Diane B. Geddes, of Wycombe, passed away on May 30, 2014 after a long illness with her family by her side at Chandler Hall in Newtown. She was 57.

She was the daughter of the late John E. and Mary A. Haney Keating.

Diane was the beloved wife of James D. Geddes for almost 31 years.

She was a 1975 graduate of Villa Joseph Marie High School. Soon after graduation, she began working at Bucks County Community College as a receptionist and met and married her husband Jim. Diane retired from the college after 36 years of service as a receptionist at the Evening Director’s Office.

She enjoyed crafts and most recently had taken on card making and scrap booking as a hobby.

Although Diane was a quiet, private person, her love and caring for those around her was shown in her unspoken actions and in her soft, compassionate ways. She was always a listening ear, and because of her genuine and sincere concern, people where drawn to her like a magnet. Her children were extremely important to her, and she and her husband worked different shifts so that a parent would always be at home with them.

Education was a necessity to Diane. She would encourage everyone around her to further their studies as much as possible, and was proud of the fact that almost everyone in her family had achieved degrees in higher education. Diane was a beloved to all in her life and she will be deeply missed.

In addition to her husband, Diane is survived by her children: Kellyann Rogers and her husband Patrick of Pennllyn, James Geddes Jr. and Shannon Geddes, both of Wycombe; her sister: Mary Ann Davis and her husband William of Neshaminy Valley and John Keating of San Francisco; her father and mother-n-law: Lovett and Cora Geddes; her sister-in-law Ann Geddes and her companion Matt Moore; and Jane Busby and her husband Marc; her nieces and nephews: William Davis, Jr. and his wife Melanie, Mary Beth Walinskas and her husband Tim, Matthew Davis and his wife Lindsay, and Sam Busby; great nieces and nephews: Brynn, Colin, and Trevor Davis, and Bridget and T.J. Walinskas; and aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, June 2, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954 and on Tuesday from 10:30 am until her Funeral Mass at 11:30 am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow at Thompson Memorial Cemetery, New Hope.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Diane’s name to the Bucks County Community College Foundation Legacy Scholarship Fund, 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 North 3rd St. Philadelphia PA 19123.

Joan F. Santelli died Friday May 30, 2014 at Ann’s Choice in Warminster, PA. She was 81.

Born in Berwick, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd C. Hartman and Martha Hartman Fisher.

Joan was a former resident of Annapolis, Maryland before moving to Ann’s Choice in 2008. She had a distinguished career as the Manager, Office of Executive Secretariat with the Department of Commerce in Washington DC until her retirement in 1988.

In her leisure, Joan enjoyed traveling, reading, journaling, and spending time with family and friends.

Joan is survived by her sister Marilyn (Tony) Villa of Venice, Fla, her half brothers and sister, Donald, John, and Kathy and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was pre-deceased by her sister, Norma Sabrick and niece, Carolyn Rawes.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:30am until her Memorial Service at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 4th in the Chapel of Ann’s Choice, 30000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, Pa 18974. Joan’s interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either the Arthritis Foundation, 1330 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309 or Ann’s Choice Benevolent Fund, 20000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974.

Joseph F. Riggione Jr., of New Hope, PA died on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at his home with his family by his side. He was 67.

He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Adelina DeFrancesco Riggione.

Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Josephine Mencarelli Riggione.

Joseph graduated from University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and went on to earn a Masters of Arts in Sociology from Indiana State University. He began his professional career working with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where he eventually became Director of the Governor’s Task Force on Justice Information Systems. After his time working for the Commonwealth, he spent many years working for Sperry Univac/Unisys and EDS. He later joined KPMG/Bearing Point as a Practice Director for Public Safety and Justice. Joseph later rejoined Unisys as the VP and General Manager of the Global Justice and Public Safety Practice, before eventually starting Riggione Associates where he worked on engagements with the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET). During his career, Joseph was also awarded, as a co-inventor, a patent for development of a Technology Framework for Data Sharing.

