John F. Oresic of Pipersville died Thursday June 12, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 58.

John was the beloved husband of 24 years to Sally A. (Donchez) Fabian-Oresic.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of John S. Oresic of Delaware and Jean Petro Kozak of Bensalem.

John was a longtime resident of Doylestown before recently moving to his dream home in Pipersville. He attended Rutgers University were he received his Undergraduate Degree and continued his studies graduating from Villanova University with a Master’s Degree. John was employed with the Bucks County Department of Corrections for 35 years. In his current role he served as an Administrator. In his leisure time he loved nature and the outdoors. John enjoyed skiing, hiking, fly fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. As an avid outdoorsman he also loved spending quality time with animals especially Akita Dogs. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his wife Sally, John is survived by his son Jesse, daughter- in-law Allison, and his granddaughter Abigail Grace Fabian of Collegeville. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Frank Oresic and his wife Aod of Bangkok, Thailand, Thomas Oresic and his wife Christine of Chloride, AZ, Jeanine Giantisco and her husband Richard of Milford, NJ, Joan Kangas of Houston, TX, Sharon McCollick and life partner Bruce of Philadelphia and his Petro cousins, Carol, Teresa Mary, Rosemary and Jennifer. He was the beloved Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister Kathleen Oresic.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 3:30pm until his Funeral Service 5:30pm on Monday June 16th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. John’s interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pennsylvania SPCA (pspca.org) or Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (bchip.org.)

Frank D. DeRito of Newtown, PA died suddenly of a massive heart attack on Thursday June 12th in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He was 63 years old. Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA., and was the beloved son of the late Louis P. and Vienna Ciocci DeRito.

Frank was the owner and founder of Frank DeRito, Fine Men’s Clothier on State Street in Newtown, PA. During college, Frank proudly served in the United States Army and later received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree, in Fabric Design and Marketing from the Philadelphia College of Textile and Science, while on a full scholarship. He then perfected his trade in Italy, working in the fashion capital of Milan, with Oscar de la Renta on the upscale men’s suit division of the “After Six” fashion line. Upon his return from Italy, Frank worked at the Hirsch-Tyler Company of Philadelphia, designing and supplying dress uniforms for West Point, The Naval and Air Force Academies, Military schools, and Police and Fire companies across the country.

In 1982, Frank branched off and started his own custom clothing company in the U.S. Upon opening Frank DeRito Fine Men’s Clothier, his personal business achieved success quickly, as he became House Tailor for Lehman Brothers and Bear Sterns in New York, and at one time was the # 1 shirt maker on Wall Street. During his 32 years in business, he dressed names such as Wayne Gretsky, David Letterman and Vaughn Hebron to name a few. He became a legend on Wall Street and was one of the few House Tailors and Custom Clothier’s left in the country.

Frank is survived by his 2 loving children; Vienna Sophia, 22 and Nikolaos Louis Frank, 19; and their mother Kalypso DeRito. He is also survived by his three younger siblings; brother Louis P. DeRito (Annette); sister Diane D. Frost (Barry), brother John M. DeRito; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Friday evening June 20th from 7:00 pm to 9:00pm and on Saturday from 8:00am until 9:15am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd, (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA. and to his Funeral Mass 10:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA.

Interment will follow immediately at Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested by the family to help Frank’s children via The DeRito Children Fund (Set up to support their educational and living expenses) , c/o 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. Richboro, PA. 18954.

Raymond D. Keller of Feasterville died on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington. He was 82.

Raymond was the beloved husband to the late Ruth A. (Musser) Keller.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Alfred and Rosella (Wildermuth) Keller.

Raymond was a life long resident of the Feasterville area. He worked for James D. Morrissey, Inc. in Philadelphia for 47 years retiring as a Yard Supervisor in 1997. In his leisure, Raymond enjoyed spending his time with the Golden Age Club of Upper Moreland Township with his friends. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition, Raymond was preceded in death by three brothers: John, Herb, and Alfred Jr., and four sisters: Thelma (Boell), Rose (Klinger), Betty (Massaro), and Stella (Michener).

