife Donna of Palm Bay, FL, her son Blaine and his wife Cheryl of Pennsville, NJ and her granddaughter, Jill and her husband Joe Dougherty of Allentown, PA. She also leaves to cherish her memory, family members in PA, Canada and Belgium, as well as many friends in Belgium, France and throughout the United States.

Services will be private.

Philip Stephen, Jr., was born about 1920 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon, Pennsylvania.¹ He and Vinnabelle Mary Shoemaker were married in 1946 in Franklin, Sussex, New Jersey.² He died on 26 May 2019.

Philip Stephen, Jr., was a Deetz Hauling Company Driver.³ US Marine Corps-WWII.⁴ Philip Stephan Jr., of Allentown, passed away on May 26th at the age of 99. He was born in Mauch Chunk, Pa. to the late Philip Joseph and Bessie Ethel (Burns) Stephan and predeceased by his devoted son Philip Roy Stephan.

He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during WWII in the Pacific Theater Guadalcanal. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, DVA , and the American Legion. After his service in the military he drove truck for Yellow Freight Trucking and enjoyed sports especially horse racing and football. He is survived by his grandchildren: Malisse Stroble and husband Richard, Gregory A. Stephens, Todd Karvoski, and Reynado Figueroa. Great Grandchildren Brittany and husband Mark, Lauren, Alexis, Jared, and Evan. Great Grandchildren: Arianna, Austin, and Colton. Services: A viewing will be held on Saturday June 1st from 12:00 p.m. until a service at 1:00 p.m. at Weber Funeral Home 1619 Hamilton Street, in Alllentown. Contributions may be made to DAV-Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cinncinnati, OH. 45250-0301.

Vinnabelle Mary Shoemaker was born on 13 March 1918 in Topton, Berks, Pennsylvania.² She was divorced Yes. She was married on 25 December 1937 in Emmanus, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She and Philip Stephen, Jr., were married in 1946 in Franklin, Sussex, New Jersey.¹ She died on 26 February 2003, at age 84.²

Jacob G. Hoffman was born on 6 December 1892 in Thoren, Celle, Lower Saxony, Germany.¹ He and Barbara Ann Burns were married on 3 October 1914 in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.² He died in September 1972, at age 79, in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.¹ He was buried in Arlington Memorial Park, Whitehall, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.³

Jacob G. Hoffman was a Central Railroad of New Jersey Brakeman.⁴ Findagrave shows birth as 1888.

Jacob G. Hoffman, 84, of 2303 E. Woodlawn St., Allentown, a brakeman for the Central Railroad of New Jersey for many years until retiring, died Tuesday in Allentown Osteopathic Hospital.

He was the husbend of Barbara (Burns) Hoffman.

He was born in Germany.

Surviving besides his widow are a daughter Madelyn, wife of George A. Fahringer of Danielsville R.I.; a son Kenneth A. of Seattle; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Private services will be Friday at the convenience of the family in the Wm. W. Kulik Funeral Home, 426 Hanover Ave., Allentwn. Calling Hours will be 7-8 p.m. Thursday.