As much pride as Joseph had from his professional accomplishments, and there were many, he genuinely valued his time with family even more. He deeply enjoyed every moment trying to keep up with his 5 grandchildren. He was also an avid reader and movie fan, but most of all he loved being surrounded by family on the holidays.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children Gina Riggione of Poughquag, NY, and Joseph and Jennifer Riggione of Solebury, PA. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren; Corey, Ryan, Brandon, Morgan, and Logan.

Joseph’s family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and on Friday, June 6, 2014, at St. Martin of Tours Church 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope PA 18938 from 10:00 am until his Funeral Liturgy 11:00 AM. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made “In Honor of Joseph Riggione” to Fox Chase Cancer Center, Board of Associates, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Irene D. McLaughlin of Yardley, PA ascended to glory on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at her residence. She was 83.

She was the beloved wife of the late John W. McLaughlin.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Smith Luning.
Mrs. McLaughlin was a resident of Yardley for more than 35 years. She was a long time member of New Life Christian Church in Newtown.
She will be sadly missed as a loving mother, sister and friend to all who knew her.

Irene is survived by her son, Kevin J. McLaughlin and his fiancé and her two brothers, David Luning of Exton, PA and Donald Luning of Philadelphia, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Drive, Newtown, PA 18940. Rev. Dr. Norman Levy will officiate at her service.

Interment will take place at Churchville Cemetery.

Steven A. Macy of Newtown and formerly of the Olney section of Philadelphia passed away at his home on Tuesday May 27, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was 59.

Steve was the beloved husband of 27 years to Debbie L. Ott Macy and the adoring father of Nick Macy; he was the son of the late Samuel and Dorothy McMaster Macy.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Steve was extremely proud of his deep roots in the Olney section of the city. He attended St. Helena school as a child and went on to graduate from Cardinal Dougherty High School with the class of 1973.

Steve was head coach of the Princeton University Men’s Club Ice Hockey Team for 15 years and also coached youth ice hockey for the Wintersport Royals in Willow Grove and the Warwick Wildcats. He made a great impact and was very much admired during his time coaching. His legacy of kindness will live on in the many lives he touched through the years.

A voracious reader, Steve avidly followed current events and was rarely found without a book in his hand. He treasured time with his family, vacations to Ocean City, NJ and was a role model to all around him. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife and son, Steve is survived by his siblings and their families, Joanne Linus, Susie O’Connell, Betty Piccolo, Dianne Coyle, Sandy Ward, Joseph Macy, Marianne Brakoniecki, and Carolanne Wismer; and his aunt and godmother, Edna Williams.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 6:00-9:00 PM on Friday May 30, 2014 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his funeral mass 11:00 AM, Saturday May 31, 2014 at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund by visiting http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/Home.aspx.

William E. Gruber of Rushland, PA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown, PA. He was 71.

Bill was the beloved husband of 46 years to Margaret M. “Peg” Volz Gruber.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William and Anna Barrington Gruber.

Bill was the second generation owner and operator of Bill Gruber Plumbing and Heating which is now currently being operated by the third and fourth generation of the family. He was a member of the Automatic Heating Contractors, the Brotherhood of Master Plumbers, and the Philly Masters. In his leisure, Bill enjoyed the casinos and playing Pinochle.

In addition to his beloved wife Peg, Bill is survived by his loving son and daughter-in-law Michael Gruber and Michelle, his 4 grandchildren Christopher, Kaleigh, Kevin, and Jayna. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Anne Mockus and Barb Young (Jim), brothers-in-law Jack Volz (Teresa), and Bill Volz (Suzanne), his uncle Bob, his aunts, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bill’s family will receive friends on Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM 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 his memory may be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 North 3rd St. Phila. PA 19123.

Dorothy A. Pento of Holland died Tuesday May 27, 2014 at Buckingham Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Buckingham. She was 88.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances Czarnowski and sister of the late Florence Kelly.

Dorothy was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Holland over 40 years ago. She was extremely devoted to her family and took pride in all their accomplishments. Dorothy will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Dorothy is survived by her children Cheryl Pento of Churchville, Denise Moffitt of Philadelphia and Gary Pento and his wife Lorraine of Perkasie. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 12:00 pm until her Memorial Service at 1:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA, 18954. Interment will be private.

Stanley F. Clemens of Chalfont died Monday May 26, 2014 at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown. He was 83.

