Jenine Lombardo Bottaro-Moncavage passed from this life peacefully at her residence, The Birches at Newtown, on October 29, 2018.  She was 93.

She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas A. Bottaro, Sr. and the late Albert Moncavage and sister of the late Anna DiPietro, Rita Tamburri, Angie Pirolli, Carmella Mancini, Millie Staffieri, Rose Ryan Raesley, and Louis Lombardo.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter to the late Frank and Pasqualena Ferraro Lombardo.

Jenine was a prior resident of the Holmesburg Section of Philadelphia for 61 years.  During World War II she worked in a defense plant as a “Rosie the Riveter”.  In later years she took great satisfaction working as a nurses’ aide for many elderly nearing the end of their journey.

Jenine is survived by her children, Nicholas A. Bottaro, Jr. (Patty), and Richard Bottaro (Virginia); her sisters, Mary Tanzola and Delores Giorgi; her grandchildren, Nicholas A. Bottaro III ( Becky), Barbara Ann Holberg (Frank), Lisa Marie Garner (Donny), Karen Lynn Goppold (Christopher), Michael Joseph Bottaro (Nicole), and Andrew Dennis Bottaro (Jill).  She was also the beloved “Gigi” to her great-grandchildren, Connor James Holberg, Meghan Ann Holberg, Emily Rose Goppold, William Nicholas Goppold, Edward Dante Bottaro, and Brynn Barbara Bottaro.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, November 5, 2018 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Her interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jenine’s name may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church Mosaics and Bell Tower Fund at the above address.

Thomas J. Dunphy, Jr. SRA, of Holland died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 25, 2018, after a courageous battle with lung cancer at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown. He was 73.

Born in Philadelphia, Tom was the beloved husband of 50 years to Kathleen E. Garrahan Dunphy, son of the late Thomas J. Sr., and Dorothy Conn Dunphy and grandfather of the late Doveo Chevere.

Tom was a proud graduate of Father Judge High School, class of 1963 and received his Bachelors Degree in Business from LaSalle University in 1967. Tom followed in his Dad’s footsteps and joined "Tom Dunphy Sells Real Estate" that was established in 1958 in Northeast Philadelphia and also in Feasterville. Tom was a recognized Real Estate broker and Appraiser since 1968. His professionalism and thorough work ethic were his trade mark.

Tom was a fun loving husband and father, he always had a smile. He was very proud of his Irish heritage and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking, especially for family and friends. Sea Isle City in New Jersey was a place where he loved to have fun on the beaches with his children and grandchildren. Tom loved Neal Diamond music and enjoyed dancing.

Tom and his family have been residents of Holland for 45 years and communicants of St. Bede the Venerable Parish. Tom volunteered for St. Bede’s CYO, coached basketball, and sponsored many sports teams. Tom served as chair person for the Eucharistic Congress in 1976. After participating in Marriage Encounter, Tom and his wife Kathy went on to become a team couple helping others grow in their marriage. Tom and Kathy served as CCD catechists as well.

In addition to his beloved wife, He is survived by his dear children and their spouses Janine Chevere and her husband Wilfredo, Thomas J. Dunphy III, Danielle Reckner and her husband Drew and Dominique Dunphy, his brother Michael B. Dunphy, Jr. and his wife Janet, his 2 sisters and their husbands, Dottie Anne Sexton and her husband Frank, Maripat Huhn and her husband Joe. He is also the devoted grandfather of: Anteo, Emile, Omero, Paloma, Fiona, Finnegan, Oceano and Kellen.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Thursday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Friday from 8:45 am to 9:45 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to his concelebrated Funeral Mass 10:30 am at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland. Interment will be private in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Libertae, 5245 Bensalem Blvd. Bensalem, PA 19020.

Jeanne A. (Graham) Cancel of Keller, TX and formerly a long time resident of Feasterville died on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Whitley Place-Nursing Home, Keller, Texas.  She was 70.

She was the loving wife of 48 years to the late William E. Cancel, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Jeanne was the daughter of the late John Graham and Agnes G. (Cairns) Karcher and brother of the late Robert Graham. 

She is survived by her son Bill Cancel Jr. and his wife, Valerie (Nieckoski) Cancel of Feasterville and her two grandchildren, Tyler and Victoria Cancel.  She is also survived by her brother James Karcher.

Her service and interment was held privately at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. https://alzfdn.org/ .

