Martha M. Fryslin of Chalfont passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home in New Seasons at New Britain. She was 97.

Martha was the loving wife of the late Bolick Fryslin with whom she had shared 30 years of marriage prior to his passing.

Born in Ranshaw, PA she was a daughter of the late Walter and Antoinette Karpinski.

Martha spent her early years in her hometown of Ranshaw, PA before making her way to Philadelphia where she and her husband raised their three children. Known for her “star cookies”, she enjoyed baking, playing cards and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of loving her.

Surviving are her children, John Fryslin (Lois) of Spring House, PA, Carole Ann Thomas (the late Ray) of Doylestown, PA, and Vincent Fryslin (Regina) of Maple Shade, NJ . She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30 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 11:00 AM at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914. Her interment will follow in St. Dominic’s Cemetery, Philadelphia.

Ronald Stephen Katits of Perkasie peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at his home in the presence of his loving family.  He was 70. 

Ron was the devoted husband of Judy Peltier Katits with whom he had shared 26 years of marriage. 

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of Ethel E. Eberly Katits of Hatboro and the late Carl J. Katits. 

Ron graduated from William Tennent High School and went on to serve proudly with the United States Air Force, having been honorably discharged in 1971.  He would later own and operate K. Mechanical, Inc. until his retirement in 2012. 

One of the most special places in the world to Ron was his family’s property at Indian Acres on the Chesapeake Bay in Cecilton, MD where he treasured time on his boat out on the water and spending time with his family and close friends there. 

Ron was an avid car lover, a proud supporting member of the NRA and enjoyed gardening, reading, and woodworking; having shared his creations with friends and family over the years.  He loved food and was passionate about cooking and enjoying many meals with those he loved.  He was hard working, devoted to his family and loved by so many people who will miss him dearly. 

In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by his children, Kevin Katits (Beth) of Sellersville, PA, Kari Simonian (Kevork) of Yardley, PA and Tara Acerenza (Michael) of Philadelphia, PA.  He also leaves behind his seven grandchildren and his brothers, Carl and Michael Katits and their families.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Katits.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, December 31, 2018 from 10:30 AM until the start of his Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to The Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18954 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Rose H. Goodman of Williamstown, NJ and formerly of Warminster died peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was 92.

Born in Forestville, PA she was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. Goodman, the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Wanniski Hardock, and the loving mother of the late Paul J. Goodman, Jr.

Rose graduated in 1944 from Cass Township High School and she attended Business School.  She worked for over 25 years as a secretary at the Johnsville Naval Air Development Center in Warminster.  Rose was a longtime member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed gardening and over the years was awarded the Bucks Beautiful Award multiple times, but her true passion and best award ever was being lovingly devoted to her family.  Rose will be greatly missed, but forever remembered by everyone who was loved by her.

Rose is survived by her loving daughter-in-law Patricia Goodman of Williamstown, NJ, her dear grandchildren Jessica McDonald and Sonnet Goodman and her great grand daughter Samantha McDonald. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, from 10:00am until her Funeral Service, 11:00am in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 877 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville.

Charles I. Duru of Langhorne passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Aria – Jefferson Health – Bucks County.  He was 60. 

Charles was the loving husband of Anne C. Uzomba Duru.  Charles was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Onyenyechi Duru who passed away in 2006. 

Born in Nigeria, he was the son of the late Dennis and Alice Nnadi Duru. 

Charles was a long time resident of Langhorne having worked for 15 years as a district manager for the Courier Times and later led a successful career in real estate. 

In addition to his wife, Charles leaves behind his children, Charles C. Duru Jr., Chino Duru, and Ogechi Duru, all of Langhorne.  He is also survived by eight siblings. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, February 9, 2018 from 1:00 PM until his Funeral Mass 2:00 PM at The Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore St., Newtown, PA 18940.  Additional funeral services and interment will take place in Nkume, Imo State, Nigeria at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

        Harry J. Klein, of Doylestown, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Pine Run Health Care, Doylestown. He was 92.