Raymond is survived by his children and their spouses, Donald R. Keller and his wife Patsy and Sandra A. Pilch and her husband John and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Doris Simon and Caroline “Peg” Schoen and his dear friend and companion, Anne Pickford.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings from 6:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, June 15th and from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Service 10:30 AM on Monday, June 16th, in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.

Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Scottsville United Methodist Church, 2400 Brownsville Road, Langhorne PA 19053

Emmanuel A. “Bud” Lemmo, of Richboro, died on June 11, 2014.

Bud was the beloved husband of Anna E. (nee Sciacca). and son of the late Rosario and Josephine (nee Anastasi) Lemmo. He was the brother of Mary Slader, (Paul), Joseph Lemmo (Hildur), and the late James and Ernest Lemmo. He is the loving father of Robert Lemmo (Janet), Mark Lemmo (Christine), and Paul Lemmo (Elizabeth) and also survived by seven grandchildren, Nicole, Maria, Thomas, Michael, Ann, Meghan, and Christopher; and his sister-in-law, Santa Lemmo.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 9 AM until his funeral mass 10:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Church at the above address would be appreciated.

Harry Gilmour of Ivyland, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Abington Hospice of Warminster with his family by his side. He was 84.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Evelyn O’Britas Gilmour.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Sarah Fannin Gilmour.

Mr. Gilmour was a resident of Ivyland for the past 34 years. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran having served our country during the Korean War. He was employed as an electrician for 37 years at Heintz Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia before his retirement in l993. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and boating. He will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather and brother.

Harry is survived by his son, Timothy M. Gilmour and his wife, Eileen, of Glenside, his son’s mother and his devoted caregiver, Lois Carr of Harleysville; two grandchildren, Katie and Michael Gilmour; his sister, Edith Schafer of Lady Lakes, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Florence Schilling.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Service 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment with military honors will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Thomas A. Fenning passed away on Monday June 9, 2014 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his loving family. He was 93.

He was the husband of the late Mercedes E. Berry Fenning.

Born in Philadelphia, Thomas was a son of the late John J. and Mary Anderson Fenning.

A World War II veteran, he proudly served in the US Navy on theU.S.S. Cocopa. Along with his wife, Thomas lived and raised his family in Feasterville for over 45 years and spent the last 13 years residing in Doylestown.

He enjoyed spending his time volunteering at Bucks County Community College, where he took many classes in Language and Writing. In later years he volunteered at local elementary schools sharing his love of poetry and writing.

Thomas is survived by his children, Donna Cunningham (James), Denise Fitzpatrick (John), Geri DeHaven (David), Jeanine Stoneback and Timothy Fenning. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday June 13, 2014 from 10 AM until his funeral mass 11 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 E. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Thomas’ name to St. Joseph’s Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave, Flourtown, PA 19031-1802.

His family also wishes to thank the staff at Care Alternatives Hospice for the care of their father and support of their family.

Joseph W. Stewart passed away peacefully on Monday June 9, 2014 at his home. He was 91.

He was the husband of the late Annamae Hood Stewart and the late Alice F. Scott Stewart.

Born in Terra Alta, WV, he was a son of the late Lewis L. and Mabel Heath Stewart.

Joseph is survived by his daughters, Susan Kozak of Doylestown and Kathleen Rhoades of Warminster; his granddaughter, Trisha Kozak of Hatboro; and his sisters, Ruth and Betty.

Relatives and friends are invited to his graveside service 11 AM on Monday June 16, 2014 at the St. John’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, 1520 W. Kings Highway, Gap, PA 17527.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to Hospice Compassus, 711 York Rd., 2nd Floor, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Barbara A. Bucknum of Holland, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2014, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was 79.

She was the beloved wife of late Walter F. Bucknum with whom she had shared 50 years of marriage.

Born in Trenton, NJ, Barbara was the daughter of the late Edgar and Mary Agnes Falkenberg Dockter.

