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.

Wallace “Wally” B. Jakacki, of Chalfont, PA died peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was 85. 

He was the beloved husband of the late Sallie Ann Black Jakacki and brother of the late Bernard Jakacki. 

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Benhard and Violet Wagner Jakacki.

After high school, Wally joined the army where he specialized in radar maintenance.  When he was honorably discharged in 1952, he took the skills he learned in the military and used them throughout college and much of his career. He attended the Drexel Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Engineering.

Wally began his career at Honeywell.  He moved on to hold various positions at Leeds & Northrup, Barlow Corp, Macro Corp, and Ayden Corp. He eventually retired as Director of Operations at Aquarium Pharmaceuticals.

Wally’s interests were varied and not just focused on his work as an engineer. Wally was a creative spirit an avid photographer and shared three patents with his co-inventors.  He was also a certified professional engineer and Land Surveyor in the state of Pennsylvania. He volunteered for many projects and boards, but especially enjoyed his time serving on the Board of New Britain Township Parks & Recreation. He was also very proud to serve as the Commissioner of Lenape Valley Girls Softball for 6 years.

He is survived by three daughters; Sue Ann Fitzsimmons and her husband Kevin of Chalfont, Jane Bittner and her husband Clarke of Chalfont, and Mary Krempa and her husband Bill of Chalfont.  He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren; Jake, Jaclyn, TK, Jamie, Clarke, and Wallace.

Relatives and friends are invited to visitation on Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 9:00AM until his Funeral Service at 11:00AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave., (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901.  His interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Scripps Research Institute, designated to Parkinson’s disease, https://support.scripps.edu/

David Miller Sutherland, 90, of Warminster, PA passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016 surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 24, 1926 in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late Magnus and Jennie (Miller) Sutherland and was the older of two children. After graduation from Chelmsford High School he attended Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania. It was here that he met and married Marcia Jean Reed Condit in 1948. She was the daughter of the late Russell Leslie Condit and Marcella E. Fraikes. In 1950 he would graduate from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts with an MA in Organic Chemistry.

David was an avid genealogist with records tracing his Scottish heritage back as far as 1812. He was also a student of the French culture and language, played the piano and sang in many choirs and choruses. Prior to retirement he was Vice President and General Manager of Wilmington Chemical, Wilmington, Delaware. He retired to Ocean Pines, Maryland in 1990 and moved to Ann’s Choice, Warminster, Pennsylvania in 2007.

David was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sister (Natalie Jane Keirstead). He is survived by his two sons, David Sutherland of Millsboro, Delaware, Thomas Sutherland of Yardley, Pennsylvania, two daughters, Leslie Jeske of Sacramento, California and Julia White, Millheim, Pennsylvania and 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Rose Gardens at Ann’s Choice for the care and support demonstrated by everyone over the last few months.

Services were private and internment will be at Washington Cemetery, Washington, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to be made to the charity of your choice.

Grace E. Ewer, of Doylestown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Neshaminy Manor. She was 92.

Born in Buckingham Township, she was the beloved wife of the late Howard Ewer, and daughter of the late Gilbert and Charlotte Daniels Wasser. She was also predeceased by her 7 siblings.

Grace was a longtime member of the Lahaska area, having been a member of the Lahaska United Methodist Church for many years. She retired from the Cock and Bull Restaurant after 30 years of employment. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and puzzles; however, her primary love was that of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Grace is survived by her daughter, Janice Naugle and her husband Gerald; and her sons Ronald H and his wife, Judy; and Wayne G. and his wife, Cheryl. Grace will be missed by her beloved grandchildren, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Cindy Grondahl, Scott Ewer, Shelby Ryan, Jessica Ewer and Jennifer Chase. She is also survived by her 16 great grandchildren.

Grace’s family will receive condolences on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 9:00am until her funeral service, 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be held at Beulah Cemetery, New Britain. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions Grace’s name may be made to Lahaska United Methodist Church, Rt. 263 and Street Rd, Lahaska, PA 18931.

William J. Moore of Holland, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was 83.

He was the beloved husband of Rita B. Joyce for 56 years.

Born and raised in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James and Catherine McDermott Moore; and, brother of the late James Moore.

A graduate of Northeast Catholic High School, Bill went on to proudly serve with the US Army during the Korean War before returning home and earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from LaSalle College. He went on to have a 40-year career with Beneficial Savings Bank.

In addition to his wife Rita, Bill is survived by his loving children: Susanne Pater, William Moore Jr., Marianne Duffy, Michael Moore (Rachel), and Rita Rotondo (Pete); and his grandchildren: Stephanie (Andrew), Heather, Ryan, Shamus, Jacob, Dylan, Lily, Isabella, Dennis, and Will.  He is also survived by his sister Patricia Wherman.

William’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday evening, January 4, 2017 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, and again on Thursday morning, January 5, 2017 from 9:45am until the start of his Funeral Mass, 11:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd, Holland, PA 18966.  Interment with Military Honors will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery with a procession forming at 1:45pm and departing from St. Bede the Venerable Church. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St. Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458.

John M. Tuszl Jr., of Churchville, died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was 83.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Caroline E. Schlegel Tuszl.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, John was the son of the late John M., Sr. and Elizabeth Logan Tuszl.

John was a proud Veteran of the Marine Corps who served our country during the Korean Conflict and a graduate of North Catholic High School. John founded General Metal Company Inc. in in 1966 which is currently headquartered in Bensalem. He enjoyed working, watching the Eagles play, and spending time with his family. John will be greatly missed, but forever remembered and loved by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love him.

In addition to his beloved wife Caroline, John is survived by his loving and devoted children: Susan C. Knecht and her husband Michael, Michael G. Tuszl and his wife Emilia, and John S. Tuszl and his wife Linda. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Michael (Tracy), Christie (Andy), Brian, Marisa, Johnny, Matthew, and Olivia and his great grand daughter Ariana.

John’s family will receive friends on Saturday, December 31, 2016 from 8:30am until his Funeral Service 10:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.