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Recent Obituaries
July 14th, 2014
Eun Soon Park, of North Wales, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Gwynedd Square Nursing Home. She was 75.
Eun Soon came to the United States in 1987. She is survived by her children: Hyung Park and his wife E.J. Chang of Korea, Nammi Park and her husband D.H. Kim of Horsham, and Jinho Park and his wife Young Chang of North Wales.
Services and interment will be private.
July 14th, 2014
Joseph P. Triolo, of Southampton, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014 at St. Joseph Manor. He was 86.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia Mancini Triolo for 60 years.
Born in South Philadelphia to Epifanio and Filippa Triolo, he graduated from South Catholic High School in 1945. Joe loved to act, play the saxophone and clarinet, march with the Mummers and perform with the Philopartian Theatre Guild, which he did for over 10 years. He earned a BS in electrical engineering from Villanova University in 1949 and worked for 36 years at the Naval Air Development Center in Johnsville, PA before retiring in 1984. For 16 years, he taught adult classes in electrical engineering at Trenton High School.
Joe was a resident of Holland for over 50 years. He was a founding parishioner and faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church, where he was a lector, Eucharistic minister, sacristan and Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus in the Raymond V. Hennessy Council #6145. His hobbies included fine carpentry, vegetable gardening and telling jokes to anyone who would listen.
In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children Stephen J. Triolo of Newtown, Dr. Ronald J. Triolo and his wife Denise of Cleveland Heights, OH and Tricia E. Triolo of Southampton; sister Marie Triolo of Broomall, and brother Dr. Rocco Triolo of Newtown Square; and his grandsons Paul Joseph and Philip Triolo.
Joe’s family will receive condolences on Monday July 21, 2014 in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:30 am.
Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Knights of Columbus Educational Scholarships, Knights of Columbus Charities, 1 Columbus Plaza, P.O. Box 1966 New Haven, CT 06509.
July 14th, 2014
Paul J. Bucknum, of Holland, died peacefully on Monday, July 14th, at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA. He was 47.
Paul was the loving father of Taylor and Kiley Bucknum.
Born June 23, 1967 in Trenton, NJ, he was a son of the late Walter F. and Barbara A. Dockter Bucknum. He was a 1985 graduate of Council Rock High School in Newtown, PA.
Paul was an accomplished Stone Mason who had a heart of gold. One of his proudest accomplishments, next to his loving children, was the award he received for his craftsmanship and stone work on the renovation of the Gravel Hill Road bridge in Southampton, PA. Paul will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.
In addition to his children, Paul is survived by his brothers, David Bucknum and his wife, Mary, of Washington D.C.; Michael Bucknum and his wife, Kathy Shen, of Oceanside, CA; and John Bucknum and his wife, Diane, of Evans City, PA; and his sisters, Mary Kern and her husband, Robert, of Waymart, PA; and Susan Bucknum of Enola, PA. He is also survived by six nieces, Jennifer and Laura Kern; Katharina, Annamarie, Sydney, and Sophia Bucknum.
Paul’s family will receive friends on Saturday, July 19th, from 10:00 am until his Funeral Service at 11:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.
Interment will follow at Newtown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Mary Medical Center Foundation at: http://www.stmaryfoundation.org/ways-to-give.
July 14th, 2014
Patricia M. (nee Lennon) Scheuer, of Huntingdon Valley, died peacefully on July 14, 2014.
Patricia was the beloved wife of Conrad C. “Connie” Scheuer and loving mother of Susan P. and Linda E. Scheuer, and Janet L. Harbaugh (Edward). Devoted Grandmother of; Joseph, Daniel, and Brian, dear sister of Stephen Lennon (Ann), she is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Patricia’s family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, and on Monday at St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Rd. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass at 10:30AM.
Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alumnae Association of St. Hubert High School for Girls 7320 Torresdale Avenue, Phila. PA. 19136
July 12th, 2014
Viola Mary Butler, of Lansdale, died on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Abington Health, Lansdale Hospital. She was 91.
She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Butler.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Grytiel O'Such and sister of the late Regina Zimba.
Viola was born and raised in the Mayfair Section of Philadelphia. After graduating from Frankford High School, she began a career at the Navy Yard. However, after marrying her beloved John in 1961, she stopped working to take care of her family. She lived in Philadelphia until 2006. She then moved closer to her family and treasured the time she had with grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter Viola Karle and her husband Kevin of Chalfont, her brother Harold O'Such, and her sister Alfreda Campbell. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren; Megan, Kevin, Melanie, and Brendan, along with many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914.
Her interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.
July 11th, 2014
Joseph A. Lachowicz, of the Somerton Section of Philadelphia, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 11th. He was 83.
Born in Mt. Carmel, PA, he was the son of the late Clement and Pauline Ozniski Lachowicz and the brother of the late Clement Lachowicz.
Joe was the beloved husband of 46 years to Nina Canino Lachowicz.
Joe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force who proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was employed with Typographic Inc. in Philadelphia for over 40 years as a proofreader, and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. Joe will be greatly missed as a loving and ever devoted Husband and friend.
In addition to his loving wife Nina, Joe is survived by his sisters-in-law Mary A. Canino of Holland, PA, Susan Canino of New Hope, PA, and Joan Lachowicz of Vineland, NJ.
