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. 

William F. Pierce of Dagsboro, DE formerly of Richboro passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was 71.

He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Maryann Washabaugh.

William grew up in Philadelphia and after graduating from Frankford High School he joined the US Navy. After serving his country he returned home to Philadelphia and began working. He met his beloved Maryann in 1966 and married in 1973.  They lived in Philadelphia for a few years before moving to Richboro in 1980 where they raised their children and remained until moving to Delaware in 2012.

Family and friends were very important to him and he loved to entertain and enjoyed all aspects of it.  He loved acquiring gadgets, reading, cooking, grilling and baking and spending time surrounded by his family and friends.  He loved spending time on his boat and the companionship that made it fun. 

William was more than just an entertainer.  He was kind and a humorous husband, father and grandfather who’s greatest pleasure was the time he spent with family and friends.  His kind ways, generous spirit and love will always be remembered and appreciated by those who knew him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son William Pierce and Heather, his daughter Kelly Fox and 3 grandchildren, Courtney Fox, Landon and Cameron Pierce. Also his brother Charles Stepanski his wife Elaine and a niece, two nephews and their children.   

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Thursday, March 2, 2017, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954.   His Interment with Military Honors will be at 1:00 PM in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Margaret M. Romanauski, of Churchville, PA died peacefully with her husband at her side on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Symphony Manor of Feasterville. She was 86.

Peggy was the beloved wife of John for over 60 years.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Margaret Righter and was the loving mother of the late Arlene.

Peggy’s family was the world to her and she could be found every day during the summers at Richboro Swim Club with her four children.  Peggy taught her children the love of swimming and each of them became passionate in competing in the water.  Peggy’s children want to thank her for always driving them to swim practice with a smile on her face, even if it was for a 5 am practice.

In her free time, Peggy enjoyed playing tennis with her sister, Sarah, friends, and her children.

During their retirement, Peggy and John spent the winters in Deerfield Beach, Florida where they enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather, swimming in the ocean, and walking on the beach collecting seashells.

In addition to her husband, Peggy is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Mark and Laura Romanauski; Craig and Lisa Romanauski; and Kurt and Colleen Romanauski.  She will be greatly missed by her sister, Sarah Garcia, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  She will be laid to rest privately at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

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

Lois J. Kern, of Southampton, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Southampton Estates. She was 85.

She was the beloved wife of 65 years to William L. Kern Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and and Hazel (White) Weizsacker, mother of the late Nancy L. Andersen and sister of the late Norma Weizsacker.

Lois graduated from Frankford High School in 1948. She moved to Holland, PA in 1961. She was a member at North and Southampton Reformed Church since 1961. She was a member of Old York Road Country Club for 45 years. Lois loved to bowl, golf and play bridge. She loved to cook and entertain. Lois enjoyed spending time at her vacation home at Lake Wallenpaupack and enjoyed spending time in Florida in the winter months. She also enjoyed the Greenbrier in West Virginia. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother always putting everyone else’s well being above her own. Most of all she loved spending time with her family especially her six grandchildren. They were her pride and joy.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons Donald A. Kern and his wife Cyndi of New Hope PA, David W. Kern and his wife Cindy of Tafton PA, her son in law Joseph Andersen and his wife Debbie of Alton NH, her brother-in-law Richard Kern and his wife Maryann of Souderton PA, her nephews; Richard Kern and his wife Diane, James Kern and his wife Beth, her niece Donna McElhattan and her husband Rick, and her 8 great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her six grandchildren William L. Kern II, Kristin L. Schaller and her husband Kevin, Eric Andersen, Brian Anderson and his wife Amanda, Aimee Wentzell

and her husband Jeff, Danylle Freeman and her husband James and her 3 great-grandchildren; Jeffrey, Jaxson and James.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 11^th from 10:00AM until her Memorial Service 11:00 AM at the North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966. Her interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to North & Southampton Reformed Church at the above address or Southampton Estates, 238 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966.

James Thomas Tait, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at age 87 in the company of family.

Jim was born in Chicago, IL and moved the family to Doylestown in 1970. Jim entered the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and served as an Air Navigator in squadron VMR 352. He married his high school sweetheart and they have been married for 63 years.

Jim worked full-time as a draftsman / engineer at Link-Belt, taking night classes to earn a Civil Engineering degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. He continued working at Link-Belt / FMC his entire career as a Professional Engineer and Project Manager of Purchasing. During this time he supervised the U.S. Post Office material handling installations across the nation, the baggage handling system for the Kuwaiti International Airport, and an iron ore processing plant in Venezuela where he and his wife lived for four years.

He was an intellect and could explain how almost anything worked. He loved history, current events, western movies, being with his family, working around the house and on his MG, and painting watercolors. He loved volunteering as a swim team starter for years. He was also one of his grandchildren’s biggest supporters of their sports and school activities.

His family’s dedication to him is a mere sentiment compared to the love we felt in return. Jim leaves behind his wife June, his daughter Becky and her husband Tim Reilly, his son Jim and his wife Sarah (Small) Tait, his sister Beverly and her husband David Calhoun, five grandchildren; Katelynn (Reilly) and her husband Bradley Vierling, Leslie Reilly, Patrick Reilly, Collin Tait, and Garrett Tait, along with many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 1:00pm until his Funeral Service 2:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd) New Britain, PA 18901.  His interment will be held privately at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice Center, 875 North Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

Patrick Francis Langan (Pat, Chubby)

Patrick Francis Langan of Warminster passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was 70.

Born in Rockville Centre, NY he was a son of the late John Michael and Anne Mulhall Langan, father of the late Anna Langan and brother of the late Thomas Langan.

Patrick 's family meant the world to him. He was the devoted husband of Denise Hoehn Langan and the loving father of Sean Thomas Langan, Ruth-Anne Langan, and Noel Nina Langan. In addition to his wife and children, Patrick is survived by his brothers John Michael Langan, Jr. (Mike) and his wife Alice, Walter Langan and his wife Kathryn, and also many aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins that he so dearly loved.

Patrick grew up in Levittown, NY and graduated from Levittown Memorial High School (Class of 1965). He served proudly as a First Lieutenant in the US Army (5th US Army Artillery Group, 35th Artillery Detachment, 1967-69).  He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Fairleigh Dickinson University and worked most of his life as a Sales Account Manager in the printing industry. Later he also held a real estate license.

Along the way Patrick discovered lasting friendships and some dependable golf partners. He was an active member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (Sean McBride Division), the Villa Joseph Marie High School Fathers’ Club (Holland, PA), and the Vereinigung Erzgebirge (Warminster, PA).

Patrick will be deeply missed by the countless people whose lives he touched with his ceaseless kindness, patience, and self-giving. His spirit will live on in their hearts and prayers.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 PM at the North and Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Rd, Churchville, Pa 18966. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105  800-822-6344  www.stjude.org