Ida Kozari of Doylestown and formerly of Langhorne passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home in Warrington. She was 85.

Ida was the beloved wife of the late Julius Kozari.

Born in Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Megyesi Czuczka.

Ida had fled Hungary with her husband and daughter during the Hungarian Revolution of October 1956 under the guidance of the ICEM program. Upon arrival to the US, sponsorship was provided by St. James Episcopal church Langhorne PA. Ida became a US citizen in 1966. She had worked as a cleaning woman at Lavelle Aircraft several years. During those years Ida had educated herself and eventually held a position as Quality Assurance Inspector at Lavelle until her retirement. Ida enjoyed sewing and cooking / baking traditional Hungarian family recipes. Her chicken paprikas, rétes (strudel) and kiffles will be sorely missed.

Ida is survived by her children, Eva M. Kozari and John J. Kozari and his wife, Dawn and her grandchildren, Jonathan, Zachary, Joseph, Kyle, Mattea and Emma Kozari.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Matilda Kiraly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. James Episcopal Church, 330 S. Bellevue Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047-2899. Her interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Hungarian American Memorial Committee, c/o Hungarian House, 213 East 82nd Street, New York City, NY 10028. Please make checks payable to: Hungarian American Memorial Committee http://www.hungary1956nyc.org/donate.html

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15

Leonard Michael Scannapieco went to be with his Lord Jesus on Friday, January 6th, 2017 at 10:50 am, at home surrounded by his beloved family on a snowy yet sunny day. He was 64.

He was married 35 years to the love of his life, Marie. Together they had three girls, Michele, Lori and Dana, three sons-in-law, Dave, Justin, and Jose, and three precious grandchildren, Naomi Brooke, Eden Lenae and Talia Marie. Len’s passion for Jesus and commitment to his family is the cherished legacy he passed on.

Len was born in North Philadelphia to loving Italian parents, the late Alphonse and Carole Scannapieco. He grew up in a close family with his brothers, Tom and Dave, and his sisters, Jan and Marlene. He attended Philadelphia University, and began his own construction company, Estate Homes, Inc. After surrendering his heart to Jesus and getting married, he eventually moved his family to Newtown, PA where he worked at his brother, Tom’s development business.

Len loved opening up his house to family, friends and strangers to offer good food, wisdom, and laughs. He had many friends, many hobbies, many ideas, and a strong conviction to live a life pleasing to the Lord with his wife and children.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Len’s Celebration of Life Service at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 8th at Christian Life Center, 3100 Galloway Road, Bensalem, PA 19020, followed by a viewing. An additional viewing will take place at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 10th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Forest-Hills Cemetery, 25 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

Len’s heart was to support many ministries. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to any Christian charity of your choice, or to the three ministries of his children: Bristol Hope Assembly, Hope International and Heart of David Worship and Missions Center.

Bristol Hope Assembly, 343 Wood Street Bristol, PA 19007

HOPE International, 227 Granite Run Drive, Suite 250, Lancaster, PA 17601

Heart of David Worship and Missions Center, PO Box 1474, Round Rock, TX 78680

Armand A. Russo of Richboro passed away on January 6, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 92.

Armand was the beloved husband of the late Gertrude M. Nay Russo.

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late Anthony and Theresa DiCamillo Russo.

Armand Served in the 82nd airborne during World War II as surgical technician participated in the battle if Normandy as well as the Rhineland and Ardennes campaigns. He later owned and operated Bucks County Typesetters in Warminster. He also served as an officer on the Warminster Chamber of Commerce.  

Armand is survived by his children, Marianne Lose (George) and Joseph Russo (Nancy); his grandchildren, Gloria Russo, George Lose (Lee), Joseph Lose (Stephanie) and Rachael Gallagher (Daniel); his great-grandchildren, Andrew, Alex, Justin, Julia, Nathan, Mackenzie, Danny, and Dylan; and his sister, Viola Paul.

In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Louis and Joseph Russo, Angelina Palermo, Rita Migliore, and Frances Giunta.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 8:30 – 9:45 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Cheltenham.

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

Anthony William Dobron of Newtown passed away on January 5, 2017.  He was 29 years old. 

Born in Trenton, NJ; he was a son of Stephen L. and Catherine E. Dobron. He spent his entire life in Bucks County, PA. Anthony is also survived by the light of his life, his adoring son, Elijah A. Dobron.

Anthony graduated from Neshaminy High School in 2006 and was currently working at the Temperance House in Newtown. 

Anthony’s creativity was without measure.  From a young age he was drawing anything and everything he could.  He enjoyed many types of music, was a talented guitar and bass player and was an avid BMX bike rider and skateboarder.  Anthony was interested in tattooing and had begun working on some of his very own body art. He also enjoyed spending his free time at the beach and Core Creek Park.  

The most important thing in Anthony’s life was his family, especially his beloved son Elijah.  His number one focus was caring for his son and securing a bright future for him.  His kind heart and his warm caring nature will be deeply missed by all who came to know and love him. 

In addition to his son and his parents, Anthony is survived by his brother, Stephen R. Dobron; his paternal grandmother, Theresa Dobron; and Elijah’s mother, Kelly McClay. 

Anthony was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Stephen J. Dobron and his maternal grandparents, Catherine and Robert Butler. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Ryan P. Reed of Bensalem passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his residence. He was 25.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the cherished son of John J. Reed and the late Gail K. Hinde Reed.