        He was the beloved husband of 63 years to Rita M. Domina Klein. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the devoted son of the late Harry and Helen Klein.

       Harry grew up in the Depression era and, upon completion of high school, entered the United States Navy.  He was a proud veteran of World War II, serving on a submarine in the Pacific Theatre.  After his military service, he took full advantage of the GI bill to earn his undergraduate and masters degrees from Duquesne University and his doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.  

       Harry’s career in education spanned thirty-five (35) years.  After graduation from Duquesne, he taught for several years at North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh.  He also taught English and then served as a counselor at Baldwin-Whitehall High School in Pittsburgh.

       In 1967, Harry moved to Doylestown to become the Director of Pupil Services in the Central Bucks School District.  As part of that role, he was responsible for the delivery of special education to students along with supporting teachers, counselors, psychologists and social workers.  In 1982, he was appointed Superintendent of Schools in the New Hope-Solebury School District. He served the New Hope Solebury School Community until his retirement in 1988.  In retirement he served as an Adjunct Professor at LaSalle University for 6 years passing on his knowledge to school administration and student teachers.

       Harry was a man of many talents.   He taught a course in Ethics at the Center for Learning in Retirement at Delaware Valley University.  He was an avid reader and a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court. He also looked forward to working in the yard and tending to his roses. More than anything, however, Harry loved to spend time with his twelve (12) grandchildren – including attending countless sporting events and school performances.  He also excelled in competitive games of family kickball.

       In addition to his beloved wife Rita, he is survived by a sister, Betty Moser and a brother, John Klein.  He is also survived by his devoted children and their spouses including his son, Mark J. Klein and his wife Diane, Gail Norris and her husband Michael, Jill Schweizer, Matthew Klein and his wife Laura and John Klein and his wife Janine.  He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren.

       From humble beginnings, Harry Klein served our country, earned advanced degrees from Duquesne and University of Pittsburgh and positively influenced countless youth through his work as a teacher and school administrator.  He was a man of the highest integrity and deep kindness.  He possessed a quick wit, shared throughout his days.  Above all of his accomplishments and admired traits, he will be best remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father and the proudest of grandfathers.

       Harry’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday December 26, from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church 1410 Almshouse Rd. Jamison.  Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

       In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Sacred Heart Parish, 1739 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ 08104   www.sacredheartcamden.org/how-to-help/

Monica Kathleen Willis, 88, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania died peacefully in her home and surrounded by family on Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Born in 1930 in Dublin, Ireland, Monica was the daughter of the late Christopher and Anne Murphy Flanagan. She was the youngest of five siblings; the late Agnes Wynne, Harold Flanagan, Anne O’ Sullivan, and Ronald Flanagan.

Monica immigrated to the United States from Ireland in 1957 and became a naturalized citizen in 1967. In 1960 she married Alan Willis and was his beloved wife for 49 years until his death in 2009.

Although Monica stood at just barely 4 ‘11” on a good day, her heart, charm, and wit carried her and everyone around her above life’s many challenges. It was also a well-known fact that her Irish accent, which she never lost, allowed her to get away with more than most; often with a wink she would say, “Just let me do the talking.”

Monica was a resident of Furlong for 33 years before moving to Doylestown in 2006. She worked at Bucks County Community College from 1973 until her retirement in 1997. It was here that she received her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts in 1985. Throughout this entire time she was also faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

In her leisure time, Monica enjoyed traveling, a good cup of tea, reading, opera, theatre, Downton Abby, Continuing Education courses and socializing with her “Yentas”. She was also a volunteer in Doylestown Hospital’s Pastoral Care for over 15 years.

She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her. Her family is forever grateful to Margaret Kennedy for being Monica’s friend, companion, and caretaker during her final years of life.

Monica is survived by her daughters, Hazel Willis Walker and her husband Stuart of the United Kingdom and Sharon Kaucher and her husband Alan of the Lehigh Valley. Monica was also a devoted grandmother to Faye Bell and her husband David Bell of Atlanta, Georgia and Evan Kaucher of Philadelphia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews from around the world.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 E. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.  Her Burial services will follow at the Doylestown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Sixth Street Shelter, 219 N. 6^th Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

Thomas J. Jones passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was 79. He was the devoted husband of Dorothy H. Jones for 54 years!!

