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

William “Bill” Myles McTiernan of Warminster, PA passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the age of 91.

William was the beloved husband of Carol Bianchi McTiernan and the loving and devoted father of Debbie McDermott and the late Karen Caggiano.

William enjoyed life and loved his family. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, where he served as a Pharmacist Mate Third Class in Okinawa, Guam and other Pacific theatre engagements. After returning home, William supported himself through college while raising a family and graduated from Pace University with a degree in Accounting in 1956. He met his wife Carol at the New York Federal Reserve Bank in 1949 and they were happily married for 64 years.

For most of his career, William worked at Standard Brands, which later became Nabisco Brands as a tax accountant before retiring in the early 1990s. He enjoyed singing in church and leading all family choruses of Happy Birthday. William enjoyed following the stock exchange and commodities markets, college football and basketball, and watching the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). William was devoted to Jesus Christ and the Divine Mercy devotion, and attended daily mass at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Richboro.

In addition to his wife, Carol, William is survived by his daughter, Debbie McDermott and her husband, Sean, as well as his grandchildren: Captain Jacqueline McDermott Wintch, USAF and her husband, Captain Timothy Wintch, USAF; Jennifer Daniels and her husband, Will; Matthew McDermott and his wife, Jenna, and Caroline McDermott, and her fiancé, Dillon Madrigal.

In addition to his daughter, Karen, William was preceded in death by his brothers, John “Jackie”, James “Jimmy”, and Peter McTiernan and his sister, Theresa Brown.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954. A Funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 PM followed by William’s interment at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in William’s honor to the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) at 5817 Old Leeds Road Irondale, AL, 35210 or online at https://donations.ewtn.com/.

Dolores Dawson Farley, of Warrington, died peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Neshaminy Manor Home. She was 91 years old.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she was a longtime Bucks County resident. She was the mother of the late Walter Dawson Farley.

Having worked for large retail companies, Dolores was a very successful salesperson and enjoyed meeting people and forming relationships with them. She was well-known locally for her operatic voice, and enjoyed singing in her free time. She had been a well-loved resident of the Friends Home in Newtown, PA for over 10 years.

Dolores is survived by her former husband, Walter S. Farley, Jr. and his wife Maggie. 

Her funeral services and interment will be held privately.

Warren O. Huber of Colmar, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health.

He was the loving and devoted husband of Charlotte E. Conrad Huber.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Otto and Ruth Heys Huber.

Warren was a proud graduate of Penn State University where he earned his Bachelors degree in Engineering and went on to lead a long career with Ford Aerospace where he retired from in 1989. His career with Ford took he and his family all over the country including California, Colorado Springs, Boston, and then eventually back to Pennsylvania.

Warren was an avid sports fan and enjoyed golfing in his spare time. Along with his wife and family they enjoyed many memorable summer vacations in Avalon, NJ and St. Michael’s, MD. Warren was also an extremely talented wood worker having created models of houses he and his family lived in over the years and his cabinetry was in high demand among friends and family. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Warren is survived by his children, Scott A. Huber and his wife, Denise and JoAnn Beaulieu and her husband, Rick. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Carly Huber, Alyson Beaulieu and Warren Kulp; and his brother, Kenneth Huber and his wife, Darla.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave., New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Warren’s name may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931. 

John R. Schofield, of Churchville, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Mary Agnes Schofield. He was the beloved husband of Irene “Renee” Halberg Schofield.

John was a proud man with impeccable work ethic. This was demonstrated by his employment as a general manager at Arthur’s Catering in Philadelphia for over 20 years and his longtime position with L-3 Communications as Maintenance Supervisor. A very proud American, John served his country in the 101^st Airbourne Division from 1960-1964. With a positive outlook on life, he frequently commented that he “never had a bad day in his life”.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, John and Maureen Schofield and Russell and Claudia Schofield; his step children and their spouses, Eric and Lizanne Weinelt, Debra Weinelt, Erik Halberg and Kerk Halberg. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Nick and Karen Ruggiero and sister, Patty McEwen. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Alyssa and Krista Schofield; Erica, Elizabeth, Steven and Daniel Weinelt and Luke, Jake, Emily and Ethan Halberg.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, March 2 from 10:00 am until the start of his funeral service, 11:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice to benefit veterans.

John R. Wullert of Warrington, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home in Warrington. He was 90.

He was the beloved husband of the late Miriam D. Walsh Wullert.

Born in Scranton, Pa., he was the son of the late Ignatz “John” and Julia Stolan Wullert. He was the brother-in-law of the late William and Mary Walsh, Conrad Walsh, Eileen Walsh and Mari Walsh.

John graduated from the University of Scranton in 1948 with a degree in physics. He worked for 50 years as an electronic engineer for the Naval Air Development Center at Johnsville and for Veda, Inc, Warminster. One of his main projects was the research and development of remotely piloted vehicles (RPV), today called drones.

John was an active member of St. Cyril’s Church and the Ben Wilson Senior Center. He enjoyed woodworking, teaching and playing bridge, dancing, antique cars, singing in the choir, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family. John will be fondly remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He is survived by his six children, Janet A. Sikina and her husband, John of Hatboro, Marie W. Hoffman and her husband, Ralph of Lansdale, John R. Wullert II and his wife, Elizabeth of Martinsville, N.J., Margaret W. Cannon and her husband, Emerson of Exton, Joanne M. Wullert Visscher and her husband, Carl Visscher III of Buckingham and Mark A. Wullert and his wife, Lisa of Warrington; his sister, Ann M. Wullert of Scranton; his brothers-in-law, Carl and Donald Walsh; and his sister-in-law, Frances Walsh. He is also survived by his grandchildren, John Sikina and his wife Mary, Jeff Sikina and his wife, Colleen, Matthew Hoffman, Katie Wullert, Jerry Hoffman, Carl Visscher, Luke Wullert, Mark Wullert, and Jake Wullert; his great-grandchildren, Cole and Emily Sikina, and John Sikina III; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his long-time, dear friend, Ann Lyons.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro and Monday, Feb. 20, at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. with his Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. His interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Cyril's Church at the above address.