Marie B. Sullivan Sanwald of Holland died peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2014, surrounded by her family at Twining Village in Holland. She was 96.

She was the beloved wife of Glendyne Sanwald for 71 years.

Born in Horsham, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Casey Sullivan.

Marie was a resident of Churchville for 64 years before moving to Twining Village in 2005. She was a faithful communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Richboro and a member of the Women’s Club. Marie worked most of her working life as a waitress. She was a member of the Northampton Senior Center, where she made many friends, and was very creative with ceramics. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her two loving daughters, Patricia A. Marx and her husband, Ed, of West Grove, PA and Barbara Stehlik of Quakertown, PA. She is also survived by her 4 devoted grandchildren, Jennifer M. Steich, Charles J. Stehlik IV, Edward R. Marx and Timothy M. Marx and 6 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 11:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

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

Rosemary T. Burlingame 91, passed away on August 16th while surrounded by her adoring family. She went on to her husband John's loving embrace.

Surviving family members are sister Miriam, daughter Dorothy and son John. 6 Grandchildren, Eddie, Greg, Scott, Darrell, Kathlene and Paula along with Great Grandchildren Addison Rose and Taylor. She was predeceased by her brother Tom.

Rosemary was a lifelong homemaker, the anchor of the family. Her considerations ranged beyond the family to anyone who needed advice or prayer. Always there, always a welcoming smile.

Rosemary’s family will receive friends on Tuesday Evening August 19th from 6:30PM until her Memorial Service at 8:30PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.

Francis R. Romano, age 75, formerly of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away peacefully Saturday, August 16, 2014 with his family by his side.

Beloved husband of Eve T. (nee Kenny) for 48 years, and cherished father of Richard K. (Lauren) Romano and Dawn M. (Christopher) Mills. He is also survived by a brother, Dr. Joseph Romano, and sister, Margaret O’Bryan Kline.

A teacher for over 35 years for the North Penn School District, Fran demonstrated a life-long passion for nurturing others to achieve their full potential. He will be remembered for his insightfulness, wit and devotion to enriching the lives of his family, friends, and students.

Loved ones are invited to greet the family on Saturday, August 23 from 9:30-10-:30 AM in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Broad St., Hilltown, PA 18927 where his memorial mass will follow at 10:45 AM. Interment will be in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of Holy Family (Francis Romano Memorial Scholarship); 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928.

Louis J. Moresi, 89, died peacefully at his home on August 16, 2014 in Clementon, NJ.

He leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories to his daughter Bunny Heim (Bud) and his son Louie who preceded Louis in death. Louis was the devoted grandfather of Dawn and Chris Moresi,

Jason (Adele) Heim, Michael Heim (Megan), Shaun Heim (Erin), Nicholas Heim and great grandfather to nine beloved children. Also the loving brother of Steve Moresi, Jean LaScala and Cassie Eaise and was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; John Moresi, Harry Rebechi, Madge Iavarone, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

He was the owner of his own construction company and worked well into his 80’s. He was a loyal Phillies fan and never missed a game regardless of their failures or successes. Enjoyed listening to Big Band music especially Frank Sinatra. Family was Lou’s life; he cherished time with family and celebrating special events with each. He made friends everywhere he went and left a lasting impression due to his generous nature.

Louis’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday August 26, 2014 from 10:30 am until his Prayer service 11:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Shrine, 512 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, MD 21201, www.stjudeshrine.org or St. Jude Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org.

Ruth E. Slover, of Washington Crossing, PA died peacefully on the Feast Day of the Assumption on Friday, August 15th at Chandler Hall Hospice. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of the late Andrew F. Slover, Sr., the loving mother of the late Andrew F. Slover, Jr., Mark S. Slover, Ruth E. Miley, and Kathleen T. Smyth and grandmother of the late Timothy and Thomas McKee.

Born in Phillipsburg, NJ Ruth was a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Naomi E. Danner Hyndshaw.

Ruth was a spiritual and devout Catholic woman who devoted her life to her family and to her dear friends who looked up to her as a second mother. During World War II, Ruth helped to entertain and rejuvenate the spirits of service men and women by actively participating in USO activities in Washington D.C. with the gift of her singing voice and the artistic skills of her dancing.

She worked for the FBI, became a homemaker, and later she was a supervisor for an Auto Parts Manufacturer. In her leisure she enjoyed piloting planes, gardening, canning her bountiful harvests, baking and above all creating memories with her family that will last forever. Ruth will be greatly missed as an angel who fell from heaven by everyone who has come to know and love her.

Ruth is survived by her loving and devoted daughters; Naomi E. DiBlassio and her husband Richard of Holland, PA, Patricia J. Slover of Washington Crossing, PA, and Karen C. Slover and her partner Roseann Rapa of Mount Ephraim, NJ. She is also survived by her sister Naomi E. Rigby and her husband Phillip, 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday August 19th from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be at 2:00PM in St. Phillip and St. James Cemetery, Phillipsburg, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St. Newtown, PA 18940.

William J. Guiteras, III of Norristown died Friday August 15, 2014. He was 61.

Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late William J. and Claire Guiteras and brother to Claire Marie (Guiteras) Casey of Holland and Gregory Guiteras of Newtown.

