John Richardson van Dyke of Twining Village in Holland, PA, died on January 13, 2015 at the age of 102. Throughout his life his high energy benefitted his “can do” attitude. With a warm smile and inclusive outlook he welcomed everybody. His infectious loving nature was reciprocated by others, sustaining him in his final decades.

           Born in Newark, NJ, to Ernest Caldwell and Carrie Richardson van Dyke, he graduated from The Choate School, Wallingford, CT, and Princeton University. In 1934 at IBM he began a career devoted to designing systems for the insurance industry.   Joining the Prudential Insurance Co., he was responsible for major systems changes in the Group Insurance Department.   Later he was in charge of systems for the State Mutual Assurance Co. In 1959 he joined RCA’s Computer Systems Division as Manager of Financial Marketing, moving on to the Univac division of Sperry Rand with Univac’s acquisition of the business from RCA.

         During World War II he helped design and manage the United States Strategic Bombing Survey. The survey was approved by Roosevelt and Churchill at the Casablanca Conference for determining the most effective bombing methods. The RAF favored night area bombing while the US preferred daylight strategic bombing.   All US and RAF bombing mission reports were sent to Newark, NJ, to be coded and relayed daily to England. After the war he designed and installed a system to automate Princeton University’s Registrar Office which was urgently needed to process the influx of numerous returning students from military service.

           After retiring from Sperry Rand in 1977 he moved to Rehoboth Beach, DE, with his wife Nina to the home they had built in 1950. Active in All Saints Episcopal Church he served as Senior Warden and on the Finance Committee. Inspired by results of a Kiwanis survey indicating a vital need for a local YMCA, he led a grass roots effort to start a YMCA. In 1980 he founded The Sussex Family YMCA and became its first president. Later he was appointed to the YMCA of Delaware’s Board of Directors and Board of Managers.   In 2005 he was inducted into Delaware’s YMCA Hall of Fame and in 2006 honored with its Legacy Award.   Also he helped initiate in Milford, DE, a Continuing Education Program under the University of Delaware. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Henlopen Acres Beach Club and the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. At Princeton he was a member of the Glee Club where for three years they performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski.

         His long life was the product of his extraordinary positive attitude, zest for life and sustained by the love of his family and many friends.

He is survived by sons John and wife Mimi of Darien, CT and Carter and wife Lynn of Doylestown, PA, daughter Nina of New York City, granddaughter Alyssa Kim and husband Scott of Mountainside, NJ. and niece Susan Corcoran of Richmond, VA.   He is also survived by five exchange student daughters of Carter and Lynn; Yukiko Muto, Katrin End, Carolina Latorre Gopfert, Andrea End and Anne End Matissek. His wife of nearly 61 years, Nina Piper van Dyke, pre-deceased in 2001.

         A funeral service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Angola, DE.

         There will be a Memorial Service held at the Kelly Auditorium at Twining Village, 280 Middle Holland Road, Holland, PA starting at 2:30pm on Saturday, February 21, 2015.

         Contributions in his memory may be given to the Sussex Family YMCA, 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 or the Healing Gardens at Twining Village, 280 Middle Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

          Thomas Joseph McCauley of Langhorne, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He was 83.

          Thomas was the beloved husband of Rita Hess McCauley for over 50 years.

          Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas James and Ederie McHugh McCauley, and brother of the late Marie McCauley Rahill, Joan McCauley, and Mary McCauley.

          Thomas was a member of Saint Ann's Parish in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, and graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on March 29, 1951, and served during the Korean Conflict. Thomas was honorably discharged on March 28, 1954, having attained the rank of Corporal.

          Thomas attended La Salle College on the GI Bill, graduating in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in English. He taught at Thomas Edison High School and Central High School from 1950 through 1980. During this period he also became a member of the evening division faculty at La Salle College. Upon his retirement from education, Thomas and Rita operated Antiquarian Book Fairs in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

          In his leisure, Thomas excelled at writing feature articles for military magazines based on his years of service with the U.S.M.C. He was knowledgeable and proud of his County Donegal Irish heritage. Tom and his wife were fortunate to be able to travel extensively in Ireland.

