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Recent Obituaries
Barbara A. Rozinski (Meholick)
June 27th, 2016
Barbara A. Rozinski, a Cherry Hill resident for 42 years, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. She was 80 years old.
Barbara was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1936. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ann Meholick. Barbara married Henry Rozinski of Akron in 1959, and they celebrated 47 years together before he passed away in 2005.
Barbara resided in Cherry Hill from 1972 to 2014, where she raised five children. She was a faithful parishioner at St. Peter Celestine, which later became Christ Our Light. She worked as a secretary for 32 years, including 28 years at Campbell’s Soup in Camden, before she retired in 2005.
Barbara is survived by her five children: Tom Rozinski and his wife Sue, Beth Gray and her husband Dan, Karen Rozinski, Bryan Rozinski and his wife Danielle, and Eric Rozinski. Barbara also survived by grandchildren Zoe Gray, Paulina Rozinski, and Natalya Rozinski, as well as by her brother Edward Meholick, Jr. and his wife Sandy.
Friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, Pennsylvania. Her Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 1, at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, Pennsylvania, which will be preceded by a viewing beginning in the church at 10:30 AM.
An interment ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 6, at Colestown Cemetery in Cherry Hill at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
June 23rd, 2016
Thomas J. Coleman III of Holland passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his home. His loving wife and children were by his side. He was 77.
Thomas was the beloved husband of Elaine McMullen Coleman for 49 years.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas J. II and Agnes Gertrude Coleman (nee Mullen). He is also pre-deceased by one brother and one sister.
Thomas was a car enthusiast with a particular affinity for American and classic muscle cars. A member of the United Autoworkers Union, he was a tool and die maker, having worked with General Motors for over 17 years. He was a veteran of the US Army.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Christine M. Rynkiewicz (Stanley); son, Thomas J. IV; granddaughter, Alexis Abrams, and two brothers. He was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first grandson in October.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday, June 27, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954, and on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 9 AM until his Funeral Mass 10 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment will take place at St. Dominic Cemetery, Phila, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
June 23rd, 2016
Lewis Kelly Apothaker of Holland died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence. He was 69.
Kelly was the beloved husband of 25 years to Charlotte A. Snigar Morris.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Benson and Leah Kapnick Apothaker.
Kelly was a former resident of Cheltenham before moving to Holland in 1991. He was a proud veteran and served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. Kelly's career was in aviation and he was an accomplished pilot certified to fly various jet aircraft. Among other flight companies, he worked for Flight Options and Short Hills Aviation. Kelly, loved being a pilot and flew many prestigious people. He had the great opportunity in his flying career to visit places all over the globe. He also, was an avid golfer and was a member of Northampton Valley Country Club and truly enjoyed his time on the course.
In addition to his wife Charlotte, Kelly is survived by his children, Leigh Apothaker Chmar and her husband Michael of Philadelphia and Rebecca Morris Hiele and her husband Alex of Willow Grove, his brother Rabbi Howard Apothaker and wife Marcie of Columbus, Ohio and his sisters, Lynne Berkowitz and husband Edwin, Lisa Zmora, both of Philadelphia. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Austin and Liliane Hiele and Emma and Jackson Chmar.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10:00am until his celebration of his life at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 29th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. After the celebration of life, family and friends are invited to a luncheon from 12 to 2pm at Northampton Valley Country Club in the Crystal Cocktail room 299 Newtown-Richboro Road.
Kelly’s interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Kelly Apothaker's memory to Angel Flight an organization that arranges free flights so children and adults can access medical care.
Ethel M. Dougherty (Kligerman)
June 23rd, 2016
Ethel M. Kligerman Dougherty of Ivyland, formerly of Ann’s Choice and the Somerton section of Philadelphia died peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Brookdale Northampton, Richboro, PA. She was 94.
She was the beloved wife of the late James F. Dougherty Sr.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Isadore and Ellen Clark Kligerman, grandmother of the late Heidi Dougherty and mother-in-law of the late John Hemple.
Know to all as “Dollie”, she loved to dance, Play Bridge and travel. But she most especially loved was being spoiled by her family and her loving grandchildren and great grand children.
She is survived by her three children, James F. Dougherty, Jr and his wife, Kathleen, Debbie Hemple, and Timothy J. Dougherty and his wife, Jeanne. Her brother Thomas Kligerman and his wife Arlene. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren; Dawn D’Agostino, (David), Erin, Shannon Garlick (Joseph), Megan Mensick (Christopher), James, Michael and Patrick, 10 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Dollie’s family will receive condolence on Tuesday June 28, from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:30 am in the Chapel of St. Louise de Marillac at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of St. Vincent de Society at the above address.
