Neal A. Hayes Sr., of Doylestown, PA died on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at his home with his wife by his side. He was 87.

He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Lois M. Batdorf Hayes.

Born in Beach Haven, NJ, he was the son of the late Halbert H. and Clara Belle Hayes.

In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his loving daughters; Valerie and Fred Berkobin of Doylestown and Donna and Doug Smith of Perkasie.

His graveside service with military honors, will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Carol E. Watson of Philadelphia died Monday March 31, 2014 at Neshaminy Manor Home in Warrington. She was 74.

Carol was the beloved wife of 47 years to Donald E. Watson.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Eleanor Petz Fink.

Carol was a former resident of New Hope before recently moving into Neshaminy Manor Home in Warrington.

In addition to her husband Donald, Carol is survived by her children, Terri Keegan and her husband Paul of Furlong and Joseph Watson and his wife Maria of Yardley. She is also survived by her 2 granddaughters Lauren and Lindsay, her step grandchildren Michael and Madison and her 2 great grandchildren Keegan and Maeve.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 6:00pm until her Funeral Service 8:00pm on Thursday April 3rd in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Procession for departure for 9:30am Interment at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown will form on Friday, April 4th at 8:45am at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Foundation at the Manor-Garden at the Manor, C/O Neshaminy Manor Home, 1660 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976.

Mary Agnes Kerr died peacefully on Monday March 31, at Neshaminy Manor, Warrington, surrounded by her loving family. She was 80. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to Jim Kerr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Agnes Fulton Benedick. She was the mother of the late Karen Kerr and sister of the late Gerald and Patricia Benedick.

Mary was a graduate of St. Hubert’s High School in Philadelphia where she was a member of the glee club and remained a faithful alumni and supporter. She enjoyed travelling, especially to Ireland, and will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by her beloved sons, Kevin and his wife, Rita, Dennis, Brian, Terrence and his wife, Lori, and James and his wife, Teresa. She is also survived by her brother, Peter Benedick; eight adoring grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from 7-9pm on Sunday April 6 and again from 9 to 10:15am, on Monday April 7 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Her funeral mass will follow at 11am at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Pl., Memphis, TN, 38105 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Robert C. Long, Jr of Croydon, PA died peacefully on Saturday, March 29th surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 46.

Born in Toms River, NJ, Robert was the son of Robert C., Sr. and Janet V. Serad Long, the husband of Heather Buchler Long, and the devoted father of Alexandria.

Robert owned and operated Checkered Flag Auto Sales in Croydon and American Veterans Company LLC in Bensalem. He was also a member of the Operating Engineers Union, Local 542. Robert enjoyed traveling with friends and family to many exciting destinations, but his favorite was Jamaica where he would stay with the locals in the smaller towns and enjoy life. He lived life to the fullest and had many friends and family members who loved him. Robert had a natural talent throughout his life of astonishing sporting abilities. He will be greatly missed for the awesome person that everyone has come to know and love.

In addition to his wife, daughter, and parents, Robert is survived by his sisters; Tracy A. Moser and her Husband Thomas of New Hope, and Gina M. Accardo and her husband Tony of Bensalem; his nieces Tiffany and Bianca, and his nephew Thomas, Jr.

Robert’s family will receive friends on Friday, April 4th from 9:30am until his Memorial Mass 11:00am at St. Ephrem Church, 5340 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in trust to his daughter “Alexandria Long” and mailed to P.O. Box 842 Bensalem, PA 19020.

William D. Miranda of Barnegat, NJ and formerly of Charleston, SC and Ambler, PA, died peacefully on Saturday, March 29th at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 59.

Born in Long Island, NY, Bill was the son of the late George D. and Josephine M. Mancino Miranda.

Bill was an avid guitar player who enjoyed playing and listening to music. He also enjoyed fishing, watching TV and spending time with friends.

Bill earned his Bachelor Degree in 1976 from Delaware Valley College and worked in the family business, American Lawn Service, for many years. After the family sold the business Bill moved to South Carolina for a few years. Upon his return north he held various jobs, but eventually became an EMT where he enjoyed helping other people.