Ryan was a life long resident of Bensalem. He was a graduate of Bensalem High School, Class of 2010. He was business owner of a family landscaping business and his leisure he enjoyed sports especially golf and baseball. Ryan was a gentle man and was passionate about the care of animals. He was true to his family and always maintained a respect for all people.

In addition to his father, Ryan is survived by his brother Scott Reed of Bensalem and his sister Megan McGee and her husband Walter of Philadelphia. He is also survived by his paternal grand parents Frederick and Alice Reed of Warrington and his loving and supportive extended family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 5:00pm until his Funeral Service 7:00pm on Thursday, January 12^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Ryan’s interment will be private.

In so desired, please consider a contribution in Ryan’s memory to Pets for Vets, Inc., P.O. Box 10860, Wilmington, NC 28404.

Helen T. Daugherty of Holland passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Richboro Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was 76.

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Konowalczyk Ratz.

Helen led a long career as a collections officer, most recently having worked for Siemens Global. She treasured time with her loving family and as of late had become talented in the art of stained glass making, a hobby she very much enjoyed.

Surviving are her son, Michael Daugherty; her grandchildren, Lani and Michael Daugherty; and her siblings, William Ratz and Nancy Gannon.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

Her interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia.

Captain Edwin Wilfred Carlson of Warminster, PA died on

Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Abington Hospital, surrounded by his family.  He had recently celebrated his 80^th birthday. He was the son of the late Edwin and Beatrice La Pierre Carlson from Staten Island, NY.

He graduated from Staten Island Academy and Colgate University, before joining the US Coast Guard.  Captain Carlson was proud to be a United New York Sandy Hook Harbor Pilot for over 36 years.  He was a member of Great Kills Lodge #912 F & AM for over 45 years. Ed loved being close to the water with ties to Long Island, NY, Long Beach Island, NJ and the Florida Keys. He was known for his passion for nature and gardening, sharing seeds, flowers and his famous pickles with family and friends.

Edwin is survived by his loving daughters, Lisa C Knipmeyer, and her husband Matt; Amy Carlson and her husband Steven Blonder; and Jill Carlson; his 5 special grandchildren: Amelia, Cooper, Hannah, Chase and Ethan.  He will be missed by his longtime companion Carolyn Rode; his former wife and friend, Patricia Carlson; and his Malti-Poo, Jester. 

Funeral services were held privately.

Karen B. Duld of Southampton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was 69.

Karen was the beloved wife and sweetheart of Ronald H. Duld for over 49 years.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Cora Lear Brody.

Karen was a former resident of Richboro for over 30 years before moving to Southampton in 2010. She had worked for many years in the Payroll Department with the Bucks County Youth Center until her retirement. In her leisure, Karen enjoyed quality times spent with her family at the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey. She also enjoyed visiting craft shows and novelty shops in the area. Karen’s true joy and passion in her life was the moments that she shared with grandchildren.

In addition to her beloved husband, Karen is survived by her children and their spouses, Kimberly Anne Malpezzi and her husband Kenneth of Southampton, Ronald Duld Jr. and his wife Alexandria of North Wales and Jennifer K. Betz and her husband Todd of Feasterville. Karen is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, Zachary, Jacob, Brody, Carissa, Lucas, Kyle, Nathan and Scarlet; and her sister, Janice Reidel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Brody.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 or Trisomy 21 Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Marie C. McKenzie of Newtown, formerly of Holland, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Pickering Manor.  She was 92.

Born in Philadelphia, Marie was the beloved wife of the late Robert N. McKenzie, daughter of the late Joseph and Caterina Pileggi Cocola, and mother-in-law to the late Joseph Moore.

Known for her feisty personality and tenacity, a good word to describe Marie would be “spunky”. Marie was continuously busy, throughout her life, accomplishing things through volunteerism; parish bazaars, Saint Mary’s  and Home and School Associations with both St. Bede and St. Andrew schools, and as a substitute teacher.  She was actively involved with the Richboro Swim Team, the Northampton Senior Center, Meals on Wheels and organizing many senior events and outings. She loved attending her children’s and grandchildren's sport’s & school events.  

Marie is survived by her loving and devoted children: Tina McKenzie Moore of Newtown, Robert B. McKenzie of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Amy McKenzie of Langhorne, and Scott M. McKenzie and his wife Ann of Doylestown.  She is also survived by her 8 dear grandchildren: Ryan Barnes, Matthew McKenzie and his wife, Katherine Lawrence, Kacie Moore Ford and her husband, Kevin Ford, Courtney Barnes, Joey Moore, Megan McKenzie, Paige McKenzie, and Michael McKenzie. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday Evening January 9, from 7:00 to 9:00PM at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 10, at 10:30AM in the Olde Church of St. Andrew 135 S. Sycamore St. Newtown PA 18940. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Pickering Manor Home, 226 N. Lincoln Ave., Newtown, PA 18940.

John J. Wieckowski, 78, of Southampton Estates and formerly of Parkwood section of Philadelphia died peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Abington Memorial Hospital.

John was the beloved husband of Patricia Wieckowski (nee Berry) and loving father of Jay Wieckowski (Sharonrose), David Wieckowski (Terry), and Sue Springsteen. He is also survived by his sisters Loretta Wieckowski and Barbara Schabener, 5 dear grandchildren, and his niece and nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.