Edith Carpino of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Harborview Rehabilitation and Care Center.  She was 97.

Born in Philadelphia, Edith was the beloved wife of Joseph Carpino and the daughter of the late Palmine and Nicholas DiMuzio.

Edith brought  joy to all those fortunate to know her.  She loved to socialize with her friends and family.  She enjoyed cooking and would entertain everyone that came to her home.  Her door was always open, welcoming all with food and companionship.  She was adored by her family who will cherish the fond memories of the times they spent with her.

Edith is survived by her daughters: Joann McColgan of Warrington, PA and Linda Carpino of Berlin, NJ.  She is also survived by her four grandchildren: Jennifer L. Arnold, James C. McColgan, Kim DiCaprio-Teague, John DiCaprio and her two great grandchildren Nora McColgan and John DiCaprio.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on December 17th, 2018 at 11 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 East State Street Doylestown, PA 18901.  Her interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Caring Hospice, 400 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington, PA 19034.

On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Rose Raia Duess quietly left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father, and rejoice in the arms of her Savior, Jesus, and to hold the hand of her spiritual mother, Mary, Most Holy.

She was 90 years of age.

Born in Lodi, NJ, Rose was raised in Garfield, NJ with her cherished sister, Nina Raia Laquino, now of Canadensis, PA, by her late parents, Anthony Raia and Rose Roselli Raia.

She met her late husband, Edward P. Duess, when he was on leave during World War II. They were married when he returned from the Navy after serving overseas. They reared three sons in Garfield, Deacon Edward E. Duess (Marie) of Langhorne, Robert A. Duess (Dalia) of South Carolina, and Thomas A. Duess of Yardley. She is also survived by her aunt, Lillian Torres, of Lodi, NJ.

She is predeceased by her baby brother, Salvatore, and her beloved daughter-in-law Christina Duess.

She will be forever remembered with love by her grandchildren, Mai-Ann Duess Carey, Edward “Buddy” Duess, Thomas Duess, Christian Duess, and Jessica Duess, and she has two great-grandsons.

When she was a young woman, Rose left school to work in McCrory’s Department store in Passaic to be the sole supporter of her family for several years while her father recovered from a serious accident. It was one of many selfless acts in Rose’s life.

She became a homemaker after the birth of her first child, and governed her home with loving and efficient authority and a wonderful sense of humor. Through her example, she taught her daughters-in-law how to be truly loving and accepting wives, and devoted mothers and mothers-in-law.

Rose moved to Bucks County in 1992, residing in Newtown, then at D’Youville Manor in Yardley, before transferring to St. Joseph’s Manor in Meadowbrook four years ago. She was a parishioner at Most Holy Name Parish in Garfield, and then became a member of Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Newtown.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday December 17, 2018 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, from 10 a.m. until her con-celebrated Funeral Mass 12 Noon.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of Flowers contributions in her memory may be made to St. Joseph Manor, 1616 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA, 19046.

John “Jack” Curran passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2018 with his wife by his side. He was 91 years old.

Jack shared 62 extraordinary years with the love of his life, Maureen. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 9, 1927, he was the son of Michael and Mary Curran and older brother of Robert Curran. He led an idyllic life in his beloved Brooklyn, spending his days on East 57^th Street with the neighborhood gang, who remained his lifelong friends.

Jack attended Xavier High School and Brooklyn College. A terrific athlete, he played football, basketball, and baseball, excelling in all three sports. In 1944, Jack was offered a minor league contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. However, his sense of duty to his country was strong, and he chose to enlist in the United States Navy at the age of 17. Following his service in the Navy, he completed his degree at Mount Saint Mary’s.

After college, Jack became a special agent for the F.B.I. He was extremely proud of his work as an agent, specializing in espionage during the Cold War. Jack was the F.B.I. liaison to George H.W. Bush when he was Ambassador to the United Nations. But Jack ‘s greatest accomplishment at the F.B.I. was meeting a beautiful secretary named Maureen, who became his devoted wife. They enjoyed a wonderful life together full of priceless memories with their six children in Wantagh, New York.