He is survived by his loving sister and brother-in-law Susan Leiggi and Phil, his niece and God Daughter Miranda, and his longtime companion Lisa and her daughters, who took care of him and made him a part of their large loving family. Bill will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Bill’s family will receive friends on Saturday, April 5th, from 12:00 Noon until his Memorial Service at 1:00 PM in 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 his memory may be made to Lingohocken Fire Company, P.O. Box 102 Wycombe, PA 18980-0137

Barry A. Helfer of Southampton, died peacefully on Friday March 28, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 67.

Born in Abington, he was the beloved husband of Jean M. Barnett Helfer for the past 41 years. He was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude Davis Helfer.

Barry was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1964. Barry was a master carpenter for over 30 years, he was a member of the Carpenter’s Local # 1856, he worked on several major projects in Philadelphia, including, the Liberty One building, Barry retired in 2003 and the last major project was at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Barry was proud of his service to his country and for the past several has been part of the Original 13 members of the Guardians of the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, and was on the “Thursday Honor Guard Team”.

Barry was a Harley Davidson owner and rider with the Patriot Guard, escorting fallen comrades of all branches of the service. He was talented with his hands and could craft wood into almost anything, he especially enjoyed making furniture.

Barry was devoted to his wife and his family, but his precious granddaughter Emily made his eyes sparkle.

Barry will be deeply missed not only by his loving family but also by his Guardian comrades.

In addition to his wife, Barry is survived by his beloved daughter, Jaime Hopkins and her husband, Ben, and his adoring granddaughter, Emily.

Barry’s family will receive condolences on Thursday from 11:30am until 1:30pm followed by his Funeral Service at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment with Navy Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

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

Joseph A. Soto of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Aria Health-Torresdale Campus. He was 42.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Dolores E. Schrandt Soto.

Joseph graduated in 1990 from Olney High School and had been a dedicated employee of James D. Morrissey, Inc., for many years as a purchasing agent.
He will be remembered by his loved ones as a hard working, single father who was extremely dedicated to anything he was involved with. He was always keeping busy with projects around the house and on his cars and was well known as a “jack of all trades”. The memory of his pleasant and sociable nature will be forever cherished by all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved son, Anthony J. Soto; his sisters, Linda Soto Deitzel and her fiancé, Ray Pogorzelski; Cheryl Soto McClellan; Maryann Soto and her companion, Leonardo Vicent; and, Victoria Soto. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Tuesday April 1, 2014, from 6-8 pm and on Wednesday April 2, 2014 from 9:00 am until his funeral service at 10:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA. His interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by his family for the benefit of his son and all donations may be made to:

JOSEPH SOTO MEMORIAL FUND
c/o Police and Fire Federal Credit Union
901 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Checks may be made payable to “Joseph Soto Memorial Fund”.

ALL DONATIONS ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED.

Ignacio Roberto Vera, M.D. of Richboro, PA died suddenly on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at his residence. He was 57 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Jennifer L. Coffey Vera for 16 years.

Born in Cuba, Ignacio was the son of Adela Collado Vera of Puerto Rico and the late Roberto Vera.

Dr. Vera was a resident of Richboro for the past 14 years. A proud Cuban, he received his medical degree in the Dominican Republic in 1984. He has practiced as an anesthesiologist for more than 30 years. For the past 25 years Dr. Vera has been employed by the Capital Health System at their campus in Trenton, NJ. The Fuld campus was like his second home. He was a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and was certified in pain management. He was completely devoted to his profession and prided himself in taking the best possible care of his patients. He made many wonderful friends at work and cherished and admired each of them.

Ignacio loved his family, starting with his Mom and Dad and continuing all the way through to his extended cousins. He was always so proud to hear of their achievements. His three children, Leonardo, Andrew and Isabella were his heart. He was so proud of them and loved spending as much time as he could with them. He couldn’t believe that he had such beautiful and talented children and constantly thought about their lives and future. He loved watching Andrew play tennis, long talks with Leonardo and spoiling Belle. He had grand dreams for each of them and would do anything possible for them.