Maria A. Dowd Mazza of Newtown died peacefully surrounded by her sons and family on Thursday October 25, 2018, at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown. She was 67.

Born in Philadelphia, Maria was the beloved daughter of Rosemary Burns Dowd and the late Aloysius J. Dowd, Jr. and sister of the late Aloysius J. Dowd III.

Maria was a graduate of Bishop Conwell High School, class of 1969. She was a Communicant of St. Andrew Catholic Church and a resident of Newtown since 1990. Maria worked as a clerk for the Penn Central Railroad for 10 years before becoming a Police Communications Officer with the Pennsylvania State Police, working at the Trevose Barracks; she retired in 2016 after 15 years of exemplary service.

Maria was all about family, her 2 sons, they made her eyes sparkle. She was an avid reader, and looked forward to family gatherings and family vacations at the Jersey shore, her outgoing manor and loving ways will be sadly missed.    

Maria is survived by her 2 devoted sons, Michael V. Mazza, and Matthew C. Mazza, her 2 brothers and their wives Edward Dowd and his wife Diane, Jack Dowd and his wife Kathy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Maria’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday October 30, 2018 from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass 11:30 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Phila, PA 19103 or Chandler Hall Hospice 99 Barclay St. Newtown, PA 18940.    

Theodore, F. Foedisch of Newtown, PA died peacefully on October 25, 2018 at age 91. Beloved husband of Mary Barrett Foedisch; Brother of George (Rose) Foedisch, predeceased by his sister Irene Kehres, and brother Franklin Foedisch. Loving step-father to Robert Harris, Karen Harris and Craig Harris (Karen Shamberg Harris) and Gramps to Trevor, Kylee and Ruby. Ted was also a devoted “Uncle Ted” to Renie Kehres, Denise Krechmer, Elvin Kehres, George Foesdisch, Steve Foedisch, Kim McMahon, Kurt Foedisch, and Brian Foedisch.

Ted worked as a Healthcare Administrator for the majority of his career. He was a leader as the industry began to grow and change and was an active member and past president of PA Healthcare Association (PHCA), 1981 - 1983. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII, and was a Commander for American Legion Post 754 and the PA Department Commander for the American Legion from 1967 to 1968. Ted was generous, family oriented, loved to make people laugh, and travel both domestically and internationally.

Ted’s family will receive condolences on Friday from 11:00 am, until the start of his funeral service at 12:30pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will take place at a later date, and with military honors, at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors, PO Box 758517 Topekas, KS 66675 or the American Heart Association  625 W. Ridge Pike Conshocken, PA 19428.

Rosemarie E. Conley, of Richboro, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Paul’s Run Health Care, Philadelphia. She was 74.

She was the beloved wife of James J. Conley, Jr. for 50 years and devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Winnie Vidali Bayne; she was preceded in death by her brother Joseph P. Bayne.

In addition to her beloved husband, Rosemarie is survived by her loving children and their spouses; Rosemarie Boutilier and her husband Jason, James Conley and his wife Michele. Rosemarie was also survived by her six grandchildren: Timothy; James, Jr.; Brendan; Joseph; John-Patrick; and Cassie Rose, by her in-laws, Elizabeth Ann Sullivan (Dennis); Joan Roman. (Michael); Gerard Conley (Maria); Joseph Conley (Theresa); Michael Conley (Susan) by numerous nieces and nephews, and by many special extended family and friends.

She was born on June 20, 1944 in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, graduated from Little Flower High School, and resided for many years with her family in Richboro, PA.

Rosemarie was the former president of Liberty Graphics Systems, Inc. for over 25 years before retiring. Rosemarie was involved in numerous service activities throughout her life in the Philadelphia region, particularly Art Goes to School, Birthright International, Girl Scouts of America, and the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Scholarship Foundation--Philadelphia Chapter.

Rosemarie loved spending time on the beaches of Wildwood Crest, cheering on all of her Philadelphia sports teams, doing the Mummer’s strut to her favorite String Band, Polish American, and sitting with a hot cup of tea while completing Sudoku and cryptogram puzzles. However, Rosemarie’s most treasured times were spent with her family, particularly her six Grandchildren ---“The Dessert of Life.” Time spent with family brought her so much joy as evidenced by the numerous framed photographs that filled her home.