A sports fanatic, Jack loved going to his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and performances. He was a well-known figure at fields and gyms across the Northeast, never missing an opportunity to be there for his grandchildren. The bond he formed with all the people he met through these activities was a great sense of pride to him.

Jack was a man of great faith and moral integrity, whose love for his family is his greatest legacy.

He is survived by his wife Maureen, children Maura Smith (Smitty), Michael Curran (Lucy), Patti Arcidiacono (Joe), Brian Curran (Leslie), Sheila Carrigan (Scott), and Christine Hoehn (Chris), 28 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, his special brother, Dr. Robert Curran and his wife Rita, and many nieces, nephews, and friends, whom he loved very much.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 5 to 8pm Friday, December 14 at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  On Saturday, December 15, a viewing at 10am and a funeral mass at 11am will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.  Burial will be private at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org/donate.

Monica A. Wilton of New Hope and formerly of St. James, Long Island, New York died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 8, 2018.  She was 81.

Born in Ozone Park, NY she was the daughter of the late Michael A. and Ann Birkett Holland and the sister of the late Maude Feron.

Monica was the beloved wife of Donald H. Wilton for  61 years.

Monica was a gourmet cook and excellent seamstress with an artistic eye.  She worked as the office manager for her husband’s construction company for many years.   She enjoyed English History, reading, and grammar. Most of all she cherished being a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Monica will be greatly missed. She will be eternally loved by everyone who had the pleasure to have been loved by her.

In addition to her husband Donald, Monica is survived by her loving children: Kerry Murphy and her husband Peter of New Hope, Denise Tripp and her husband Steve of Osterville, MA, Tracy Kinzie and her husband Peter of St. James, Long Island, NY, Donald Wilton Jr. and his wife Anna of Kintnersville, PA, and Deana Massa and her husband Frank of Baiting Hollow, Long Island, NY.  She is also survived by her twelve dear grandchildren: Peter, Monica, Patrick (Emma), Daniel, Claire (Dan), Natalie, Audrey, Olivia, Madeline, Harry, Jack, and Gabriella.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 5:00-7:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and at St. Martin of Tours Church, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, PA on Monday, December 17, 2018 from 10:30 am until her Funeral Mass at 11:30AM.  Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Rheumatoid Arthritis Research c/o the Arthritis National Research Foundation, 5354 East 2^nd Street, Suite 201 Long Beach, CA 90803 or at https://curearthritis.org/donation/

Tamae Hickling, of Newtown Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at home with her family by her side. She lived a long and full life of 84 years.

Born in Kamakura, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Masaho and Sumiko Hara Kuratomi. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to the late Derek R. Hickling and devoted mom to Ronald Hickling and Leslie Hickling Zoto.

Tamae was a 1952 graduate of Fukuoka Chuo High School in Japan. She worked as a typist at Ashiya Air Force Base where she met Derek in church. The couple was married in Abashiri, Japan where Ronald was born and briefly moved back to Philadelphia where Leslie was born. The family moved back to Japan until 1972 when they relocated to S. California and lived there until retirement. In 1998, they moved to Newtown to be closer to their daughter and her family.

With a vibrant personality, she inspired her family in many ways. Her children and grandchildren were always her priority and she was proud to pass her Japanese heritage on to them. Having lived through war, moving to a new country, learning a new language and culture, she became independent and self-reliant, even learning how to drive.

Tamae enjoyed reading, gardening and cooking, especially for others. She was always young at heart and exercised daily to Korean Pop, in particular a boy band named BTS. She loved animals, especially her dogs and her parrot, Petey.

Tamae will be greatly missed by her children, Ronald and his wife, Mary Hickling and Leslie Zoto; her grandchildren, Alyssa and Quintin Zoto, and Nathan Hickling; her brothers Michiho and Hisamaru Kuratomi; her sisters, Kishiko Yokose, Hamako Ohnaka and Mihoko Okumura and many other extended family in Japan and the U.S.,her close friends ;Yuko and Dave Love, Utsumi Sepich, Noriko Hensler, Nick and Marge Zoto, and her special neighbors at Country Bend, especially Jeff and Darlene Buck. She is also survived by her cherished parrot, Petey, who now resides with her daughter.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 11:00 AM until her Funeral Service, 11:45AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will be at 1:30PM in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Tamae’s memory to the Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Mary T. Adams of Richboro, PA died peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Buckingham Valley Nursing and Rebab Center in Newtown, PA. She was 77.

