Joseph Pachuta of Montgomeryville (Lansdale), Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 at the age of 97. He resided at Sunrise Assisted Living of Blue Bell, PA with his wife of more than 73 years, Annette.

Born in the community of “Trail Run” (Robins), Ohio, he was the son of John and Elizabeth Pachuta. Joe was one of the “Greatest Generation” who served in the U.S. Army within the Pacific theater throughout WWII. Following the war, he lived in Cleveland, Ohio where he served in VA medical administration and retired as the Administrative Officer for Research within the VA Hospital of Cleveland in 1973 after more than 33 years of government service to our veterans.

A devoted husband and loving father, Joe is survived by his adoring wife and their three sons Roger (Margery) of Naples, Texas; Mark (Jean) of Lansdale, Pennsylvania and Paul (Lisa) of Temecula, California.  Grandchildren include Scott and Holly (Rocco); Christopher and Matthew Todd; and Maxwell, Rexford, Pierce and Harrison. They also have five cherished great-grandchildren. Joseph is survived by one sister, Ethyl Rusyniak of Cleveland, but was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Joseph and Annette moved to Pennsylvania in 2006.

Joe was a man who loved good food, dancing to big band and polka music and the company of people. He brought joy to all who knew him.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation Friday, May 29^th from 11:00 AM until his Funeral Service at 12:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. Joseph will be laid to rest immediately following the Funeral Service in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown with Military Honors at 1:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ For friends and family outside of the eastern Pennsylvania area, a memorial service is anticipated to be held in Cleveland at a later date.

E. Donald “Don” Noll, of New Britain, PA died on Friday, May 22, 2015, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 81.

He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Eleanor L. Noll.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles and Bernadine Mulholland Noll.

Don grew up in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia and after graduating from Abington High School he continued his education at LaSalle College where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1957.

After graduating, Don’s served his country in the US Army and upon his return began his career as a chemist. His knowledge and skills were extensive which allowed him to work in various industries from pharmaceutical to food, before retiring in 1996.

For over 51 years he lived in New Britain where he raised his loving family. When he was not working, Don enjoyed reading, keeping up on current events and fishing. However he had a true passion for cooking and baking that was thoroughly enjoyed by family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Eugene Noll of Falls Church, VA, Douglas and Cindy Noll of Doylestown, and Pamela McGee of New Britain, his brother Dale Noll of Georgia, and his sister Marybeth Salvagio of Florida. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren: Eric, Brian, Megan and Sabrina

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, May 29, 2015 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. His interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Cancer Institute at Doylestown Hospital, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

William H. Stubbs, Jr., of Holland, PA died peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2015 in his residence with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was 70.

Bill was the beloved husband of 47 years to Linda Roberts Stubbs.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William H., Sr. and Elizabeth Martisofski Stubbs.

He was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps who served our Country over seas during the Vietnam Conflict. Bill loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, but most of all enjoyed time spent with his family. He was a great guy, and will be missed.

In addition to his beloved wife Linda, Bill is survived by his loving children and their spouses; Lisa Gripton and Keith of Levittown and William E. Stubbs and Daniela of Holland. He was also the greatest “Pop” to his grandchildren; Julia and Alison Gripton and Daniel and Hunter Stubbs. He is also survived by his brothers; Thomas, Michael (Susan), Martin, and Edward (Debbie) Stubbs.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, May 29, 2015 from 8:30am to 10:15AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 11:00AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow with Marine Corps Funeral Honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Grace M. Crowley (Lynch) (nee McLean) of Naples, FL, died on May 20, 2015.

Grace was the beloved wife of the late William J. Crowley and the late Paul J. Lynch. She was the loving mother of Kathleen McManus (Daniel) and adoring grandmother of Jessica, Sean, and Ryan Welsh and Brian McManus. Grace was preceded in death by her son, Paul J. Lynch, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Rite of Committal, Saturday, May 30th at 11:00 am at Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020.

