Kathleen M. Rotz, of Doylestown, died on Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 51.

She was the beloved wife of 29 years to Christopher Rotz.

Born in Meadowbrook, PA she is the daughter of Kathleen Cronin Sheeder of Warminster and the late Earl Sheeder and daughter in law of Mary P. Rotz of Philadelphia and the late John Rotz.

Kathleen grew up in Buckingham, and was a 1980 graduate of Central bucks East, High School and Harcum Junior College in Bryn Mawr, where she received her degree in fashion merchandising and retail. After graduating she worked with Prudential, however, it was not her passion which was to be at home with her children.

She was a very active and supportive mother to her children. She was involved in all aspects of their lives which include serving on the Nativity Home and School Board, President of Villa Joseph Marie Parents Guild as well as President of Archbishop Wood High School Ice Hockey Club. The love and devotion she gave to her family and friends will always be treasured.

In addition to her husband and mother, Kathleen is survived by her loving children Megan, Kaitlan, and Christopher Jr. Rotz all of Doylestown, her sister Kristina Campbell, her brother Earl Sheeder, her sisters in law Geraldine Schmidt and her husband Christopher and Laura Hogan and her husband Michael. She is also survived by her precious niece Kassidy Campbell and nephews Ryan and Trent Campbell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, and Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 9:00 - 10:00 am with her Funeral Mass 10:30 am all held at Nativity of our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Rd., Warminster, PA 18974. Her interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name should be made to the Abramson Cancer Center, c/o Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, 51 North 39th Street, Medical Arts Building, Suite 103A, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Attention Candice Cooper.

Mary R. English of Ship Bottom, NJ died on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia. She was 68.

She was the beloved wife of 50 years to Edward English.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Christina Spillman Bastian.

In addition to her beloved husband, Mary is survived by her loving children, Daniel English and his wife Christina, Joseph English and his wife Melissa,, her 3 sisters, Christina Fife, Barbara Bieg and her husband Bernard, and Lynn Monahan and her husband James, and her brother, Mark Bastian and his wife Paula.. She is also survived by her 5 dear grandchildren; Gregory, Ali, Timothy, Isabella, and Sabrina.

Mary’s family will receive condolences on Friday, August 15, 2014, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ 08008.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

James Marshall Davies, Jr. 94, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with loved ones that went ahead.

Born in Germantown, PA in 1920, James served this country in WW II and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He was a machinist and worked 26 years at Nabisco. He was an original Levittown owner and resided there for 53 years then moved to Holland 7 & ½ years ago. After his retirement, he attended BCCC for 20 years and used his hands to create art. In his late 80’s he built 2 wooden boats.

James, our beloved dad, grandpop, great grandpop and friend is also our hero. He raised 7 children after the sudden death of his beloved wife, Rosemary in 1964. Dad loved his family and organized many family gatherings. His family includes his children and their spouses; Christine and Tom Chadwick, Barbara and Joe Boyce, Miriam and Tom Plummer, Evelyn and Kevin Hasenzahl and Mark and Patti Davies along with 7 grandchildren and 8 great grand children. James was preceded by the passing of 3 of his sons: James Adam, Walter Howard, and David Lawrence Davies.

James was a man of many interests: reading, gardening, fishing, sailing, baking, biking and story-telling. We find it difficult to express all of the interests that he was involved in, but dad himself was never at a loss for words. He was active in all these pursuits right up till April of this year. His love for life, dedication, perseverance and commitment are just some of the lessons we learned from our dad. We are so grateful for him and all he taught us.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday August 12, 2014 from 8:00am until his Funeral Service 9:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment with military honors will follow in Beverly National Cemetery in Beverly, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 http://www.dav.org/

Grant Wilson (Red) Holly

Grant Wilson Holly affectionately known as “Red”, of Holland, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, August 5th at Twining Village Health Care. He was 91.

Red was the beloved husband and childhood sweetheart of the late Marjorie (Midge) Innes Holly and the grandfather of the late Alexander Holly.

After their first day together in the fourth grade, Marjorie came home and told her mother “There was a new boy in school today. His name is Grant, and someday I’m going to marry him.” That day came on the 7th of May, 1943, and the two had been married for 66 years at the time of Marjorie’s death in 2007.

