Joseph J. Chwieroth of Chalfont died March 14, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 88.

Joseph was the beloved husband of 56 years to the late Charlotte Presner Chwieroth.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Czeslaw and Pelagia Zaremba Chwieroth.

Joseph was a long time resident of the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia and he was a machinist with O.P. Schuman & Sons in Warrington until his retirement. Joseph was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Cleveland CL-55 in the Pacific and enjoyed reunions with his shipmates. He always enjoyed fishing in Bucks County and at the Jersey shore.

Joseph is survived by his children and their spouses; Thomas and Deborah Chwieroth of Philadelphia, Ronald and Sheryl Chwieroth of Chalfont and Susan and Karl Daniels of Cape May, NJ. In addition, he is survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Saturday March 21, 2015 from 8:00-9:45 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914. His Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Olga R. Lesko of Hilltown died peacefully on Thursday March 12, 2015 at Buckingham Valley Health Care. She was 92.

Born in Bridgeport, CT. she was the beloved wife of the late John M. Lesko and daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Horvath Rashan.

Olga was a resident of the Bridgeport and Fairfield Ct., area for most of her life. She worked for many years as a cook, working for several catering services in Connecticut, before moving to Bucks County in 2008. Olga was always active and took pride in all of her projects, her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She looked forward to their visits and playing a game of bingo. She will be sadly missed by her devoted family.

Olga is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law Gail M. Klohe and her husband William K. Jr. her 4 dear grandchildren; William M. Cory D., Nicholas J., and Kevin C., Klohe and 3 great grandchildren; Jacob, Kayla and Paige.

Services and Interment will be private in Connecticut. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude School 321 West Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914.

Mary Donis King of Newtown and formerly of Langhorne died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Pennswood Village. She was 85.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Kenneth Edward King.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas T. and Helen Donis. Mary graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s degree in education. It was as a teacher at Neshaminy that she met her husband Ken, of 53 years. After raising her daughters, she returned to teaching at the college level as well as within industry. Later in life she became a certified financial planner, focusing on supporting local educators. Mary was most proud of raising three independent women. She was well-traveled, enjoyed playing bridge, participated in a book club for over 50 years, and loved to garden, play social golf, and to camp.

Mary is survived by her three loving and devoted daughters: Dr. Donna King and her husband Rev. Michael J. Hoffarth of Lawrenceville, NJ, Charlene King of Washington D.C., and Susan Coyne and her husband Tom Coyne and their daughters Jackie and Danielle of Ft. Collins, CO.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Sunday, March 15^th 4:30-7:00pm and on Monday, March 16^th from 9:00 am until her Funeral Service at 10:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090 (www.alz.org) . 

William F. Zeiger of Langhorne, PA died peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2015, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of the late Rita T. Matteo Zeiger.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William F. and Lucy Brandt Zeiger and brother of the late Dorothy Zeiger.

Mr. Zeiger was a resident of Langhorne for the past 3 years and formerly lived in Newtown since 1978. He attended Northeast Catholic High School for Boys in Philadelphia. Mr. Zeiger was a proud Marine Corps veteran who proudly served his country during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #0440 in Newtown. William also was a retired member of Teamsters Local 107. In his leisure time he enjoyed reading, taking trips to the casinos, and was a avid Philadelphia sports fan. He enjoyed the special times spent with his family and will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather and brother.

He is survived by his daughter, Barbara A. Garcia and her husband, Julio, of Collegeville, PA, his son, William F. Zeiger of Mays Landing, NJ and his brother, John Zeiger and his wife, Rita, of Philadelphia. He is also survived by his loving granddaughter, Amanda E. Garcia of Collegeville, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Friday evening, March 13, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.

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

William "Bill" Grimley died peacefully on Monday March 9, 2015 surrounded by his family at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 43.

Bill was an avid lover of cars, animals, family and laughter. His jokes were infectious, and he always knew how to make people laugh and smile. He was one of the kindest, most compassionate people ever known, and was always willing to give anyone the shirt off his back. We will always love and miss our Gentle Giant.

