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.

Ann Tirpack Mravich, of Chalfont, PA, formerly of Youngtown, died on Monday, January 3, 2017, at New Seasons at New Britain. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of 69 years to Joseph Mravich who passed in February of 2016.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Ann Patsak Tirpack.

Ann was a dynamic and amazing woman who was dedicated to her church and her family, especially her daughter and granddaughters. She loved to travel and was fortunate to have traveled extensively with her beloved Joe.  Ann was always keeping busy and devoted many hours volunteering her time and talent to her church.  She loved to play cards, bake, cook and entertain family and friends, especially her granddaughters whom she dearly loved.  Her specialty was making pierogi’s and pizzelle’s with her husband Joe.

Her vivacious and outgoing personality and devotion to her family will always be appreciated and admired.

She is survived by her daughter Marla Garneau of Chalfont, and her two granddaughters, Kirstyn Garneau and Whitney Garneau. She was predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Mravich. 

Her services and interment with her husband in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA will be held privately by the family.

Robin D. Unangst of Newtown died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Buckingham Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Buckingham, PA. He was 62.

Robin was the beloved husband of 30 years to Constance “Connie” Bitz Unangst.

Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harold and Anna Mae Leh Unangst.

Robin was a former resident of Easton before moving to Newtown. He was a graduate of Moravian College and had worked as a Telecommunication Analyst for various firms with his last position being with Exxon Mobile. In his leisure, he enjoyed watching the Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Phillies, Flyers and Eagles.

In addition to his beloved wife Connie, Robin is survived by his daughter, Emma Pearl Unangst of Newtown, his sister, Kathy Hahn of Easton and his nephew Matthew Hahn.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 1:00pm until his Memorial Service 2:00pm on Sunday, January 15th in the Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042. Robin’s interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contribution in his memory may be made to the Friends of Washington Crossing, P.O. Box 1776, Washington Crossing, PA 18977.

Josephine E. McDevitt, of New Hope, died peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Frederick J. McDevitt.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Edward Stickel and Josephine (Rachfalski) Petitt.

Josephine graduated from Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical School and led a long career as a secretary for the Sinclair Oil Company, which eventually became BP Oil, from where she retired. She also worked at the Frankford Arsenal during World War II.

Josephine was a long time resident of the Village of Buckingham Springs and devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Doylestown. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed countless outings with the bowling group from Buckingham Springs. She also enjoyed reading, playing cards, and traveling along with her fellow residents. Josephine adored Cape May, NJ and Disneyworld, both of which were her more recent favorite travel destinations.

Josephine will be greatly missed and most remembered as a generous, caring and selfless mother and grandmother who placed everyone’s needs above her own.

Surviving are her daughters; Josephine M. Samsel and her husband Philip of Yardley and Sister Mary McDevitt C.S. F. N. of Philadelphia; her grandchildren, Jodi Samsel, Dr. Kate Samsel, Amy Samsel and Philip Samsel Jr; and her brother, William Petitt.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Petitt.

Relatives, friends and religious are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, January 9, 2017 from 10:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:30am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.  Josephine’s interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Nazareth Academy High School Family Fund, 4001 Grant Ave. Phila PA 19114.

Roger Joseph Hanisco of Holland died Monday, January 1, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 79.

Roger was the beloved husband of 41 years to Patricia E. Driscoll Hanisco.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Wilburt and Catherine Collins Hanisco, father of the late Kevin R. Hanisco and brother of the late Shirleyanne Gripton.

Roger was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Holland in 1980. As a research and development chemist, Roger worked for various companies during his career. In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing, wood working, cooking and maintaining his yard.

In addition to his beloved wife, Patricia, Roger is survived by his children, Kimberly Cressman of Breinigsville and Brian Hanisco and his wife Evanne of Phoenixville. He is also survived by his brother W. David Hanisco of Memphis, TN and his 4 grandchildren, Jennelle, Alexandra, Joshua and Kathryn.

Services and interment were privately held by the family.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Roger’s name to Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Teresa Mary Plewes Carney of Langhorne, PA died peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Chandler Hall with friends and family by her side.  She was 92.

Teresa was the beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Carney Sr. and mother of the late Thomas P. Carney Jr. and Colette Carney Skeehan.

Born in London, Ontario Canada she was the daughter of the late Russell Vernon and Gladys Plewes.

Teresa was a graduate of St. Bonaventure Elementary School, Little Flower High School Philadelphia Pa and earned an Associate Degree from Rider College Lawrenceville, N.J.  Teresa was a Parishioner of the Church of St. Andrew’s Newtown Pa. for 56 years, an esteemed member of the Washington’s Crossing Foundation.

During World War II Teresa worked for Kaiser Aircraft, Bristol PA in the engineering department helping the war effort.

After the War Teresa and her late husband founded Thomas P. Carney, Inc. which is currently operated by their children.  While she assisted her husband in the creation and operation of the construction firm she raised and educated eight children.

She enjoyed world travel with her husband, volunteer work, gardening, her pets and spending summers at her home in Margate, N.J. home.  Teresa will be greatly missed, but always loved by everyone whose lives she has touched.

Teresa is survived by her loving sons: John, Robert, his wife Monica, Joseph, his wife Denise, Michael, his wife Kim Cook, William, his wife Kim Brown and her loving daughter Ann Marie Carney.  She is also survived by her brother Gerald Plewes of Philadelphia, 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM in the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 South Sycamore St. Newtown, PA 18940.  Interment will immediately follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery.

Mrs. Teresa Carney’s Family would like to express their appreciation to the entire Staff of Chandler Hall for the loving and professional care they provided her. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Washington Crossing Foundation 6934 North Radcliffe St. Bristol, PA 19007.