Elizabeth S. “Betty” Thornton (Lord)
June 20th, 2016
Elizabeth S. “Betty” Thornton, of Buckingham went home to the Lord on Monday June 20th, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89.
She is survived by her beloved and faithful husband, Richard C. Thornton, Sr. for over 75 years. Born in 1926 in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Frances Sewter and William Lord. Betty dedicated her life to her family. Along with her husband, she is survived by her children, Richard (Dorothy) Thornton, Sandra (Harry) Ciaccio , Richard (Salli) Schwartz; and her grandchildren: Jeffrey (Cheryl) Thornton, Troy (Lisa) Thornton, Kimberley Graffeo, Kelly (Robert) Brown, Adam Schwartz, Scott (Gayle) Schwartz, Stephanie (Matthew) Larson, Michael (Amanda) Ciaccio, and Nicole Ciaccio. The “Fabulous Mommom Betty” also has 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
With a charming nature and beautiful smile, Betty was known for her charitable and giving personality. She continuously made sure the lives of her family were magical, her presence was a delight to all around her. A strong and intelligent woman, Betty was quick to help those in need and always willing to put others before herself. Her radiance and joy will de deeply missed by the people she touched daily. Betty will always be remembered for her endless love, to those who were blessed to know her.
Betty’s family will receive condolences on Friday June 24, from 9:30am until her funeral Mass at 10:30am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 235 E. State St. Doylestown, PA 18901. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
Memorials in her name may be made to the Salvation Army, 615 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314.
June 16th, 2016
Ilona M. “Peg” Hazen of Holland, PA, and formerly of Southampton, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Twining Village Health Care in Holland. Her loving husband and family were by her side. She was 85 years old.
Born in Ellwood City, PA she was the daughter of the late R. Wayne and Ethel Mae Kauffman Baird.
Peg graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City before earning her Bachelors degree in Education from Westminster College. She met her husband while in high school and the two married in 1953 and resided in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. They moved to Harrisburg, PA, where they started their family, and finally settled in Southampton.
Peg was a devoted educator and elementary school teacher, spending many years with The Centennial School District. She was also a devoted and active member of The North and Southampton Reformed Church. The Eastern Star also occupied Peg's spare time.
Peg was a talented seamstress and enjoyed playing bridge. She loved to travel to many destinations. These included trips to Europe, Williamsburg, Disney World, and Alaska to name a few.
Most of all, Peg was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cousin and will be dearly missed.
In addition to her beloved husband, Charles E. Hazen, of 63 years, she is survived by her children, Steven W. Hazen and his wife, Molly, and Pamela H. Figard; her grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, and Rebekah Hazen and Kyle and Julie Figard; and her cousins, Marilyn Cameron, Gerald McCoy, and Robert Baird.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, June 30th, 2016, from 10:00 AM until her Memorial Service 11:00 AM at North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966. Her interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The North & Southampton Reformed Church at the above address or to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1719 Route 10, Suite 229, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
June 15th, 2016
Margery C. Lambing of North Wales, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 98.
She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob J. Lambing.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lily Caden Hanman, mother of the late Charles N. Lambing, and sister of the late Frank Hanman and Florence Derrickson.
Margery formerly lived in the Northwood and Frankford sections of Philadelphia. She will be sadly missed as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was eagerly awaiting the birth of her first great great grandchild in August.
Margery is survived by her two children, Nicholas C. Lambing and his wife, Debbie, of Philadelphia, PA, Susan M. Green and her husband, Michael, of North Wales, PA and her daughter-in-law, Carmine Lambing of Bensalem, PA. She was the loving grandmother of Maria Bates (KC), Alesia Sims (David), Michael Green (Karen), Nick Green, Marla Chatzistamatis (Alex), Caden Palmer (Cliff), Kristen Murphy (Nick), and Jenna Brown (Billy). She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, June 20, 2016, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospital Home Care & Hospice, 2510 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.
June 13th, 2016
DeeMarie Watson Skulsky, of Doylestown, died peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2016, at her residence. She was 47.
She was the beloved and admired wife of 17 years to Robert Skulsky.
Born in Clementon, NJ she was the loving daughter of Steve and Patricia Luciana Watson.
