Doris M. Cheslak of Warminster passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Brookside of Roslyn.  She was 76.

Doris was the wife of the late John Donald “Don” Cheslak. 

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Annette Hannold Webb. 

Doris was multifaceted and enjoyed a variety of activities in her spare time.  Among them was crossword puzzles, games of bingo, and travelling, especially trips to the casinos.  She loved to dance and was also an avid bowler.  Additionally, Doris was a past member of the Lawncrest Women’s Club where she selflessly devoted much of her time.  She also enjoyed all types of cuisine, especially crab salad. 

Above all else, Doris’ memory will be cherished by the many that knew and loved her for her naturally loving nature, remembered affectionately by her family as the most caring person in the world.  Although she will be missed by many, Doris also looked forward to being reunited with her husband. 

Doris leaves behind her children, Christopher J. Cheslak of Warminster and Lisa A. Sargent and her husband, Michael of Las Vegas, NV as well as her grandson for whom her love and admiration was without measure, Jonathan Sargent.  Also surviving is her brother, George Webb and his wife, Linda, of Mechanicsville, PA; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Phil and Janice Stark; her nephews, Todd Webb, Peter Stark, Timothy Stark; and her nieces, Barb Cooper and Alyson Wade and her best friend Doris Chase. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 10:00 AM until her Memorial Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Eileen Stein Jacoby Fund, 846 Barnswallow Lane, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, www.esjffund.org

Robert R. Dailey of Clearwater, Florida died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. He was 70.

Robert was the beloved husband of 19 years to the late Dolly Kuehn Dailey.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert B. Dailey and Dorothy Heberley O’Neill  and the brother of the late Kevin Dailey.

Robert was a former resident of Bensalem before moving to Clearwater Florida in 2009. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy and had received his Bachelor of Arts degree from LaSalle University. Robert worked as a Systems Analyst for the Federal Government and retired with over 30 years of faithful service. In his leisure time, he enjoyed scuba diving throughout the world and was active exercising and reading. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

Robert is survived by his children; Robert M. Dailey and his wife Jennifer of Richboro and Kathleen J. Dailey-Lickfeldt and her husband Patrick of Tampa, FL. He is also survived by his brother Stephen Dailey, his sisters Susan Stanley and Jacalyn Broom along with his 3 cherished grandchildren Jaina, Aiofe and Ariel.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 8:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am on Thursday, January 10^th in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Robert’s interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

If so desired, contributions in his memory may be made to Ocean Conservancy, 1300 19^th Street NW, 8^th Floor, Washington, DC. 20036. donate.oceanconservancy.org.

Rosemary A. Davis, of Meadowbrook, formerly of Southampton, died peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019, at St. Joseph Manor, Meadowbrook. She was 87.

She was the beloved wife of the late Orville N. Davis. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Maley Coffey and sister of the late Francis R. Coffey.

Rosemary was a graduate of Lower Moreland High School. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish for over 70 years and a resident of Southampton for 55 years, having recently moved to St. Joseph Manor in Meadowbrook.

Rosemary was an avid reader and spent many hours at the library. She looked forward to going on trips with family and friends, she was known for her love and devotion to her children and grandchildren.   

She is survived by her loving children; Denise M. Nichols (Don), Christopher G. Davis (Terry), Stephen J. Davis (Holly), Matthew P. Davis (Donna), Andrea M. Brenner (Bill), her 2 sisters, Maureen Shomer (Ed), Joanne Coffey. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday January 9, 2019 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 2^nd Street Pike and Knowles Ave. Southampton. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

Flowers will be appreciated.                                       

Harold B. McKale, Jr., of Langhorne, died of complications from non-Hodgkins lymphoma lymphocytes on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 78.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of 52 years to Mary Ellen (nee Deasy) McKale, son of the late Harold B. McKale, Sr. and Catherine (nee McCloskey) McKale, and brother of the late Joan and ( late Joseph)  Szafranski and George McKale.

