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.

Lawrence J. Bark of Langhorne, PA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 11, 2016 at his residence. He was 79.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Lawrence was the son of the late Joseph W. and Anna M. Konowal Bark.

He was a resident of Langhorne for the past 14 years and formerly lived in Columbia, Maryland. Lawrence graduated from Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1954 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Temple University in 1958. He was an officer in the Naval reserve and served as a crew member on anti-submarine aircraft. His career in Human Resources started by working for the city of Philadelphia and later the Social Security Administration Division of the Federal Government before retiring in 2002.

He was co-owner of a racehorse and worked part time on weekends at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. In his leisure time, he was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed fishing, jogging, biking and loved listening to classical music, collecting works of art and family get togethers.

He will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him.

Lawrence was married to Joan Hoskins, now deceased. He is survived by his son, Brian D. Bark and his wife, Tracey, of Newtown, PA and his three grandsons, Matthew, Zachary and Patrick Bark. He is also survived by his four sisters, Kathleen A. Giroud of Southampton, PA, Loretta M. Martin-Martinelli of Yardley, PA, Diane J. Gallagher of Bradenton, FL, and Joanne C. Shead of Southampton, PA, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Lawrence’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 18, 2016, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Roslyn, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 (c/o Michael Burton, Donations) or through Fox Chase’s website.

Marie C. (nee McClain) Eisler, of Holland (formerly of Northeast Phila.) died peacefully on March 11, 2016.

Marie was the beloved wife of the late Walter J. Eisler. Mother of William Eisler, Marie Hunte (Myles), Eileen Pettinelli (Lou), and Lori Nugent. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, her devoted sister Anna Kelso and her cousin Dolores Bojanowski.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00-10:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Intermeint Our Lady of Grace Cemetery Langhorne.

If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann, 1019 N. 5^th St., Phila., PA 19123.

John J. Moss, Jr. of Jamison passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 85.

John was the beloved husband of 61 years to Mildred D. “Dee” Wallen Moss.

A graduate of Northeast Catholic High School John proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. He later met and married his loving wife Dee and together they resided in Philadelphia for many years while raising their family.

Later the two relocated to Jamison where they have resided since 2001. John wore many different hats and had countless hobbies. He spent his career as a machinist with J.G. Biddle Company until his retirement in 1995. Together with his wife they travelled all over the world including but certainly not limited to Hawaii (which was one of his favorite destinations), Ireland, and Mexico among many others. They also enjoyed travelling up and down the East Coast.

John’s hobbies included coin collecting, model trains, fishing, and bowling. He also greatly enjoyed fossil hunting, an activity he often did with his family.

Above all else, he will be remembered for his love and devotion to his wife and family who he always put first. His legacy is rich and he will be greatly missed.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his children, Donna Rinnier and her husband, Edward, John Moss, Charles Moss, Terry DeStephano, Mark Moss, and Christopher Moss; his grandchildren, Jennifer Wise, Christy Maier, Melissa Hill, Tiffany Swope, Melissa MacTough, Jessica Doman, and Ashly Holland; and his great-grandchildren, Andrew and Ryan Wise, Charlotte, Caroline, and Chloe Maier, Kaela and Landon Ramsawak, and Emma Becker.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. John’s Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 AM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Rd., Jamison, PA 18939. His interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Lung Association at 527 Plymouth Rd., Suite 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, the American Heart Association at 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214 or to the American Legion, Donation Processing at PO Box 361623, Indianapolis, IN 46236-1626.

Mary Lou Nickles, 69, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Mary Lou was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa and was the daughter of the late Frank and Sara Barr Sheehy. Mary Lou was married to George Nickles for 40 years. In 1986, they moved to Langhorne, PA where they happily resided for the last 30 years.

Marylou was an accomplished executive assistant in the insurance profession for 20 years, until her retirement. She lived life to the fullest, bringing excitement and laughter to every moment. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who will remain a true role model to her entire family. Mary Lou will be remembered for her strength, kindness and love. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her husband George, Mary Lou is survived by her three daughters; Tina Ryan of Glen Mills, Christina Ashmen and her husband Shawn of Cherry Hill and Lauren Nickles of Philadelphia. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and her great grandson.

Relatives and friends are invited to express their condolences on Friday, March 18^th from 7:00-9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday, March 19^th from 10:15am until her Funeral Mass at 11:15am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Mary Lou’s interment will follow at the Newtown Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Sadie M. Galloway of Yardley, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, after a brief illness at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. She was 96.

She was the beloved wife for 62 years of the late George Edgar “Ed” Galloway whom she met when they both were attending the School of the Ozarks in Branson, MO.

Born in Doniphan, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Howard William and Ethel Zada Swindel Thaxton, sister of the late Josephine Griffin, Frances Leisse, Bryan Thaxton and Edna Lee Berger and sister-in-law of the late Bunnie Powers-Merritt.

Mrs. Galloway was a resident of Yardley for the past 3 ½ years and formerly resided at Twining Manor in Holland and currently at Spring Village at Floral Vale in Yardley. She will be sadly missed and always remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt.

She is survived by her two children, Janice L. Gavin and her husband, Edwin, of Yardley, PA and George Edgar Galloway Jr. and his girlfriend, Hui Xu, of San Francisco, CA, one sister-in-law, Ernestine Cox of Springfield, MO, four nephews, Thomas M. Cox and his wife, Deniece, of Russellville, AR, James Berger and his wife, Joann, of St. Louis, MO, William Berger and his wife, Julie, of St. Louis, MO, Leo Richard Leisse, Jr. of St. Augustine, FL and three nieces, Sheryl Watts and her husband, Jim, of Republic, MO, Nancy Phipps and her husband, Danny, of Billings, MO and Suzanne Powers of Buffalo , MO.

Funeral services will be held privately. Her interment will take place at Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield, MO.

Her children would like to take this opportunity to extend their love and gratitude to the caring and dedicated staff of Twining Manor in Holland and Spring Village at Floral Vale (Memory Care) in Yardley, PA for the excellent care and devoted attention that their mother received which will never be forgotten.

If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to Farmington Children's Home, 608 Pine Street, Farmington, MO 63640.   Website: www.missouripchas.org