Dolores M. Ransford, formerly of New Britain, died peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown with her four children at her side. She was 87.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin W. Ransford Sr. and sister to the late Therese Nigro, Leah Molinaro, Gertrude Forbes, Josephine Taraborelli, Louise Naimoli, and Ernestina Aubry.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Onesti Naimoli.

Mrs. Ransford was a former resident of New Britain for 36 years. A consummate mother and homemaker, Dolores was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She was also a gifted sewer and crewel designer and creator. Her absolute love was spending time in the sun on the beach vacationing on Long Beach Island, New Jersey for over 40 years. Dolores was a long time member of the New Britain Baptist Church where she was active in the food larder her beloved husband Ed ran for many years. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Lori L. Christman of Fleetwood, PA, Edwin W. Ransford Jr., of Sellersville, PA, Mark S. Ransford of West Chester, PA, and Wendy S. Shegda of Mertztown, PA. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Without doubt, her family was her greatest joy and pride in her life.

The family will receive relatives and friends at a Celebration of Life on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Chester County Historical Society at 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380. There is free parking in the garage across the street. Attendees are asked to wear fall colors, which were her favorite colors. Her favorite Italian foods will be served.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St. Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Rita M. Reilly Werneth of Holland died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 13th at her home.

She was the beloved husband of 58 years to Charles J. Werneth, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, Rita was the daughter of the late Leo and Ethel Miller Reilly.

Rita has been a resident of Holland for the past 54 years. Throughout the years, she has faithfully devoted her time working with residents at many of the local nursing homes. In her leisure, Rita enjoyed crocheting, watching the Phillies Play, and spending quality time with her family creating cherished memories. Rita will be greatly missed as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her beloved husband, Rita is survived by her loving and devoted children Theresa Nagel, Charles Werneth, Jr., Sandra Leonard-Werneth and her Husband Joe Leonard, Robert Werneth, Laurie Jones-Werneth and her husband Robert Jones, and Michael Werneth. She is also survived by her sister Joan Tanner (Norman), her brother Robert Reilly (Barbara) and her 10 loving grandchildren.

Rita’s Family will receive friends on Friday, September 19th from 10:30am until her Memorial Mass 12:00 Noon in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church Capital Campaign Fund at the aforementioned address.

Bernadine T. Peahota, of Chalfont, passed away with her loving family by her side on September 13, 2014 at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late William F. Peahota who passed away in July of this year.

Bernadine was born on May 7, 1932 in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Theresa Pubenc Olejkowski.

A graduate of the former Mastbaum High School in Philadelphia Bernadine would go on to marry her soul mate, William, whom she had known since the 4th grade. Together they raised their two daughters and Bernadine later worked in billing for the former United News Company. Until her husband’s recent passing, she gave of herself tirelessly in caring for him and will be remembered for the devotion both to him and her entire family. An avid Phillies fan, Bernadine was also greatly skilled at needlepoint artwork and crocheting. She will be dearly missed.

Bernadine is survived by her daughters, Loretta Berkland and her husband, Dan, of Sibley, IA and Barbara Burns and her husband, Bob, of Elkins Park; seven grandchildren, Tim and Melissa Berkland, Mike Berkland, Bill Burns, Kevin Berkland, Kelly Burns, and Jill Berkland; and two great grandchildren, Stevielyn Burns and Peyton Pavese. She also leaves behind her brother Edwin Olejkowski and her sister Leona Opalkowski.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday September 20, 2014 from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Broad St., Hilltown, PA 18927. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Church, P.O. Box 31, Hilltown, PA 18927.

John P. Fischer of New Hope, PA passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014, at Buckingham Valley Nursing Center, Buckingham. He was 77.

He was the beloved husband of Barbara R. Hofer Fischer for 56 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John P. Sr. and Margaret R. Hearne Fischer.

Mr. Fischer was a resident of Buckingham Springs for the past 13 years and formerly lived in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia for 40 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Until his retirement 20 years ago, he was employed as an insurance adjuster with Pennsylvania Manufacturers Insurance Company for 15 years and Vincent Insurance Adjusters for several years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and taking trips to the casinos where he always liked dining out.

