Joyce E. Hepting (nee Staiger) of Feasterville died suddenly Wednesday February 5, 2014. She was 59.

Joyce was the beloved wife of 27 years to Richard M. Hepting.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Miller Staiger.

Joyce was a former resident of the Mayfair section of Philadelphia before moving to Feasterville in 1987. She had worked as a Teacher at the Children’s World in Yardley and at the Malvern School in Richboro for over five years. She was Leader with the Girl Scouts for many years and had volunteered her time with the Assumption B.V.M. Parish in Feasterville and at the St. Katherine Drexel School in Holland. Joyce will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

In addition to her husband Rich, Joyce is survived by her daughter Renee Hepting of Feasterville, her brother Jay Staiger of Manlius, NY, brother-in-law Edward Hepting of Philadelphia, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 7:00-9:00pm on Thursday, February 13th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and from 9:30 am until her Funeral Mass 10:30 am on Friday, February 14th in the Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Assumption B.V.M. at the above address.

Walter S. Tyndall of Holland, PA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 5th at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. He was 75.

He was the husband of Dolly Lyons Tyndall.

Born in Raleigh, NC Walter was the son of the late Hughie and Margaret Tyndall.

Walter attended Drexel University and enjoyed a long and successful career in the aerospace industry. Most notably, he worked as a senior engineer for NASA’s Lunar Lander and Northrup Grumman’s B-2 Stealth Bomber. Walter also performed design work at Gulfstream, Boeing, GE, Lockheed, and Falcon Jet.

Walter enjoyed hunting, hiking, and cooking, and displayed a constant appreciation of nature and the great outdoors.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving and devoted children; Linda M. Truempy and her late husband William of Holland, Brian J. Tyndall and his wife Joanne of Philadelphia, Debbie A. Carlin and her husband Patrick of Holland, Judy M. Tyndall of Philadelphia, and Gregg J. Tyndall and his wife Bobbie of Pine Valley, and 10 loving grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Iris Leshnick and her husband Arnold, Margie Kopack and Carol Tyndall and his brother-in-law Jack Untz.

Walter’s family will receive friends on Tuesday Evening, February 11th from 6:00pm until his Memorial service at 7:30PM 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, Walter’s family asks that everyone take a moment to enjoy nature and the local parks that he so often frequented.

Aloysius J. Dowd, III of Ridley Park, PA died peacefully on Tuesday February 4, 2014 in North East, Maryland at the home of his dear friend and companion. He was 60.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the devoted son of Rosemary A. Burns Dowd and the late Aloysius J. Dowd, Jr.

Al was a graduate of Bishop Egan High School, class of 1971. Al has been employed for over 30 years at Amtrak. He started his professional career as an automotive engineer and worked his way thru the ranks to Fleet Officer.

A man of many talents, Al truly enjoyed attending auctions of any kind and was an avid flea marketer. He will be remembered for his quit wit and sincere smile.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his son, Alexander J. Dowd and his fiancée Lindsay Adams, his sister and brothers, Maria A. Mazza, Jack Dowd and his wife Kathy and Edward Dowd and his wife Diane. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his dear friend and companion Pam Johnson.

Relatives, friends and Amtrak employees are invited to attend his viewings Monday evening from 6:00-9:00pm and Tuesday morning from 8:30-9:15am in Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to his Funeral Mass 10:00am in the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown.

Interment S.S. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Abramson Cancer Center 3400 Civic Center Blvd. Phila. PA 19104.

John A. “Jack” Fenningham of Huntingdon Valley died peacefully on Monday, February 3rd at Holy Redeemer Hospice, in Meadowbrook. He was 91.

Born in Philadelphia Jack was the devoted son of the late Charles and Helen Broll Fenningham, beloved husband of the late Mary Jane McCarthy Fenningham and proud grandfather of the late J. P. Fenningham and father-in-law of the late Stephen McCardle.

John was a resident of Huntingdon Valley for the past 55 years. He attended Northeast High School and North Catholic High School and was faithful to his Catholic education. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, during World War II, John served in the parachute rigging division.

John’s professional career spanned 42 years as an Agent with Allstate Insurance Company, working in the greater Delaware Valley. He was a member and past commander of the Pennsway Power Squadron; he also volunteered his time and talents at the Willow Grove Naval Airbase and was a proud member of the Navy League.