Bill is survived by his parents, Sharon C. (Christy) Grimley and Walter A. Grimley and his siblings, Kenneth Grimley and Barbara Lease (Michael). He also leaves behind his nephew, Jonathan Andrew Lease.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday March 14, 2015 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM in the Chapel of St. Louise de Marillac at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to Morris Animal Refuge, 1242 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 or by visiting www.morrisanimalrefuge.org.

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John D’Angelo of Richboro died Sunday, March 8, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 79.

John was the beloved husband of 48 years to Antoinette “Toni” D. Cicalese D’Angelo.

Born in Pennadomo, Italy, he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Angelica D’Francesco D’Angelo.

John was a former resident of Churchville and Philadelphia before recently moving to Richboro. He retired in 1998 as an Operation Manager in the Furniture Import Industry. In his leisure, he enjoyed cooking and quality times spent with his family, especially attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. John will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Antoinette, John is survived by his children; John D’Angelo, Jr. and his wife Jen of Newtown, Maria Doyle and her husband Joe of Richboro and Christopher D’Angelo and his wife Katie of Philadelphia. He is also survived by his 10 cherished grandchildren, Joey, Eric, Dalton, Alex, Lucas, Gabriella, Jake, Lauren, Emma and Gareth.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Wednesday, March 11th from 7:00-9:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Thursday, March 12^th from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass at 11:30am in St. Vincent DePaul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Entombment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery in Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the D’Angelo Foundation, 4671 East Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053. www.thedangelofoundation.org

Antoinette Marie Galizia Favata, passed peacefully on March 7, 2015, in West Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Russell Favata and they are both sorely missed by their children, Christine M. Favata, Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe (Honorable John Rufe), Celeste M. Rolph ( Larry), Cheron M. Camacho and Lucien R. Favata, Jr. ( Dawn). Mrs. Favata was also survived by her sisters, Michelina Margaret Stakenas and Belle Krasnansky, who also passed in May; by her grandchildren, Alicia Gattenio (Jack), Brett Buzzatto (Melissa), Tiffany Alexander, Esquire ( Steven), Michael Ross Favata and Meredith Fields ( Christopher) and step- grandchildren, Katharine Rufe, Kristin (Matthew) McGee, and Amy Rufe; by her great grandchildren, Casey Jack, Brooke and Jack Gattenio, Vivian Buzzatto, Elizabeth and Christina Alexander, Nathaniel Fields, Quinn Aleardi, and Emerson and McKenna McGee;   and by many nieces and nephews.

To all who knew her, she was a most warm, generous and loving person with the ability to give comfort to those in need.

A native of Bristol Borough, valedictorian of her graduating class, Antoinette studied voice and opera. An accomplished singer, she performed on radio and later as soloist in St. Anne's Church choir in Bristol for many years. She also rose to become the Executive Secretary to the President of RCA in Princeton, NJ. She and her husband retired to Florida in 1982. Years later she returned to Bucks County, residing with her daughter and son-in-law in Newtown and spending long winters in Florida with her son and daughter-in-law. Her entire life was devoted to family, and her happiest moments, of which there were many, were spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church in Royal Palm Beach, FL. She was laid to rest along side her husband Lucien at Queen of the Universe Cemetery. A Memorial Prayer Service will be held at The Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940 on July 11, 2015 at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Antoinette's name to Trust Bridge Hospice of the Palm Beaches, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach FL, 33407 or to a charity of your preference.

Robert “Bob” J. Carroll, of Holland died peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He recently celebrated his 80th birthday.

Born in Albany, NY, Bob moved to Pennsylvania where he was a graduate of West Catholic HS and received a full ROTC scholarship. After graduating from Villanova University in 1958, Bob began his distinguished career as a Mechanical Engineer for the U.S. Navy, receiving multiple awards for his accomplishments, including 2 government patents. He retired in 1993 from the NADC in Warminster.

