Rolf “Ralph” Wecker of Warrington died peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown surrounded by his family. He was 89.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Else Wecker.

Born in Stuttgart, Germany, he was the son of the late Eugene and Paula Moser Wecker and the brother of the late Lilly Hirth.

Rolf was a former resident of Richboro before moving to Warrington in 1999. He had served in the German Army in the Alpine Force during World War II and was a prisoner of war after being captured by the American forces. He moved to the Untied States in later years and became an American Citizen which was he was very proud of. Rolf was an accomplished pastry chef who received his formal training in Switzerland and was the former owner of the Ralph’s Pastry Shop in Richboro for many years until his retirement. In his leisure, he enjoyed swimming, skiing, playing golf and shooting pool with all his friends. Rolf will be remembered for being wonderful husband, father and grand father and was an excellent example of how to “Live in Hope”.

Rolf is survived by his children, Kurt R. Wecker and his wife, Diane, of Doylestown and Christine Errico and her husband, Andrew, of Newtown, his brother Peter Wecker and his wife Jutta of Stuttgart, Germany and his loving grandchildren, Matthew and Morgan Wecker and Christopher and Angela Errico.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, September 23^rd from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

Laurence Frederick Haemer (Larry) passed away September 19^th in Langhorne PA at age 98. He was born in Brooklyn New York to Franny Rose (Christman) and Frederick William Haemer on December 31, 1917. He attended Richmond High School.

On September 20, 1941, Larry married Margaret Helmer Budd in Brooklyn New York. During WWII, Larry served in the US Army Signal Corp processing photographs in the European Theater. He contributed memories of his service to Rutgers University’s Oral History Archives.

Following the War, he graduated Magnum Cum Laude from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, then worked as chemical engineer and material scientist in resilient flooring companies including Kentile, American Biltrite, Vinyl Plastics, and Congoleum. He earned 16 patents, including "Slick" an artificial ice skating surface. He was active in the American Chemical Society's Rubber Group and was a Fellow of the American Society for Testing Materials.

Larry was an avid vegetable gardener and enjoyed classical music. His other hobbies included photography, electronics, traveling, reading and cooking.

Larry is preceded in death by his wife Margaret Budd Haemer, daughter Dorothy Margaret Jabarin and great-granddaughter Kathleen Rose Haemer. He is survived by daughter Frances Linick, sons Fred and Budd, grandchildren Annissa Hammoud, Nadia Wenrick, Joseph, Matthew and Diana Haemer, Nabeel Jabarin and 18 great-grandchildren.

Florence E. Federici of Langhorne died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Chandler Hall Hospice. She was 89.

Florence was the beloved wife of 59 years to the late Dr. Valerio J. Federici who died in 2015 at the age of 92.

Born in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline Babusik Mikulka who were from Bratislava, Czechoslovakia.

Florence was a graduate of Brooklyn College in New York and had worked as a laboratory technician at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY where she met Valerio. She was a homemaker and stayed home to raise her children after getting married and moving to Philadelphia. Florence was a long time resident of Langhorne where she was active with the St. Mary Women’s Guild. She was not only President for many years, but will be remembered for running trips around the world and her love of travel.

Florence is survived by her children, Christina Owens and her husband, Michael of Lawrenceville, GA, Dr. Benigno Federici and his wife, Jana of Suffolk, VA and David Federici and his wife, Christine of Langhorne. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Samantha, Steven, Kori, Maria, Valerio, Gabriella, Carter and Marco. She was preceded in death by her sister, Julia Mikulka, and her grandson, Alexi Owens.

Services and interment will be held privately by her family.

The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate nurses and caregivers at Chandler Hall Hospice Facility and especially Christine Federici, her daughter in law for her love and care of Florence for the past 10 years. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St., Newtown, PA 18940.

Katherine A. Rice, 63, formerly of Edison, NJ passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Anne “Lucille” Jeffrey, and was predeceased by her first husband, Samuel Rice and her second husband, James Giannetti, Sr.

Born in Englewood, Kathy grew up in Iselin and Edison where she lived for many years before settling in South Brunswick and most recently in Burlington.  Kathy was the co-owner of Jeffrey Paving Inc. She loved to travel, especially to Florida.  Her greatest passion was to be the best Mother and Grandmother and she lived her life for her children and grandchildren.

Katherine is survived by her dear father, Ted Jeffrey and his wife Nancy Herr, her loving children, Jenny Rice, Julie Rice DiFrancesco and her husband Kevin, Christina Mascellino and her husband John, and James Giannetti, Jr. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Christopher LaRosa; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Patricia Jeffrey; her beloved grandchildren, Kristopher, Lucie, Johnny and Anthony, and her cherished niece, Kristy. 

Katherine’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday, September 21 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, until the start of her funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore St., Newtown, PA 18940.  Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, 291 Durham Rd, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave. New York, NY 10065. mskcc.org/giving

Margaret “Peg” A. (nee Kling) Holloran, of Holland and formerly of Philadelphia, died on September 15, 2016.

Peg was the beloved wife of Patrick M. Holloran. She was the dearest Mother of Michael (Stacey), Brian (Anne Marie) and Robert (Kate) and sister of Joseph, Paul and Richard Kling. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Leigha, Gavin, Ashley, Sean and her expected grandson.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter, 30 S. 17^th St., #800, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Florence V. Olson of Doylestown died Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was 87.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Gerda (Gustavsson) Olson. She is survived by her three brothers, Alfred, Frank and John (Rita) and was predeceased by her three sisters, Mae Olson, Greta Spicer and her twin sister, Ruth Olson. She was a loving and integral part of the lives of her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Florence was a secretary for 42 years with Augsburg Fortress Press in Philadelphia.  After living several years in Holland, she moved to Wesley Enhanced Living in Doylestown where she was most proud of her work on the spiritual life committee. She cherished her Swedish heritage as a longtime member of the VASA Order of America. Florence will be truly missed by her family and friends, the community at Wesley and all who came to know her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 10:00am until her Funeral Service at 11:00am on Thursday, September 22^nd at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Florence’s interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to either St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at the above mentioned address or to Chaplain Services at Wesley Enhanced Living, 200 Veterans Lane in Doylestown.

