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.

       Doris W. Reese of Warrington and a former long time resident of the Somerton section of Philadelphia died peacefully on Saturday January 3, 2015 at Abington Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was 87.

       Doris was the wife of the late Harold Reese.

       Born in Richboro, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie Strong Wilson.

       Doris graduated from the former Richboro High School and went on to study hair dressing at the Wilfred Academy. She was employed as a hair dresser for years before having children and then later worked in retail for Strawbridge and Clothier and as an administrator for Gill Brothers Oil.

       She was a member of the Sweet Adelines Chorus for over 20 years and was also actively involved in the Somerton Women’s Club. Doris was a talented cook known for baking amazing pies, and was a gifted seamstress, calligrapher and tap dancer.

       Perhaps most of all, however, Doris will be remembered for her warmth of heart and her devotion to her loving family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

       Doris is survived by her children, David Reese and his wife, Carol, of Holland, Gail Bonilla and her husband, Chris, of Burlington, NJ, and Donna Fitts and her husband, Harry, of Warrington. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Reese, Kevin, Steven, and Nicole Fitts; and her sister, Marjorie Shelmire of Doylestown.

       In addition to her husband and her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her sister Helen McKendry.

       Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 10:00 AM until her memorial service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will be held privately.

       In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris’ name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

           Albert W. Smedburg, of Churchville, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at his residence. He was 93.

          He was the beloved husband of 69 years to the late Ida M. Funk Smedburg.

          Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late John and Louise Kessler Smedburg and father of the late Alan E. Smedburg.

          Albert was a machinist and then a tool and die maker at the Frankford Arsenal and then in the private sector until his retirement.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife both at the casinos and the race track. He was known as an all around handy man, having built a home that remains in his family to this day. He will be remembered by his loved ones as having been a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  

          Albert is survived by his loving and devoted daughter; Carol M. Larson and her husband Ronald K. of Churchville; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

          In addition to his wife, son and parents, he was preceded in death by 9 siblings.

          Albert’s family will receive friends on Friday January 9, 2015 from 10:00 am until his Memorial Service at 11:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd), Richboro, PA 18954. His Interment will be private.

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

       Henry J. Sterthous died peacefully on Jan. 1, 2015 with family by his side. Originally from the Feltonville and Mayfair sections of Philadelphia, he resided for the past four years at Ann’s Choice in Warminster. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Florence Sterthous (nee Cymbor).   He is lovingly remembered by his five daughters Barbara O’Donnell, Linda Sterthous (Anna Kruschwitz), Denise Milde, Diane Sterthous, and Sandra Sterthous (Brian Powell). He was grandfather of Ryan (Julie), Sean, Kevin (Casey), Kyle, Douglas, Nicholas, Jennifer, Alec and Georgia and great-grandfather of Kaleigh, Aidan, Kira, Liam, and Audrey. Also survived by his brother George Sterthous.

       Henry began his career as a machinist at the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia. When World War II broke out, he joined the US Navy and served until the war’s end.   He then returned to the Arsenal where he worked for many years, ending his government career as a Procurement Specialist. He continued working in the private sector for a number of years until retiring.  

       In his younger years, he was an avid soccer player. He later took up golf, becoming a “scratch” golfer and captain of his golf team at the Frankford Arsenal. In his retirement years, he and Florence traveled extensively across the US and Europe, rode bikes, and took daily long walks through Pennypack Park. He loved cheering for his two favorite home-teams, the Phillies and the Eagles. Above all, he valued time spent with his family and enjoyed any opportunity to attend family parties, holiday celebrations, and special events.  

       Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30AM at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 West Street Rd. Warminster, PA 18974. Int. Resurrection Cem. Bensalem.

       In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ann’s Choice Staff Appreciation Fund, 20000 Ann’s Choice Way Warminster, PA 18974.

    R. Barry Uber of New Hope died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Vermont. He was 69.

     Barry was the beloved husband of 20 years to Kathleen M. Lawlor Uber.

     Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raymond Bernard and Doris Jean Luciano Uber.

     Barry was a former resident of Hilton Head Island, SC, before moving to New Hope in 2012. Mr. Uber received Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Penn State University in 1969, where he received an Alumni Fellow Award in 1996.

     Barry was a seasoned executive in Manufacturing and for the past ten years, a private equity investor. Mr. Uber served for 30 years at Ingersoll-Rand Company, ending his career there as President of Construction and Mining. Barry served as a Partner of Coastal Capital Consultants, L.L.C., President and Chief Executive Officer of North American Van Lines (NAVL), Executive Chairman of Tread Corporation and Oneida Molded Plastics, LLC and as a Director of Measurement Specialties Inc.

     Barry was a member of the Doylestown Country Club and in his leisure; he enjoyed being with family, the Jersey shore, golf, fishing and cooking. In addition to his beloved wife Kathy, Barry is survived by his daughters, Lisa M. Carguello and her spouse Terry of Fayetteville, NY and E. Shane Uber and her partner Jason Rice of Island Heights, NJ and his 3 step daughters, Tracy Denton and her spouse Brenda Welsh of Allentown, Suzanne Denton of New York, Alanna Vallee and her spouse Josh of Bedford, MA. Barry is also survived by his grandchildren, Sara, John, Mark and Claire Carguello, his step grandchild Max Vallee. He is also survived by his sister Eileen Ward and her husband Don of Boyertown along with their daughter Dana Veljacic.

     Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 10:00 AM followed by his Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Barry’s interment will be private.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Student Emergency Support Fund (Barry Uber Memorial Gift XC6SE) at Penn State Harrisburg. Contributions can be sent to The Office of Development, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Olmsted W110, Middletown, PA 17057 or online by visiting http://giveto.psu.edu and entering XC6SE in the box marked other.

      Carmela Rose DeLuca, of Langhorne, PA died on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at St. Mary Medical Center, with her family by her side. She was 85.

      Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Bucks County for the past 35 years.

      She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline DeRocco Gregory, mother of the late Gregory P. DeLuca and sister of the late Doris Mitchell.

      She is survived by her children Vincent G. and Joni DeLuca of Ivyland, James A. and Joancarol DeLuca of Langhorne, Cynthia A. and Anthony R. Geonnotti Jr. of Langhorne, and Joseph A. and Rita DeLuca of Langhorne, and her sister Rose Goldstein of New Hope. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren; Kathryn and Jeremy Benza, Matthew and Jami DeLuca, Kevin DeLuca, Nicholas DeLuca, Christopher DeLuca, James DeLuca, Andrew DeLuca, Gregory DeLuca, Anthony and Kristin Geonnotti, Kristina and Todd Wengert, Justin and Carolyn Geonnotti, Alexander Geonnotti, Arriel DeLuca and her fiancé Bill Mecca, Joseph DeLuca, Alyssa DeLuca, Ashlee DeLuca and her 9 great-grandchildren William and Anna Geonnotti, Madison and Todd Jr. Wengert, Daniel and Riley Benza, Anthony, Patrick, and Grace DeLuca.

      Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:30 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Her interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

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