William was originally from Lansdowne, PA before moving to Aldan, PA and later Holland, PA. He was a graduate of Council Rock High School Class of 1970. William spent most of his career working for Conrail. He enjoyed concerts, trips to the Jersey shore, motorcycles and cars. He will be deeply missed by his family.

In addition to his brother and sister, Bill is survived by his three nieces, Coleen Newmiller (Steve), Sherry Anne Casey and Danielle Guiteras and his two nephews, Gregory and Christopher Guiteras. He is also survived by two great-nephews, Nicholas and Christopher Newmiller.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, 10:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at Saint John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Mendy Sue Faust Fort, of Chalfont, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. She was 57.

She was the beloved wife of J. Kenneth “Ken” Fort. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Anna May Ingham Faust and the late Thomas E. Faust.

Mendy was a resident of Chalfont for the past16 years. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School, Hamilton, New Jersey, and class of 1975 and attended Baptist Bible College, Clarke Summit, Pennsylvania.

Mendy was an accomplished pianist and violin player. She was a very active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church of Buckingham, where she directed the Children’s choir, and on many occasions played the piano and violin.

Family and friends came first and foremost with Mendy, her love and support to her family was to be admired. She will be sadly missed by all those who came to know and love her.

In addition to her beloved husband and mother, she is also survived by her devoted children and their spouses; Leigh Ellen Graf and her husband Greg, Jessie Sue Myers and her husband Kirk, Kenneth Earl Faust Fort and his wife Megan and Nathan J. Fort and his wife Kelli; and her four dear grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Mary Doughty and her husband Tom.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 10:00am in Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2622 Durham Road, Buckingham, PA 18912.

Interment Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church Building Fund P.O. Box 574, Buckingham, PA 18912

Mildred C. “Millie” Witte of Newtown died peacefully on August 12, 2014 at Chandler Hall in Newtown. She was 93.

Mildred was the beloved wife of the late Henry R. Witte Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Neel Bescript, and mother and mother-in-law of the late Ronald F. and Christine Witte and was preceded in death by her 11 siblings.

Millie was a former resident of Churchville for 50 years before moving to independent living at Chandler Hall in 2004. She was Communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Richboro for the past 60 years and a member of their prayer group. Millie enjoyed giving her time and talents to many causes. She was a member of the Legion of Mary and the Marian9Society; she was a faithful volunteer at the former St. Joseph Home for the Aged in Holland and looked forward to singing with the Merry Tones choral group. In the prime of her life Millie loved to go bowling and work in her garden but Millie’s biggest joy in life was meeting and enjoying time spent with old and new friends.

The twinkle in her eyes came from her 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren when they came to visit with her and play cards. Millie will be sadly missed by her family and the many friends she had at Chandler Hall.

Millie is survived by her children; Carol M. Feeney and her husband William, Henry R. Witte Jr. and his wife Julia, Cynthia A. Connolly and her husband Benedict and her 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, August 19, from 9:15 am until her Funeral Mass 10:30 am in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Mildred’s name to Chandler Hall 99 Barclay Street Newtown, PA 18940.

Rose L. McCann of Holland passed away peacefully on Monday August 11, 2014 at Twining Village. She was 84.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph E. McCann.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Jane Hunter Larkin.

Rose grew up in West Philadelphia and attended West Catholic High School. She subsequently became a Registered Nurse after studying at the Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing. She later earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Rowan University and completed the School Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Pennsylvania. She was a nurse for the School District of Philadelphia for over 20 years, retiring in the early 1990’s.

After marrying in 1951, Rose and Joe, who was a medic at the Valley Forge Army Hospital, moved to Bucks County where they raised their seven children. She traveled widely during her life from the local and quick trip to the Jersey shore to extensive journeys in Australia/New Zealand, Europe, and Asia. Most important to her was her family and she loved spending time with all of them, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Rose is survived by her children, Marie J. McCann of Langhorne, Joseph E. McCann, Jr. of Philadelphia, Justina Sponder and her husband, Ken, of McCalla, AL, Rita McKeon and her husband, Michael, of Catonsville, MD, Michael T. McCann and his wife, Margaret, of Raleigh, NC, Thomas F. McCann and his wife, Mary, of Avondale, PA, and Jane H. Kaltenbach and her husband Christopher, of White Fish Bay, WI. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday August 16th, 2014 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Her Funeral Mass will begin immediately after the viewing.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.

Jack Edwin Helms of East Amwell Township passed away on Monday August 11, 2014 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown after a long and courageous battle with many illnesses for over a ten year duration. He was 87.

Born in Grafton, West Virginia, Jack was the son of the late Hester Polling and Franklin Gerkin and stepson of the late Horace Helms and the brother of the late Richard Helms.

Jack resided in East Amwell Township near Hopewell, New Jersey for the past forty years. He graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington D.C. and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had a distinguished career in the Reinsurance profession working in Washington D.C., New York and New Jersey.

Jack is survived by his sister-in-law Margaret Helms, his nieces, nephews and his civil union partner of thirty eight years Harry M. Myrga.

Services and interment were privately held at the convenience of the family.