David Bennett Jr. of Chalfont passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his residence. He was 36.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of David and Sharon Craig Bennett and brother of Joseph Bennett and fiancé Ashley Denti.

David was a former resident of the Frankford section of Philadelphia before moving to Chalfont in 2001. He was a graduate of Frankford High School Class of 1998 and lettered in soccer. David was a certified nurse assistant who had worked at Golden Assisted Living in Doylestown. In his leisure, he enjoyed watching and attending the Philadelphia Flyers games. David had a dynamic personality and people often desired to be in his presence. He was always willing to assist others and would lend a helping hand to all in need.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10:30am until his Funeral Service 12:30pm on Friday, February 3rd in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901. David’s interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery in New Britain.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to either, PKD Foundation, P.O. Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187-1847 or the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33^rd St., New York, NY 10016.

Edith "Edie" Dudash of Ann’s Choice in Warminster, PA, and formerly a long time resident of Bradenton, FL and Mountainside, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, PA. She was 93. 

Edie was the beloved wife of Joseph D’Altrui for over 30 years, and following his passing, the wife of the late Martin Bohlmeyer, and thereafter the late Walter Dudash.

Born in Collins, MS she was the daughter of the late John and Ida Nicholson Durham.

During her years in Mountainside NJ, Edie was involved with several local organizations, including the Mountainside Women’s Club where she served as President.  She enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises, and was an avid and accomplished bridge player.   

Most importantly, Edie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed by her family and friends.  Her easy-going personality, pleasant demeanor and attentive caregivers enabled her to share several more years with her family after overcoming serious health issues.  She brought a smile to everyone's face she met.

Surviving are her children, Joanne Del Monico, Kathryn Masi, and Jody LoCastro and her husband, Rich; her grandchildren, Joshua Del Monico (the late Carrie-Ann), Christopher Del Monico (Cassey),

Justin Del Monico, Kara Masi, Jason Masi (Robin), Joseph LoCastro, and Nicholas LoCastro; and her great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Del Monico, Ali Galjour, Lauren Galjour, Dominic Del Monico, Hannah Masi, and Cora Masi.  Edie is also survived by her sister, Ellen Wilson. 

In addition, she was preceded in death by her brothers, the late John Allen, Floyd, and Clarence Durham. 

The family is forever grateful for the tender loving care provided by Hands with Heart LLC of Warwick, PA, especially Gale, Jane, Kathy, LaDawn, Mabel, Maureen, Nicole, Pam, Sue K, and Sue T.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901, and on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902, which will be followed by a Funeral Mass 11:00 AM.  Her entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, NJ at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Ann's Choice Benevolent Care Fund at Ann’s Choice Philanthropy Department 20000 Ann’s Choice Way Warminster, PA 18974.

Marian A. Dawson of Doylestown died peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Wesley Enhanced Living. She was 79.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John Michael and Delia Green Dawson and sister of the late Joan Mullen and Frances Dawson. She is also predeceased by nephews Henry Dawson, Jr. and Gerald Doyle, Jr.

Marian was a devout Catholic and was very involved with St. Jude Church in Chalfont. She was a generous and loyal friend and remained very close with her St. Hubert High School Sorority group. She enjoyed sewing, painting and traveling. She worked in Philadelphia for Bell Telephone, Eastern Airlines and the Navy Depot.

Marian will be missed by her twin sister, Eileen Doyle (Gerald Sr.), her brother Henry Dawson (Alice), her niece Susan O’Neill (Clark), nephews John Dawson, Mark Dawson (Judy), Matthew Doyle, and John Mullen (Katie), and great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, February 4 from 9:00am until the start of her Funeral Mass, 10:00am at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914. Burial will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery also in Chalfont. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Church at the above mailing address.

Kathryn M. “Kathy” Raynor passed away peacefully on January 26, 2017 at the Immaculate Mary Center in Philadelphia. She was 67.

She was the beloved wife to the late Edward J. Raynor.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Kathryn M. Rambo Aichroth.

