Elaine Kantner-Weiss of Bensalem died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 67.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Marie (Pessolano) DelCorio and sister of the late Rosemarie DelCorio.

Elaine graduated from Saint Hubert Catholic High School and was a former resident of Philadelphia and Maple Glen before moving to Bensalem in 1980. She had a distinguished career for over 25 years in automotive sales with various quality organizations which included the Marty Sussman Organization, Team Toyota, and with Colonial Nissan. Elaine will be remembered as a devoted mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She will be truly missed by everyone who came to know her.

Elaine is survived by her children, Emily S. Breninghouse (Dan) and Ian Kantner (Megan), all of Bensalem and the father of her children Ronald Kantner. She is also survived by her 3 cherished grandchildren, Daniel, Andrew and Sophie, her sister Donna Marinucci (Ronald) of Cinnaminson, NJ, their daughter Michelle Niewood (Robert) and their son Jonathan.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family Saturday, February 7^th from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. Elaine’s interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Elaine’s memory to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation, One Summit Square, 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047.

Paxton E. Quigley, age 62, of Furlong, PA died suddenly on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at CAPAC Medical Center, San Francisco, CA. Born in Wilmington, DE, Paxton was preceded in death by his parents, John F. Sr. and Mildred Norstrom Quigley.

Paxton had been a resident of Furlong for the past 5 years and was formerly of Claymont, DE where he spent his childhood and young adult life. He was a graduate of Claymont High School, Class of 1970 and attended Eastern University in St. David’s, PA. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1974. Paxton had a long career in pharmaceutical research and enjoyed frequent work related trips out of the country.

At the time of his death, Paxton was employed as a clinical research manager for Fibrogen in San Francisco, CA. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing racquetball, which was his favorite sport, gardening and vacationing at his home in Summerfield, FL. Paxton also loved music and enjoyed playing the piano and guitar. One of his favorite things in life was his little dog, Gracie, who waited patiently for him at the cable car stop every evening.

Paxton is survived by his beloved fiancée, Mary L. Weber. He was proud of his three daughters, Stephanie I. Holt and her husband, Andy, of Lewisburg, NC, Jennifer M. Luther of Moorehead City, NC, and Melanie N. Watkins and her husband, Charles, of Zebulon, NC. He was also a loving brother to his sister, Elle E. Straley and her husband, Kevin, of Wilmington, DE and his brother, Rev. John F. Quigley Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Omaha, NB. Paxton is also survived by his seven loving grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, February 12, 2015, for his visitation at 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.

In honor of Paxton’s generous spirit and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Eleanor Cecilia Hill (nee Clark) of Holland died peacefully on Monday February 2, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was 93.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robin G. Hill who passed away 25 years ago this year.

Eleanor, known to friends and family as “Ceily” was born December 10, 1921 in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late James Clark and Marie Gormley. She resided in Churchville, Pennsylvania before relocating to Holland.

Throughout her life, Eleanor was a homemaker who enjoyed pottery, watercolors, and cooking as well as entertaining friends and family and visiting with her grandchildren. In 1946, Eleanor married Robin G. Hill, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.

Eleanor is survived by her son, Richard L. Hill and his wife, Mary Beth, of Spotswood, NJ; her grandson, Ryan D. Hill and his wife, Wendy; her granddaughters Joanne and her fiancé Charles Hartobey and Robyn and her fiancé Billy Wisnewski; and her great-grandchildren, Caroline and Aaron.

Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday February 5, 2015 from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Her interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Eleanor’s name may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address.

Donald Wilbert, of Warrington, lost his courageous battle with brain cancer on Monday, February 2, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was 61.

He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Diane French Wilbert.

Born in Abington, he is the son John Randall Wilbert Jr. and Virginia Urich Wilbert of Feasterville, and the son-in-law of Joyce and Lee French of Ft. Myers, FL.

Don grew up in Warminster, and was a graduate of William Tennant High School, class of 1971. For over 35 years he owned and operated Warminster Seamless Gutters. He was an enthusiastic member of the Liberty Region Corvette Club in Penndel.

More than anything he loved navigating life’s journey with his soul mate and loving wife Diane. They were always together. They always traveled and he particularly looked forward to their annual winter escape to a tropical island.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children Laura and her husband Charlie Shaw of Chalfont, Josh Wilbert and his wife Pamela of Warminster, and his brother John Randall Wilbert III and his wife Peggy of Willow Grove. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren; Aubrey and Logan Shaw.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, February 7, from 1:30 pm until his Funeral Service at 3:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name should be made to American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550, Chicago, IL 60631, www.abta.org.   