He will be deeply missed as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three children, John P. Fischer III of Ambler, PA, Michael C. Fischer and his wife, Beth, of Langhorne, PA and Linda A. Onimus and her husband, Frank, of St. Augustine, FL. He is also survived by his sister, Peggy Ann Osborne of Maple Glen, PA as well as his 7 loving grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Service 10:00 AM at New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Drive, Newtown, PA with Rev. Dr. Norman J. Leve Jr. officiating at his service.

Interment will take place at Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to New Life Christian Church at the above address.

Irene H. Hopkins Anderson of Richboro, PA went home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Twining Manor in Holland and joins her husband, Robert Eugene Anderson Sr. who predeceased her in 1981. She was 91.

Irene Hildegard was born on July 23, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA, the only child of Richard and Hildegard Young Hopkins.

They moved to Hulmeville in 1927 and Irene attended Hulmeville School earning an award in mathematics for Bucks County and the American Legion award at graduation. She went on to Langhorne-Middletown High School and again received an award for mathematics at her graduation in 1941and also served as the class treasurer.

As a teenager, she met the love of her life, Robert Eugene Anderson. They became engaged before he left to serve in the Army during the Second World War. As soon as he returned after the war, they were married and eventually bought a home in Langhorne Manor where they raised their two children: Karen Irene Matlack and Robert Eugene Anderson Jr.

After high school, Irene obtained a job with Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania. She started working in Philadelphia and eventually transferred to Lanshorne. She was employed there until taking time to raise her family.

She returned to work in 1960 to the Outside Plant Engineering Department. In a few years, she was promoted to management and retired in 1985. Irene has been active all these years with the “Telephone Pioneers” and with the “Talking Books Program”.

After retirement, she sold her home in Langhorne Manor and moved to Holland for 7 ½ years and eventually moved to Richboro where she lived for 20 years with her daughter and family before moving to Twining Manor.

She had been an active member at Advent Lutheran Church where she was in the choir, the bell choir and the altar guild. Until recently she was involved in the Sola Gratia Circle. In her leisure time she enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and counted cross stitch.

She is survived by her two children, Karen Irene Anderson Matlack and her husband, Robert F. Matlack Jr, of Richboro and Robert Eugene Anderson Jr. of Cincinnati, OH. She is also survived by her five loving grandchildren; Alyssa Karen Matlack Fell and her husband, Matthew, of Jeffersonville, PA, Caitlin Elizabeth Matlack Eagles and her husband, Will, of New Britain, PA, Robert Eugene Anderson III of Hollywood, CA, Saramarie Gray Anderson of Lexington, KY and Lauren Dale Anderson of Atlanta, GA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at Advent Lutheran Church, 45 Worthington Mill Road, Richboro, PA l8954.

Interment will take place at Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Advent Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 840, Richboro, PA 18954-0840.

Charles J. “Chuck” Curran of Holland died suddenly on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ.

He was the beloved husband of 44 years to Nadire Quali Curran.

Born in Philadelphia, Chuck was the son of the late John F. and Maryann Kelly Curran and brother of the late Mark Curran.

Chuck and his wife have resided in Holland and were parishioners of St. Bede the Venerable church for 29 years. He was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Carpenters Union Local 1856 for over 30 years. Since his retirement, Chuck started working at the Philadelphia Protestant Home where he has enjoyed being a bus driver for the residents.

In his leisure he enjoyed playing golf, swimming, visiting friends in Florida and Arizona but most importantly he loved creating memories with his children and grandchildren that will be cherished for ever. Chuck will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.

In addition to his beloved wife Chuck is survived by his loving children and their spouses; Jennifer Kenderdine and DJ of Ottsville and John C. Curran and Becky of Ottsville and his loving and adoring grandchildren; MacKenzie, Olivia, J.R. ‘Buddy”, and Bodie. He is also survived by his 4 sisters; Marianne Curran, Nancy Stasny (Dave), Kathleen Nucero (Jerry), Kristine Keown (Gabe), his sister-in-law Susan Curran Breslin, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Sunday evening, September 14th from 6:00-8:00PM and on Monday, September 15th from 9:30-10:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

William (Bill) B. Evans, 67, of Newtown, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family at home on September 9, 2014. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a resident of Newtown for 28 years.

Bill was the beloved husband of Janet Evans (nee Greto) for 41 years. He was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Kelleher Evans.

Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving with NATO forces in Turkey and Vietnam.

