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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Elizabeth Anna “Betty” Doyle of Hilltown, Bucks County, died Thursday, January 29, 2015, in Grandview Hospital. She was 102 years of age.

Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late James J. Doyle.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Miller Werdebach.

In her early years she was employed in the hosiery industry. Together with her daughter, Mrs. Doyle published several books of her husband’s writings.

Mrs. Doyle is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Mary Doyle of Hilltown. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred A. Gerlach Cottrell.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Broad St., Hilltown, PA 18927. Entombment will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Norristown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at the above address.

          James Huntington Shrader Sr. of Richboro died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 77.

          Jim was the beloved husband of 40 years to Maureen Sweeney Shrader.

          Born in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Dow Theodore and Lulu Faye Garrison Shrader.  Jim studied chemistry and metallurgy at the Univ. of West Virginia, and history at Shepard College in West Virginia.

          Jim was a former resident of Rockledge before moving to Richboro in 1980.  He had a successful career in the chemical industry and was the owner of Chemical Ventures in Richboro. In his leisure, he was a model train enthusiast and was a member of the Abington Lines Railroad Club in Ivyland.

           In addition to his wife Maureen, Jim is survived by his children, James Huntington Shrader Jr. and his wife Alejandra of San Diego, CA and Kathryn Shrader of New York, New York.

           A memorial service will be held at Uva Restaurant, 1040 2^nd  Street Pike in Richboro on February 7^th from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.   Please RSVP to JHS37memorial@gmail.com

          Interment will be privately held by the family.

     Ida R. Meyers, (nee Lee), 93, of Langhorne, died on January 25, 2015.

     Ida was the beloved wife of the late Frank A. Meyers and dearest Mother of the late Frank K. Meyers and the late Carol Ann Jacoby. She was the mother-in-law of Ronald A. Jacoby and Carol J. Meyers, and sister-in-law of Fran Lee. She is also survived by her 2 grandchildren Ronald (Tisha) and Keith (Martyna) and her great grandson Draven Jacoby, and sister of the late August, James, Joseph, John, William Lee, Kathryn Orlowski, and Therese Monics.

     Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn.

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

       Miriam “Mickey” Braun passed away Saturday January 24^th, 2015 surrounded by her family.

       Mickey lived a full life and she touched many people’s hearts along the way. Born August 12, 1935 in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, she spent most of her life in Upper Makefield. She met her beloved husband Christopher while working at Bell Telephone as a repair clerk. Mickey and Chris married in 1955; 2015 represents their 60^th wedding anniversary. Only months after marrying, they lost their Yardley home in the flood of 1955 and Mickey and Chris rebuilt their lives together on Jericho Mountain. They had a wonderful life together, and were always by each other’s side.

       After raising her daughters, Mickey worked at Doylestown Hospital for 10 years. In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, music, baking and sewing. Among Mickey’s greatest joys were making others around her happy and welcome and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. They fondly recall their special Saturday Nights spent with her and their grandfather and Wednesday night family dinners. She had a tremendous influence on the people they have become today. Perhaps the greatest gift Mickey shared with her family was her generous spirit and unconditional love. Everyone will dearly miss her.      

       Mickey is survived by her husband of 59 years, Christopher; her two loving daughters Deborah Hall of Bristol, and Nancy Heyrich and her husband George of Upper Makefield; and her two grandchildren Samantha and Matthew.

       Relatives and friends are invited to Mickey’s Memorial Service on Sunday February 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquetong Rd., New Hope, PA 18938. Her interment will be private.

       In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Miriam’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Ste. 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

     Joan May McGuigan of Newtown, formerly of Southampton, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Chandler Hall. She was 85.

     Born in Philadelphia she was the beloved wife of the late John Paul McGuigan and enjoyed 45 years of marriage. Joan was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Gough Kelly and sister of the late William Kelly. She was predeceased by her grandchildren the late Christopher Meadows and Alyssa McGuigan and her great grandson Donovan Meadows.

     Joan’s one true love in life was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

     Joan will be deeply missed by her 7 children: Bonnie Meadows and her husband Donald, John McGuigan and his wife Carol, Michael McGuigan and his wife Terri, Daniel McGuigan and his wife Jean, Timothy McGuigan, Lori Dougherty and her husband Daniel, and Matthew McGuigan and his wife Julie. She was the beloved grandmother of 20, great grandmother of 18. She is also survived by her sister Barbara Lombo.

     Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:30am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Second Street Pike and Knowles Ave. Southampton, PA 18966. Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont, PA.

    In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105