Ruth A. Hallowell McComb, of Holland and formerly of Langhorne, died peacefully at daybreak on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Chandler Hall in Newtown. She was 94.

Born in Philadelpiha, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Myres Hallowell and the beloved wife of 73 years to the late Frank C. McComb.

Ruth was a former long time member of Langhorne Country Club which later evolved into Middletown Country Club. She enjoyed working with ceramics, bowling, gardening, and playing Golf with her dear friends, but, she cherished the times she spent with her family creating memories that will endure forever in their hearts. Ruth will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love her

She is survived by her loving daughters: Ruth A. Benek of Warminster and Kimberly A. Hart and her husband Gregory J. of Holland; her grandchildren: Michelle Leo, Barry Benek, Christopher Benek (Sandra), and Jessica Cullen, her great grandchildren: Jacob, Emilie, Mina, and Ariana, and numerous nieces and nephews

Ruth’s family will receive friends on Thursday, March, 31, 2016 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice

Susan Mary Hill, of Chalfont, died on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 81.

She was the beloved wife of 61 years to Charles D. Hill Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Pappero Rosanelli, mother of the late Anthony and Timothy Hill and grandmother of the late Anthony Hill, Jr.

Susan was raised in Chalfont and married her beloved Charles in 1955.  For over 79 years she has lived in Bucks County and for 51 years she has been an active communicant of St. Jude Church.

She was a mother of nine, although she fostered over 50 children for Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency, two of which she adopted.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children; Charles D. Hill, Jr. and his wife Bonnie Hill of Hilltown, Anna Marie Hill-Baran and her husband Walter Baran Jr. of Chalfont, Judith Hill-Nixon of North Wales, Christina Stillwagon of Chalfont, Lisa Junod and her husband Kevin of Doylestown, Paul Hill and his wife Justina of Harleysville, Matthew Hill of Chalfont, her daughter in law Fran Goerlich of Glenside, and her brother Frank Rosanelli and his wife Patricia of Kutztown, PA.  She is also survived by 22 grandchildren: Charles D. Hill III (Marisa) of Philadelphia, Christopher Hill of Doylestown, Cutler Hill (Christina) of Horsham, Gregory Hill of Hilltown, Max Hill of Hilltown, Kelly Burke of Saratoga Springs, NY, Lauren Burke of Harrisburg, Deborah Hill of New Britain, Karen Hill of New Britain, Daniel Hill of New Britain, Sarah Hill of Hamden, CT, Lisa Baran of Lansdale, Angela Colantonio (Robert Joseph) of Chalfont, Christina Baran of Chalfont, Paul Nixon of Conshohocken, Adam Stillwagon of Chalfont, Brian Stillwagon of Chalfont, Alex Junod of Philadelphia, Samantha Junod of Doylestown, Mary Junod of Doylestown, Nicholas Hill of Harleysville, and Logan Hill of Harleysville and her 2 great grandchildren; Chase Hill of Philadelphia and Nina Colantonio of Chalfont.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914.  Her interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Shared Support Inc., Client Emergency Fund, 258 West Ashland Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Nancy T. Kunkle Guiher, of Fairless Hills, PA died suddenly at Aria Hospital Bucks County Campus on Friday, March 25, 2016. She was 72.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Anne Baird Kunkle.

Nancy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Michael D. Guiher and Susan of Ivyland, her brothers John H. and Robert M. Kunkle, Sister-in-law Wendy Kunkle, 4 nephews 3 nieces and her 4 grandchildren.

A private Interment and Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in the North and Southampton Reformed Church.

In Lieu of Flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.  www.cancer.org

Helen D. Thomas of Perkasie, PA died peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2016, surrounded by her family at Doylestown Hospital. She was 77.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Thomas.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Keppard Donahue.

Helen was a resident of Perkasie for the past 4 ½ years. She formerly lived in Warminster for 50 years. Helen graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Philadelphia, Class of 1956. Her career as a claims processor for Prudential Insurance Company spanned over 17 years. After having a family, she raised her children before returning to her previous job and eventually retired in 1994.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, puzzles, playing board games, watching movies and playing a good game of miniature golf. Each day she completed her crossword puzzle in the morning, and was an avid fan of watching her soap operas in the afternoon. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, mom-mom and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Tracy L. Danberry (Dave) of Perkasie and her son, Scott J. Thomas (Kristy) of Sellersville, PA. She is also survived by her four loving granddaughters, Alyx, Sammy, Ambyr, and Kerowyn; and her best friend since childhood, Marie Harrer Linn.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Service 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Entombment will take place at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA.

Paul R. Sullivan, of Southampton, died suddenly at his residence on Thursday, March 24. 2016.   He was 54.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Paul was the son of Robert and Betty Rubincam Sullivan.

Paul worked for many years as an independent sales representative and delivery person for The Tastykake Company, and most recently worked as a house painter.  In his leisure, he enjoyed spending time appreciating nature at various parks, but he cherished the times he spent with his family and children.  Paul will be greatly missed by everyone who has ever had the pleasure to know and love him.

In addition to his beloved parents Robert and Betty, Paul is survived by his loving children Joseph, Stephanie, and Paula, his granddaughter, Kayleigh his brothers Mark A. Sullivan, Robert J. Sullivan Jr. (Deborah), his sisters Linda J. Dick (William), and Jeanne M. Sutton (Thomas).  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 10:30am until his Funeral Service 12:00 Noon in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will be private.

