Grace M. Hartranft passed away Sunday April 13, 2014 at Wesleyan Enhanced Living, Doylestown. She was 91.

She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Z. Hartranft, her soulmate, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage and a lifetime of happiness.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. Hibbs and Blanche Dolby Hibbs Sabel.

Grace had been a resident of Doylestown for two years and formerly was a long time resident of York, PA for 58 years.

Grace was a graduate of Overbrook High School and following graduation she attended the former Presbyterian Hospital Nursing School where she earned her R.N. degree in nursing. After raising her four children she dedicated her life to helping others, both professionally and through extensive volunteer work with non-profit organizations including the American Cancer Society, Planned Parenthood, and FISH, a York, PA organization providing transportation for the disabled and shut-ins. She was also dedicated to her work in teaching reading to adults who had never learned.

After her husband’s retirement, Grace and Don moved to a working farm in York, PA where they spent many happy years making cherished memories with their grandchildren and family, who will treasure them forever.

In addition, Grace was an avid reader, enjoyed travelling, and playing the piano and Bridge. Grace’s loving spirit, acceptance of others and practical nature were among her most endearing qualities. Her love to all around her, most especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, will live on in the hearts of many.

Grace is survived by her children, John F. Hartranft and his wife, Margaret, of Derwood, MD, Donald J. Hartranft and his wife, Margaret, of Richboro, Thomas P. Hartranft and his wife, Susan, of Clearwater, Fla., and Joanne M. Dellefield and her husband, James, of Cincinnati, OH; her brother, Paul Hibbs of Ewing, NJ; her eight adoring grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday April 16th, from 11 AM until her funeral service 12 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. The interment will be held privately.

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

Catherine L. Reichert, formerly of Roxborough died peacefully Sunday April 13, 2014 at Crestview Center, Langhorne, PA. She was 99.

Born in Philadelphia she was the beloved wife of 45 years to the late Harry J. Reichert and the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie.

Catherine attended business school after graduation and worked as a Secretary for many years in the advertising industry. Catherine was a faithful communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Manayunk for most of her life, she was a member of the Alter Society, the Sodality and gave her time and talents to many other parish organizations. She was a member of several Senior Centers in the Roxborough and Manayunk area’s before moving to Langhorne to be closer to her family.

She will be sadly missed by her devoted and caring family.

Catherine is survived by her caring children; June Reichert, Harry J. Reichert, Jr. ( Jane) and Katherine Schweiker (Mark S.). She is also survived by her 7 dear grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday April 16, from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew 135 S. Sycamore St. Newtown. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Reredos Fund c/o Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940

Marie A. Benigno Drobile of Holland, PA peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 12, surrounded by her family. She was 83.

She was the beloved wife of the late William A. Drobile, Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary Piraina Benigno.

Marie has been a resident of Holland for 35 years and a faithful parishioner of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland where she served as an Extraordinary Minister for 14 years. She was one of the original adorers involved in the St. Bede’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel, and was the coordinator of the parish prayer chain. Marie had a passion for painting and was an accomplished artist working both with water color and oils. She also enjoyed knitting but first and foremost, she enjoyed the special times spent with her family. Marie will be greatly missed, but always remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

She is survived by her five children; William A. Drobile III and his wife, Barbara, of Levittown, Marie C. Farrell and her husband, Paul, of Willingboro, Amelia A. Drobile of Holland, Regina E. Brittingham and her husband, Richard, of Holland, and Jennifer M. Kiriloff and her husband, William, of Churchville. She is also survived by her 8 loving grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Tuesday evening, April 15th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Wednesday, April 16th, 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 take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church Capital Campaign Fund at the above address or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Joseph Gerald John Baker Sr. of Holland died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 93.

Joe was the beloved husband of 62 years to Agnes Rafferty Baker.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William H.F. and Marie Finnegan Baker and the brother of the late William, Marie, and Ann Latour.

