Eva Marie Foley of Southampton, PA passed away peacefully on November 15, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home. She was 95.

          Eva was the beloved wife of 40 years to the late Francis J. Foley.

          Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Mary Gentil McCloskey.

          Eva is survived by her three loving children Francis E. Foley and his wife Christine of Berks County, PA, Ronald E. Foley and his wife Kathleen of Montgomery County, PA, and Faith Hober and her husband Joe of Southampton, PA. She is the beloved grandmother of Colleen Foley, Francis J. Foley and his wife Koesoema, Christopher Dascher and his fiancé Katy, Jennifer Heller and her husband Joe, and Kaitlin Foley. She is the great grandmother of Keegan, Kennedy Eva, Scott, Juliette Eva, and Alexa. Eva will also be deeply missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10 am until her memorial service at 11 am in the North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966. Her interment will be held privately at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne, PA.

          In lieu of flowers, donations in Eva’s memory may be made to the North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966.

          Ann Ayre of East Quogue and formerly of Hampton Bays, died on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her residence in Newtown, PA.

          Born to Thomas F. and Ann Morris Casey in New York City on March 22, 1923, the family, which included older brother Tom, moved to Elmhurst, Queens, when Ann was four. She graduated Newtown High School, then employed as a Passenger Agent at United Airlines, LaGuardia Airport. She married George J. Lawrie of Rego Park in 1942 and shortly after the couple moved to Delaware County, PA, where they lived for 19 years. Five children were born there: Bonnie, Susan, Betsy, Patricia and Michael Scott. The marriage ended in divorce in 1961 and Ann and the children returned to Long Island.

          In 1965, she married J. Ernest Ayre, MD, a pioneer in cervical cancer research, and moved to Old Westbury, LI. Dr. Ayre was the founder and Medical Director of National Cancer Center with two research facilities, Plainview LI and Miami (later Boca Raton FL). Ann served as Executive Secretary of the Long Island office alongside her husband for eleven years. Following his death in 1974, she was named Executive Director by the board of Directors and served in that capacity until her retirement in 1985.

          In 1978 Ann built a retirement home in Hampton Bays which she and her family enjoyed until 2004 when she moved to Eagles Walk in East Quogue. She stated often that her retirement years in Hampton Bays were a dream come true, beautiful surroundings, loving family, and dear friends. She was an active participant in the Center for Creative Retirement at Southampton College for many years since 1985, she also volunteered with the Dominican Sisters Family Health Service and was deeply devoted to her local parish, St. Rosalie’s.

          Both husbands predeceased her as did her oldest daughter, Bonnie Sullivan and her brother Thomas Casey. She is survived by daughter Susan Turner and her husband George of New Hope, PA, Elizabeth Saccone of Massapequa, NY, Pat Tucker and her husband Malcolm of Doylestown, PA, son Michael Scott Lawrie of Denver, CO, five beloved grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and her sister-in-law Theresa Casey of Larchmont, NY.

          Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 10:30am in St. Rosalie Church, 31 E. Montauk Hwy. Hampton Bays, NY 11946. Interment will be private at Good Ground Cemetery.

          In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts would be appreciated by the family to the Dominican Sisters FHS, P.O. Box 1028 Hampton Bays, NY 11946 or to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048 Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.

William L. Diemer of Holland died on Monday November 17, at Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville. He was 79.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the husband of Carole E. Bollinger Diemer for 50 years. He was son of the late William and Anna Donaghy Diemer.

Bill was a resident of Holland since 1979 and a faithful member of St. John United Methodist Church, Ivyland. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict.

Bill was an Engineer for Conrail for over 50 years retiring in 1993. He had several hobbies, but the one he most enjoyed was working around his home. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Susan Hill, 3 granddaughters and his brother Harry Diemer.

Bill’s family will receive condolences on Friday, November 21, from 10:30am until his Funeral Service 12 Noon at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro.

Interment will be private at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road-Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or charity of donor's choice.

James Andrew Mann passed away November 16, 2014 at his home in Newtown. He was 88.

He was born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of 66 years to Doris C. Holdsworth Mann and son of the late Jane (Robertson) Mann and Edmund Mann, and was a life-long resident of Philadelphia and Bucks counties.

Jim summered in Longport, New Jersey. His life-long loves included his wife, his family, and his Christian faith.

Jim faithfully served is country during World War II. In the Pacific Ocean Theater he served aboard cargo and troop transport ships before being transferred to the USS Alaska (CB-1). After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Jim finished earning his high school diploma at Northeast High School and subsequently did coursework at Temple University.  

Jim spent his career in Philadelphia as a commercial construction contractor. Jim and Doris started their own commercial construction company—James A. Mann Inc. Their business was successful and Jim and Doris were in business together for several decades.

