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.

John Christopher Richardson of Warminster and formerly of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington. He was 82.

He was the beloved husband of Joan M. Taylor Richardson for 61 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harold, Sr. and Florence Hesley Richardson.

After serving his country in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Korea, John went to work for the Budd Company in Philadelphia and retired in1995 after 41 years of dedicated service. John was an avid golfer and a member of the Budd Company Golf League. He was a passionate gardener who was completely obsessed with his roses. John was also a devout parishioner of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster and a member of The Men of Malvern for many years.

In addition to his beloved wife Joan, John is survived by his five loving children; Joan C. Richardson, John C. Richardson and his wife Philomena, Kathryn Comyn and her husband Martin, Patricia Oliphant and her husband Jeffrey and Anne Marie Mayr and her husband Stephen. John was the much adored grandfather of his 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Harold Richardson Jr., (Ilse) and sister Marjorie Treston (Michael) and his long-time friend and spiritual brother, Donald Duffy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 10:30 am at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Rd. Warminster, PA 18974.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Nativity of Our Lord Church Building Fund at the above address or Mass Cards would be appreciated.

Rosemarie Gizzi Petrites (nee Heaton) of Newtown, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was 71.

Cherished mother of Denise (Greg) Krier, Diane (Bill) Edwards, Chris Pieczynski and Jim (Mary) Gizzi.  Adoring grandmother of Sean, Shanna, Ashley, Melissa, LB, Braden, Jess, Austin, Caeli, Kia, Chloe, Nick and great-grandmom to Ziggy and Leeanna.  She was the beloved sister of John (Arlene), Joe (Marge) and Michele Heaton.  Rosemarie was predeceased by her mother Viola, her brother Jimmy and grandson Keith.

Rose lived life to the fullest. She loved to travel and she was full of adventure.  Incredibly talented, she enjoyed cooking, baking, crafts and crocheting.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Her kindness and generosity touched so many lives. She will be deeply missed as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Rosemarie’s family will receive condolences on Friday November 14, from 8:00 am to 10:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to her Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Church of St. Andrew Church, 81 Swamp Rd, Newtown. Interment will be private.

Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Serious Fun Children’s Network.

     Joan A. Lydon, of Jamison, PA died on November 4, 2014 at Abington Hospice at Warminster. She was 83.

      Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Early McGrath.

      Joan grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Little Flower High School. She moved to Bucks County in 1965, although she moved several times, she remained in the Lower Bucks area was a resident and has lived in Jamison, for the past 9 years.

      Joan was always friendly and outgoing; meeting new people and making friends everywhere she went. This was especially true at the Doylestown Wellness Center Pulmonary Rehabilitation unit. Always with a smile on her face and a warm greeting she made friends with patients and workers with ease.

      Her talent to make people comfortable was also extended to the community, dedicating her time and talent as a Certified Alcohol Counselor to those in need at the Livengrin Foundation. She worked there for many years before stepping down in the 1990’s.

      Her loving and caring ways will long be remembered and admired by those she helped, but most especially by her family.

      She is survived by her children Joan A. and Mark Cahill of Perkasie, Jackie Halgash of Perkasie, Jean and John Perry of Ottsville, Janet and Harvey Shuhart of Doylestown, Jill and Michael Rieder of Telford, Julie and Paul Pilkerton of Warminster, and E.J. and Margie Lydon of Horsham, her brother Jack and Barbara McGrath of Philadelphia and her sister Helen and Fred Semrau of NJ. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

      Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929. Her interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospice at Warminster, Abington Health Center, 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974 or to St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church at the above address.

Andrea M. Green of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2014. She was 41.

She was the beloved wife of 8 years of James E. Green.

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of John J. and Margaret R. Alcaro Cristinzio of Holland and the daughter-in-law of Thomas and Marlene Green from Albrightsville, PA.
Andrea was a graduate of Archbishop Wood High School with the class of 1991. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Science from University of Pennsylvania. She was employed as a dental hygienist for many years, working most recently for Upper Dublin Family Dentistry.

Andrea was an athlete through and through. She was a competitive runner and strength trainer, having competed in numerous races and iron man challenges. She also coached soccer for Council Rock United Soccer Association. She will be greatly missed as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.

In addition to her husband and her parents, Andrea is survived by her beloved daughter, Ava Green; her siblings, John Cristinzio, Martina Preston and her husband, Jeff, and Jacalyn Sykes and her husband, John.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Johnine Cristinzio Green.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 5:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her funeral mass 10:30 AM on Monday November 10, 2014 at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Andrew School, 51 Wrights Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Dennis E. Deloria, of Langhorne, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 3, 2014 at his residence. He was 43.

Dennis was the beloved husband of 11 years to Consuelo E. Deloria and father of Thomas L. Deloria.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Gregorio B. and Estela Tuvida Deloria and son-in-law of Anita Encarnacion and the late Ramon Encarnacion.

Dennis was a former resident of Philadelphia and Bensalem before moving to Langhorne in 1986. He was a graduate of Bishop Egan High School and a graduate of Temple University where he received his degree in electrical engineering technology. He was a software engineer who had worked with Lutron Company in Malvern and most recently for Life Shield in King of Prussia. Dennis was a communicant of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown and in his leisure he enjoyed playing tennis and quality times spent at the beach with his family.

In addition to his wife, parents and son, Dennis is survived by his brother Greg J. Deloria of Redondo Beach, CA , his sister Suzette Sison and her husband Robert of Yardley and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Thursday November 6, 2014 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Friday November 7, 2014 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery in Newtown.

Memorial contributions in Dennis’s memory may be made to the Thomas L. Deloria Scholarship Fund, c/o National Penn Bank, 3 Penns Trail, Newtown, PA 18940.