Joseph John Leahy of Warminster, PA and Ocean City, NJ died peacefully on March 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 80. 

He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Cleary Leahy and the two would have celebrated their 57^th wedding anniversary in May.

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late John M. and Anna V. Mooney Leahy. 

Joe graduated from North Catholic High School with the class of 1954 and went on to serve proudly with the United States Army in Company B. 1^st Brigade 3^rd Infantry in Fort Myer, VA (Old Guard) and four years in the reserves in Philadelphia.  He led a long career in the food industry working for Frankford Grocery, Fleming Foods and his own food brokerage firm. 

Along with his wife, Joe was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Southampton.   

He was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was important — the simplicity of living a life with those you love.  He loved his family beyond measure, always helped anyone in need and always left you with a laugh and a smile.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Brian (Kathleen), Joseph (Andrea), Diane Musselman (David), Alison Kahli (Mounir) and Megan Holt (Kirk); and his brother Francis Leahy.  He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 10:00 – 11:15 AM in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA 18966 where his Funeral Mass will begin at 11:30 AM.  His interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s name to the PA Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs at www.dmva.pa.gov.

Joseph J. Cristinzio of Ivyland and formerly of Northeast Philadelphia died peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was 96.

Born in Philadelphia, Joseph was the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Patricia A. Thude Cristinzio, son of the late Francesco and Anna Maria DeClerico Cristinzio; he was also predeceased by his 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Joe was a life long resident of Philadelphia, living 60 years in Northeast Philadelphia until moving to Ivyland in 2015. He was a graduate of Frankford High School, class of 1936. He proudly served during World War II in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.

Joe was the founder and owner of Crist Motors in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, which he operated for over 35 years. In the Cristinzio household, Sunday was family day. Joe worked 6 days a week, so he made sure he spent quality time with his beloved wife and children. The Sunday ritual was Mass, out for breakfast and then a “Sunday Ride”, never telling them were until they where on the way, possibly the Jersey Shore or the Pocono Mountains, those wonderful memories have lasted a life time.

He will be remembered for his hard work and love of family.

Joe is survived by his loving and devoted children; Susan DiFlorio, Cynthia Hepp and her husband Mark, Joseph Cristinzio and his wife Edna, Anne Santilli and her husband Mario and , Michael Cristinzio and his wife Lisa, He is also survived by his 9 cherished grandchildren: Stephanie, Christian, Daniel, Lisa, Matthew, Antonio, Michael, Steven, and Giana.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday March 4, from 12 Noon until his Funeral Mass 1:00pm at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.   Interment will be private in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown

In lieu of flowers, Joseph’s family would appreciate contributions in his memory to Mount Nazareth Convent, Sisters of the Holy Family, 2755 Holme Ave. Phila, PA 19152. 

Linda Slim Hakim of Newtown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown.

Linda was the beloved wife of Maurice T. Hakim with whom she had shared nearly 60 years of marriage.

She was born on February 15, 1932, daughter of Toufic Slim and Wedad Abou-Rialeh. She is the sister of Joseph T. Slim and the deceased Leila Slim Sahyoun.

In addition to being survived by her husband, Linda is survived by her son Toufic M. Hakim, his partner Robyn Rajs, and his sons Scott and Sean; her second son Naji M. Hakim, his wife Carine, and their children Jad and Yasmina; her niece Souha Sahyoun Said and her family; and her nephew Souheil Sahyoun and his family.

Linda grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and had been in Newtown since 2000.
A proud U.S. citizen, she always embraced values of deep humanity, love and compassion. She was a woman of strong faith who touched many people’s lives.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at St. Mark’s Orthodox Church, 452 Durham Road, Wrightstown, PA 18940. Her interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Foundation for Self Leadership, P.O. Box 3776, Oak Park, IL 60303 or by visiting www.foundationifs.org or any other charity that advances peace. 

Paul S. Eisele, of Warminster died peacefully on Monday February 27, 2017, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 74.

Born in Philadelphia, Paul was the beloved husband of 50 years to Anna Marie Galosi Eisele and the son of the late Herman and Sophie Borys Eisele.