Rosemarie’s family will receive condolences on Saturday November 3, 2018 from 10:00am until her Concelebrated Funeral Mass 11:30am at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. 

In lieu of flowers: memorial donations may be made to: The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Scholarship Foundation--Philadelphia Chapter, P.O. Box 11653, Philadelphia, PA 19116.          

Lawrence C. Tholey, Sr. of Newtown passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at age 95, with his family by his side. Larry, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John and Catherine Hicking Tholey. He was the devoted husband of the late Violet Sheak Tholey, to whom he was married for 65 wonderful years.  He’ll be remembered by his family and many friends for his quick wit, his friendly smile, and for always having a kind word for everyone he met.

Larry was a 1940 graduate of North Catholic High School, after which he attended Strayer Business School.  Larry served in the US Army Office of Strategic Services from 1943 to 1946, and for the rest of his life was a proud Veteran and member of the American Legion.  Larry spent his entire career at the Philadelphia Coke Company, working as an accountant for 42 years.

Larry’s hobbies were bowling and golf, and he loved playing cards, board games, and bocce. His life centered on his family, and his large family gatherings were a lifelong source of joy.  He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed their yearly family trips to Sea Isle City.  

Larry was a communicant of the Church of St. Andrew for 41 years, where he was a Parish Ambassador, an usher, and an Extraordinary Minister. Larry had a strong faith and a committed devotion to the Lord, and was a Fourth Degree Member of the Raymond V. Hennessy Council of the Knights of Columbus.  Prior to moving to Newtown, Larry enjoyed many years living in the Oxford Circle, where he was a board member and coach of the Summerdale Boys Club and an active member of St. Martin of Tours Church.

Larry is survived by his children: Patricia Monahan, and her husband Dennis of Richboro, JoAnn Ryan, and her husband Peter of Huntingdon Valley, Lawrence C. Tholey, Jr., and his wife Patricia of Holland, Mary Beth DiRenzo, and her husband Samuel of Newtown, and Kathy Morrison, and her husband Thomas of Newtown. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 11:00am until his Funeral Mass at 12:30pm, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church at the above address.

Walter E. Oehrle of Holland passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown.  He was 82.

Walter was the husband of the late Anna Ziegler Oehrle.

Walter is survived by his four sons; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister.

He was preceded in death by his brother and his parents.

Services and interment were held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Charles Stirzel Jr. of Richboro died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Chandler Hall Hospice surrounded in the company of his loving sons.

Charles was the beloved husband of the late Jeanne E. Conrad Stirzel.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Laura Stirzel

Charles was a long time resident of Bucks County and had resided in Richboro for over 55 years. He was a proud veteran who had served as a Fireman First Class in the Navy during World War II. Charles retired with over 40 years of dedicated service as a Shipping Supervisor with Crane Chempump in Warrington in 1992. In his leisure time, he was a trumpet player performing with Big Bands and a motorcycle enthusiast who enjoyed riding his motorcycle for many years. He was a charter member and active member throughout his life with the Advent Lutheran Church in Richboro.  Charles will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

Charles is survived by his two sons, Brandt and Andrew Stirzel, both of Richboro and his sister Vivian Royal of Warminster.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 11:00AM at Advent Lutheran Church 45 Worthington Mill Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Future interment will be held along with his late wife Jeanne in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Advent Lutheran Church.

Andrew (Andy) Kapusta – March 8, 1920 – October 23, 2018 – was born in Philadelphia and raised in Hatboro, PA where he ultimately settled with his family for twenty years until moving to Lansdale, PA, and then Newtown, PA in 2002.

Andy was one of four children born to the late Joseph and Susanna Kapralich Kapusta and the beloved husband of the late Alma Jean May Kapusta for 40 years.  Andy will forever be remembered by his loving children Andy Jr. (Lori) and Ron (Wendy), by his five treasured grandchildren – Jennifer (Scott), Becky (Jason), Andrea (Joe), Ron Jr. (Janelle), and Mike (Gina), ten great grandchildren, and the countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him.

Andy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army who served our country during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific theater from 1941-1945.  He was a lifelong tailor by trade with custom tailoring shops in Hatboro and then Warminster, PA.  Andy enjoyed ballroom dancing with his wife Jean, watching football, and mostly the time he spent being a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Friends and family are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until his Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will follow in Hatboro Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to either the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675 or to the J. Arch McNamara Fund c/o Wills Eye Foundation, 840 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107.