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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Charles L. Powers, Jr. of Langhorne passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted family on Monday, July 7th at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 86.

Charles was the beloved husband of 53 years to Marguerite “Marge” M. Gallagher Powers

Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Charles L., Sr. and Jeanette McGhee Powers and brother of the late Robert M. Powers.

Mr. Powers proudly attended the Portsmouth Priory (Abbey) School and Holy Cross College. When his country needed young men for military service, Charles honorably answered the call and joined the Army Air Force and served during World War II and its aftermath. He was a pioneer in the shopping center industry and managed and operated the Moorestown Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall and the Neshaminy Mall. Charles was Legal Counsel and advisor for the E.B. O’Reilly Corporation in Chestnut Hill.

In addition to his wife Marge, Charles is survived by his loving children; Charles L. Powers III and his wife Fanny of Boise, ID, Stephen F. Powers and his wife Christine of Columbia, MD, Sally M. Powers of Springfield, PA, and Robert A. Powers and his wife Anne of West Chester, PA. He is also the proud grandfather of 8 loving grandchildren

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Friday evening, July 11th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday, July 12th, at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Ave., Feasterville, PA 19053 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM.

Interment will be private at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Divine Providence Village, 686 Old Marple Rd. Springfield, PA 19064.

Wesley E. Carver, Sr. of Warrington, passed away on July 6, 2014 at Abington Health-Lansdale Hospital. He was 88.

Wes was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Cocito Carver.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Abraham and Laura Rasmussen Carver and brother of the late Carla Wilson and Dolores O'Neill.

Wes was a proud veteran of the Army who served his country during World War II. He was a devoted family man and will be remembered for his easy-going nature and infectious sense of humor. He will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his children, Wesley E. Carver, Jr. and his wife, Ruth, of Flourtown, Pamela E. Firely (the late Richard), of Jamison, Patricia L. Armillei and her husband, Robert, of Doylestown, and Cynthia A. Posipanko and her husband, Robert, of Warrington. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and his brother, Abraham Carver and his wife, Natalie, of Mt. Laurel NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 10 AM until his funeral mass 11 AM on Monday July 14, 2014 at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Rd., Jamison, PA 18929. The interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society Wissahickon Valley Relay for Life, (Team: J. Walkers), 480 Norristown Road Blue Bell, PA 19422.

Ida May Smedburg, of Churchville, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Holy Redeemer Hospital. She was 91.

She was the beloved wife of 69 years to Albert W. Smedburg.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes Krewson Funk. Ida was preceded in death by her beloved son the late Alan E. Smedburg.

Ida was a resident of Churchville for 52 years. In her younger years, she enjoyed dancing, and more recently loved taking trips to casinos with her husband. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be dearly missed.

In addition to her husband, Ida is survived by her daughter: Carol M. Larson and her husband Ronald K. of Churchville; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 10:00 am until her 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 be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ida’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.

Sarah A. Mefford of Feasterville, PA died suddenly on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at her residence. She was 53.

She was the beloved wife of Dennis R. Mefford for 27 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew A. and Mabel P. Herbert Kelly and sister of the late Andrew Kelly.

Mrs. Mefford was a resident of Feasterville for the past 30 years. She graduated from Council Rock High School, Class of 1979. Sarah was employed as a hairdresser at Riviera Hair located in Feasterville for 35 years. She was an avid NASCAR fan and loved all animals, especially her cats. Family came first and foremost in her life. She enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren and always looked forward to attending her grandson’s baseball games. She will be sadly missed as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her daughter, Cheryl L. Durnin of Lawrenceville, NJ, her son, Dennis E. Mefford of Feasterville, her brother, Raymond Kelly and his wife, Pat, of Philadelphia, and her four sisters, Mabel Moran of Philadelphia, Patricia Birch of Barnegat, NJ, Barbara Fallon and her husband, John, of Richboro and Susan Kuhn and her husband, Jeff, of Ivyland. She is also survived by her three loving grandchildren, Brianna and Nicholas Durnin and Cody Mefford and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday evening, July 7, 2014, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, July 8, from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Service 11:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Robert A. Boorse of New Britain died peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He was 67.

Robert “Bob” was the beloved husband of Margaret M. Lewis Boorse for 48 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret E. Stoll Boorse, father of the late Robert J. Boorse, and brother of the late Sandra J. Keegan.

Bob has been in the auto repair business for the past 50 years and has owned and operated auto repair shops for the last 40 of those years. He was the President of the Bucks County Inspection Association from 1994 to 2002 and held many certifications and awards in the field.

In his leisure, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing with his dogs as an avid dog lover and rooting for his favorite sports teams as he was a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan.

In addition to his beloved wife Margaret, Bob is survived by his loving son Jeffrey J. Boorse, his wife Theresa of Warminster and his two grandchildren Julianna and Jeffrey. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Gary Keegan and Kevin Lewis (Michelle) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in Our lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 E. State St. Doylestown, PA 18901. Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to either the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 or the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.