He will be sadly missed by his devoted and caring family.

John is survived by his children; Patricia Somma and her husband Frank, Denise B. McCardle and her fiancé Philip Ladden, John C. Fenningham, Esq, and his wife Maureen, Terence P. Fenningham, Esq, and Lori Ingle, and Kevin M. Fenningham. He is also survived by 9 dear grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, February 7th from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00 am in 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 the J.P. Fenningham Fund c/o LaSalle College High School, 8605 Cheltenham Avenue, Wyndmoor PA 19038 or the Wounded Warrior Fund P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

William Tanner, Jr., of Ivyland died peacefully on Saturday February 1, at his home with family by his side. He was 89.

Born in Warminster, Bill was the beloved husband of 62 years to Charlotte McNabb Tanner, son of the late William Sr. and Emma Fesmire Tanner and brother of the late Edwin Tanner, Walter R. “Mickey” Tanner, Alberta “Bertie” Forsyth, Eleanor “Tanny” Kimbel and Miriam “Tootsies” Dilks.

Bill was a life long resident of Bucks County. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. His knowledge of automobiles, whether it was modified or new and his driving ability led him to experience the racing circuit. He was life member of NASCAR and was a professional driver was from 1947 to 1956 when he traveled the East coast racing circuit driving many different types of cars.

In 1954 he was the operator of the Mobil Station on Second Street Pike in Richboro, shortly after he had an opportunity to open Bill’s Friendly Service Station directly across the street which he operated from 1955 to 1967. With his knowledge of engines both big and small he opened Richboro Lawn and Garden which he owned till 1976, his hard work and determination never missed a beat in 1976 he started Tanner’s Auto Parts and Salvage in Pipersville, PA.

Bill may have said he retired in 1979, but his hands and mechanical knowledge led him to tinker with antique collectible cars and motorcycles and when not in town he could be found in his garage working on several vehicles.

Bill looked forward to playing cards with friends and bowling in several leagues. His smile and firm handshake will be remembered by all, his love of family and honesty will be forever remembered.

In addition to his beloved wife, he his survived by his 3 devoted children; William Tanner, III and his wife Laura Jean, Chianne M. Gourley and her husband Robert and Brett Tanner and Mary Estes. Dear brother of Arlene Luff, Sally Maximuck, Leonard Tanner and his wife Dorothy and Norman Tanner and his wife Joan and his sisters-in-law Thelma Tanner and Grace Tanner and brother in law George Forsyth. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren: Christy, Crystal, Billy, Rob, Amber, Tommy, and Matt and 3 great grandchildren; Joe, Addison and Bryce.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice 595 W. State St. Doylestown, PA 18901or Pickering Manor Home 226 N. Lincoln Ave. Newtown, PA 18940.

Julianna M. (nee Potye) Really, of Immaculate Mary Home, died on February 1, 2014.

Julianna was the beloved wife of late Robert Really, daughter of late Jacob and Mary Ballinger Potye. She is survived by many friends.

Graveside services Thursday 9:00 am at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers contributions to your local SPCA.

Loretta Rauch Lucas of St. Mary Manor in Lansdale and formerly of the Somerton section of Philadelphia died peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2014. She was 87.

Born in Philadelphia, Loretta was the daughter of the late Frank and Adelaide Showers Rauch and sister of the late Charles Rauch.

Loretta was the beloved wife of the late Norman Lucas and the loving mother of Richard Lucas and his wife Debbie, Kathleen Farina and her husband Richard, Karen Adair and her husband Michael, Rev. Robert F. Lucas, and Kimberly Lucas and her husband David Brautlecht. In addition to her children, she is survived by her brother Frank Rauch, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Relatives, friends and members of the clergy are invited to attend her Funeral Mass that will be celebrated by her son, Rev. Richard F. Lucas on Friday, February 7, 2014 in St. Christopher Church 13301 Proctor Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19116.

Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Blessed Margaret of Castello Home for Crisis Pregnancies, 1837 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020.

Frank R. Mallon Sr. of Feasterville died peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was 67.