          In addition to his beloved wife Rita, Thomas will be deeply missed by his son, Conal McCauley of Conshocken, PA, and his daughter, Maura McCauley Coulter and her husband Charles of Chalfont, PA. Seven grandchildren, Patrick, Deirdre, Bridget, Ciara, Kevin, Braedan, and Molly also survive Thomas.

          Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday, January 19, 2015, from 11:00am until his funeral mass at 12:00pm at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. His interment will follow with military honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA.

          In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

            Elizabeth R. Cooney of New Hope passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Neshaminy Manor Home in Warrington. She was 85.

          Elizabeth was the beloved wife of 62 years to Edmund J. “Ned” Cooney.

          Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Franklin McDonald, and sister of the late Patricia McDonald.

          Elizabeth grew up in West Philadelphia and was a 1947 graduate of West Philadelphia High School. Upon graduation from high school, she began to work for Bell Telephone before she began working with Wellsback Corporation Plumbing Supply.

On May 23, 1953, Elizabeth married Ned and moved to Trevose where they lived for over 33 years before moving to Buckingham Springs in 1993. Elizabeth enjoyed boating along the Delaware, taking road trips along the Blue Ridge Mountains and traveling especially her trip to Ireland. However, her true passion in life was her husband and family who loved her dearly. Her family would like to thank the Doylestown Hospital Hospice and Our Lady of Guadalupe Health and Wellness Ministry for their compassion and support that they provided to the family throughout the years.

          In addition to her beloved husband Edmund, Elizabeth is survived by her two children; Kathleen Jarrett and her husband Thomas of Warrington, and Patricia Marinucci and her husband Albert of Hatboro. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren; Matthew and his wife Melissa, Daniel and his wife Meg, Patrick, Anthony, and his fiancé Ariel, and Andrew and his wife Meghan, and 4 great-grandchildren; Braeden, Liam, Declan and Harper Elizabeth.

          Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 8:00 am until her Funeral Mass at 9:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd. Doylestown, PA 18940. Her interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA.

          In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to Ministry to Health & Wellness, c/o Our Lady of Guadalupe at the above address.

         Robert A. Romano of Churchville died Monday, January 12, 2015 at Holy Redeemer Hospice in Meadowbrook surrounded by his loving family. He was 93.

         Robert was the beloved husband of the late Ethella Louisa Reiff Romano.

         Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raphael and Marie Grace Romano.

         Robert was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Churchville in 1959. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #161 and had worked for various transportation companies throughout his career. Robert was devoted to his Catholic faith and was a Communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Richboro. In addition, he was a 4^th Degree Knight with the Raymond V. Hennessey Knights of Columbus Council #6145 in Newtown and also was a 50 plus year member of the Men of Malvern. He will be remembered for his musical talent both vocally and instrumentally.

         Robert is survived by his children; Monica Romano and her husband Phillip Wilson of Tampa, FL, Kathleen Wagner and her husband Larry of New Market, MD, Patricia Romano of Churchville, Bruce Romano and his wife Dawn of Bensalem, Janeen McCann and her husband Ed of Perkasie and Brian Romano and his wife Terri of Warrington. He is also survived by his sister Virginia Gomeringer of Philadelphia, his brother Anthony Spallone of Palm Coast, FL, his 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 1 great-grandchild-to-be.

         Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday, January 16, 2015 from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Robert’s interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

Evelyn R. Johnson of Doylestown, Pa., formerly of Bernardsville, N.J. and Flat Rock, N.C., passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. She was 90.

She was born in 1924, in Long Island, N.Y. and was the daughter of the late Ann and George Reimers.

Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Kean University in New Jersey, receiving both a Bachelor and Master’s degree in English. She was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. She was a certified Braillist for the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

She retired from the Bernardsville N.J. Board of Education before moving to Flat Rock, N.C. in 1987, with her husband, Oke I. Johnson.

She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, served on the Altar Guild, was a member of the Daughters of the King, and was a Lay Eucharistic minister.

