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.

Wilma Jean Barr of Yardley passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne with her loving family by her side.  She was 88.   

Wilma was the beloved wife of the late Charles Frasier Barr with whom she would have shared 72 years of marriage. 

Born in Steubenville, OH she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Glazner Stier.  She was preceded in death by her son Jerry Barr and her granddaughter Carrie Rae Friedman.

Although she spent much of the beginning of her life in Ohio, together with her husband they later resided in Baltimore and then finally settled in Levittown, Bucks County where they were one of the first proud “Levittowners”.  They later moved on to the Yardley area.

Her husband Charles was the love of her life and together they enjoyed travelling all over the world.  She loved to read, golf and had many long lasting friendships with countless friends they made over the years.   

Simply put, Wilma was a class act.  Her appearance was always flawless and she was known for her effortless style and sophistication.  Never one to sugar coat anything, her candor was plentiful and you never had to wonder what she had on her mind.

Most importantly her devotion to and pride in her family was without limits and her tenacity and strength will not soon be forgotten.        

Wilma is survived by her loving children Robert Barr (Patricia) of Langhorne and Susan Friedman (Andrew) of Yardley.  She also leaves behind her 9 adoring grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.   

In addition to her son and granddaughter, she was preceded in death by 5 siblings. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family and celebrate Wilma’s life on Tuesday March 22, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will be private.  

Donations may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.

Helen Dziak Kuntz of Southampton died peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 90 years young.

Born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, Helen was the beloved wife of 41 years to Michael Kuntz who died in 1993. She was the devoted daughter of the late John and Mary Pristas Dziak.

Helen was a graduate of Hazelton High School, class of 1942. She has been a resident of Southampton for over 53 years. Helen was a faithful parishioner of Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church, where she was a member of the sodality and several other church organizations. Her artistic and creativity was well know, her hands could work magic, especially in making Ukraine eggs and Boutique eggs, her colors and intricate style made them works of art and admired by all.

Professionally Helen worked for over 15 years for Career Girl at their Boutique in Warminster; she was a very generous and kind person who would do anything for anyone at any time. Her talents went well beyond, her culinary ability to bake and cook and especially decorate cakes that she made had family and friends knocking on her door.

Helen is survived by her loving son and daughter; Gary Michael Kuntz and his wife Helen, Terry Ann Ksensik and her husband Jack, her 2 brothers Joseph Dziak and Nicholas Dziak and his wife Helen, her sister Irene Wackley. She is also survived by a grandson Michael Vincent Kuntz and many many nieces and nephews.

Helen will truly be missed by her family and the many friends she befriended over her life on this earth.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Tuesday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Wednesday at the Holy Trinity Byzantine Church 6801 North 10^th St. Phila PA 19126 from 9:30am until her Funeral Service 10:30am. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

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

Vivian E. Flis of Holland died Monday, March 14, 2016 at Pickering Manor Home in Newtown. She was 94.

Born in Sperry, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Fred W. and Elizabeth Burgus Buescher. Mrs. Flis was formerly a resident of Bensalem, where she lived for over sixty years. She was also a parishioner at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Some of her favorite pastimes were: gardening, baking, and travel.

She was the beloved wife of Chester Flis who preceded her in death. Vivian is survived by her son John M. Flis of Holland, her granddaughter Adrienne Vance and husband Steven and her great granddaughter Isabella. She is also survived by a brother, Duayne F. Buescher and his wife Judee A. of Sperry, Iowa.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, March 18^th at 10:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30am followed by Vivian’s interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Capital Campaign Fund of St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address.

Alice M. Mack of Holland and formerly of Ardmore and Cornwells Heights died peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at her residence in Twining Village. She was 92.

Born in Denver, CO, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Catharine Bechtel Mack.

Alice worked for many years in the accounting department of Sun Oil Corporation and was a devoted member of the Ardmore Presbyterian Church. She will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love her.

Alice is survived by her loving sister Helen M. Geiges and her numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Sunday March 20^th from 3:00-5:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Memorial Service on Monday, March 21^st at 2:00pm in the Auditorium of Twining Village, 280 Middle Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment will be private in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Ardmore Presbyterian Church, 5 W. Montgomery Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003.

Mary C. Masterson (nee Healy) of Newtown passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Pickering Manor Home in Newtown. She was 85.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Edward G. Masterson.

Born in New York, New York, she was the daughter of Irish immigrants, the late Martin and Margaret Green Healy. Mary grew up in the Bronx, NY and graduated in 1948 from Cathedral HS in NYC. Mary attended CCNY. Mary met her husband of 45 years at a CYO dance in 1951 and married in April 1953. Together they raised their five children in Syosset, LI, NY, before moving to Holland, PA in 1973.

Mary was a resident of Holland for over 40 years before recently moving to Pickering Manor Home. Mary held several positions including a career as a Settlement Officer and as an administrator at the Northampton Senior Center until her retirement in 1993. Mary was an active communicant at St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland and was a member of the St. Bede Young at Heart Seniors and Council Rock Seniors. Evident to all was that her true joy in life was the quality times spent with her family.

Mary is survived by her children, Ann Michalis of Holland, Edward T. Masterson (Louise) of Holland, Helen M. Lumpkin (Gregory) of Newtown and Jean M. McVeigh (Michael) of Mount Laurel, NJ, and the late Michael L. Masterson. Loving “Nana” to her 9 grandchildren, Patricia Theisz (Peter), Krista Michalis, Bryan Michalis, Michael Masterson, Kaitlin Mahon (Thomas), Casey Lumpkin, Frank Lumpkin, Bridget McVeigh, Brooke McVeigh, and 2 great grandchildren Carolyn and Christopher Theisz.

She is also survived by Brother Martin Healy FMS. of Roselle, NJ, Patrick Healy and his wife Elsy of Manassas, VA, Anna Smith of Lewes, DE, Sister Angelus Healy O.P. of Blauvelt, NY, the late Donald Healy and Margaret Wynne. Also, survived by her dear sister-in-law Helen Clinch.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 7:00-9:00pm on Tuesday, March 15^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, 18954 and to her Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Wednesday, March 16^th in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Mary’s interment will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 N. 20th Street, Suite 405, Philadelphia, PA  19103  or Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, 200 Kirk Road, Warminster, PA 18974.