He was the beloved husband of Judith A. Gryskiewicz Mallon for 47 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward T. and Roseanne Reynolds Mallon, father of the late Denise Mallon, and brother of the late Edward and Gerald Mallon.

Frank was a graduate of Father Judge High School for Boys in Philadelphia, Class of 1964 and a member of Assumption B.V.M. Church in Feasterville.

He was the long time co-owner of Deputy Crown, Inc., a printing company located in Camden, NJ and most recently was employed at Kalnin Graphics in Jenkintown for several years.

In his leisure time, Frank enjoyed golfing, vacationing with his family at the Jersey shore, and watching all the local sports teams, especially the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers and Phillies. For many years he volunteered his time as a devoted baseball coach for Lower Southampton Athletic Association.

He was very proud of his Irish heritage and was lucky enough to visit Ireland twice in his lifetime. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his four children; Christine Choukair and her husband, Mohamed, of Tallahassee, FL, Kelley O’Leary and her husband, Jim, of Warrington, Lori Grake and her husband, Brian, of Holland, and Frank R. Mallon Jr. of Feasterville and his two brothers, Thomas Mallon of Solebury, PA and Dennis Mallon and his wife, Sharon, of Courtland, VA. He is also survived by his five loving grandchildren; Gabriel, Abigail and Emily Mallon and Erin and Shannon O’Leary as well as many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Wednesday evening, February 5, 2014, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Avenue, Feasterville, PA 19053 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

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

Geraldine L. (nee Yeager) Thompson, of Feasterville, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 49.

She shared her life for the past ten years with her beloved husband, Bruce J. Thompson.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Helen G. (nee Crean) Yeager of Pennsylvania and the late William J. Yeager, and sister to the late John “Budd” Yeager and MaryBeth Pellegrini.

Geri was employed by Waste Managements in community relations for over 10 years. She loved her job, and served on several different boards to benefit the community, enriching many lives.

One of her favorite pastimes was working in her gardens. She enjoyed watching plants grow and “playing” in her garden. She had an eye for detail for the world around her, a talent she used in her job, her home and in her relationships with those she loved. She loved animals, especially her German Shepherd Jax and her cat Zeus.

Geri was thoughtful, considerate and selfless, and touched the lives of many. She had a contagious smile and brought joy to those around her. She will be deeply missed.

In addition to her mother and husband, Geri is survived by her stepchildren: Airman Bruce Thompson of OK and April Thompson of PA; her granddaughter Olivia; her siblings: William Yeager Jr. (Nancy) of FL, Lynn Jacobson (Steven) of NY, Susan Yeager of NJ, Joseph Yeager of NJ, David Yeager of PA, Anthony Yeager of NJ, Stephen Yeager of PA, Patrice Martin of PA, and Michaele Nissley (William) of PA; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 11:00 am in St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19116.

Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Healing Consciousness Foundation, 45 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966, an organization that was special to Geri.

Christine E. Witte of Perkasie, PA died suddenly on Monday, January 27, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 51.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald F. Witte.

Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of Joan D. Price Scanlon of Ivyland and the late William J. Scanlon.

Chris was a resident of Perkasie for the past 26 years. She was a graduate of Council Rock High School, Class of 1980. For over 20 years, she was employed as a cashier at Giant Food Store in Perkasie. Chris was a dance instructor at Elite Dance Academy in Richboro. She was an avid walker who enjoyed her daily exercise. She was a member of the “Flamingals,” a group of ladies who loved to travel together, socialize on a regular basis and play board games. She enjoyed spending time with her family including her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her beloved mother, she is survived by her three children, Kristen Rhodes and her husband, Ryan, Ryan Witte and Taylorann Witte, all of Perkasie, her two brothers, Michael W. Scanlon and his wife, Terry, Patrick Scanlon, and her three sisters, Kathleen Sanders and her husband, Doug, Mary Ellen Scanlon and her partner, Dawn, and Joanne Schaefer and her husband, Doug. She is also survived by her two dear grandsons, Ryder and Jackson.

Chris’ family will receive condolences on Friday, January 31, from 4:30 PM until her Prayer Service and Words of Remembrance at 6:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Taylorann Witte Trust Fund, C/O William Penn Bank, 8150 Route 13, Levittown, PA 19057.