She served on the Board of Trustees of Historic Flat Rock, Inc., the Board of Directors of the American Association of University Women, the Board of Directors of the Supporting Players of Flat Rock Playhouse, and the Board of Directors of Four Seasons Arts Council.

She was a Life Master of American Contact Bridge League and played at the Opportunity House in Hendersonville. She loved the game of Bridge and tried to play every day, sometimes more often!

In Kenmure, Mrs. Johnson was the organizer and first editor of the Kenmure Newsletter, and organizer of the Welcome Committee. She was president of the Women’s Nine Holer’s Golf Committee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oke I. Johnson; her sister, Harriet Christmann; and her beloved Golden Retriever, Sonja.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Carol DeJarnette of Florida; Judy Tsuma, and her husband, Rodney of Arizona; Oke I. Johnson Jr., and his wife, JV of Colorado; and Amy, and her husband, Rick of Doylestown. Her grandchildren, Kim, Oke III, Kari, Sam and Anna; her great-grandchildren, Annika Evelyn and Oke IV; and two nephews, Eugene Christmann and his family, and Jon Christmann also survive her.

Memorial donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, Daughter’s of the King, Mary and Martha Chapter, Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

          Vincent C. Calvanese of Doylestown went home to Jesus after a long battle with cancer on Friday, January 9, 2015, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was 75.

          Born in Philadelphia, Vincent was the beloved husband of Margaret Koppi Calvanese for the past 52   years. He was the son of the late Vincent and Mary Notarianni Calvanese and devoted father of the late Jennifer Calvanese.

          Vince was resident of Bucks County for the past 40 years having lived in Churchville for over 30 years before moving to Doylestown 10 years ago. He was a proud member of the first graduating class of Father Judge High School, class of 1957. Vince served proudly in the United States Army for 2 years. A man of many talents Vince spent most of his career as a barber with his shop in Feasterville, retiring in 2013. He also was the former owner of several restaurants, delicatessen and catering services in the Bucks County and Philadelphia area.

          He thoroughly enjoyed being with people and talking about sports; especially Philadelphia sports teams, and the New York Yankees. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends.

          In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his dear children and their spouses; Janine Leffel of Jupiter FL, Meg Swiggard and her husband Chris of New Britain, Vincent Calvanese and his wife Jennifer of Castle Rock, CO, he is also survived by his brother Louis Calvanese and his wife Judy and a sister Marie Calvanese. And the proud grandfather of Christopher, Danny, Gianna, Adelina, Lucia and Franca.

          Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday January 15, 2015 from 9:00am until his funeral service 10:00 am at Calvary Chapel-Central Bucks, 150 E. Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA. 18914. Interment with Military honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

          In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to BARC 4950 York Rd. P.O. Box 470, Holicong, PA 18928 In memory of Jennifer Calvanese or the Sofia and Vincent Calvanese Memorial Foundation 6207 Castle Peak Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80108.

        Margaret R. Bodkin of Ivyland passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband and family by her side. She was 80.

        She was the beloved wife of James T. Bodkin with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

        Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret Carberry Begley and sister of the late Paul, William, Leonard, and Helen Begley, Annamarie Scullion, and Marie Fitzgerald.

        Margaret was a 1952 graduate of Nazareth Academy where she developed countless friendships that have lasted to this day. She went on to work ten years with PECO as a secretary and then devoted her time to her children and family as a homemaker until her kids were grown. She would go on to continue her administrative work as a secretary for Penn State Abington, where she was employed until her retirement in 1999. For Margaret her family was always number one and she will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother and an adoring grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

         In addition to her husband, Margaret is survived by her children, James P. Bodkin, Annamarie Gresko and her husband, Gary, Michael S. Bodkin, Thomas W. Bodkin, and Margaret E. Quinlisk and her husband, John. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, James C. Bodkin (Krista), Kayla M. Bodkin (Shawn), Danielle Bodkin, Michael F. Gresko, Kaitlyn A. Gresko, and Meghan E. Quinlisk, Kayleigh M. Quinlisk, and Dennis J. Quinlisk.