Kathy attended Olney High School and later worked for Spiegel Catalog, Gegnas Chrysler, and Barbera Chrysler.  She was an avid reader and was tirelessly devoted to her family and friends.  She will be greatly missed by all the countless people whose lives she touched. 

Kathy leaves behind her loving son, Jason Raynor and his wife, Cortney; her three sisters, Linda Yankanich and her husband Dennis, Elaine Comuso and her husband Ron, and Diane Abshire (the late Rick Abshire) as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

Kathy’s family will receive family and friends on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 9:00 AM until her Memorial Service 10:00 AM at the Wayside Chapel at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1156 Horsham Rd., Ambler, PA 19002.  Her interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy’s name may be made to Children’s Hospital 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 or to the Immaculate Mary Center at 2990 Holme Ave. Philadelphia PA 19136.

Ella “Skip” Harverson of Langhorne passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Langhorne.  She was 92. 

Born in Bristol, PA, Skip was the beloved wife of 40 years to Wilmer J. Harverson and devoted mother of the late Kevin Harris. 

Skip had been a resident of Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Langhorne for the last 10 years where she was visited each and every day by her devoted husband.  She had spent her career in retail sales, having been employed by John Wanamaker’s in Jenkintown in the luggage and candy departments.

Skip was a simple woman and was most happy during her countless visits to Long Beach Island, NJ.  She will be dearly missed. 

In addition to her husband, Skip is survived by her daughter, Valerie Rizzio; her grandchildren, Rebecca Clarke (Charles), Brett Harris, and Alexandria and Avery Rizzio; and her daughter-in-law, Ann Harris.  She also leaves behind her husband’s daughter, Barbara and her family. 

Her services and interment will be held privately. 

Ira B. Turner III of Langhorne died Monday, January 23, 2017 at his residence. He was 86.

Ira was the beloved husband of 64 years to Elaine Stier Turner.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ira B. Jr. and Grace Rylah Turner.

Ira is survived by his children, Leslie G. Turner, Linda A. Fergione (Anthony) and Scott A. Turner (Whitney). Ira is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ira was a proud and decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving during the Korean War.

Services and interment with military honors will be held at a future date in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Ira’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Lucy Lawson of Newtown died peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Chandler Hall surrounded by her family.

She was the devoted wife of the late Wilbur B. Lawson.

Born in Philadelphia, PA., she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Cirone Iannottti, and was preceded in death by her five siblings.

Lucy was very active at St. Mary Medical Center and with in her community, but above all, her family was her priority. She particularly enjoyed cooking and baking for them. She enjoyed the time spent with her children, grandchildren and her great grandchildren.

She will be missed greatly by her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Skip Pietrak and Judy and Joe Blaney. She is also survived by her grandchildren and their spouses, Keith and Patty Pietrak, Kim and Mike Decher, Joe and Marla Blaney and Chris and Stephanie Blaney; and her great grandchildren Connor, Austin, and Keegan Pietrak and Coulton Decher.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, January 30 from 9:30am until her Funeral Service, 10:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, PA. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Donald E. Cline of Mill Hall, PA passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Jefferson Health Hospice in Warminster surrounded by his loving family. He was 79.

Donald was the beloved husband of 51 years to Cleo Mae Emahiser Cline.

Born in Leechburg, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer and Lucinda Smail Cline.

Donald was a former resident of Oakford, PA before moving to Mill Hall, PA in 2006. He was an enthusiastic Pittsburgh Steelers fan and will be remembered for the joy and laughter that he shared with everyone.