Bill spent over 40 years in the freight forwarding and customs brokerage industry, with the last 34 years as Senior Vice President with Barthco International Inc. in Philadelphia. He spent much of his career arranging the transportation of high value shipments like the entire collection of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. In the years following the September 11 attacks, Bill participated in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism organization working to safeguard the world’s trade industry from terrorists. In 2009, he opened his own firm, Evans Global Trade Consulting.

In addition to his loving wife, Bill is survived by his son Britt and daughter Christina. He is also survived by his brother, Robert and Virginia Evans; brothers-in-law Ronald and Marianne Greto, Thomas Greto and Anne Casey; and nephew Michael and Megan Greto.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Monday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA where a visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.

Jeffrey DiPaolo of Richboro, died Sunday September 7, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 78.

Jeffrey was born in Italy and was the beloved husband of Philomena Aulicino DiPaolo for the past 54 years. He was the son of the late Condeloro and Adelina Ardizzi DiPaolo and brother of the late Elia Calabro.

Jeffrey was a resident of Richboro since 1977. He was a graduate of North Catholic High School, class of 1954. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served as a Medic in Germany during the Korean War.

A man of many talents, his mechanic skills led him to be an independent contractor for Bell Atlantic for many years. He eventually joined Bell Atlantic in 1978 and worked tirelessly until his retirement in 2000. During that time, Jeffrey went to Temple University and graduated with his Bachelor Degree in Business in 1987.

He enjoyed gardening, billiards, photography and was always looking for a game of chess. He was a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church, Holland.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his loving children and their spouses; Dr. Jeffrey C. DiPaolo and his wife Holly, Dr. David P. DiPaolo and his wife Sue and Diana A. Loren, PhD. and her husband Lewis, he is the dear grandfather of: Nicholas, Dominic and Lily. He is also survived by his sister Elda Pontarelli and brother Vincent DiPaolo.

Jeffrey’s family will receive condolences on Friday September 12, from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address.

Herbert W. Meyers of Holland died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at his home.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of Joan B. Lezynski Meyers and the son of the late Herbert J. and Leona Hanlon Meyers and grandfather of the late Zachary Meyers.

Herb was a resident of Holland for the past 44 years. He was a graduate of LaSalle College High School class of 1949 and received his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from LaSalle University in 1953. During his college years, Herb rowed for LaSalle University and was a 3 time super eight winner in 1951, 1952 and 1953 Dad Vail Regatta held in Philadelphia. He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

Herb’s professional career spanned 35 years working for RCA and GE at their Moorestown office as an accounting supervisor. He enjoyed golf, skiing, Big 5 Basketball, Flyers, Phillies and Eagles. He was a former little league coach. Herb was a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Parish and an usher for many years. He was also a member of the R.V. Hennessy Council Knights of Columbus, # 6145 and a member of the Fourth Degree.

In addition to his beloved wife Herb is survived by his loving children; Stephen J. Meyers (Diane), Glen W. Meyers (Lisa), Kevin Meyers (Sharon), Barbara J. Garofalo (Michael), Sharon S. Girmscheid (Joseph), his sister Jean Marie McGrath and his 11 dear grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 9:30am to 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to his Funeral Mass 11:15am St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland.

Interment will be private at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Capital Campaign in Herb’s memory at the above address.

Jean Pisarczyk Fox passed away in Pinehurst North Carolina on September 6, 2014. She was 77.

Born in New Jersey, she was the beloved wife of William C. Fox and daughter of the late Kathryn and John Pisarczyk.

Jean was a gentle soul, a dedicated, protective and loving Mom to her 3 girls. She loved crafts, Christmas and traditions. She had an incredible strong work ethic. When it came to following her dreams, she was fearless.

Jean had a very entrepreneurial spirit which was evident by a number of successful restaurants. She loved to polka dance, cook and especially bake for others. She had an amazing flair for decorating. What made Jean so special was her simplicity, humility, strength and kindness. A woman with class. “We Love You Mom”.

Jean is survived by her beloved husband William C. Fox, her 3 daughters; Sandra L. Harmon, Lori Hart and Kimberly O’Donnell-Thomas and her daughters-in-law; Debbie Ayres, Patti Ebert and son-in-law William Fox, her brother, Edward Pisarczyk and her 4 sisters; Mary Rizzo, Gerry Boccanfuso, Helen Cauthon and Stephanie Haurus. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Jean’s family will receive condolences on Thursday September 11, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 111 S. Independence Mall E., Suite 500, Phila, PA 19106.