Her Memorial Mass was held in Naples, FL.

In lieu of flowers Mass Cards would be appreciated.

Vincent Sakovich of Warminster passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015 with his family by his side at Doylestown Hospital. He was 88.

For 64 years, Vince was the loving and devoted husband to Alberta “Birdee” Greber Sakovich.

Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late William and Mary Payous Sakovich.

Vince graduated from Shenandoah Heights High School in 1944. He went on to serve proudly with the United States Navy during World War II before later earning his B.S. Degree in Forestry from Penn State University. As a young father and newlywed, Vince found employment with Bartlett Tree Company in Wilmington, DE and later as a building inspector for Levitt & Sons Construction. Together with his wife, Vince went on to own and operate Zig’s Bar, a successful restaurant in Warminster for 20 years. Vince spent the final years of his career with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board as a store manager until his retirement.

Vince was an athlete and avid outdoorsman, who loved to share this passion with others. He was a coach, instructor and super-fan, committed to the endeavors of his children, grandchildren and friends. Even on his death bed Vince wanted the Phillies score. Vince was the world's greatest fisherman, who loved the waterways from the trout streams of northern Pennsylvania to the intercostal waters of Nokomis Florida. His family will remember him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose love, compassion, and caring nature will be forever missed.

In addition to his wife, Vince is survived by his children, Vincent Sakovich and his wife, Sharon, of Ashburn, VA and Cathy Hunsberger and her husband, Steve, of Southampton, PA. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Andy Hunsberger (Chris), Kristin Hunt (Michael) and Ben Sakovich (Taylor); and his great-grandchildren, A.J., Ryan Vincent, and Tommy Hunsberger, and Lily Hunt. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Sakovich.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday May 22, 2015 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Rd., Jamison, PA 18929. His interment will follow in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.

Almuth "Oma" Reich, formerly of Levittown for 46 years, died on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the home of George and Lori Reich where had resided since 2008. She was 79.

Almuth was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late Helmuth Reich.

Born in Fulda, Germany on September 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Luzia.

Almuth was a kind, loving, caring and devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and gardener. She was a life-long homemaker and stalwart champion of her family and friends. Almuth was a parishioner of Queen of the Universe Church in Levittown, PA since 1962.

Almuth is survived by her four sons: George Reich and his wife Lori of Ivyland, John Reich and his wife Marina of Murrieta, CA, James Reich and his wife Denise of Arlington, VA, and Thomas Reich of Palo Alto, CA. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Kyle, Cori, Wade, Andrew, Sarah, Sean and Jack and her siblings: Jens Breitung and his wife Gerdi, Hiltraut Kremser, and Gesa Schimmer and her husband Louis.

Almuth’s family will receive friends on Wednesday May 20^th from 10:00 am until her funeral mass at 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, 654 Hatboro Rd (at Tanyard Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090 or the National Parkinson’s Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.

Frederick J. Edwards of Holland, PA and formerly of Washington Crossing, PA and Smithtown Long Island, NY, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was 86.

Frederick was the beloved husband of 61 years to Elizabeth Shadbolt Edwards.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Frederick and Hilda Rynander Edwards.

Frederick was a graduate of RPI in Troy, NY and went on to work as an engineer for Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage, NY, retiring in 1990 after 40 years of service.

He was an avid reader and an ardent soccer fan, most especially of the Liverpool Football Club. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jeffrey T. Edwards and his wife, Kathleen, of Plainsboro, NJ, Brian C. Edwards and his wife, Susan, of Flemington, NJ, Debra L. Horrell and her husband, Ron, of New London, PA and Beth-Ann Thompson and her husband, Kurt, of New Hope, PA. He also leaves behind his nine beloved grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Ronald Edwards and his sister June Durand.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Friday, May 15^th from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday, May 16^th from 10:00-10:45am followed by his Funeral Service at 11:00am in Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to CancerCare, 111 East Ave., Ste. 207, Norwalk, CT 06851.