         Relatives and friends may greet the family on Wednesday January 14, 2015 from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, Pa 18954. Her interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

         In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret’s name may be made to Nazareth Academy, 4001 Grant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114, Attn: Development Office and please note the donation is in Memory of Margaret R. Bodkin.

       Mark Owen Lamon of Holland died Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was 58.

       Mark was the beloved husband of 22 years to Lee Ann Dittemore Lamon.

       Born in Watertown, New York, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Marion Walrath Lamon.

       He was a graduate of Syracuse University and received his Masters Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Mark had a distinguished career with Bristol Myers Squibb with 35 years of dedicated service with his last position being the Director of Hosting Operations (Information Technology) in Hopewell, NJ. He was a former Volunteer Fireman with the Dexter Volunteer Fire Department in Dexter, New York, Clay, New York and also with the Northampton Township Fire Department in Richboro. In his leisure, he enjoyed coaching multiple sports teams in Northampton Township, vacationing on the St. Lawrence River and playing golf. He was also an avid woodworker. Mark will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

       In addition to his wife Lee Ann, Mark is survived by his children, Kristen Lamon Marks and her husband Dave of Skaneateles, New York and Haley, Sarah and Kyle Lamon, all of Holland. He is also survived by his sisters Michelle Adams and her husband Herb of Fredonia, KS, Diane Lamon, Anita DeVito and her husband Mark and Rae Lee Lamon, all of Dexter, New York.

       Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 1:00pm until his Memorial Service 2:30pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Mark’s interment will be private.

       In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark’s memory may be made to the Northampton Township Fire Department, 50 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 or the Dexter Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Canal Street, Dexter, NY 13634.

       Gino R. Francescangeli Jr., of New Britain, PA died on Monday, January 5, 2015, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital with his family by his side. He was 61.

       He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Colleen (Taylor) Francescangeli.

       Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Gino and Margaret Flanagan Francescangeli.

       Gino grew up in Philadelphia and Warminster. He was a 1971 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School and graduate of The College of New Jersey. Gino enjoyed the company of the many colleagues and friends he met as he traveled around the country as Director of National Fleet for Pep Boys.

       Gino spent much of his adult life involved in the CYO basketball programs at St. John Bosco, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and St. Jude parishes. He was a devoted member of the St. Jude Parish community, participating in both school and parish activities. There’s nothing Gino loved more than fishing off the beaches of his beloved Long Beach Island, NJ. He was an avid fishing rod builder and boater.

       The center of Gino’s world was his family. “Family Time” was what mattered most to him and is the legacy that he leaves behind.

       In addition to his wife, Gino is survived by his children Mari Rose, Timothy, Matthew, and Margaret Francescangeli, his sister Karen Myers and his 3 brothers Barry, Thomas and Richard Francescangeli. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

       Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00pm and again on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914 followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

       In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Parish at the above address.

Dr. Valerio John Federici of Langhorne died Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 92.

Valerio was the beloved husband of 59 years to Florence E. Mikulka Federici.

Born in DuBois, PA, he was the son of Benigno and Anesina who were from Colli di Barete, L’Aquila, Italy.

Valerio was a graduate of Northeast High School in Philadelphia and LaSalle College. A 1948 graduate of Jefferson Medical College, he completed his senior internship with the US Army at Walter Reed General Hospital as a 1^st Lieutenant and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He practiced as a general surgeon predominantly at St. Mary Hospital in Philadelphia and St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He selflessly gave his time to his patients until his retirement in 1990. He lived life on his own terms, was an avid collector, and always enjoyed a good cigar.

 In addition to his wife Florence, Valerio is survived by his children, Christina Owens and her husband Michael of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Benigno Federici and his wife Jana of Suffolk, Virginia; and David Federici and his wife Christine of Langhorne PA. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Samantha, Steven, Kori, Maria, Valerio, Gabriella, Carter and Marco. He is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Fioravanti, and grandson, Alexi Owens.

 Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family, Friday, January 9^th from 10:00 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00 am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the St. Mary Medical Center Foundation, C/O www.stmaryfoundation.org or One Summit Square, 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Suite 300, Langhorne, PA 19047.