Joe’s family will receive friends on Monday, July 14th from 8:00am until his Memorial Service at 8:45am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.
Interment will follow with Military Honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.
In Lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
July 11th, 2014
Thomas M. Stepek of Holland died peacefully on July 11, 2014 with his family by his side at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia. He was 30 years old.
Born in Abington, Pennsylvania he was the beloved son of Michael and Maureen Robinson Stepek.
Tom was a resident of Holland and Philadelphia. He graduated Council Rock High School with the class of 2002 and attended Bucks County Community College and Bloomsburg and Temple Universities.
Known by family and friends as “Chef Tom”, he was employed as a cook and sous chef with several fine restaurants in Center City, Philadelphia.
Cooking was Tom's passion, but he also enjoyed swimming, cycling, golf and days on the beach in Cape May. All who knew Tom will remember him for his sense of humor, courage, and positive attitude. His loss will be deeply felt.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Annemarie Bottino and her husband, Joseph, Michael Stepek, Jr. and his wife, Judi, Brian Stepek and his wife, Annika, Anthony Stepek and his wife, Natalie, and Mary Fran Riffel and her husband, Brock. He also leaves behind his maternal grandmother, Clare Welsh Robinson and his nine adoring nieces and nephews, as well as countless extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday evening, July 14 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to his Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 am at the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Road Newtown. There will be no morning calling hours. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's honor may be made to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, “Support Our Strength Fund” at 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.
July 11th, 2014
John W. “Jack” Turner, of Churchville, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Crestview Center in Langhorne. He was 91.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Florence Gross Turner.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Ernest and Mabel Turner.
Jack was a resident of Churchville for 37 years. He retired after 41 years of service as an industrial engineer at Dodge Steel. Jack attended Temple University, and proudly served our country during World War II in the U.S. Army.
He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, and enjoyed watching sports with his son Bob. A beach lover, Jack and his family had a shore house at Long Beach Island, where they spent their vacations for over 27 years. He also enjoyed traveling, and had the opportunity to visit much of the USA, Canada and Europe. In his leisure time, he loved to read and play golf.
Jack will be remembered as a calm, easy going guy with a sense of humor. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed.
In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his sons: John W. Turner Jr. and his wife Dorothy of Yardley and Robert J. Turner of Churchville; grandchildren: Jennifer Stefano and her husband John and John W. Turner III and his wife Danielle; and great grandchildren: John and Harry.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 from 10:00 am until his Funeral Service at 11:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA l8954.
Interment will follow at Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice
Maureen H. McMurdo-Chapman (McMurdo)
July 10th, 2014
Maureen H. McMurdo-Chapman, of Chalfont died suddenly on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Abington Memorial Hospital, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 69.
She was the beloved wife of Lawrence P. Chapman. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Quinn McMurdo.
Maureen was a resident of Sharon Hill, Delaware County from 1974 to 1998, and during that time served as a member of the Southeast DELCO School Board. She and her husband have been residents of the New Britain-Chalfont community for the past 15 years. Maureen was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1963. She later attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with her degree in Political Science.
Maureen was a motivated woman, with many goals. She worked as the head field auditor for the Philadelphia region of Cigna Insurance Company for over 25 years. During that time Maureen attended St. Joseph’s University, and received her Masters in Business Administration and was very proud of her accomplishment. Presently she was working for Acadia Mortgage, LLC, of Chalfont, as Senior Operations Manager.
Maureen was very much a family person; she loved her husband and sons dearly, she looked forward to spoiling her dear grandchildren whom she loved so much.. She made time for working in her flower garden and was an avid reader. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends
In addition to her beloved husband, she is also survived by her 3 sons, Michael L. Chapman and his wife Suzanne of Chalfont, James W. Chapman of Willow Grove and Stephen P. Chapman and his wife Ann Marie of Aston PA, her 5 dear grandchildren, whom she loved dearly; Lily, Mackenzie, Jacob, Finn and Maxxwell. She is also survived by her brother, J. Michael McMurdo of Chalfont and her sister Judith A. McMurdo of Horsham.
Maureen’s family will receive condolences on Friday, July 18, 2014 from 10:00 am until her Words of Remembrance Service at 12 Noon, in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214.
July 8th, 2014
Nancy F. Homnick of Yarmouth Port, MA and formerly of Fairfield, CT, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Arden Courts of Yardley, PA. She was 80.
Nancy was the beloved wife of 56 years to John A. Homnick.
Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Irene Sweet Foisy.
Nancy was a graduate of Manchester (CT) High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Connecticut, where she was a member of and remained a dedicated alumna to her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Nancy’s passion was for her family whom she loved dearly. She was devoted to raising her children, and once they were grown she worked as an office administrator for more than 10 years.
Following retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling to places near and far. They split their time between Cape Cod and Naples, FL, where they hosted numerous visits from family and friends. Nancy was a volunteer for several charities and organizations. In addition, she loved playing and competing in tennis and golf.
Above all else, she will be remembered for her devotion to her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Catherine H. Bly and her husband, Nash, of Milton, MA; Jennifer Garfield and her husband, Larry, of Holland, PA; and John S. Homnick and his wife, Elizabeth, of Lexington, MA. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Nathan, Sam, Bennett, Graham, and Zachary; and her sister, Claire F. Collins and her husband, William, of West Hartford, CT.
Services and interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org.
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