Joe was born in Manayunk, grew up in Roxborough and graduated from St. John’s High School where he played basketball. He and his brother Bill enlisted in the Army in 1942 and Joe served three years in the South Pacific as part of a radar platoon. Upon his discharge in 1945, he joined the Veterans Administration in Philadelphia and progressed to the position of an Adjudication Officer helping many area veterans realize the full benefits of the GI Bill. He attended LaSalle College at night and became the first member of his family to attain a college degree in 1954. Joe and his family spent many happy years in the St. Athanasius and Nativity of Our Lord parishes. A sports enthusiast, Joe founded and coached in the basketball program of Ogontz Boys Club in West Oak Lane, where he also coached baseball teams, and upon moving to Warminster, was one of the founders of the Warminster Basketball Association. Upon his retirement in 1983, he spent much of his time watching his grandchildren participate in various sporting, musical, and academic activities and researching the family’s genealogy.

In addition to his beloved wife Agnes, Joseph is survived by his 6 loving children; Joseph J. Baker Jr. and his wife Catherine of North Wales, Mary M. Baker of Newtown, Kathleen R. Klarich and her husband Timothy of Philadelphia, Thomas B. Baker and his wife Paula of Jamison, John W. Baker of Holly Springs, NC, and Patricia B. Tento and her husband Anthony of Harleysville. He is also survived by his sister Dolores Arent, and was the devoted Pop Pop to 14 grandchildren Joe, Stephen, Mary Kate, Kevin (Kathryn), Maureen, Timmy (Annie), Brian, Colin, Brigid, Tommy, Chris, Danny, Caitlin, Brenna, and his great granddaughter Molly;

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 10:00am to 11:15am and to his Funeral Mass at 11:30am on Saturday, April 12th in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, 475 E. Chelten Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19144.

Marie “Ging” Anderson of North Wildwood, NJ died at her daughter’s home in Newtown on Wednesday April 9, 2014 surrounded by her loving family after a short illness with Leukemia. She was 89.

Marie was the beloved wife of 51 years to the late James J. “Duke” Anderson.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marie Trimback McAdams.

Marie spent most of her life in Philadelphia until Duke’s retirement in 1980 when they moved to North Wildwood, NJ. There they enjoyed their friends at the Villas Fishing Club and endless summers with their children and grandchildren until his death in 1997. Thereafter, she lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was famous for her world class breakfast and making everyone feel welcomed and loved. Marie was loved and adored by many and will be greatly missed.

Marie was the loving mother of Jim Anderson and his wife Maureen of Langhorne, Marie Vesper, her special angel, of Newtown, Curt Anderson and his wife Kathleen of Willingboro, NJ, Teresa Jermyn and her husband Rick, (Mom’s Ricky) of Holland and Maureen Anderson of Westmont, NJ. She especially adored her 9 grandchildren; Jim Anderson (Christine), Karen Bowers (Ken), Kate Kleitsch (Pete), Matt Vesper, Brian Jermyn (Liz), Caitlin Civitello (Lou), Kristin Jermyn (Chris), Justin Schmal and Erich Schmal. She was GiGi to her most recent joys, 5 great-grandchildren Colten, Abby, Maddy, Ryder and Danielle. Marie was happily awaiting the birth of her third great-grandson. She is also survived by her sister, Vera Robinson, many nieces, nephews, and “adopted” children and grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Sunday, April 13th from 7:00-9:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Monday, April 14th from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 27 Kresson-Gibbsboro Road, Gibbsboro, NJ 08026.

Interment will follow at 2:00pm in Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Cape May Court House, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Animal Welfare Association Inc., 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043.

Paul E. Bracegirdle, of Newtown, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at his home. He was 66.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph and Eleanor Hoffman Bracegirdle.

He was the loving husband of 46 years to Lenore Magdziak Bracegirdle of Newtown, Pennsylvania. As a daring high school senior, he showed up at her door on her sixteenth birthday; they remained together ever since.

A 1964 graduate of Neshaminy High School, Paul studied Civil Engineering at Trenton Junior College and Villanova University. Independent-minded and confident by nature, he soon embarked upon a bold career as an inventor and entrepreneur.

Paul was a prolific innovator, receiving twenty-three U.S. patents and ten foreign patents. He designed asphalt plants, and devised a variety of economical methods for mixing asphalt and concrete, incorporating recycled materials and waste products in the process. He founded the Concrete Lumber Company, which uses his patents to manufacture versatile building components, and served as its Chief Executive Officer. A winner of the National Award for Energy Innovation from the U.S. Department of Energy in 1990, Paul also served as a U.S. advisor to the government of Kosovo for the rebuilding of its roads.