Paul was a graduate of Delaware Valley University and worked for many years as a purchasing agent. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Sports teams and was a member of the Penn Walt Golf Association. He enjoyed times spent playing golf and enjoying fine cigars, but he cherished the years he spent coaching his children’s soccer teams for the Warminster Youth Soccer Program. Paul will be greatly missed but always loved by everyone whose life he has enhanced with his love.

In addition to his beloved wife, Paul is survived by his loving children: Stephen Eisele and his wife Sheila of Newberrytown, PA, Karen McQue and Edward of East Greenville, PA and Robyn Eisele of Warminster, PA. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren: Samantha, Sabrina, Lara, Jenna, Jordan, Chelsea, and Kaitlyn.

Paul’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 2:00pm until his Funeral Service 3:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St. Suite 102 Phila., PA 19106.

Catharine Darrah Engblom of Langhorne passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017 at her home at the Attleboro Village Retirement Community. She was 97.

She was the wife of the late H. Alexander Engblom with whom she had shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late William Montgomery and Frances C. Ramsey Darrah.

Catharine was devoted to her family and they were always at the forefront during her life. She and her husband had lived in Philadelphia area in the early part of their marriage before relocating to Bucks County in the early 1950’s. She will be dearly missed as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Surviving are Catharine’s children, Susan Engblom Perettie of Greeneville, TN, Jeffrey A. Engblom and his wife, Nancy, of Yardley, PA and Bruce M. Engblom and his wife, Charis, of Rock Hill, NC. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Her services and interment will be held privately at a later date.

William A. Koehler of Feasterville died peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 66.

Mr. Koehler was the beloved husband of Barbara A. Smith Morton Koehler and the late Susan D. Hoffer Koehler.

Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late John and Ruth Shoemaker Koehler and brother of the late Jack Koehler.

Bill was a resident of Feasterville for the past 50 years. He was a graduate of George Washington High School, class of 1969.  He was a professional automobile mechanic having worked for Reedman Corp., Langhorne, John Kennedy Chevrolet, Southampton and Ferino Brothers in Wrightstown.

Bill was all about cars, his passion and knowledge of them was to be admired. He was a member of the Mopar Heritage Car Club of Bucks County for several years.

Bill will be remembered for his strength and presence in dealing with physical challenges. His smile and quick wit will be missed by his devoted family and friends.

In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by his devoted daughters, Jennifer J. O'Hagan and her husband Joseph, Jamie L. Koehler and Patrick Harkins, dear step father of Crista Morton, James Morton and his wife Tammy, Diane Baldovin and her husband Ion, Lisa Gill and her husband Rob and his brother Robert Koehler and his wife Dana.  He is also the loving grandfather of Samantha, James, Lavinia, Karly, Riley, Izabela, Tyler, Ryan, Bianca and Wyatt.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday March 3, from 9:30 am until his Funeral Service 11:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Myositis Association 1490 Duke St. Suite 200, Alexandria VA 22314 (myositis.org) or Central Bucks Special Friends c/o Joann Natullo 56 Radcliff Dr. Doylestown PA 18901.

Dorothy E. Gerner of Newtown died peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at The Bridges of Warwick.  She was 89.

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late George Gerner.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Boyle DiMarco.

Dorothy worked with her husband as the bookkeeper for the business they founded.  She also prided herself on raising her children and being the consummate homemaker.  She enjoyed playing bridge with friends, gardening, but most importantly she cherished the times she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Dorothy will be greatly missed but forever loved by her dear family and friends.  

Dorothy is survived by her loving and devoted children: John Gerner, Janette Kurzac and her husband Edward Brandt, Joyce Armstrong and her husband Patrick, and Jill Pistory and her husband Robert.  She is also survived by her 11 dear grandchildren: John, Eric, Brian, Heather, Stuart, Justin, Kelly, Melanie, Kyle, Danielle, and Rachael, and her 14 great grandchildren.  

