Veronica B. Hermanson, of Langhorne, PA died on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Chandler Hall Hospice. She was 90.

She was the beloved wife of 68 years to Vincent P. Hermanson.

Born in Gloucester City, NJ she was a daughter of the late George C. and Catherine V. Williams.

Veronica was a resident of Langhorne, PA for 57 years and a member of St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church since it’s inception. Prior, she was a member of St. Andrew’s Church, where she coached girl’s basketball for many years.

A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Gloucester City, she went on to become a registered nurse, graduating from the St. Francis Hospital nursing program in Trenton, NJ. During her career she worked extensively in geriatrics with various senior living facilities and was also employed with St. Mary Medical Center, from where she retired in 1981.

Veronica had a wide variety of interests, including bowling, tennis, playing slot machines, basketball, and skiing, which she loved to do with her family. She also enjoyed travelling, scrabble, and writing poetry. Most of all, however, Veronica will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who treasured her family deeply. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her husband, Veronica is survived by her daughters, Veronica Widmer, Kathleen McCloskey and her husband, Robert, of Newtown, PA , Rosemary McLaughlin and her husband, Edward, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, Patricia Satchell and her husband, David, of Hulmeville, PA, Eileen Dutton and her husband, George, of Newtown, PA, and Karen Lynch and her husband, William of Upper Nyack, NY; her sister, Nan Poshka of Glendora, NJ; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, 11 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Veronica’s memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Bernard F. “Bernie” Brown of North Wales, PA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at his residence. He was 73.

He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Carolyn Ursbruck Brown.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Mary Linney Brown and father of the late Richard L. Teeter.

Mr. Brown was a resident of North Wales for the past 13 years .A graduate of Thomas Edison High School in Philadelphia, he went on to work as a fork lift operator for the Honeywell Corporation for 35 years. Following his retirement, he was an avid bingo player, had a great love for horse racing, and also enjoyed cards and board games.

Bernard treasured spending time with his family and especially with his grandchildren whom he adored. He was always present for family functions and activities and will be remembered fondly for his ability to always remain young at heart. He will be dearly missed as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
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In addition to his loving wife, Bernard is survived by his children, Marie A. Holzhauer and her husband, George, of Willow Grove, Kathryn M. Goldress and her husband, Joseph, of Chalfont, and Jeanette E. Messina and her husband, Matthew, of Hatboro. He is also survived by four brothers, John, Robert, William, and Daniel Brown; four sisters, Josephine Haux, Annamay Celenza, Maureen Brown, and Dolores Christman; ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, March 7th, from 9:00 AM until 10:15 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454.

Interment will be private.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society,1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Rose A. Vallone, of Doylestown, died peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at St. Mary Manor surrounded by her family. She was 99.

She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore J. Vallone.

Born in New York NY, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Lia DiStefano Cannizzaro and sister of the late Louis Cannizzaro.

Rose was a talented seamstress who won a scholarship to design school. She spent many years in the women's garment industry as a designer and master seamstress, creating fashions that adorned women all over the world. Rose's true passion however was her family. A devoted daughter, beloved wife and mother, she was the always at the center of family holidays and events. She enjoyed nothing more in life than having loved ones around her and making them happy. Rose had a big, generous heart and her home was always open. An expert cook, her home cooked Italian meals were legendary amongst all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter Rosemary V. Wimer and her husband Leland of Doylestown, and son Peter J. Vallone and his wife Margo of Big Canoe, GA, and her brother Thomas Cannizzaro and his wife Annette of Annandale, NJ. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren Angela & Stephen Oprendek, Christopher Wimer, Christina Vallone, Michael Vallone and Steven and Mary Vallone, and her 4 great-grandchildren Gregory, Steven, Regina and Isabella.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 11:00am until her Funeral Mass 12:00noon at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914.

Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory should be made to St. Jude Church at the above address.

David J. Messina of Warminster, PA died suddenly on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 21.

Born in Abington, PA he was the beloved son of Christopher L. and Catherine M. Whelan Messina.

He was the maternal grandson of the late James J. and Frances T. Cummiskey Whelan and paternal grandson of the late Dorothy A. Quattrocciochi Betik.

David was a life long resident of Warminster. He attended St. Joseph/ St. Robert School and graduated from Archbishop Wood Catholic High School, Class of 2010. David was a member of the football team at Archbishop Wood and loved to play baseball. He was a parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and was a devoted and passionate godfather. David was kind hearted and always wanted to lend a helping hand. Being good natured and a loyal friend, he never wanted to let anyone down. He loved his family, enjoyed their special vacations together and was always there to support his brothers and sisters in all of their activities. He will be remembered for his contagious smile and outgoing personality. He will be sadly missed as a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved parents, David is survived by his four brothers, Christopher, Thomas, James and Joshua and his two sisters, Catie and Amanda Messina. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday evening, March 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, March 4, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 850 Euclid Avenue, Warrington, PA l8976.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to either St Joseph/ St. Robert’s School or SJR CYO at the above address.

Earl Meyle, of Chalfont, died Monday, February 24, 2014, at the Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania. He was 82.

He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Joyce Ann (Kleinhoff) Meyle.

Born in Sellersville, PA, he was a son of the late Anna Imle and William Meyle

Earl was a man of many talents. He owned his own business for many years as a marble and granite fabricator. Following retirement from his business, he had been keeping busy over the last 13 years collecting and restoring military vehicles, and was a member of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. He loved restoring these vehicles dating from the 1950’s and enjoyed the challenge of simply making them run. Earl and his wife participated for many years in local parades and shows while driving his military jeeps. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War and, along with his wife he was a long time member of Doylestown Presbyterian Church.