Louise C. Pallozzi, a long time resident of Doylestown, passed away on February 2, 2015. She was 72.

She was the beloved wife of Vincent J. Pallozzi with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Charles and Frieda Tortalatoe Ott and mother of the late Debra Pallozzi.  

Louise was a graduate of Germantown High School, class of 1961 and continued her education at the New York Institute of Finance. She was later employed for many years with Doylestown Hospital as a Maternity Unit Clerk, retiring in 2010. Louise’s greatest love of all, however, was her family and she took the most pride in being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother as her family continued to grow.  

Most of all, Louise will be affectionately remembered by the many who loved her for her generous and kind spirit. She cared deeply about the people around her and gave selflessly of herself to others, most especially her adoring family. She will be dearly missed as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

In addition to her husband, Louise is survived by her children, Annamarie Pallozzi-Hahn and Jim Klemp, of Plymouth, MN, Jeff Hahn of Sellersville, Patricia Perrine and her husband, David, of Quakertown, Vincent Pallozzi and his wife, Wendy of Leesburg, VA, Joseph Pallozzi and his wife, Wendi, of Wake Forest, NC, and Angela D’Orazio and her husband, Jeffrey, of Chalfont. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Zachary, Brittany, Nick, Jake, Makenna, Maren, Arden, Nathan, Josh, Olivia, Evan, and Alyssa; her twin-sister Carol Linso of Acworth, GA and her sister Virginia Scamuffo of North Wales, PA.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday February 7, 2015 from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901, where her funeral service will begin at 10:30 AM. Her interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louise’s name to the Arthritis Foundation by visiting www.arthritis.org.

Michael Armstrong, of Wrightstown, PA died on Monday, February 2, 2015, at Buckingham Valley Rehab and Nursing Facility with his loving family by his side. He was 77.

He was the beloved husband of 54 years to Shirley “Val” V. May Armstrong.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John Cornelius and Lilliane JoAnne Cogar Armstrong. He was the father of the late Jon David, brother of the late Patrick, and brother in law of the late Lillian.

Michael was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served for three years in Hawaii, before Hawaii even became a state. He was honorably discharged on December 19, 1960 after attaining the rank of Sp4. He spent the majority of his career working with Boeing of Ridley Park as a Computer Analyst, until his retirement in 1995.

In addition to his beloved wife Shirley, Michael is survived by his daughter Kathi Ann Reedman and her husband Ralph R. of Wrightstown, PA. He is the brother of Daniel, of Florida, Cornelia Pratt and her husband Ron, of Ohio, Joan Smith Plano and her husband Gary, of New York. He will also be deeply missed by several uncles and aunts, including his very special aunt Rebecca Whittington and her husband Bill of Chalfont, PA.

Funeral Services and interment for Michael will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Village Library of Wrightstown, 727 Penns Park Rd. Wrightstown, PA 18940.

Anna E. “Betty” Scanlan of Langhorne, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2015, surrounded by her children. She was 92.

Betty, as she was known to her family and friends, was the loving and devoted wife of the late John E. Scanlan.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Anna M. Healey McGrath and sister of the late Rita Rabenstine, Helen Cummings, John T. McGrath Jr., Teresa O’Drain and Robert McGrath. .

Betty was a resident of Langhorne for the past 32 years and formerly lived in Holland, PA. She was a graduate of John W. Hallahan High School for Girls in Philadelphia, Class of 1940. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, and travelling. Some of her more memorable trips were vacationing in Alaska, San Francisco, Ireland, Florida and many family vacations at the Jersey shore. She was an avid bingo, bunko and scrabble player. Faith and family came first and foremost in her life and she always looked forward to the special times spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always attended their sporting events and school activities and she never missed Mass! She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her six children; Annmarie Burke and her husband, William, of Langhorne, PA, Kathleen B. Cornell of Allentown, PA, Maureen E. Bullene of Newtown, PA, John E. Scanlan and his wife, Elaine, of Blackwood, NJ, Mary Regina Clift and her husband, Steven, of Philadelphia, PA, and Karen M. Ercolino and her husband, Stephen, of Philadelphia, PA. She is also survived by her loving 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday evening, February 5, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Friday morning, February 6, 2015, from 8:30 to 9:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:00AM in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 . Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

If so desired, contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.

Eugene J. Ward

“Poppy”

Eugene (Gene) J. Ward of Langhorne, PA died peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown, PA surrounded by his family. He was 83.

He was the beloved husband of Mary B. McCloskey Ward for 61 years. Born in Reading, PA and raised in West Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Helen Alter Ward and brother of the late Francis Ward, George Ward, Mary Palmer and Patricia Goggin.