Rose Marie Ann Fazekas (nee Char) went peacefully to eternal sleep on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Briarleaf Nursing & Convalescent home in Doylestown.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Balazs (Bo), her sister Joann Hurlock, her son Joseph, her daughter Erica, and her two granddaughters Parker Rose and Avery Joy.

Long-time resident of Penns Park, Bucks County, and native of the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, Rose Marie spent much of her life doing what she liked most: working with children. After 2 years working at the Ukrainian Orphanage, while taking night classes at St. Joe's, she relocated to the newly formed Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School, where she taught the children and grandchildren of displaced people from World War II.

In 1971 she started a new career as a mother, raising her son and daughter Erica while managing the household until they reached high school, when she returned to the workforce doing clerical work until landing back in a job working with children at a daycare in Doylestown.

Rose Marie expressed her artistic talents through baking and making favors for the special occasions of friends and family. She was caring and generous, but stubborn, and never lost her taste for sweets.

After losing her parents in 1990, she entered a happy retirement with her husband, which included many memorable trips to Vegas, Atlantic City, and a few cruises along the eastern seaboard. 

Rose Marie found new purpose and joy in life on the birth of her two granddaughters Parker Rose and Avery Joy and took great pleasure in the visits from the neighbor's grandsons.

In her final days, Rose Marie took care of her loving husband, as much as he took care of her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, March 29, 2015 from 11:00 AM until her Funeral mass 12:00 PM in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Rose Marie’s interment will follow at St. Mary's Ukrainian Cemetery, 438 Cedar Road, Fox Chase, PA 19111.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Stroke Association 9707 East Easter Ln., Ste. B., Centennial, CO 80112.

Edward Skibo, of Southampton, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was 93.

He was the beloved husband to the late Apoline Specilney Skibo.

Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Stegura Skibo and father of the late Edward Skibo.

Ed grew up in Bethlehem and after graduating from Liberty High School and Technical School; he joined the US Navy and served during WW II.  Upon return home after his honorable discharge in 1946 he moved to Philadelphia and began his career with "ASO" at the Philadelphia Naval Depot, where he worked for over 40 years before retiring in 1986 as a procurement manager.

In 1949 he married his sweetheart Apoline and eventually moved with his family to rural Bucks County in 1953. Ed enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors. He joined Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish and has been a dedicated and faithful communicant. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted family and friends.

He is survived by his children; Mary Vaughan and her husband Charles, Susan Skibo, Steven Skibo, Robert Skibo and his wife Heidi and Peter Skibo. Dear brother of Helen Wiley, and Paul Skibo and his wife Lillian. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren; Holly, Robert, Rebecca, Stanley, Edward III and Diane Skibo.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Monday evening March 28^th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and on Tuesday morning at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00 am. His interment with Military Honors will follow in Union Cemetery Hellertown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory should be made to the American Heart Assoc. 5455 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214.

Clare M. Zablocki of Holland, formerly of Southampton, died peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 103 years young.

Born in Philadelphia, Clare was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Zablocki and daughter of the late John T. and Anna C. McCormick Fenningham.

Clare was a resident of Southampton for many years and was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. Clare was the consummate Mother, caring and devoted to her children and grandchildren who brought a sparkle to her eyes. For the past few years Clare has been a resident of Twining Village in Holland, where she enjoyed playing bingo and meeting new friends.

Clare is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Thomas A. Zablocki and his wife Rebecca and Suzanne M. Jorden and her husband Edwin, Jr. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Stefan Zablocki (Lynn), Jenna Sass (Jeff), Edwin III (Michele), Amanda Slotter (Tony) and Rachel Zablocki and great grandmother of Lake, Hank and Ella Clare.

Clare’s family will receive condolences on Thursday March 24, from 10:15 am until her Prayer Service 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to St. Anthony's Guild, 144 West 32^nd Street, New York, NY 10001.

Dorothy H. Hartranft, of Doylestown, died peacefully on March 18, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Doylestown. She was 93.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Eunice McConnell Schuler.

She is survived by her sons Joseph C. and Helene Hartranft of North Wales, William and Sheila Hartranft of New Jersey, and Laurence Hartranft of Feasterville, PA and her sister Anne Lees of New Jersey.  She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 10:00 AM, until her funeral mass 11:00 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976.  Her interment will be held privately.

John Russel (note one L) “Russ“ Dawson of New Hope, PA formerly of Vermont, Minnesota, and New Jersey, died on March 17, 2016 at home. He was 86 years old.

Born on March 23, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John S. and Eldora (Russel) Dawson. He graduated from West Philadelphia High School and West Chester University (formerly Teachers College).

Russ served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army in Korea for over 16 months and he was proud of the Commendation medal he received when discharged. Upon graduation from college he married the Mary Elizabeth “Bette” Clevenstine. They were married for 65 years and had three daughters; Ann Hernick (Michael), Gail Cusack (Michael) and Mary Schwander (James), six grandchildren and one great grandson.

His career was in the paper manufacturing and distribution business with Scott Paper Company and Central Paper Company. Russ enjoyed traveling, having visited over 25 foreign countries, six of seven continents and 49 states.

One of his hobbies was reading obituaries and thus he wrote his own.

His Funeral Service and Interment with Military Honors will be held privately by the family in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 875 N Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902 or to Honor Flight, Inc., 300 E. Auburn Ave., Springfield, OH 45505-4703.