Earl will be remembered for his vast talents, his ability to fix almost anything and his willingness to help out his neighbors and friends if they needed help with a project. He took great pride in his home and took care of everything from the landscaping to the swimming pool. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Earl is survived by his sons, Gerry Earl Meyle and his wife, Aileen, of Line Lexington, and Theodore Lee Meyle and his wife, Ellen, of Chalfont;; five grandchildren, Christopher (Christine), Cameron, Gerry Jr., Ann Marie, and Gregory; and one great grandson, Christian Meyle. He also leaves behind two brothers, William Meyle (Joyce K.) of Oswego, Il, and Kurt Meyle of North Wales, PA; his cousin, Maragrete Neilson, and lastly, his beloved companion, his golden retriever, Daisy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service, 10 AM, Saturday March 1, 2014 in the Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church, 321 W. Butler Ave. (Rt. 202 & Ute Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 where the family will receive friends following the service. Interment and military honors will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or to the National Disabled American Veterans Association Charitable Service Trust at 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY, 41076.

Gerard J. Lynch of Newtown, PA died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 21st, at his residence. He was 81.

Gerard was the beloved husband of 39 years to Dorothy M. Craven Lynch.

Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Doyle Lynch and the father of the late James H. Sweeney III.

Mr. Lynch was a proud veteran of the Army who answered the call to serve his country during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a welder for U.S. Steel for over 40 years and was a long time member of American Legion Morell Smith Post 440 in Newtown. Gerard enjoyed spending quality time creating memories with friends and family on various trips and time spent at the shore. Gerard will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.

In addition to his wife Dorothy, Gerard is survived by his 7 loving children and their spouses; Gerard Lynch and Janet of Bensalem, Judith Spera of Jamison, Cindy Schumacker and Raymond of Bensalem, Eugene Sweeney and Amy of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Catherine Tomcho and Matthew of Ivyland, Gregory Sweeney of Newtown, and Debra Kenny and Scott of Bensalem. His 2 sisters Francine Russell and Maryann Engelhardt, his brother Martin Lynch, 15 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren also survive him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Wednesday evening, February 26th, from 6:00-8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Thursday, February 27th in the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 from 10:30am until his Funeral Mass at 11:30am.

Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250 or to Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters, Convent of Divine Love, 2212 Green St. Philadelphia, PA 19130

Gary M. Hellings, of Newtown and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. He was 62.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Augustus and Mildred Little Hellings.

He was the loving husband of Deborah Fox Hellings for 42 years.

Gary proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps as a sergeant during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he worked as a computer technician for the Unisys Corporation in Blue Bell. For the last 23 years, Gary was employed by the United States Postal Service as a repair technician.

He loved genealogy, spending time with his grandchildren, and excelled at math puzzles, especially Sudoku.

Gary was a soft-spoken, loving family man, who was devoted to his entire family. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his children: Christian J. Hellings and his wife Susan of Hatboro, and Jessica B. Millward and her husband Greg of Langhorne; his sisters: Sharyn Merkel and her husband Donald of Sarasota, FL and Janice Myers and her husband Butch of Spring Run, PA; and his grandchildren: Owen, Luke, and Samuel.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 10:30 am until his Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Abramson Cancer Center may be made payable to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, and sent to Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market St., Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Edwina L. Vittoriano of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at her grandson’s home in Bensalem surrounded by her family. She was 85.

She was the beloved wife of Aladino R. Vittoriano for 65 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Antoinette Wydrych.

Mrs. Vittoriano was raised in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia and attended St. Adalbert School. She graduated from Mastbaum High School, Class of ll946. For 22 years she was a communications police operator for the Pennsylvania State Police, Troup M, in Trevose, PA.

Edwina loved animals and was a conservationist. She was a contributor to the Animal Resource Center. (ARC Foundation) She also worked closely with the Game Warden in animal rescue and salvage ensuring that the animals that couldn't be saved, wouldn't go to waste.

In Edwina's passing, she joins her son, Ronald and is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Aladino, her daughter, Diane, three grandsons, Evan, Matthew, Brandon, and three great-grandsons, Owen, Lucas, and Noah.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, February 21, 2014, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will take place in Saint Andrew Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106, American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Francis R. Staudenmeier, of Furlong, PA died on Wednesday, February 19 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 74.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Maureen A. Filan Staudenmeier.

Born in Pottsville, PA Frank was the son of the late Joseph C. and Mary Ellen Campbell Staudenmeier.

Frank graduated from the University of Scranton in 1962 with his Bachelor’s in Accounting. Most of his career was spent working with the County Government in Bucks County. For over 20 Years, he was the County’s Budget Director before transitioning into the Bucks County Prison System as the Finance Director.

Frank was the treasurer for 35 years for the State Street Players and was also successful coach for both softball and basketball within the Doylestown Athletic Association. He shared an appreciation for golfing, cooking and for hosting friends and family at numerous gatherings throughout the years, but above all Frank cherished all of the time spent creating meaningful memories with his beloved family.

In addition to his beloved wife, Frank is survived by his 6 loving and devoted children and their spouses; Joseph F. Staudenmeier and Stacey of Doylestown, Nancy M. Hardimon and Jeffrey of Jenkintown, Richard W. Staudenmeier and Leigh Ann Quakertown, Jennifer A. Slaymaker and Darryl of Doylestown, Jeanne E. Caputo and Matthew of Quakertown, Mary Ellen Naylor and Stanton of Furlong, and also his 16 loving grandchildren.

Frank’s family will receive friends on Wednesday Evening, February 26th from 6:00-8:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901and on Thursday, February 27th in in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901from 10:00am until his Memorial Mass at 11:00AM.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, 620 West Germantown Pk., Suite 250, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.