In addition to his beloved wife Cleo, Donald is survived by his children, June Newman and her husband Greg of Holland and Donald E. Cline Jr. of Penndel. He is also survived by his brother Kenneth Cline of New Wilmington, PA and his 4 cherished grandchildren, Julie, Jessica, Katelyn and David.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:30am until his Funeral Service 10:30am on Thursday, January 26^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Donald’s interment will follow Rosedale Memorial Park in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Abington Hospice in Warminster, 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

Bertha E. Cripps passed away peacefully in Doylestown January 21, 2017. Bertha was born Bertha Wingerter September 8, 1928 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Eugene Wingerter and Elizabeth Farrell Wingerter. Bertha lived a full, ethical and impressive life, largely in the service to others. After the early passing of her husband, Richard M. Cripps, Jr., Bertha raised three sons as a single mother. Bertha worked full-time up until the age of 74. Her most recent employment was at the then Doylestown Manor, where she worked for 28 years. Bertha was a very active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and was selected Women of the Year for her contributions by the Ladies of Mt. Carmel. Bertha was a resident of the Doylestown area for 53 years. She will be greatly missed.

Bertha is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Wingerter Buderacki, her sister-in-law, Lois Wingerter, her in-laws, Benjamin and Ninel Shargorodsky, her sons, Richard, Christopher and Robert Cripps, her daughters-in-law, Jeannie Cripps and Olga Shargorodska, her granddaughters, Emily Cripps and Julia Babkina, her great-granddaughter, Sarah Cripps, many beloved nieces, nephews and their children, and many friends. Bertha was predeceased by her husband, Richard M. Cripps, Jr., her sister, Jeanette Wingerter McKeever, her brother, George Wingerter, her brother-in-law, George Buderacki, her brother and sister-in-law, Oliver Cripps and Margaret Paxson Cripps, her brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Doris Cripps Siler, and her nieces, Margaret Cripps and Jeanette McKeever Gloge, and her nephews, Richard Cripps and Gregory Buderacki. Bertha made the world a better place.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00am on Thursday, January 26 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State Street Doylestown, PA 18901. Bertha will be laid to rest along side her late husband Richard in Hillside Cemetery in Roslyn.

Dr. James J. DeHaven of Buffalo passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 with his family by his side at Buffalo General Medical Center. He was 69.

Born in Philadelphia he was he was the beloved son of the late James J. and Rita D. (nee Mastropietro) DeHaven and brother of the late Rosemarie DeHaven.  

Jim will be fondly missed by his many friends, colleagues, students and alum from D’Youville College. Dr. DeHaven graduated high school from St. Joe’s Prep in 1965 in Philadelphia, PA. He then earned his bachelors and doctoral degrees from Boston College and then completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University in the laboratory of Richard Zare, winner of a Nobel Laureate Signature Award. Although research was very exciting to him, Jim sought a small liberal arts school where he could make a larger impact and spend a majority of his time teaching. At D’Youville, Jim will be remembered for his love of teaching, learning, reading, music and his innovative spirit bringing new technologies to the classroom, department and the school. He served on every major committee and won almost every award the school offers, including the school wide D’Youville Quality and several faculty of the year awards. He designed and taught many courses in physics, computer science, chemistry, robotics, and enjoyed engaging high school students in science. Though his own ambitions, his own servers and networks, he brought email and distance learning to the campus in the early 1990’s. He continued these efforts as he designed the technology in the gross anatomy laboratory and the physics, chemistry and biology laboratories in the school's new Science Arts and Education building, leaving them well equipped far into the future. During his last job self-evaluation, he stated “If I leave anything in this world, it will be the lives of the students I have helped (and I hope) influenced for the better. For this reason, my proudest accomplishment is the role that I have played in assisting our students realize their dreams.” Jim should rest peacefully, as he successfully helped many realize their dreams.

Jim is surived by his sisters Ellen McLoone (Peter) and Mary DeHaven; his nieces and nephews, Christopher McLoone (Jennifer), Susan Murray (Tom), Tara Gibble (Ben), Timothy McLoone (Michael), Megan Cahill, and Siobhan Cahill; his great nieces and nephews, Owen, Sean and Ian McLoone, Thomas Murray, and Morgan and Sadie Gibble as well as countless colleagues, relatives and friends.  

All are invited to his memorial service on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the D’Youville College Madonna Lounge, 334 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201 followed by a reception until 4:00 PM. His interment will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the D’Youville College, Dr. James DeHaven Scholarship fund, 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201 which has been established in his honor to continue his mission to help students in realizing their dreams.