DeeMarie was a Project Manager with Merck and Company for 17 years. Prior to Merck, Dee worked as a Microbiologist for Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Dee held a BS degree in Medical Technology and a Masters degree in Cell Biology and Biotechnology.
Dee’s true passion outside of work was her kids and volunteer work. She helped with the Girl Scouts as the “cookie mom” and was a head cheerleading coach for the Lenape Valley Indians.
In addition to her husband Robert and her parents Steve and Patricia, DeeMarie survived by her loving and devoted children Michael Robert Skulsky and Jessica Vera Skulsky of Doylestown, her siblings Sherry Augello (Jaime) and Steve Watson Jr and her father and mother-in-law Robert and Leona Skulsky.
DeeMarie’s family will receive friends on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave., (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901, and on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902 from 10:00 am until her funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Her interment will follow in Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Hirschmann (Murray)
June 13th, 2016
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Hirschmann, of Doylestown, died peacefully with her loving family by her side on June 13, 2016, at Pine Run Health Center. She was 77.
Betty was the much beloved and devoted wife of James W. Hirschmann, Jr., to whom she was married for 56 years.
Born in Philadelphia in 1939, Betty was the daughter of the late Edward and Madeline Michel Murray.
She was a 1957 graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls and was an active member of the Alumni Association. After marrying James in 1959, they moved to Warminster, PA where they raised their eight beautiful children. She was a dedicated member of the Nativity of Our Lord Church and School, and a committed volunteer at Archbishop Wood High School and within the local community. She was devoted to helping children with special needs at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit.
Betty’s greatest passion was always her large and loving family and her circle of close friends. Betty was immensely proud of her family and valued every moment spent with them, from the Jersey shore to the South of France. After retirement, she and Jim split their time between Pennsylvania and Southern California.
For over 50 years, she and her friends participated in a monthly card club, and, until her final days, she loved a good crossword puzzle or word game. As busy as she was raising eight children, Betty always made guests at the Hirschmann home feel warmly welcomed. An avid supporter of all of her children’s sports and other activities, Betty could always be found at her sons’ football games at the youth, high school and college level yelling, “Get ‘em!” Later in life, that same enthusiasm continued as she supported and followed her 19 grandchildren’s activities.
In addition to her devoted husband, Betty is survived by her eight children: James W. Hirschmann III and his wife Laura of Manhattan Beach, CA; Paul Hirschmann and his wife Meg of Sugar Hill, GA; Stephen Hirschmann of Washington Crossing, PA; Thomas Hirschmann and his wife Terri of Edgewater, MD; Karen Roschetz and her husband Bill of North Wales, PA; Michael Hirschmann and his wife Michele of Chalfont, PA; Beth Ann Hirschmann of Hermosa Beach, CA and Brian Hirschmann and his wife Katie of Bensalem, PA. She is also survived by her 19 grandchildren: Jimmy, Samantha, Emily, Will, Joe, Paul, Robby, Stephen, Michael, Luke, Colin, Grace, Olivia, Anamae, Lauren, Natalie, Liam, Ella and Ava.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, June 21, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave., (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 22 at 12:30 PM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929. Her interment will follow at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Elizabeth Murray Hirschmann Scholarship at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, 1000 W. Lycoming St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. www.littleflowerhighschool.org/?task=cc_donations
June 11th, 2016
Mary F. Golding of Burlington passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Marcella Center in Burlington with her loving family by her side. She was 96.
She was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late Robert W. Golding and the beloved mother of the late Robert A. Golding, Sr.
Born and raised in Trenton Mary was a daughter of the late David and Mary Simon Franko.
Mary spent most of her life as a proud resident of Trenton, New Jersey. She was an active member of the Franklin Park Neighborhood Association and was a talented bowler. Before settling down to raise her family she worked for Eastern Aircraft. She was a great lover of animals and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed.
Surviving is her son, Richard J. Golding; her daughter-in-law, Patricia Golding (the late Robert A., Sr.), her niece Barbara Austin, her grandchildren, Robert A. Golding Jr. and wife Andrea-Angel, Dawn Golding, Richard J. Golding, Jr., Joseph Golding and wife Maria; her great-grandchildren, Melodie, Maia, Meadow, Hannah, Harrison, and Wyatt as well as other beloved nieces, nephews and relatives.
In addition to her husband, son and parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Bogdan, Betty Teringer, Marge Welter and nephew Tony Bogdan.
Her services and interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter at 399 Market St., Ste. 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
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