Daniel L. Lightcap, of New Britain Borough, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, after a long and difficult battle with cancer at Vitas Hospice, Philadelphia. He was 62.

He was the beloved husband of 35 years to Mammie Edith James Lightcap.

Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Wilson A. and Caroline F. Clime Lightcap and brother of the late John Lightcap.

Dan grew up in Rushland, PA and was a 1971 graduate of Council Rock High School. After graduating he joined the US Air Force and upon his return in 1975 moved to Doylestown and began his career with the Doylestown Borough Public Works Department. He learned everything and from the ground up and in 2012 after 37 years he retired as the Director of Public Works.

Those who knew Dan knew he was a free spirit, hard worker, independent thinker and dedicated American. He loved his family, his country, his dogs and especially his Harley Davidson. He traveled the country on his motorcycle savoring the smell of fresh air and the adventure of the open road. His passion for life was woven into the spirit of his being and will always be remembered by his family and friends.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children Danielle Marie Lightcap and her husband James Sculles, Amanda Ruth Lightcap, and Adrian Scott Lightcap, his brother Robert Lightcap and his wife Linda, his 2 sisters, Dusty Koenig and her husband Mike and Debra Yasembousky. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jada Marie Lightcap and Edward James Sculles.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, May 24, 2015 from 9:00 – 10:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931 or to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 785, Mamaroneck, NY 10543.

Eileen T. Gricius of Holland died peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 83.

Born in Philadelphia, Eileen was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Gricius, daughter of the late James E. and Mary Ellen McNulty McTamany and mother of the late Charles A. Gricius, Jr., and sister of the late James E. McTamany and Catherine A. McGowan

Eileen was a resident of Holland for the past 30 years; she was a graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. Class of 1949. Eileen was a woman of conviction, she focused her energy on helping people, and she served as Director of Volunteers at St. Mary Medical Center for over 25 years and the American Red Cross, Philadelphia Chapter for over 8 years. She dedicated her spare time to helping all those in need. Eileen was a avid reader of current events and a full time Phillies fan. She will be sadly missed by all who came to know and love her.

Eileen is survived by her loving children Kathleen T. Pecura and her husband Robert, Suzanne M. Guralnick and her husband Mark S. She is also survived by 2 dear grandchildren Brittany Lynn and Tara Eileen and 2 great grandchildren Charles Emmett and Benjamin Beckedahl and a future great granddaughter. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday May 15, from 11:45 am until her Funeral Mass 1:15 pm at the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Aide for Friends c/o St. Andrews Church 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA. 18940 or Sisters of Mercy 511 Montgomery Ave. Merion Station, PA 19066.

Minnette Letitia Paul died peacefully on Sunday May 10, 2015. She was the wife of the late John M. Paul, and sister of the late Carl C. Cipriani and Alfred Cipriani.

She was born and raised in South Philadelphia, the daughter of Italian immigrants, Sabatino and Agata Cipriani.

Minnette worked as a senior bookkeeper for USS Lines. She married in 1959 and moved to Bucks County with her husband and stepson. She remained in Bucks County all her life. She was a faithful member of the Northampton Presbyterian Church which she served as an elder, a Sunday school teacher, and a choir member for many years.

She is survived by her stepson, John Paul, her niece, Lydia Cipriani, her nephews Carl A and James A Cipriani and also by Karen and Scott Brubaker and children, her much loved and adopted family.

Minnette’s family will receive condolences on Saturday May 16, 2015 from 9:30am until her Funeral Services 11:00am at the Northampton Presbyterian Church 598 Buck Rd. Holland, PA 18966. The Reverend Chris Edwards will officiate at the service and Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Min’s memory to the Memorial Fund of Northampton Presbyterian Church, 598 Buck Rd. Holland, PA 18966 would be appreciated.