Born in Staten Island, New York, Grant was the only child of the late Grant Brooker and Elynor Wilson Holly. He attended Curtis high school, and spent two memorable years at Hamilton College in Clinton New York. WWII had begun, so Grant left Hamilton and shortly after his marriage, joined the Army, where he served in the Pacific theater in the Philippines and Japan.

Upon his return, under the G.I. Bill, he enrolled at Wagner College where he would earn a Bachelor of Science degree. After Wagner, he had a number of jobs. He taught biology at New York University, he was an estimator at Todd Shipyard, he and Midge with Grant’s cousin Shirley and her husband Doug Brown started the Holly Brown Ranch Camp in Duchess County, New York. In 1951 Grant took the job that became his career, a salesman with the pharmaceutical company, Merck. He retired from Merck as the eastern regional sales manager, in charge of salespersons from Maine to Florida and from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi river. After retiring, Red and Midge went to work part time with Princeton Community Phone Book.

In his leisure, Grant enjoyed reading works on religion and philosophy and subscribed for years to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. He was a man who valued family greatly and for that he will be sorely missed as a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Grant is survived by his loving children Grant Innes Holly and his partner Susan Wertman of Geneva, NY, Charles Warren Holly and his wife Penny of Oakford, PA, his 2 grandchildren Lauren and Nick Holly and 3 great grandchildren: Alexander, George and Henry Greco.

Services, and a celebration of Grant’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the “A” Fund for Architectural studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 615 South Main St. Geneva, NY 14456 in honor of his deceased grandson Alexander.

Laura A. Menditto of Newtown passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Fox Chase Cancer Center. She was 55.

She was the wife of the late Anthony Menditto.

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Bartholomew and Bertha Kuczewski DiGuglielmo.

Laura was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia and continued her studies at the former Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, graduating Cum Laude. She went on to earn her M.B.A. from Philadelphia University in 1995 and her Masters in Public Health from Drexel University in 1999.

Laura led an accomplished career in health outcomes research and was employed by several pharmaceutical companies, before branching out on her own with her consulting business. Her work in the industry led to over 40 peer reviewed presentations at scientific meetings and numerous professional journal publications.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Laura enjoyed line dancing and loved to travel all over the world. She most especially enjoyed the numerous trips to Ocean City, NJ with her family and her "adventures" with her grandson Ben. She adored all of her grandchildren and will be dearly missed by all who came to know and love her.

Surviving are her son, Jeff Antell and his wife, Jaime, of Langhorne and her stepchildren Jill, Allison and Tom; her brother, Frank DiGuglielmo and his wife, Nancy, of Somerdale, NJ, and her sister Mary Kraus and her husband, John, of Wallingford, PA. She also leaves behind her adoring grandchildren, Ben, Chase, and Taylor; and countless nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday August 6, 2014 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Laura’s memory to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Donald Grant Tedrow of Churchville, PA died peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Richboro Care Center. He was 85.

He was the beloved husband of Gloria A. Lange Tedrow for 60 years.

Born in East Norriton, PA, he was the son of the late Donald G. and Florence M. Osborne Tedrow.

Mr. Tedrow was a resident of Churchville for the past 44 years. He graduated from Penn State University in 1951 with his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He was an active member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. For 30 years he was employed as an engineer with the chemical division of United Engineers until his retirement in 1999. Don was a deacon and elder with the United Church of Christ. He was also an institutional representative of Boy Scouts of America Troop #139. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his son, Dr. Donald G. Tedrow III and his two loving granddaughters, Lauren Elyse and Victoria Anne Tedrow.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, August 7, 2014, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Service 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will take place at Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.

Clyde Daniel Elium, of Langhorne, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Chandler Hall. He was 87.

Born in Spencer, North Carolina, he was the son of the late James and Mary Belle Sikes Elium.

Clyde is survived by his children: Nancy Elium of Harleysville, Clyde Daniel Elium Jr. of Lansdale, Amy Shelby and her husband Gary of Harleysville, Anna Raike and her husband David of Bedford, NH and Suzanne Tyson and her husband Scott of Worcester, PA; eight grandchildren; and his former wife Lois Norfleet Elium.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 1:00pm until his Memorial Service 2:00pm on Sunday August 10th 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, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation, 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Rd., 1 Summit Square, Langhorne, PA 19047 or Chandler Hall, 99 Barclay St., Newtown, PA 18940.