 Bob was an artist, and there was nothing he could not fix or build. TV’s, clocks, furniture, decorations, curtains, etc. He was an active member at St Bedes parish for 45 years, spending the last 30 as the lead usher. He was a wonderful, fun loving guy who liked to joke and made everyone around him smile. He had a great passion and love for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nothing made him happier than being with his family. He was an avid sports fan, and especially loved coaching each one of his kids. Bob rarely missed the chance to be on the sidelines of his kid’s or grandkids’s games and events. He was an outstanding softball player and one of the biggest thrills the family encountered was playing softball with their Dad as a teammate.

Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria( Acquarola), his 6 children: Robert Jr, his wife Trish, Tim his wife Diane, Maureen Renson, Kevin, Chris his wife Cyndi, and Dianne Skelton her husband Calvin, his 14 grandchildren; Robert III (Veronica),Justin, Melanie, Kimberly, Nicole, Stephanie (Brian), Danielle, Gary, Hayley, Ryan, Katelyn, MacKenzie, Marleigh, and Macee, as well as his 4 great grandchildren, Robert IV, Giana, Cadence, Jase, and his brother, John “Jack” (Jane) Carroll. He also will be greatly missed by many others include numerous friends and relatives.

Bob is reunited with his mother and father Mildred (King) and Wesley F Carroll, and brothers Wesley and Richard Carroll and his son-in-law Daniel Renson.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 9:00 am until10:30 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, followed by his funeral mass at 11:00 am, at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Robert’s interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro, PA.

In lieu of flowers donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Del Val Chapter, 399 Market St. Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Frank Anthony TeStruth of North Wales, passed away March 5, 2015 at St. Mary Manor. He was 91.

Frank was born on November 7, 1923, in Cleveland, OH and was adopted by Stella and Herbert TeStruth.

He graduated form East Technical High School in Cleveland. He was inducted into the Army in 1943 and served as corporal in the European theater and was decorated with a bronze star, a good conduct medal, victory medal WWII, and an army of occupation medal Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

Frank went to work at White Motors after being discharged and met his best friend John and his wife, Margaret Kowalyk. He and John moved to southern California in 1953. Frank was an accomplished tool designer in the aerospace industry where he worked as a partner until he retired at almost 80 years old.

Frank moved to North Wales, PA in 2010 to be near his godchildren where he was welcomed into the family.

Surviving Frank are his Godchildren, Tom & Lori Kowalyk, John Adam Kowalyk, David Kowalyk, and Tim and Sarah Smalarz. Other surviving members of the Kowalyk Family who hold a special place in their heart for Frank are John & Sue Kowalyk, David & Pati Costello, and Theresa Butler.

Frank enjoyed exercising, running marathons, playing cards and flying airplanes.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday March 10, 2015 from 10:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454. His interment will take place on Thursday March 12, 2015 at 10:30 AM in Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, OH.

Gloria Shefcik of Twining Village in Holland, PA died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 90.

Gloria was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Stanley Shefcik.

Born in Garfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Anna Reynics Traficante.

Gloria was a former 52 year resident of Teaneck, New Jersey before moving to Twining Village in 2007, where she was very involved in the Resident’s Association activities, including being the Sunshine Committee Chair. In her leisure, she enjoyed reading, needle work, crocheting and completing puzzle books especially the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. Gloria traveled extensively with her late husband Stanley and dedicated her time and love to her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her keen sense of humor and will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Gloria is survived by her children, Kenneth Shefcik and his wife Beverly of New Hope, Dr. Janet Raban and her husband Edward of Littleton, Colorado and James Shefcik and his wife Gail of Manhasset, New York. She is also survived by her 5 cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Porter, Matthew Shefcik, Dr. Jenna Godfrey and Jake and Erik Shefcik and, 2 great grandsons, Charlie and George Shefcik. In addition, she is survived by her 2 step brothers, Leslie Novak of Dunstable, Massachusetts and Robert Novak of Wanaque, New Jersey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Tuesday March10th from 2:00 - 4:00pm and 7:00 – 9:00pm and on Wednesday March 11^th from 9:30 - 10:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Private interment will be held at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Lodi, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Capital Campaign of St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.