Gene was a resident of Langhorne for the past ten years and formerly lived in Kendall Park, NJ for 30 years. He was a highly accomplished sales executive in the food industry. Upon graduating from St. Thomas More High School in 1949, Gene landed a job as a sales manager with Potts Ice Cream. From there, he had a 20-year tenure with the Keebler Biscuit Company, followed by ten years with Good Humor Corp. He additionally worked at Jack & Jill Ice Cream, and held an executive sales position with Fieldbrook Foods Corp. until his very recent "official" retirement.

Gene’s most cherished roles in life, however, were those as father to his children and “Poppy” to his six beloved grandchildren, whom he spoiled endlessly with heartfelt generosity. “What does Poppy say?” he would ask them. “We can have anything we want!” was the well-rehearsed response.

A true family man, nothing made him happier than spending time with his family, whether celebrating birthdays and other family milestones, attending sports and school functions, or gathering to watch and cheer on his beloved Phillies and Eagles. For 27 consecutive years, Gene treated his family to an annual vacation at Sea Isle City, NJ. Memories of days on the beach, cream donuts each morning from Maryanne’s Pastry Shoppe, popsicles and ice cream galore, dinners at Groff’s Restaurant and nights on the boardwalk, will be treasured always by his family.

Gene also loved traveling, and he and his wife enjoyed trips to Ireland and China, as well as many cruises, including his last in October 2014.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Maureen A. Potkay and her husband, Douglas, of Yardley, PA, and their children, Meghan Greene (Cooper), Michael Potkay and Katie Potkay; his son, George J. Ward and his wife, Wendy, of Newtown, PA, and their children, Jessica, Kimberly and Robby Ward; and Brian J. Ward and his wife, Kelly, of Somerset, NJ. He is also survived by two brothers, William Ward of Reading, PA and Edward Ward of Springfield, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Friday evening, February 6, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Saturday, February 7, 2015, from 8:30 to 9:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA l8954 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at the Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA l8940. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Thomas More Alumni Association, P.O. Box 294, Drexel Hill, PA, 19026.

Kevin Cornish of Holland passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 31, 2015. He was competing in the annual 19154, 5K Community Charity race in Northeast Philadelphia. He was 42.

Born in Philadelphia, Kevin was the beloved husband of Tina D. Paskanik Cornish for the past 15 years. In addition to his beloved wife Tina, he is the loving father of Morgan Elizabeth whom he adored. He was the devoted son of Thomas M. Cornish and the late Diane E. Boudwin Cornish. He is also survived by his sister Suzanne Comisac and her husband Christopher, his mother-in-law Kathleen D. Flood and a niece Katie Comisac. 

Kevin was a resident of Holland for the past 4 years having formerly lived in Southampton. He was a graduate of William Tennent High School, class of 1990 and received his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University in 1994.

Kevin was part of the ROTC of the United States Army during his college years. Kevin was also a former Secret Service Agent. He was a dedicated member of the Bensalem Police Department since 1998. Kevin was an Officer and member of the Motor Patrol Unit. He was promoted to Detective in March of 2007.

Detective Cornish was assigned to the Special Victims Unit and was recently honored as Officer of the Year by the Bensalem Rotary Club. Kevin exemplified the rotary’s mission of service above self for his hard work in raising funds and spearheading a campaign for 2 young girls who were removed from an abusive home. Kevin directed the funds for clothes, school supplies and accessories at their foster home.

Kevin donated his time and talents both in and out of uniform. He was a Soccer coach for Council Rock United Soccer Association, and the UGH Club, Trevose. He will truly be remembered for his honesty, integrity and for believing in family and caring about young children of all walks of life.

Relatives, friends and Law Enforcement Officers are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Thursday morning from 10:00 am until his Funeral Service 12:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Bucks County Children and Youth, Heritage Center, Building 500, Heritage Center Dr. Furlong, PA 18925.

Joan L. Petzold, of Bensalem and formerly of Holland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 30, 2015. She was 85.

Joan was the beloved wife of 67 years to Carl F. Petzold.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ann Simon Reichert and the sister of the late Anne Scharfenberger and Louis Reichert.

Joan worked for ACME Markets for many years up until her retirement in 1992. In her leisure, Joan enjoyed playing the Organ, Tap Dancing, shopping, and traveling on Cruise Ships to exciting destinations. She was a lover of animals, but she shared no greater love than the love she showed to her family. Joan will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love her.

In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by her four loving Sons; Carl L. (Patricia), Michael (Karen), James (MaryKay), and Christopher Petzold (Kathy Liss). She is also survived by her brother William D. Phillips (Carol), 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, February 4th from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 595 W. State St. Doylestown, PA 18901

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