Mary was the beloved wife of 24 years to Richard M. Adams.

Born in Coventry, England, she immigrated to the United States in 1963, and she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. Griffin and Brigett Folan, and sister of the late Margaret Parsons of Coventry England.

Mary was a longtime resident of the Richboro, PA and worked numerous jobs as a bookkeeper/secretary for many companies.

Mary enjoyed many things in life, especially the birth of her grandson Patrick. She always enjoyed having pets around, mainly cats, and has had numerous cats and dogs throughout her lifetime. She was always ready and willing to help anyone, especially any pets or animals in need. She also enjoyed knitting and other crafts.

She really enjoyed Celtic (Irish) dancing when she was able to, and would always go out dancing, enjoying the songs and the music. She also enjoyed listening to Country music performed by several local singers.

She demonstrated her love through words and deeds for her family and friends. She tried to help out anyone who needed her help or just needed an ear to listen.

Mary would be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of loving and knowing her.

Mary is survived by her three sons, Michael of New Britain, PA, Robert of Richboro, PA and James of Lewistown, PA and his wife Dawn and her grandson Patrick, and her brother Patrick of Coventry England, and her son in law Robert Parsons and her niece Jacqueline.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am on Friday, December 14th, 2018 at St. Bede the Venerable Parish, 1071 Holland Rd, Holland, PA. Herinterment will be private.

If so desired, please consider a contribution to either the Bucks County SPCA or to any wildlife organization, zoo/aquarium or nature center of your choosing.

John F. Pannone, of Jamison, died peacefully in his wife’s arms on Wednesday morning December 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his devoted and loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 58.

He was the beloved husband of 20 years to Lynn Edwards Pannone. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Santino and Regina Realli Pannone. Brother of the late Debbie Pannone and Bruce and Dennis Pannone.

John was a resident of Jamison for the past 20 years. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School West and received his Associates Degree in Informational Technology from Mercer County Community College. For the past 34 years, John has worked for the State of New Jersey, the past 10 years with the Motor Vehicle Technology Division.

He was a communicant of St. Cyril of Jerusalem Parish in Jamison. John enjoyed, playing on the Coors light softball team, working on antique cars, going to jazz concerts, especially when his 3 sons, all talented musicians played in concerts. He coached his sons in baseball, basketball and soccer in Warwick and Warrington Townships sports teams. John also looked forward to being with his dear dinner club friends for socialization and laughter.

In addition to his beloved wife, John is survived by his 3 sons; Gennaro S., Giovanni R., and Giovi V. Pannone, he is the dear brother and brother-in-law of Annette Breccia (late Dominic), Roberta Rapciewicz and her husband Mickey, Beverly Revesz and her husband Jim. Dearest son-in-law of Eileen and Robert Edwards, he is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Monday evening December 10, from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Tuesday at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church 1400 Almshouse Rd. Jamison from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Pannone Children's Educational Trust Fund, c/o First National Bank of Newtown, 2370 Old York Rd, Jamison, PA 18929.

Bernard J. Cesario, Jr., 70, General Manager for the Commodore Bay Marina in Avalon, NJ, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at home in Langhorne, PA.  His death was caused by a rare form of renal cancer with which he was diagnosed at the end of July, 2018.

Bernard worked in various industries beginning with ARC Chemical Company, followed by careers with Metropolitan Life and Wabash Life. However, he was most excited by and dedicated to his latest place of employment at the Commodore Bay Marina where he worked for the last 22 years. Mr. Michael McNulty, who is the present owner of the marina, worked closely with Bernie to not only update and renovate the marina, but also establish a first rate marina in the South Jersey Region. In the ensuing months following his illness, Bernard did not let his health stop him from interacting with clients and preparing for the upcoming year.