Paul enjoyed fixing things from the beginning, restoring British sports cars as a teenager, and collaborating with his wife on building and renovating their homes over the years, in Langhorne, the Poconos, Newtown, and Cape May. He is remembered as a man of calm capability, above all else a bulwark to the family that he loved.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by his children: Thad J. Bracegirdle and his wife Heather of Media, PA and Anne A. Bracegirdle of New York, NY; his sisters: Gail Bracegirdle and her husband Will Lewis, and Jill Blagg and her husband Thomas; his brothers: Lee Bracegirdle and his wife Gabi, and Glenn Bracegirdle and his wife Tracy; and his two cherished grandchildren: Benjamin and Archer Bracegirdle.

Services and interment will be private at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vanguard School, P.O. Box 730, Paoli, PA 19301. Please make checks payable to Valley Forge Educational Services.

Allen M. Cook, 90, of Doylestown and formerly of Mt. Laurel, NJ died peacefully on Tuesday April 8, 2014, at Pine Run Lakeview with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Josephine M. Freimiller Cook for 66 years.

Born in Queen City, Texas, he was the son of the late Elbert and Alice E. Mayfield Cook and brother of the late Marie Smith and Austin and Earl Cook.

Allen was a resident of Mt. Laurel, NJ for 38 years before relocating to Doylestown 14 years ago. He was a graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas, TX and went on to attend the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, under the U.S. Navy ROTC program. He was awarded his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical engineering before serving his country proudly with the Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Allen was employed for 41 years with General Electric in the sales and lighting department in Philadelphia and East Orange, NJ. He was an avid golfer and will be remembered as a devoted Philadelphia sports fan and for his love of vacationing at his home in Ocean City, NJ.

Most recently a resident of Pine Run Lakeview, his family wishes to thank the staff who provided such loving care and compassion to Allen. He will be dearly missed as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his daughters, Leslie Weber and her husband, Edward, of Doylestown and Mari-Anne “Mari” Entwistle and her husband, Brian, of Dandridge, TN; and his two adoring granddaughters, Lindsay Paoli (William) and Layne Weber. Allen was also eagerly anticipating the arrival of his first great-grandchild, due in August.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday April 12, 2014 from 10:00 AM until his funeral mass at 11:00 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Ave., Warrington.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made Pine Run Lakeview, 2425 Lower State Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901.

Solveig R. Butterer died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Christ Home Retirement Community in Warminster. She was 77.

Solvi was the beloved wife to the late Robert W. Butterer who died October 1, 2012.

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, she was the daughter of the late Kaj P. and Singrid Augusta Nielson Rasmussen.

Solvi was a former resident of Holland, PA before moving to Langhorne in 2002. She had a distinguished career as a Customer Equipment Trainer with Xerox Corporation for over 25 years. She and her late husband of fifty-six years, Robert, enjoyed traveling, skiing, entertaining, and going to their shore house in Beach Haven NJ.

She is survived by her brother-in-law Edward E. and his wife Regina H. of Hamilton Square NJ. One nephew, Timothy Robert Butterer of San Francisco CA, two nieces, Lynn R. Butterer of Hamilton Square NJ, and Anne E. and her husband Edan S. Rosenberg of Princeton Junction NJ and a great nephew, Charles W. Rosenberg. Also surviving are close friends Rich and Theresa Altopied and their daughters Michelle Holster and family, and Christine McSorley and family; Al and Barbara Gummo; and Elissa J. Kirkegard.

Funeral services and interment will be privately held.

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

Louis F. Spadaccino, of Holland, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, at his home. He was 90.

Lou was born and raised in Woodbourne (Langhorne), PA and was the 6th child of 9 children born to Maria and Angelo Spadaccino. He was preceded by his wife Martha Furner Spadaccino in 1992, his son David in 2012, 5 brothers and one sister. Lou has been resident of Holland for the past 54 years living in a home that he built in 1960.