Harold graduated from Mastbaum High School, class of 1960 and then enlisted with the United States Navy in 1962. After 6 years in the Navy, he married his beloved wife, Mary Ellen and settled in Langhorne. He worked for 26 years at Giles & Ransome in Bensalem as a mechanic for Caterpillar heavy equipment and later as an assistant training manager, served in the Army National Guard from 1984 to 2000 and worked servicing coffee machines until his retirement. In his retirement, he repaired coffee machines and enjoyed carpentry. Every year he enjoyed hunting with his father, brothers and sons. Harold loved his family. Always possessing a generosity of spirit, he would never say no to anyone who needed his help.

Harold was a member of the Langhorne Rod and Gun Club, The American Legion Post #148, Veteran Guard 3rd Regiment Infantry and a Member of the NRA. Also, he was a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Penndel, PA.

In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his sons, Rev. Fr. Harold B. McKale, III, Kevin (Karen) McKale, his grandchildren Saige Alisa and Ethan Patrick McKale, his brother, Dennis (Sue) McKale, his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Patricia McKale, Peggy and Ted Fischer and nieces and nephews;  Dave Petersman, Debbie Doneker, Jager Bollendorf and Peyton Petersman and many cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Thursday evening January 10, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Friday, morning from 8:30am until 9:30am, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, The con-celebrated Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Avenue, Penndel, PA 19047. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, Mass cards would be greatly appreciated.

Patricia M. Queenan Bell on Jan. 3, 2018.  Age 62.  Loving wife of 37 years to Dennis J. Bell. Devoted sister of Martin Queenan. Also survived by her five nieces and two nephews. 

Pat was a resident of Lansdale for over 30 years and worked for HP as a Sales Executive for 35 years.  She loved animals, especially her cats. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, January 7, 2019 from 8:30 – 9:45 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1375 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 18954. Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to a Pet Charity of your choice.

Marion Theresa Innella of Washington Crossing, PA passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old.

Marion was the beloved wife of 63 years to Robert A. Innella.

Born in the Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Nittolo and Filomena Constantino.

Marion was a former resident of Lakewood, NJ and raised her family there. She moved to South Brunswick, NJ and in 2008 moved to Washington Crossing, PA. She had a distinguished career for over 20 years as a Real Estate Agent. She was also a substitute teacher and devoted mother and wife. In her leisure time, she enjoyed going to the theatre, playing mahjong and canasta, cooking and spending quality times with family and close friends. Marion will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10 am until her Funeral Mass at 11 am on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 999 Reading Avenue, Yardley, PA 19067. Marion’s interment will be private. 

If so desired and in lieu of flowers, the family would like for contributions to be made in her memory to the American Lung Association - Plymouth Meeting, 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA  19462.

Rita M. Cifelli, of Philadelphia, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Paul's Run Retirement Community.  She was surrounded by family and friends during her final weeks.  She was 88. 

She was the oldest daughter of the late Salvatore and Felice (nee Letterie) Centofanti.  She was the beloved wife of the late George A. Cifelli. She is survived by her three children, August "Gus" Cifelli and his wife Christa, Marguerite Genesio and her husband Flemming Godiksen, Andrea Mangold and her husband Robert, brothers Pasquale Centofanti and his wife Louise, Salvatore Centofanti and his wife Irene, Paul Centofanti and his wife Patricia, Ronald Centofanti and his wife Linda, her brother-in-law Gerald Quinlan, and her sister-in-law Camille Cintofanti.  She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren: Jacqueline Genesio, Kimberly Genesio, Taylor (Shayne) Girardi, Alexandra (Ronal) Garcia, Jamie Mangold, Christopher Genesio, Robert Mangold, Augustine Cifelli and Angeline Cifelli. She was predeceased by her sister Nancy Quinlan, her brother Joseph Cintofanti and her brother Dominick Centofanti and his late wife Geraldine.

