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 

Elisabeth Chomyn of Holland, PA died peacefully on Monday September 12, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 89.

Born in Germany she was the beloved wife of the late Nikolaj Chomyn.

Elisabeth has been a resident of Holland for many years and a communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland. For many years she worked for the Council Rock School District, working in the cafeteria at several of the schools in the district.

She was loved and cared for by her devoted daughter Charlene E. Collins and her husband Joseph Collins, she is also survived by her grandson Nicholas Collins.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday September 14, 2016 at 11:00am in Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, Pa 19020.

Contributions in her memory maybe made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741.

Marguerite L. Weaver of Newtown passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Brookdale Northampton in Richboro. She was 81.

Marguerite was the beloved wife of 60 years to Richard D. Weaver.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Dooney) Lafferty and was predeceased by her son R. Douglas Weaver, her sister Elizabeth Kline, her nieces Mary Beth Dahmer and Cathy Perindozie and her nephew John Kline.

Marguerite retired after 25 years of service in the Administrative Office of Courts in the Appellate Research Division of the State of New Jersey. She was a Communicant of the Church of St. Andrew and in her leisure, she was an accomplished artist. Marguerite was loved by everyone that met her and will be remembered by her husband and family as a great woman could be, as a wife, partner, mother, grandmother and employee. She was truly the moral steward in their home.

In addition to her husband Richard, Marguerite is survived by her children Timothy (Judy), Mark, Maureen Ciambrello and her cherished grandchildren, Stephanie, Meghan, Mark Ryan, Timothy, Nicholas, Dylan, David, Lauren and Chandler.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, September 15^th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954 and again on Friday, September 16^th from 10:15am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Marguerite’s interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington D.C., 20090.

Thomas A. Connell Jr., of Newtown, PA passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne with his loving wife and family by his side. He was 69.

Tom was the beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia F. O’Connor Connell.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Thomas A. Sr. and Sarah Collins Connell.

Tom was a graduate of West Catholic High School before going on to earn his Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University. He led a long career in his field, retiring from the role of President and Owner of Johnson March Systems.

In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his children, Thomas A. Connell III and his wife, Kristi, Joanne Russo and her husband, Todd, Mandy Oplinger and her husband, Adam, and Kathleen Wright. He also leaves behind his adoring grandchildren, Sarah and Nate Russo, Kristen Oplinger, and Eve and Caleb Wright; and six granddogs.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 where his Funeral Mass will begin at 11:30 AM. His interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation, 1717 Newtown-Langhorne Rd., Suite 300, Langhorne, PA 19047 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Jean Faulkner Trautman of Holland died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Twining Manor on Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was 88.

Jean was the beloved wife of the late Dean Trautman and was born into the family of the late Sydney and Faye Bell Hannah Faulkner in Detroit, MI.

Jean and her husband Dean were first introduced by their mutual friends Ruth and Richard Skinner. They were married on June 5, 1953 and enjoyed decades of fun with the Skinner’s and their growing families. Jean had a multitude of interests, talents, and love that revolved around crafting, cooking, baking, bowling with friends, dining and savoring fine wine. Most importantly Jean cherished the times she spent with her family and friends in Ocean City, NJ. Jean will be greatly missed but always in the hearts and minds of everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love her.

Jean is survived by her ever loving and devoted children: Barbara Cline and her husband Gary, Janice Chapman and her husband Doug, and Robert Trautman and his wife Rachel. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Stephen (Kathleen), Laura, Paxson (Natalie), Alexis, Sophia, and her great grandchildren: Ellie and Emery, sister-in-law Arlene, nephew Chuck, nieces: Judy, Nancy, and Lois, and her surrogate nieces: Jodi, Patty, and Carol.

Jean’s family will receive friends on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 12 noon until her Funeral Service at 1:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Charles J. Miller, of Lower Gwynedd, died on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Abington Hospice at Warminster.  He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of Ann "Nancy" Frances Cutcheon Miller.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Gerald and Mary Riling Miller, brother of the late Robert, Gerald, and Edward Miller and his 2 sisters; Mary Lou Hall and Madeliene Miller.

Charlie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  His greatest joy in life was his family.  He was an avid gardener and a wonderful cook and he was famous for his chocolate chip cookies.  He loved to read and was a longtime fan of Agatha Christie.  Charlie will be dearly missed by those whom he shared his boundless love with.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Eric J. Miller and his wife, Jennifer, his 2 grandsons, Michael & Brendan Miller and a nephew Thomas Hall and several other nieces and nephews.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, September 12, 2016 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church 428 South Main St. North Wales, PA 19454.  His interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to either Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Home, 5300 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143 or Abington Hospice at Warminster, c/o Pam Boyd, 2510 Maryland Road, Suite 250, Willow Grove, PA 19090.