In his senior year at Langhorne Middletown High School (now Neshaminy High School), Lou took his final exams early and left to join the Navy, not to see the world but to fight for his country in World War II. Lou was a gunner's mate on LCI 489 and together with his fellow naval crew mates was active in bringing in the first wave of troops to Normandy at the Battle of Omaha Beach. Lou spent 3 years in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946. After a short time at home he joined the Joey Chitwood Thrill Show.

Lou performed many different stunts while travelling throughout the county with the Thrill Show but was best know for riding a motorcycle through a hoop of fire.

One of Lou's greatest gifts in life was his knowledge and ability to work in the surveying field. His first job at the age of 14 was for Edward Pickering Surveying and Engineering. After leaving the Chitwood Thrill Show, Lou again returned to the surveying field and took a position with what later became known as Pickering, Corts & Summerson where he worked till 1959.

Lou was very active with a variety of sports teams and was an original founder of the Council Rock Little League Baseball Team. One of the little league teams he managed went undefeated, and one bit of information not known to many was that every time the team won Lou took them to Goodnoe’s Ice Cream Parlor and treated the entire team to ice cream.

In 1959 Lou decided to leave Pickering, Corts & Summerson and started his own Engineering and Surveying Company which he named Tri-State Engineers and Land Surveyors. After 55 years, Tri-State Engineers is still operating at its current location on Street Road in Feasterville under the guidance and leadership of Lou.

In 1978, Lou decided he wanted to expand his horizons and built a Health Club and Racquetball Club on property he owned in Feasterville. After many months of planning the B&R Health Club was opened. Lou had a very active role in running the Health Club until he turned the club over to his son David who managed it till his death in 2012.

In addition to the above accomplishments, Lou was a very active golfer joining Torresdale Frankford Country Club in 1976 where he served on the Board of Governors and on many committees, including Greens Chairman for 12 years and President for 4 years.

If you knew Lou, you were well aware of the fact that he was a great hunter, traveling throughout most of the United States and many countries overseas including the Arctic, British Columbia, and Canada.

Who could forget that Lou also enjoyed fishing? His greatest enjoyment came from fly fishing in Alaska, Canada and Iceland.

Although Lou truly enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing, his greatest love was his family. For 10 years, he hosted the Spadaccino Family Reunion. The reunion was always held around Christmas time when the family could get together to share some of the past year’s happenings and enjoy the children seeing Santa Clause.

In addition to all of the above, Lou was also actively involved with the Bucks County Republican Party, contributing to and attending a great number of fund raisers.

Lou was a member of the Bristol Elks, PA Lodge No. 970, and the Grand Lodge of PA, The Feasterville Business Persons Association and he was a founding member of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors.

Lou is survived by his son, Michael Spadaccino, 3 grandchildren; Danielle Palermo and her husband Anthony, Cody Spadaccino and his wife Beth, and Taylor Leigh Spadaccino and soon to be great grandfather of two. He is also survived by a sister, Eleanor Sands, and a brother, Leo Spadaccino and 2 sisters-in-law, Adelaide “Dell” and Carol Spadaccino and his dear friend and companion of 17 years, Patricia Murray.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Monday evening, April 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Tuesday morning from 8:15am to 9:15 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Association for the Blind, 400 Freedom Drive, Newtown, PA 18940.

Florence E. Hejnar, of Feasterville, PA died on April 3, 2014, at Manor Care, Yardley. She was 93.

She was the beloved wife of the late Martin F. Hejnar, mother of the late Elizabeth and Marie and sister of the late Victor Osmola.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Matuszak Osmola.

Florence has been a resident of Feasterville, since 1950.

She was a founding member of the Assumption BVM Church in Feasterville and she fondly remembered the early days of bingo, covered dish luncheons and making bows for the girls’ uniforms. Her faith was an important part of her life. Florence also enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, the Eternal Word Television Network and Hallmark movies.

Florence left behind a legacy of caring for those in need. She lovingly cared for her mother and husband when they were ill. She also provided daycare for her grandchildren, which she said kept her young.

She is survived by her children Monica and Paul Prudente of Slatington, PA, Martin G. Hejnar of Feasterville, and Theresa and William Helkowski of Levittown. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm and on Friday, April 11, 2014, from 8:30 AM to 10:30AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 11:30 AM, at Assumption BVM Church, Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville. Her interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, Mass Cards would be appreciated by the family.