In addition to his boating interests and his work at the marina, Bernie was an avid fisherman and captained a number of boats in his lifetime. He made numerous trips to Florida and the Caribbean over a period of years. He had honed his navigation skills to a fine art and was often consulted by his friends, family and clients.

He was known for his sense of humor and fair play. Bernie was fiercely loyal and supportive to family and friends. His was a role model for many young people with whom he worked and those who knew him. He displayed a work ethic that was admirable and emulated.

His interests include movies of various genres, his watch collection, music (including singing in a barbershop quartet) cars, sports and the latest tech gadgets. Amazon will miss his daily orders!

He is survived by Regina S. Cesario (Nee Dabitz), his wife of 48 years; his brother and sister-in-law,Robert and Judy Cesario Sr.; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and John Pikulak, and Barbara and Ray Dabitz; his nieces and nephews, Debra Cesario and husband Gil Bosque and children Ava and Danielle Bosque; Robert and Lisa Cesario, Jr. ,Jeannine and Michael Michele, Karrie and Ott Gairo and Renee and Timothy Wade.

Funeral Services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Allentown School District Foundation at 31 South Penn Street, PO Box 328, Allentown, PA 18105, or a charity of your choice.

Rosemary D. Dominic, a long time resident of Southampton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Chandler Hall.  She was 65. 

Rosemary was the beloved wife of John P. Dominic with whom she shared 46 years of marriage

Born in Clementon, NJ she was the daughter of the late Martin L. and Dolores Kirvan Burns and grandmother of the late Sofia and Vincent Calvanese.

Rosemary graduated from St. Hubert’s High School and went on to lead a long career as a payroll administrator for the Naval Air Base in Warminster until its closure.  Along with her husband, she was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  Rosemary enjoyed countless trips to the Jersey Shore including the casinos in Atlantic City and treasured time spent with her family.  Most of all, she absolutely adored her grandchildren and they adored her right back.  She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, John M. Dominic (Carrie) of Doylestown and Jennifer M. Calvanese (Vince) of Castle Rock, CO.  She also leaves behind her sister, Kathleen Rinnier (William); and her grandchildren, Gianna, Adelina, Lucia, Franca Calvanese, and Elizabeth Dominic.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 1:00 PM until her Funeral Service 2:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Neonatal Care Unit at Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, 1200 Old York Rd., Abington, PA 19001.

Pauline A. Marsaglia of Lansdale, PA died peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2018 with her family by her side at Abington Lansdale Hospital. She was 87.

Pauline was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Marsaglia.

She was a daughter of the late Stefan and Anastasia (Malisz) Bochonok.

She was born and raised in Philadelphia and attended Mastbaum High School. She was a resident of Lansdale for the past 43 years and a faithful parishioner of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Pauline was the devoted and loving Mother of five children. Along with her late husband, they owned and operated Jo-Mar Automotive in Lansdale for over 15 years and Joe’s Gulf Station in North Wales prior to that.

Her real passion was her family and she made sure that their home was full of love and laughter. She enjoyed dancing and going on family trips to Wildwood, NJ. Pauline will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Pauline is survived by her loving children and their spouses; Pauline A. (Michael) Phillips of Doylestown, Dr. Joseph A. Marsaglia, Jr. of Pittsburgh, Lawrence (Joann) Marsaglia of Drexel Hill, Dennis Marsaglia of Palm Springs, CA and Kenneth (Lillian) Marsaglia of Philadelphia, her sister Doris Patrick of Clarksboro, NJ and her sister-in-law Eleanor (nee Patrick) Bochonok of Villas, NJ. She was also blessed with 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers and their spouses; Andrew Bochonok (Gertrude), Peter Bochonok (Vera), Steven Bochonok, and her sisters and their spouses; Eleanor Hardee (George), Rose Homa (Bill), and Anna Patterson (Sam) and her brother in law George Patrick.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain and on Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave. Lansdale, PA 19446 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to Abington Lansdale Hospital, 100 Medical Campus Dr, Lansdale, PA 19446.