Mrs. Bucknum was a resident of Holland for the past 49 years. She graduated from Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing Township, NJ, Class of 1952 and went on to complete her Associate Degree in Business Administration from Drexel University, Class of 1954. For 20 years she served as Tax Collector of Northampton Township until the end of her term in 2013. She was a former Recording Secretary of the Bucks County Tax Collectors Association, a member of the Pennsylvania State Tax Collectors Association, and served as Secretary for the Northampton Township Republican Committee for many years.

She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed many types of crafts, including cake decorating and candy making. In addition, she was a talented artist, an avid reader, and liked to crochet. She loved to travel with her late husband and children, and enjoyed attending musical theater productions in New York City.

She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her six children, David Bucknum and his wife, Mary, of Washington, DC; Mary Kern and her husband, Robert, of Waymart, PA; Michael Bucknum and his wife, Kathy Shen, of Oceanside, CA; Paul Bucknum of Holland; Susan Bucknum of Enola, PA; and John Bucknum and his wife, Diane, of Evans City, PA. She is also survived by her eight loving granddaughters, Jennifer and Laura Kern; Katharina, Annamarie, Taylor, Kiley, Sydney, and Sophia Bucknum.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Friday evening, June 13, 2014 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and on Saturday morning, June 14, from 8:15 to 9:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or online at: https://donate.cancer.org/.

Le Roy E. Staszak of Honey Brook, PA died on Thursday, June 5th at Tel Hai Retirement Community where he resided. He was 93.

He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine B. Traum Staszak with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Born in Weston, WI, Le Roy was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Litzer Staszak.

Le Roy served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Signal Man 1st Class in the South Atlantic and later as an instructor at the Bainbridge, MD Naval Base where he advanced to the level of Chief. A Star Lake, Wisconsin Native, Le Roy made his home in Pennsylvania after his marriage to Catherine. Prior to Tel Hai Community, Le Roy and Catherine lived in Southampton, PA since 1958. They were active parishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. He was a Lifetime Member of VFW Post 6493 in Warminster, PA. He was a retired meat cutter in the supermarket business.

Le Roy is survived by his three sons, Roy J. Staszak Sr. and his wife, Carolyn, of Coatesville, PA, Ronald P. Staszak and his wife, Kathleen, of New Hope, PA, and John P. Staszak and his wife, Kathryn, of New Britain, PA. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Roy Jr. (Darlene), Gregory (Lisa), Kelly Dengler (Scott), Kimberly Steskal (Jason), Christopher, seven great grandchildren, Scott, Chad, Victoria, Zachary, Catherine, Tyler, and Samantha, and one great-great granddaughter Eva.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, June 9th, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Ave. (at 2nd Street Pike) Southampton, PA, 18966.

Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Care Assurance Fund at Tel Hai Retirement Community, P.O. 190, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, PA 19344.

Martha Melk of Washington Crossing, PA, passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania due to complications from viral pneumonia after receiving a bone marrow transplant for AML leukemia. Her loving family was by her side. She had just turned 66 years old.

Martha was the beloved wife of 45 years to Ron Melk, a life-long resident of Bucks County.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Macaluso and Sylvia Katz. Her sister Joanna passed away at the age of five from leukemia.

Martha received her degree in English from Temple University in 1969. She worked in personal lines insurance for nearly 30 years at Johnson, Kendall and Johnson in Newtown, PA. Most recently, she worked at Capital Health System in Hopewell, NJ. She was also an active supporter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Martha had a passion for books, music, the arts, and her community. She also loved taking yoga classes at Traditions at Washington Crossing, where she lived for the past 13 years.

In addition to her husband, Ron, Martha is survived by her daughter Jessica and her husband Steven Kuiken of Los Angeles, CA, and her half-sister, Alexandra “Alexa” Macaluso. She is also survived by her extended family and dear friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 10:30 AM Sunday, June 8th, 2014 until her funeral service at 12:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.).

Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 555 North Lane , Suite 5010 Conshohocken, PA. 19428.