Jim had several interests outside of work. He was a member of the Carpenters’ Company of Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia and the Masonic Philadelphia-Potter Lodge, Number 72. Jim also served on the Boards of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Ivyland, PA, and The Ocean City Tabernacle in Ocean City, NJ. He loved puttering around his home fixing things, helping and advising his family, eating at Shafto’s and walking down the Ocean City boardwalk with his family, and swooping up a child as he danced around the kitchen singing songs and laughing. He was a Christian who loved God and always had the courage to change the things he could for the better.

In addition to his beloved wife, He is survived by his daughters Carol and Joyce, his son-in-laws David Clift and Robert Finley, his brother Edmund Mann, and his sister Ethel (Mann) White. His grandchildren include: David Mann, Allison (Podrasky) MaCauley, Lauren Podrasky, Kelly Finely, and Andrew Finley. He has also been blessed to know three great grandchildren, Molly MaCauley, Joshua Mann, and Conner MaCauley.

Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of his life on Thursday November 20, from   9:45 am until Masonic services 10:45 am followed by his Funeral Services 11:00 am at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Rd. Ivyland, PA 18974. Military Honors and Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.       

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of St. John United Methodist Church at the above address.

       Deborah A. Covelusky of the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia died on November 16, 2014 at Nazareth Hospital.

       She was the beloved wife of Michael J. Covelusky.

       Born in New Jersey she was the daughter of William S. DeCosta of Southampton and the late Carol Pietrowski DeCosta.

       In addition to her husband and father she is survived by her devoted children Michael J. Covelusky Jr. (Rachel Shanks) and Melissa A. Covelusky (Dustin Rooklin), her dear sister Cherie Leadley (Tom) and Eddie O’Neill (Nikki Fedak). She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren; Jadalyn, Leah, Collin, and Conner.

      Her family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

      In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Horsham Clinic, 722 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002.

     Betty H. Tabscott of Brigantine, NJ, long-time resident of Washington Crossing, PA and Garden Grove, CA, passed on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Atlantic Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, NJ. She was 92.

     Betty was the beloved wife of the late Jackson C. Tabscott.

     Born in Buckhannon, WV, she was the daughter of the late Charles G. and Ruth Woodruff Hoffman, and sister of the late Harry Hoffman.

     Betty was the mother of the late Jackson C. Tabscott, II and is survived by her two daughters and their spouses; Andrea Lee and John Gula of Yorba Linda, CA and Maryellen and Bernard O’Connor of Brigantine, NJ. She is also survived by her 7 grandsons, and 10 great grandchildren.

     Betty enjoyed music, playing games like golf, bridge and especially “chase the ace.” She loved traveling to visit her friends and beloved family. Betty will be remembered for her friendly personality and the ability to make friends with anyone she met.

     Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday, November 21, 2014 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00am in Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938. Interment will follow in the Thompson Memorial Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

     Douglas A. Fisk of Richboro passed unexpectedly due to medical complications on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at his residence with his beloved wife of 54 years Joyce Karschner Fisk by his side. Doug was 75.

     Doug was the father of the late Craig A. Fisk.                    

     Born in Sayre, PA, he was the son of the late Bradley and Florence Huffman Fisk.                                                                                                         

     Doug was employed by American Meter Company for 43 years climbing from entry level bookkeeper to the eventual position of Director of Accounting/Tax/Insurance the position he eventually retired from. After retiring, Doug devoted his expertise and most of his time being a key factor in the daily operations of his son's business including all financial aspects, purchasing, quality control and production.

     Doug was a faithful and devoted volunteer firefighter for the Wyalusing Valley Fire Department for many years before moving away for work and then serving in the Northampton Township Fire Department’s Fire Police Division. In addition to his Fire Department membership, Doug was also a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Wyalusing Lodge #618, Southampton Square Club and REACT emergency communications.

     In his leisure, he enjoyed exploring the country with his wife in their motor home, enjoying his mountain property, fishing, competing with friends and family in Disc Golf, operating and repairing of RC Airplanes, and above all creating the cherished memories with his family who were simply the essence of his being. Doug will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.

     In addition to his wife Joyce, Doug is survived by his loving and devoted children; Kevin M. Rosencrance and his wife Gale of Furlong, Jill A. Johnson of Tully, NY, and Daniel J. Fisk and his wife Diane of Richboro. He is also survived by his brother Walter Fisk, two sisters Shirley Poletto and Sharon Cavallo, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

     Services will be conducted privately at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home immediately followed by interment at Union Cemetery in Richboro, PA.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214.

     Charles E. Leva, of Langhorne, PA, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Brookdale Senior Living in Richboro. His family appreciates the caring staff of Brookdale and Crossroads Hospice. They kept him smiling and comfortable to the end. He was 89.

     Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Emiddio and Mary Ellis Leva.

     Charles was a longtime resident of Bucks County, having formerly resided in Ocean City, NJ, Doylestown and Yardley, before moving to Richboro. He was a WW II veteran, serving in the US Army. He received the Jubilee of Liberty Medal for participating in the invasion of Normandy Beach. Charles was a partner in Bodine Construction Company in Rockledge, PA, which specialized in sewer and water construction. After selling the business, Charles worked for Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, for Cape May County Highway Department and the township of Doylestown. He retired at eighty years of age.