Dorothy’s family will receive friends on Wednesday,  March 1, 2017 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service, 11:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Viola H. Dougherty Young, of New Britain Township died peacefully on Friday February 24, 2017, at Neshaminy Manor. She was 82.

She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Richard "Dick" Young. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Viola Cane Dougherty and the late Edward Dougherty.

Viola was a resident of New Britain, for 33 years. She was a graduate of the former Upper Southampton/Warminster High School, (now William Tennant High School), class of ‘52. Viola worked for several years as a Secretary for the Centennial School District before becoming the Bookkeeper for R.V Young Fuels Inc., New Britain Borough where she worked for over 29 years before her retirement in 2000.

Viola was a very positive and motivated woman; she was active with her children in their formative years. She loved spending quality family time in Sea Isle City, New Jersey and looked forward to bowling with the ladies from Nativity of Our Lord parish bowling team in Warminster.

Viola will be sadly missed by her devoted and caring family.

In addition to her beloved husband and mother, she is survived by her sons and their spouses Michael Young and his wife Denise of Warrington, Mark Young and his wife Mary of New Britain, her dear sister and brother, Jean Sheldon of Hatboro, Edward Dougherty, III, and his wife Nancy of Ottsville. She is also the devoted grandmother of Richard, Christopher, Michael, Mark, Kristy and the great grandmother of Aiden, Aubrey, Lilly, Ava and Everly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday March 4, from 9:30 am until her Funeral Service 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain. Interment Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd. Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Thelma J. Walker Tanner, of Atlanta, GA died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017, at her home with family at her bedside.  She was 89.

Born in Philadelphia, Thelma was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Edwin Tanner, daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Godfrey Walker and sister of the late Emma Worthington, Mary Stemme, William Walker and Benjamin Walker.  

Thelma lived most of her life in Richboro, moving to Quakertown in 2008 and eventually to Atlanta in 2012. She graduated from Richboro High School (now Council Rock H S.) class of 1945, and played softball and field hockey. In 1947 she married the love of her life Edwin Tanner at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Newtown, and the rest is history.

Thelma was a founding member of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, Wrightstown, where she served in many capacities. Her professional career spanned many years working for Fischer and Porter in Warminster and Council Rock Intermediate School-Richboro in the cafeteria. Her real passion and talent was working and teaching young children at Childtown Montessori School, Churchville and Holy Nativity Preschool.

She loved to dance, roller skate, do needle work, crossword puzzles, watch her beloved Phillies and baking desserts for family and friends.

Thelma is survived by her loving children:  E. Michael Tanner, Mark W. Tanner and his wife Diane, Benjamin W. Tanner, Gwendolyn T. Gardner, and one sister Betsy Cushman.  She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Thelma’s life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 749 Durham Rd. Newtown PA 18940. Light refreshments will be served in the undercroft featuring Thelma’s favorite desserts.  

All are invited to attend Thelma’s Sunset Graveside service at 7:00pm in Union Cemetery 209 Almshouse Rd. Richboro. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Nativity Church at the above address.

Thomas J. Moroski Sr. of Newtown died peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017. He was 53. Thom was the beloved husband of Lisa (nee Ruscica), proud father of Thomas Joseph and the son of Regina (nee Elliott) and the late Robert, Sr. Thom is survived by his siblings Robert (Karen), Donald (Kristin), Noelle McLaughlin (Brian), his father and mother-in-law Sebastian F. and Claire Ruscica, sister-in-law Sandra (Robert) McDevitt and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear nephew of Dolores Pierson (Norman) and Kathleen Camaratta (Fred).

Thom was blessed with a second chance and gift of life. He was a UPENN Heart Transplant Recipient May 1, 2007. Although Thom was a 9/11 witness and survivor, it was his ten year struggle with transplant that truly affected many in such a profound way. Our family is thankful to have been a part of his incredible journey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass, 11:00 am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 131 Sycamore St. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, Lisa and Thomas Joseph ask that a donation be considered to Penn Heart Transplant Program, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, c/o Allyse Orsini, Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market Street Ste. 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.