Lois B. Hegelein, of Southampton, PA, passed into eternity on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Abington Memorial Hospital at age 85. Lois was the beloved wife of the late Alan R. Hegelein. Known for her caring nature, deep faith, and sense of humor, Lois leaves a legacy of love – for people and for the Lord. She summarized her full and fruitful decades with the song: “I've had a wonderful life, the Lord's been so good to me.”

Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Sterling and Lillian (Nelson) Barlow and lived in Mount Vernon, NY, during her childhood years. Becoming a teacher was her dream. Lois received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree through the State University of New York at Potsdam and was a former resident of New City, NY, as well as Doylestown, PA.

Mrs. Hegelein taught elementary school for almost 30 years, most of which were in second grade at Little Tor Elementary School in New City, NY. While living in New City, she was also very active in the ministries of Park Evangelical Free Church and enjoyed many summers at Lake Wallenpaupack.

Lois Hegelein thrived in Bucks County for the past 27 years, and has been enjoying many dear friendships at Southampton Estates during the past 6 years. She and her late husband were members of Old York Road County Club, as well as First Baptist Church of Doylestown.

She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Bruce and Janice Hegelein of Rochester, MI, and Barbara and Keith Brown, of Newtown, PA, as well as five grandchildren and spouses: Rebecca (Hegelein) and Kaleb Wakeman, Heather Joy Brown, Kirstin (Hegelein) and Tyler Alles, David Keith Brown, and Timothy Alan Hegelein. She also delighted in the beginning years of her one great-granddaughter, Courtney Lynn Wakeman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Lois’ Life Celebration on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 11:00 AM in the Auditorium of Southampton Estates, 238 Street Rd., Southampton, PA 18966. Her interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ACTS Samaritan Fund at Southampton Estates, Southampton, PA, 18966.

Nance Greenfield (nee DiPaolo) passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 with her loving family by her side at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 86.

Nance was the loving and devoted wife of Thomas J. “Bud” Greenfield.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elena (nee Ventresca) DiPaolo.

A graduate of Little Flower High School, Nance went on to work as an administrative assistant for the City of Philadelphia Streets Department and eventually as an administrator for Gigliotti Group, Inc. in Feasterville.

Nance was an avid reader and traveler. She enjoyed trying new recipes out in her kitchen and was a true “social media butterfly” who loved taking in all the many photos of her friends and family on Instagram.

Most importantly, Nance will be remembered for her warm smile, her cunning sense of humor, and for being known as “everyone’s Grandmom Nance”. She was devoted to her family first and foremost and was the biggest fan at her grandchildren’s sporting events. She will be dearly missed as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Thomas (Patti), Gerald (Chris), and Rev. James Greenfield, OSFS and her grandchildren Matthew, Meghan, Andrew, Samantha, and Timothy. She also leaves behind her brother Robert DiPaolo.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Dino DiPaolo, and dear friend, Ruthie O’Connor.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday, September 19, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM and to her Funeral Mass 7:30 PM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA, 18940. Her interment will take place on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 where relatives and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery’s office no later than 10:45 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefer donations to the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE, 19806.

Carmela Rita Spera of Langhorne died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was 93.

Rita was the beloved wife of the late Peter S. Spera.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Tomasina Cusati Gotto and was predeceased by her 7 brothers.

Rita was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Churchville in 2006. She was a former Communicant of St. Timothy Church in Philadelphia and in her leisure enjoyed playing bingo with her friends. Rita’s true joy and passion in life was the quality times spent with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Rita is survived by her two sons; Peter J. Spera and his wife Bonnie of Langhorne and Thomas M. Spera and his wife Joan of Bensalem. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10:15am until her Funeral Mass 11:15am on Tuesday, September 20^th in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Rita’s interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Rita’s memory to Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America at ccfa.org.

James G. Vergis, M.D. (“Doc”) of Wycombe, PA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was 81.

Jim was the beloved husband of the late Rosemary G. O’Donnell Vergis.

Born in Oil City, PA he was the son of the late George J. and Ruth Wilson Vergis and the brother of the late John Vergis.

Jim was a graduate of Grove City College and The Temple University School of Medicine and was a Board Certified Internist and Nephrologist. He had a distinguished career at Lower Bucks Hospital, built the largest physician owned and operated medical practice in Bucks County, and was Chief of Medicine at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many fishing and hunting adventures across the globe. His true passion, however, was being an active part in his children’s and his grandchildren’s lives. He was also a mentor to many and will be greatly missed.

Jim is survived by his children: Lynn Ellen Vergis, George J. Vergis and his wife, Janet, Trisha A. Vergis, John F. Vergis and Linda Leonard, Michael J. Vergis and his wife, Sandy, and Peter M. Vergis and his wife, Jeanette. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Owen, Katie, Sara, Nicole, Jacqueline, Julia, Will, Jack, and, Pete, his sister Mary Denk (William), brother Michael Vergis (Joan), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Friday Evening, September 16, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00PM and on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 9:00am until his Funeral Service 10:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Choice One Pregnancy Center in Levittown, choiceonesupport.org