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son to the late Joseph and Ann Esmond Jones.  Tom was one of eight children proudly hailing from Kensington and Allegheny.  Tom spent time in Germany with the army before starting a career with Florsheim Shoes and later his own business as a State Farm Agent. Tom could be found spending time golfing, relaxing in Sea Isle, watching the history channel, sports, and even the food channel with his grandkids, playing pickle ball and sharing jokes and beers with his friends and family. Tom was described as having a special presence about him that made you feel glad to know him and that he was glad to know you. 

In addition to Dorothy, Tom is survived by his loving daughters; Stephanie Fisher (Joe), Christina Davidson (Doug), Jennifer Zahor (Jason), and Monica Quigley (Frank) and known as “Poppy” to his 11 greatly loved grandchildren who all feel blessed to have had him in their lives.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 9:30 A.M. until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. at St. Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield, PA 19440. His interment will take privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or as Tom had done so many times, perform a random act of kindness in Tom’s memory.

Terry Beth Jordan Valentine of Yardley died Tuesday December 18, 2018 after her battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease.  She was 55. 

Terry was the beloved wife of 32 years to Jeff H. Valentine. 

Born in Midland Park, NJ, Terry was the daughter of the late Bruce D. Jordan, Jr, and the late Holly E. Leyes. 

Terry met her husband, Jeff, in Cape May and they eventually moved to Yardley.  She had worked as a Lab Tech in Philadelphia, a blood sample analyst for the U.S. Equestrian Team and a teacher’s aid, but her most important endeavor was to raise her two children Hilary and Matthew.   She was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan.  She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

In addition to her beloved husband Jeff and their children Hilary and Matthew, Terry is survived by her sister Kim Gronendahl (Robert Jeminey) and brothers, Steve, Kevin and Brian Sullivan.  She is also survived by her mother-in-law Marge Valentine, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gregg and Bernadette Valentine, and their four children and her favorite doggie nieces Gracie and Lucy.  She is also survived by countless friends and family. 

Terry’s family will receive friends on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 9:30 am until her Funeral Service 11:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa, NJ. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the PKD Foundation PO Box 871847 Kansas City, MO 64131.  Pkdcure.org 

William C. Fenwick, longtime resident of Chalfont, PA died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at
Abington Health-Lansdale Hospital in Lansdale, PA. He was 84 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Mary (Luft) Fenwick. The couple shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in Newburgh, NY, William was the son of the late Charles Walter and Margaret White
Fenwick.

William will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.

In addition to his wife Mary, William will be greatly missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Bill
and Lisa Fenwick, and his two grandsons, David and Jonathan Fenwick.

William’s funeral services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in William’s memory.

Francis E. Plenskofski of Doylestown died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Harborview Rehabilitation and Care Center at Doylestown. He was 95.

Francis was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Jean Nahill Plenskofski.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Langel Plenskofski and the brother of the late John, Edward and Elizabeth Stewart, Margaret Graf, Dorothy Stephan and Emily Cavanaugh.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Francis was a former resident of the Fishtown section of Philadelphia before moving the Somerton Section of Philadelphia. He served as a Philadelphia Fireman with over 25 years of dedicated and distinguished service until his retirement in 1973. Throughout the years, he had worked as printer with Hibbert Printing and various other positions until his retirement. Francis will be remembered for being a devoted family man and truly enjoyed the quality times he spent with his family especially his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who came to know him.

Francis is survived by his children; Barbara Pawlishyn and her husband Robert of Hilton Head, SC, Denise Plenskofski of Voorhees, NJ, Frank Plenskofski and his wife Barbara of Doylestown. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Hartzel of Phoenixville and his 5 grandchildren, Melissa, Robert, Thomas, Matthew and Holly and his 2 great grandchildren Giada and John Paul.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 11:30am until his Funeral Service 12:30pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment for Francis with military honors will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown. 

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Francis’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.