Christine McNamee Walsh of Bedminster, passed away on December 30, 2014 after her six year battle with breast cancer.

          She is survived by her three loving children Victoria, Brian and Kevin Walsh of Bedminster.

          Chrissy was born in Philadelphia and is the daughter of Maryanne McNamee and the late Vincent McNamee.

          Chrissy graduated from George Washington High School in 1985 and from Holy Family College with an Accounting degree in 1989. She worked at Lockheed Martin as a cost accountant for over 8 years until having her children when she became a full time caregiver. Chrissy also started and ran a successful Moon Bounce business for over 10 years.

          Chrissy truly loved life to the fullest. She spent every moment with her children, family and friends. She was a role model to all with her positive attitude and her never give up spirit. She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew and loved her.

          In addition, to her children Chrissy is survived by her mother Maryann McNamee, her brother Vincent McNamee and his wife Johanna , 2 sisters Beth Manville and her husband Dennis and June Matthews and her husband Kevin. Chrissy is survived by many nieces and nephews Ryan, Cara, Brenna, Devon, Colin, Megan, Kylie, Kevin, Shawn and Braden who will all truly miss her more than words can say.

          Chrissy’s family will receive condolences, on Friday January 2, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and to her Funeral Mass Saturday at 10:30am at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown, PA 18944. Interment will be Private.

          In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to support Inflammatory Breast Cancer research under Dr. Cristofanilli at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.  Donations can be made out to “Jefferson”, noting on the memo line that your donation is made in Christine McNamee Walsh’s memory, and mailed to: Jefferson’s Office of Institutional Advancement 125 S. 9^th Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19107

      Helen B. Goldschmidt, of Bensalem, PA died on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Chandler Hall Hospice. She was 80.

      She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Goldschmidt and the late James M. Spears.

      Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Leible) Schrier and sister of the late Frank, Ted, Joe and Paul Schrier.

      Helen grew up in the Olney section of Philadelphia and after graduating from Little Flower High School in 1952 she began her career with the Internal Revenue Service as a clerk, where she worked for 30 years before retiring in 1981.

      Helen enjoyed traveling, especially to the Jersey shore, playing the slots in Atlantic City and more recently at Parx Casino. She was also an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. To the end of her life, she maintained relationships with a sorority of friends from childhood. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with all her family, and her greatest gift to them was having been the lifelong caretaker of their mother Lillian.

      She is survived by her three sisters, Catherine M. Kubiak of Richboro, Alma E. Sicilia of Huntingdon Valley, Mary L. Formica of Richboro and her sister -in-law Rita Schrier of Bensalem. She is also survived by her extended family of many nieces and nephews.

      Her funeral services and interment will be held privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.

       Charles W. Combs, Jr., of Doylestown, died peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014, at his residence with his family by his side. He was 88.

       He was the beloved husband of the late Joan B. Combs.

       Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Charles W. Sr. and Blanche Davis Combs and brother of the late Janice O’Neil and Earl Combs.

       Chuck as he was known to family and friends was a resident of Sellersville for over 30 years before moving to Doylestown in 2009. He was a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Engineering and his professional career spanned over 30 plus years with Philco-Ford. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army who enjoyed golf, bowling and shooting pool. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

       Chuck is survived by his dear niece Nancy C. Staudenmayer.

       His family will receive condolences on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 12:00pm until his Funeral Service 1:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

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

       Derek R. Hickling, of Newtown, died on December 29, 2014, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 83.

       He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Tamae “Tami” Kuratomi Hickling.

       Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Rowland and Camilla Painter Hickling and brother of the late Barbara O'Conner and Maisie Stark.

       Derek was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a Staff Sergeant in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in November of 1956. Derek enjoyed aviation and throughout his life he held a private pilot’s license. He was a true handy man and was able to fix anything that was broken. Derek enjoyed spending time in the theater, where he acted in several mini-series in Japan and community theaters in the United States. Derek had a deep passion for all animals, especially dogs and birds, although his true love in life was his family.

       In addition to his loving wife, Derek is survived by his children, Leslie Zoto of Richboro, and Ronald and his wife Mary Hickling of Newbury Park, CA. He is the brother of Patricia and Robert Reed of Williamstown, NJ. He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Alyssa and Quintin Zoto, and Nathan Hickling.

       Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 10:30am until his Burial Office 11:30am at Redemption Episcopal Church, 1101 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966. His interment will follow in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

       In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214, or to the Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

         Joseph B. Sheehan of Doylestown passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2014.  He was 57.  

         Born in Berlin, NJ he was a son of Edward M. Sheehan, Sr. and the late Elizabeth V. Sheehan.  

         Joe was a 1976 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School and went on to work many years for UPS as a driver before starting his own business as a public adjustor.  His friendliness and warmth was striking to those around him and it was tough to go almost anywhere without someone pulling him aside to say hello and strike up a conversation.

         Joe is survived by his loving children, Lindsay DeLise and her husband, Jon, Kristin Sheehan, Jenna Harbaugh and her husband, Michael, and Jeffrey Sheehan; his grandchildren, Ella, Olivia, Zoe, and Cale; his siblings Edward Sheehan, Jr., Michael Sheehan, Patrick Sheehan, Elizabeth McAfee, Brian Sheehan, Mary Jane Williams, Timothy Sheehan, John Sheehan, Robert Sheehan, Helen Johnson, and Eileen Sheehan. Joe was the loving partner of Randi Cataldo and the former husband of Dawne Sheehan.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Kevin Sheehan. He also leaves behind countless other relatives and friends.    

          Joe will be remembered by his family and friends as a man of great strength- not that of the physical sense, but as a man who loved his children and grandchildren with wreckless abandon. He was a fun loving father, grandfather, and friend. He always did good for those around him and would stop at nothing to see the best in people. He will be dearly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him and his loving memory will be forever in our hearts. 

         Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Tuesday January 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Ave., Warrington, PA 18976.  His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

          In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Chronic Pain Association by visiting https://theacpa.org/donation-form.

       Kermit Richard Weitzel passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Doylestown, PA. He was 87.

       Kermit was the beloved husband of Helen E. Stauffer Weitzel for over 66 years.

       Born in Quakertown, PA he was the son of the late Kermit J. and Anna Hillegass Weitzel, and father of the late Kenneth Weitzel.

       Kermit was a proud veteran of World War II where he served in the United States Navy, enlisting at the age of 17 to ensure he was able to help during the war effort. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Kermit went back to school and earned his high school diploma. Kermit then began to work with the FMC Corporation and remained employed there until their closing. He then worked as a school bus driver in the Central Bucks School District for 20 years. Kermit was a member of the New Britain Borough Council for nearly 25 years, and also spent much of his time on the football field where he was a coach for the Lenape Valley Pop Warner team. Although Kermit had many hobbies and interests, his one true passion in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.        

       In addition to his wife Helen, Kermit will be deeply missed by his children; Lori Barrett and her husband William, and Richard Weitzel and his wife, the late Tami. He is the beloved grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 5.

       Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 11:00 AM until his funeral service at 12:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery, New Britain, PA.

       In lieu of flowers contributions in Kermit’s memory may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

      Sylvia Pilson Wilson of Yardley died on Friday peacefully on Friday December 26, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was a young 102.

        Born in Delaware County she lived in Morton and Collingdale most of her life before moving to Toms River, New Jersey where she lived from 1978 until she moved to Chandler Hall in Newtown.

       She was the beloved wife of the late Howard R. Wilson and daughter of the late Peter and Rose Shaffer Pilson, she was pre deceased by 3 sisters and 1 brother.

        Sylvia lived a long and lively life. She went to work for the Bell Telephone Company at the age of 14, and stayed with them for over 50 years as an operator retiring in 1976, and was selected to be “Miss Bicentennial”.Sylvia was a woman of many talents she enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, playing cards, volunteering at soup kitchens and just being social and helping people. She would say to family and friends,” I lived a good life had a good job and have been blessed with good health.

        Sylvia is survived by her supportive 3 nieces and nephew, Rosemarie Stephano (Raymond), Gloria Stemple (Clifton), Louise Spolintino and Charles Merkin (Dorothy), and several great nieces and nephews.

        Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass 10:30 am at the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield.