Stanley was the beloved husband of 55 years to Mary Jane Myers Clemens.

Born in Telford, he was the son of the late Frank and Elverda Freed Clemens and the brother of the late Franklin Clemens and Verna "Tootie" Triol.

Stanley was a long time resident of Chalfont Borough. He was employed by FMC in Colmar until the plant was closed and then employed as a HVAC/Plumber with Pennridge School District until his retirement in 1993. Stanley served on the Chalfont Borough Planning Commission for many years. He was an avid Phillies fan and retired from riding his Harley in 2004. Stanley enjoyed his weekly breakfasts with his many friends and also his cousins. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to his children and will be greatly missed especially by his family and his “Little Sweetie” special granddaughter Gretchen.

In addition to his wife Mary Jane, Stanley is survived by his children, Cindey Mingin-Merrick of Bristol, TN, Laurie McIntyre and her husband William of Perkasie and Helen Clemens of Chalfont. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Elizabeth Zendt of Souderton, Doris Landes and her husband Charles of Souderton, Miriam Brunstetter and husband Charles of Bethlehem, Susie Derstine and her husband Willis of Sarasota, FL, George Clemens and his wife Sandra of Pottstown, Abram Clemens and his wife Naomi of Branson, MO, Robert Clemens and his wife Carolyn of Eagle River, Alaska and Ernest Clemens and his wife Sharon of East Greenville, his grandchildren, Richard Mingin and his wife Beth, Stacey Mauger and her husband Tom, Katie Mingin, Jillian Clemens and Gretchen Clemens and his great grandchildren, MacKray, Bradley, Landen and Weston Mauger; Elizabeth, Ricky and Juliana Mingin ,and many nieces and nephews.

Stanley’s family will receive friends from 9:00am until his Memorial Service begins at 11:00am on Saturday June 7th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.

Future interment with Military Honors will be held in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.

Daniel McCaffrey Jr. of Levittown, PA died suddenly on Monday, May 26, 2014. He was 41. He would have celebrated his 42nd. birthday on May 31, 2014.

Born in Bristol, he was the beloved son of Daniel McCaffrey Sr. and his wife, Sandra, of Penns Park, PA.

Daniel was a resident of Levittown for the past year and formerly lived in Penns Park. He graduated from Council Rock High School, Class of 1990 and attended Philadelphia Community College. He was an electrician by trade and served his electrical apprenticeship through Bucks County Technical School in Levittown.

Daniel had a special place in his heart for Siberian Huskies, loved the outdoors and enjoyed nature with the boy scouts, and always enjoyed the special times that he spent with his three nieces, Isabella, Kendall and Miranda Heintz.. He will be sadly missed by all those who came to know and love him.

In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by his sister, Marcia McCaffrey Heintz and her husband, Kenneth Jr., of Penns Park, his three nieces, and his special canine friend, Bandit. He is also survived by his birth mother, Marcia Rowland Evans of Langhorne.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, May 31, 2014, from 8:30 AM until his Funeral Service starting 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

Alice Elizabeth Howell Hamilton formerly of Feasterville and Twining Village in Holland died peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Saturday, May 24th at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. She was 87.

She was the beloved wife of the late William Thomas Hamilton.

Born in Philadelpiha she was the daughter of the late Abbie M. Wittmeyer Howell.

Alice was a lady who enjoyed and cherished the many memories that she created with her family and especially with her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed walking, shopping and dining out with her family. Alice will always be remembered for her zest of life and for the joy and many laughs she brought to us.

Alice is survived by her loving children; Lynn A. Reitter and her husband Bart of Warrington, Kim Susan Santucci and her husband Stephen of New Hope, and Kenneth William Hamilton of Hilton Head, SC. She is also survived by her brother Kenneth Howell, her 6 grandchildren; Courtenay Duffy (Kevin), Chet Sandt, Colin and Shanel Santucci, and Derek and Ashley Hamilton, and her 2 great grandchildren Jack and Nathaniel Duffy.

Alice’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 28th from 10:00am until her Funeral Service at 11:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery in Huntingdon Valley, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Women’s Humane Society for Animals, 3839 Richlieu Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020