Ignacio was a man of routine especially at mealtime. If he did not eat on time then he wasn’t happy. He loved good food and good restaurants. He had is favorite local spots that he never waivered from, such as Jake’s for breakfast and Dominic’s any other time of the day. Having a sweet tooth, he loved his sweets and deserts always saying, “I’ll just have a small piece.”

As a friend, Ignacio was always there to lend a helping hand and comfort those in need. He made his impact on life not through force or volume but with quiet grace, dignity and respect. He will be remembered for being soft spoken with a deep baritone voice that often brought comfort and calmness to those around him which made them feel protected. He loved vacationing at the beach with his family and socializing with his friends. He was passionate about cars, especially sports cars, and loved driving around just as a form of relaxation. He will be remembered for his warm heart, his kind voice and his beautiful gentle eyes. His talents and his love will be sorely missed by his wife, children, extended family members and colleagues.

In addition to his beloved wife and his mother, Dr. Vera is survived by his three loving children, Leonardo I. Vera, Andrew J. Vera, and Isabella Rose Maria Vera, all of Richboro and his sister, Vivianna Bennetti and her husband, Luis, of Puerto Rico. He is also survived by one nephew, Luis Gabriel Bennetti and one niece, Leilani Bennetti.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Sunday, April 6, 2014, from 1:00 PM until Words of Remembrance at 3:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Vera Children Educational Trust Fund, C/O Wells Fargo Bank, 725 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954.

George W. Freas of Southampton died peacefully on Sunday March 23, 2014, with his family by his side. He was 82.

Born in Philadelphia, George was the beloved husband of 59 years to Eileen M. McMahon Freas; he was the son of the late George W. and Florence Coady Freas.

George was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1950. George proudly served our country during the Korean Conflict and was discharged at the rank of Corporal from the United States Army.

George retried in 1995 after over 33 years with the Philadelphia Electric Company, working as a Gas and Utilization Mechanic thru out the Delaware Valley area. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, George looked forward to opening day for the Phillies and the Eagles. He enjoyed a round of golf with friends and watching old movies.

George will be remembered as devoted husband, loving father of George P. Freas and a grandfather who adored his 2 grandchildren, Kerry and Matthew, he is also survived by his sister Mary Drake and her husband Thomas.

George’s family will receive condolences on Monday March 31, from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 2nd Street Pike and Knowles Ave., Southampton.

Interment with Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Del. Valley Chapter, 399 Market St. Suite 102, Phila. PA 19006.

Lisa K. Bollenbacher of Newtown died Saturday March 22, 2014 with her Life Partner by her side at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. She was 62.

Lisa was the cherished Life Partner of 25 years to Catherine “Cathie” “Smittie” E. Smith of Newtown.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lisa was the beloved daughter of Ardys M. Benson Bollenbacher and the late Paul V. Bollenbacher.

Lisa was a former resident of Morrisville before moving to Newtown in 1994. She was a graduate of Rider University and also Hahnemann University and was a dedicated, motivated and professional Medical Assistant who worked with various companies throughout her distinguished career. Lisa had worked with Lawrenceville Neurology Center in Lawrenceville, NJ, Princeton Health Care System and Whalen and McElmoyle Family Practice in Yardley. She was a resourceful and inquisitive woman who would find out what one needed and would assist that person in acquiring it. Lisa established life goals and with the support of Cathie, would pursue and accomplish those goals to their fullest potential. She was a domestic violence medical advocate at a Woman’s Place in Doylestown and would volunteer countless hours of her time to assist woman and their families who endured the challenge of domestic abuse in Bucks County.

Lisa was a kind and gentle woman who always had a unique perspective to offer in a conversation especially when one was seeking her counsel for advice. She loved animals especially her dogs and would render support for the homeless and stray pets that would often come her way. Lisa will be deeply missed by all who had the fortune of knowing her.

In addition to her Life Partner and Mother, Lisa is survived by her brother Christopher P. Bollenbacher and his wife Ellen of New Hope.

Relatives and friends are invited to offer their condolences from 6:00pm until her Sharing of Memories at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Lisa’s memory to the Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 877, Morrisville, PA 19054 or Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA 18940.