     Charles was proud of his years of membership in the Serra Club whose mission is to foster and affirm vocations to the priesthood and vowed religious life.  

     In his leisure, he enjoyed quality times spent with his family boating and fishing in Ocean City, NJ. Charles was an avid reader, journal writer, and history buff. He was known for vividly sharing memories of his life experiences.

     Charles was the loving father of Lynn A. Nucera and the late Lori Leva. He was the devoted grandfather of Tony and his wife, Sara, Tracie, Charles and his wife, Tracy and Lindsay Nucera and proud great-grandfather of, “his babies”, Hunter, Eva, Emma, and Brooke Nucera. He will be truly missed by his son-in-law and pal, Dominic Nucera. Charles is the brother of David of Cheltenham, PA and the late Mary Daulerio, Rose Slouskey, Nanette Sciolla, Peter and Edward Leva.

     His funeral service and interment will be held privately in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

     In memory of Charles, tax deductible contributions may be made to his granddaughter, Tracie Nucera’s, non-profit animal rescue, Safe Cat Network 11 Creek Road P.O. Box 24, Virginville, PA 19564. Pop Pop was so proud of Tracie’s animal rescue work.

Edward “Ed” W. Pettit of Feasterville and formerly of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10th at Holy Redeemer Hospice in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania. He was 87 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Ella L. Pettit for 36 years.

He was born in Philadelphia; he was the son of the late Edward and Irma Pettit and brother of the late Ronald Pettit.

After serving his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Ed worked for Leeds & Northrup in Philadelphia and then for SEPTA Southeastern Transportation Authority in electrical overhead for the Philadelphia Trolley Lines while working part time at night at Strawbridge & Clothier/Clover department store. Ed retired from Septa on February 1, 1993 after 23 years of dedicated service. Ed enjoyed being busy so after retiring he began working at Estee Lauder in their cosmetics packaging plant.

Ed was a member of many bowling teams including the “Hasbeens” with the Leeds & Northrup Men’s League. In addition to bowling, Ed’s hobbies included listening to music (especially Frank Sinatra), refinishing furniture (many pieces that others were discarding and he transformed into treasures), cutting the grass, and shoveling snow. He was a master model maker with hand painting excellence (everything from Roman Gladiators to Japanese Geisha Figurines; his capturing of skin tones and flowery ornate coloring designs could have equaled that of Michelangelo in form & texture). Ed enjoyed visiting with people and was often out and about visiting with the neighbors and helping them with whatever projects they were working on at the time. Ed also enjoyed joining his SEPTA friends at their monthly breakfasts.

In addition to his beloved wife Ella, Ed is survived by three devoted children, Edward Pettit, Theresa Bergerhuff & his youngest, Wayne Pettit; two devoted step children, Linda Esposito (and her husband Albert) and Donna Morges; twelve dear grandchildren, Nick, Tammy, Jackie, Natalie, Theresa, Angela, Lauren (and husband Derek), Daniel, Meghann, Jacqueline, Paul and Dominic and two beloved four-legged children (Chanel, a miniature poodle and Latte, a whippet). He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Relatives and friends are invited to share their condolences on Thursday November 20, 2014 from 11:30am until his Funeral Service 12:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow with military honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Disabled Veterans National Foundation (https://donate.dvnf.org) or Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Virginia “Ginny” E. Ivins Foster of Holland, PA died peacefully on November 7 at Twining Manor with her loving family at her side. She was 94.

Born in Feasterville, Ginny was a lifelong resident of Bucks County. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Foster, and daughter of the late Adaline Tomlinson Ivins and sister of the late George W. Ivins.

Ginny was a pioneer woman, she was the first female school bus driver in Bucks County, working for her grandfather. She was a sales clerk for Lennon and Merrick General Store in Feasterville during the 1940s and for over 25 years worked for Fireside Flowers in Richboro where she greeted everyone with a smile. Ginny was a woman of great faith and has been a life member of the North & Southampton Reformed Church where she taught Sunday school, was active in the Women’s Circle, the Consistory, Aid for Friends and organized trips for The Churchville Travelers. She was also a Girl Scout leader and a substitute teacher.

Ginny had the hands and patience of an artist; she made some of the most beautiful hand crafted knits, delicate crochet pieces, and various crafts. She also enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening and playing pinochle.

Ginny is survived by her daughters: Cheryl “Cheri” E. Peters (Fred); Debra J. Kiryluk (Alan); 4 granddaughters: Jennifer (Geoff), Lela (Mark), Leslie (Aaron) and Jill, and also her 4 great grandsons: Nate, Will, Gabriel and Sam.

Ginny’s family will receive condolences on Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 10am until her Memorial Service 11am at the North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Rd., Churchville PA 18966. Interment was privately held at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the North & Southampton Reformed Church at the above address or the American Heart Assn, www.AmericanHeart.org  or to a charity of the donor’s choice.