Thomas J. Sheridan, Jr., of Langhorne, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at the age of 72.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Thomas J. Sr. and Elizabeth Coonan Sheridan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Eleanor T. Zagorski Sheridan.

Tom was a graduate of North Catholic High School, class of 1959. He was raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia and has been a resident of Langhorne for the past 26 years. He has been a communicant and usher of the Church of St. Andrew.

Tom was a self employed general contractor for many years and a member of the R. V. Hennessy Council # 6145 Knights of Columbus. He was best known for his love of family and friendship to all. He looked forward to the quiet times with his faithful companion Heidi, his white German shepherd. Tom was a man of many talents; he was a fan of the Phillies and Eagles. He will be sadly missed.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his loving children, Patricia S. Montney (Stephen), Thomas D. Sheridan (Lynne), and Robert J. Sheridan (Salomeh). He is also survived by his brothers Joseph J. Sheridan (Marie), Richard J. Sheridan (Linda), Edward J. Sheridan (Nancy) and Paul J. Sheridan; and sister Elizabeth M. Sheridan. He is the proud grandfather of Zachary, Kendall, Hannah, William and Anna. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Sunday August 3, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Monday August 4, from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to his Funeral Mass 10:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown.

Interment will follow in St. Dominic Cemetery, Phila.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice.

Robert D. DeFazio of Langhorne died Monday July 28, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne surrounded by his loving family. He was 70.

Robert was the beloved husband of 50 years to Diane M. Rusteika DeFazio.

Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Sarachilli DeFazio and brother of the late Catherine Bender and brother-in-law of the late Edward Merwitz.

Robert was a resident of Langhorne for 41 years having formerly resided in Bristol Borough. He was the founder and owner of DeFazio Piping Inc. which eventually became Gerard Companies located in Bristol until his retirement in 2010. Robert had volunteered his time and talents throughout his lifetime. He was a member of the Bristol-Levittown Kiwanis Club and also was a member of the 5th Ward Mutual Aid Club in Bristol. For many years, Robert had coached Little League Baseball in Bristol Borough and also Little League Baseball and Football in Newtown. He was, along with his wife, the owner of Phar-Omar Arabians and enjoyed breeding and showing horses across the U.S. and Canada. Robert was a member of the Arabian Horse Association and as well as the United States Equestrian Federation. He competed/won in Driving Classes at many Regional and National championships and competitions and had earned the respect and admiration of all. His greatest reward as a breeder was having one of his horses that he bred, be crowned U.S. National Champion.

In addition to his beloved wife Diane, Robert is survived by his cherished son Rob G. DeFazio of Langhorne, his sister Rosemarie Merwitz of Langhorne and his brother Joseph G. DeFazio of Bluffton, SC. He is also survived by his Godson Joseph DeFazio, his nieces Christina and Mary Catherine Merwitz along with many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to express their condolences from 10:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:30am on Saturday August 2nd in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Private family interment will be held at a future date in time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Robert’s memory to the St. Mary Medical Center, 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA 19047.

Mary Tustin Hodgetts of Langhorne died Monday July 28, 2014 at Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Langhorne. She was 92.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Tustin and the late Stephen Hodgetts and mother of the late James T. Tustin.

Born in Philadelphia, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Scott Orlieb.

Mary was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Summit Trace in Newtown. In 2002, she moved to the Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Langhorne.

Mary was a former Communicant of St. Joan of Arc Church in Philadelphia and in her leisure she enjoyed vacationing to the New Jersey shore especially Wildwood, NJ. In later years, Mary had traveled with her late husband Stephen, where they would take cruises. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Mary is survived by her two sons, Joseph H. Tustin and his wife Peggy of Holland and Thomas Tustin and his wife Veronica of NE Smyna Beach, Florida. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Joseph, Christine, Thomas and Tim as well as 3 great grandchildren, Melissa, Ryan and Caroline.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM on Monday, August 4th, in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham.

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