Rita was a woman of substance, who brought grace and beauty to everything she did.  She was a 1st generation American and extremely proud of her heritage and the legacy that is carried on by her family.  After graduation from Kensington High School, she worked for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. She met her beloved George at Tacconelli’s Pizza in Port Richmond.  After raising her children, she returned to government work at the Defense Industrial Supply Center, now called the" Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot”. During her years there, she attended LaSalle University and earned an Associate’s Degree in order to train fellow coworkers in Sign Language.  After her retirement from the Depot, she worked for North Tech-Estee Lauder and formed many deep and lasting friendships with her coworkers. Rita was a strong community activist, often championing local elections and even held an elected position for years. As a proud American, she worked to preserve the integrity of American flags locally.  Rita was an avid traveler and enjoyed spending time with her family. Her deep relationship with her siblings truly lasted a lifetime, into her last days. She will be sorely missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at Maternity B.V.M. Church 9220 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115.  Her interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Sign Language Teacher’s Association, ASLTA Treasurer, PO Box 64801, Rochester, NY 14624, https://aslta.org or to a charity of your choice.

Roberta Schulz of Ocean City, NJ passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home.  She was 82. 

Roberta was the beloved wife of Gerhard R. Schulz, Jr. with whom she had shared 59 years of marriage. 

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Elwood and Florence Mahler Mathers. 

A graduate of Lincoln High School, Roberta went on to lead a long career as a bookkeeper.  She and her husband resided most of their life together in Glenside before eventually retiring to their favorite place, Ocean City, NJ.

While raising their family in Glenside, Roberta was active in local politics, was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and along with her husband, treasured time cheering on their children and grandchildren in their sporting events and activities.  In retirement she was active within the American Legion Post 524 in Ocean City and also enjoyed time with friends playing shuffleboard. 

Most of all she will be dearly missed as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to many.

Surviving are her children, Gerhard Schulz III and his wife, Alicia, of Hummelstown, PA and her daughter, Linda Schulz of Media, PA.  She also leaves behind her five grandchildren, Luke Lesher, and Garrett, Lauren, Alexis, and Michael Schulz; and her sister, Beverly Osborne (the late Harold).

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Sunset Memorial Park, 333 W. County Line Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053.  Her entombment will follow in the adjacent Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Rheumatoid Arthritis research C/O the Arthritis National Research Foundation, 5354 E. 2^nd St., Suite 201, Long Beach, CA 90803 or to the American Legion Morvay-Miley Post 524, PO Box 363, Ocean City, NJ 08226.

Phyllis Segal Giller passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was 80. She was a devoted and loving wife to Frederick Giller for 55 years. Born in the Logan section of Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ethel Mintz Segal.

Phyllis was vibrant and full of life. She was extremely talented with her needlepoint and knitting. Her knitted sweaters were gorgeous, unique and colorful, much like her personality. She enjoyed the beach, her friends, racquetball, tennis, and was gifted with a “green thumb” for nurturing her house plants to the skill level of a master gardener. She loved to wander through art museums. She enjoyed dancing, the theater, musicals and watching her grandchildren perform. Her children and grandchildren were always her crowning achievement in life.

In addition to her husband, Phyllis is survived by her loving children, Bryan and Maryanne Giller, and William and Karen Stanell; as well as her four grandchildren; Steven and David Giller and Samuel and Benjamin Stanell. 

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Memory of Phyllis Giller may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 or on line: www.michaeljfox.org

Helen M. Ambrose of Holland died Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 91.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Joseph Ambrose.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Magdalena Luzenski Pulaski and the sister of the late Edward Pulaski, Dolores Kelly and Frances Reisser.

Helen was a former resident of South and North Philadelphia before moving to Holland in 1977. She was a waitress at George’s Restaurant at Broad and Erie Streets in Philadelphia and eventually purchased the Restaurant with her late husband Stanley before eventually selling the business. She was a Communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church and a member of their Young at Heart Club and also a member of the St. Andrew Senior Citizen Club. Helen was extremely family focused. She dedicated a tremendous amount of love and concern for her children and cherished the time she spent especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Helen is survived by her children; Karen A. Kaplan and her husband Jerry of Philadelphia, Thomas S. Ambrose and his wife Donna of Upper Southampton, Mark B. Ambrose and his wife Margie of Croydon and Michael S. Ambrose and his wife Dona of Levittown. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. The interment for Helen will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contribution in Helen’s memory to may be made to the St. Bede the Venerable Church, Mosaics and Bell Tower Fund, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.