        In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Bucks County Assoc. for the Blind 400 Freedom Drive Newtown, PA 18940.

Carol A. Eddy of North Wales died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Abington Lansdale Hospital. She was 70.

Carol was the beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Eddy, Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Dittrich.

Carol was a former resident of Philadelphia and Dresher before moving to North Wales. She received her Undergraduate and Masters Degrees from Gywnedd Mercy College and had worked as Medical Technologist for 30 years with Merck Pharmaceutical until her retirement. Carol was a devoted and faithful communicant of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church in North Wales and served as their Funeral Coordinator. In her early years, she enjoyed skiing with her late husband Alfred and spending time outdoors and fishing. Carol will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Carol is survived by her sister, Joan Caputo and her husband Joseph of Warminster, her nephew John Caputo and his wife Veronica and her 2 great nephews Antonio and Victor.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday, January 2, 2015 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:00am in Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454.

Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham.

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

      Dennis E. Warg of Churchville, died peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by his devoted family. He was 70.

      Born in Muncy, Pennsylvania, Dennis was the beloved husband of 47 years to Astrida Kalnins Warg and son of the late Clifford E. and Mildred Croman Warg.

      Dennis was a resident of Churchville for the past 38 years. He was a graduate of Muncy High School, class of 1962. He received his undergraduate degree in Math from Lycoming College in 1967, where he played football and was Co-Captain of the team. He received his Master’s Degree in Guidance from the College of New Jersey and from Ryder University a Master’s Degree in Administration.

      Dennis was a gentle giant with a firm handshake and glowing smile and a Tough, but fair reputation. He started his professional career at Muncy High School teaching Math. Upon moving to Bucks County, Dennis started a 16 year career with the Bensalem School District as an Administrator, Math teacher and Athletic Director. In 1985 he joined the Council Rock School District as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Council Rock High School, North and remained there until his retirement in 2002. Dennis was inducted to the Muncy Hall of Fame and Council Rock Hall of Fame and was the recipient of the Dick Dougherty Twin Sports Award for his 30 years of service to Lower Bucks County scholastic sports. Dennis was a sports enthusiast who loved golf, tennis, football, gardening, hunting and fishing.

      He helped both Bensalem and Council Rock sports programs become successful, although winning to him was not everything. He was more concerned with how the student athletes represented themselves and their families.

      In addition to his beloved wife, Dennis is survived by his 2 sons; Kristoffer D. Warg and his wife Annemarie, and Erik D. Warg, his brother Richard A. Warg and his wife Judy, He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Kaine C. and Kruz H. Warg and Jake Zukowski, he is also survived by his sister-in-law Sarmite Judson and her husband Bill, a niece and 2 nephews, Suzanne Holmes (Chris), Richard Warg, Jr. (Jill) and Shawn Warg (Shelly).

      Dennis’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday December 30, 2014 from 11:30am until his Memorial Service 2:30 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

      In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Dennis E. Warg Scholarship Fund, c/o Newtown Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2073, Doylestown, PA 18901.

         Lola R. Liebert of Warrington passed away peacefully on December 25, 2014 at Abington Hospice at Warminster. She was 89.

         She was the beloved wife of 43 years to the late Edward S. Liebert.

         Born in Abington, she was a daughter of the late Raymond B. and Emma Oldham Livezey and sister of the late Raymond Livezey.

         Lola was employed for many years with Specialty Glass Products from where she retired in. She was an avid traveller and for 20 years ran various trips for the St. Robert’s Exceptional Persons group in Warrington.   Along with her husband, Lola also greatly enjoyed Ballroom Dancing and the two could often be found cutting a rug at various events and gatherings.

         Perhaps most of all, however, Lola will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family. She always made them her top priority and most especially treasured time with her adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed but always remembered.

         Lola is survived by her daughters, Lola E. Liebert of Holicong, Dale L. Kaupas and her husband, Jan, of Churchville, and Dawn L. McGowan and her husband, Glenn, of Warrington. She also leaves behind seven adoring grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and her sister Mildred Liebert of Warminster.

         Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday January 17, 2015 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 followed by her memorial service at 2:00 PM. Her interment will be private.

         In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lola’s memory may be made to Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Rd., Warminster, PA 18974.