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Beloved Philly Chef Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle Beloved Philly Chef Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle Beloved Philly Chef Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle
Beloved Philly Chef Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle Beloved chef and dad Jim Burke died after a brave two-year battle with cancer on Monday, Aug. 8. He was 49. A native of Jenkintown, Burke was known for his work with James, a popular South Philadelphia restaurant, which he also owned with his wife, Kristina, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, but by that time, it had already reached stage four, according to a GoFundMe. "Jim was a rare individual," reads the fundraiser, launched by Steve and Carla Red. "A brilliantly talented chef and restaurateur, a charismatic leader, the most wonderful fat…
Bronxville Native Sandy Guidera, 67, Dies Bronxville Native Sandy Guidera, 67, Dies Bronxville Native Sandy Guidera, 67, Dies
Bronxville Native Sandy Guidera, 67, Dies It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra “Sandy” Guidera or “Dee,” as she was affectionately called by her granddaughters. After a courageous battle with cancer, Sandy passed away peacefully at her home in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 17, surrounded by family and friends.  Sandy was born in New York City in 1952 and raised in Bronxville. She attended Bronxville High School, Pine Manor College in Brookline, MA and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sandy moved to Washington, D.C. in 1974 to begin her professional career before marrying her husband of 28 …