Edward Michael Sweeney, formerly of Cranford, NJ and recently of Washington Crossing, PA, passed away on December 27, 2013 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with his family by his side. He was 67.

Born in Bayonne, NJ, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary Sweeney, and brother to the late Beatrice Campbell.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Strunk Curtier Sweeney.

Ed was a 1964 graduate of Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ, and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ. After college, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served our Country overseas during Vietnam, attaining the rank of Captain. Upon being honorably discharged from service, Ed returned home and began his career in banking, and was an underwriter for several financial institutions until his retirement.

Ed married Joanne Dietz Sweeney in 1975, and enjoyed 29 years of marriage and raising their children together in Cranford until her passing in 2004. Soon after, Ed met his future second wife Ruth, and they were married on September 10, 2011 in St. George’s Church in Titusville, NJ.

Ed was an athlete, and especially enjoyed running. In his younger years, he used this skill to earn a scholarship to college. During his lifetime he enjoyed going to the gym, and was often seen at the Cranford Fitness Center. Ed was an active life member of the Cranford VFW Post 335.

He was Irish through and through, and enjoyed anything that celebrated his heritage, especially music. He was a guitar player and singer of traditional Irish songs and played occasionally with the Tipsy Rover Band of Cranford.

Ed was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, and will be truly missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Mary Ellen Sweeney of Los Angeles, CA, Edward Michael Sweeney, Jr. of Tahiti, Elizabeth A. Sweeney of Baltimore, MD, Catherine J. Sweeney of New York, NY, and his step children Diana White and her husband William of Biglerville, PA and Kevin S. Curtier and his wife Amber of Ivyland, PA; and five grandchildren: Mackenzie, Katherine, Mason, Reed, and Ashlyn.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Friday, January , 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. George’s Church, 1370 River Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. George’s Church at the above address or to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Francis G. Kullmann of Holland, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 76.

Francis was the beloved husband of 50 years to Carolann McMullin Kullmann.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Frank and Opal Hunter Kullmann.

Frank has been a resident of Holland since 1968. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s University and a veteran of the US Navy. Frank was a devoted and faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland. He had worked for National Publishing in Philadelphia for 36 years and retired as the Operational Manager in 2002.Frank was a Life Master at Bridge. He also enjoyed fishing, and hunting with his dogs. He volunteered his time coaching for various sports teams in the community. Frank coached basketball at St. Bede the Venerable School and also coached little league baseball in Northampton Township which included coaching the State Champion team in 1983. After retirement, Frank’s life revolved around his grandchildren and their activities. He loved to attend their sporting events. He will be remembered as the consummate family man and will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his children; Francis G. Kullmann Jr. and his wife Kelley of Elizabethtown, PA, Michael Kullmann and his wife Lori of Souderton, PA, Debra Ann Metz and her husband Kevin of Yardley and James Kullmann and his wife Cheryl of Holland, his sister; June McDermott of Warminster and his eleven grandchildren Heather, Kevin, Ryan, James, Tyler, Michael, Thomas, Lucas, Justin, Miranda and Jessica.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewings on Wednesday, January 1st from 6:00 to 8:00pm and on Thursday January 2nd from 8:30-9:15am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass at 10:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Capital Campaign of St. Bede the Venerable Church to the above named address.

Frank Cerami, of Ottsville, PA died on Friday, December 27, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. He was 85.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Mergen Green Cerami.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Francesco and Josephine Cerami. He proudly served his country during the Korean War as a Corporal in the United States Army and received an Honorable discharge.

Frank has been a resident of Ottsville, for the past 16 years. He liked traveling cross country and riding his horse. He was an independent thinker who possessed a passion for business. He was an adventurer who liked to explore and especially loved meeting new people, sharing stories and telling jokes. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Frank Cerami III and his wife Donna of Lumberton, NJ. Dr. Michael Cerami and his wife Dr. Kay Philippi of Salt Lake City, UT, Anthony James Cerami of Emerald Hills, CA, and Patti Cerami of Ottsville, PA, his brother Mario Cerami and his wife Mary of Sutton, AK, his sister Antoinette McAleese and her husband David of Doylestown, sister -in-law Dolores Cerami of Oreland, PA, his nephews, John, David, and Larry Cerami and nieces, JoDair McAleese and Lori Hanlon. He is also survived by his 3 dear grandchildren; Frank Cerami IV, Alexander Joseph Cerami and Mia Angela Cerami. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Rita Leone Cerami, his nephew James McAleese and his brothers, Joseph, Dominic, Anthony, and John Cerami.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday evening, January 2, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.

His funeral procession to the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown will depart at 9:00 am on Friday, January 3, 2014 from the funeral home.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Living Hope Community Church, 22 Route 313, Perkasie, PA 18944, www.livinghopepa.org, or to Doylestown Hospital, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901, www.doylestownhospital.com/MakeaDonation or to Three Springs Ministry 874 Linck Hill Road, Morris, PA 16938, www.threespringsministries.org/support.

Helen B. Nawrocki Gazdzik of Trevose, PA died peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2013 at her residence. She was 102.

She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Gazdzik.

Born in Poland, Helen was the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Nawrocki and mother of the late Walter P. Gazdzik.

Helen was the ultimate homemaker who was an accomplished culinary artist whose family loved her many creations from the kitchen and especially the traditional Polish dishes. She had a love of animals and the great outdoors and she enjoyed the times spent with family at her vacation retreat on the lake at Lake Wallenpaupack. Helen also enjoyed crocheting Afghans and creating floral arrangements for her beloved family and friends.

She is survived by her loving and devoted daughters; Christine Elgert of Trevose, PA and Diane Bauld and her husband Thomas of Milan, MI. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren Charlene, Walter, Cheryl, Patrick, and Helena, 2 step grandsons Harry and James, 10 great grandchildren, and 5 step-great grandchildren.

Helen’s family will receive friends on Monday January 13, from 10:00AM until her Funeral Service 11:00AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA.

Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Cheltenham, PA.

Dennis Michael O’Brien of Southampton, PA died on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington. He was 62.

He was the beloved husband of Toni L. Eckle O’Brien for 6 wonderful years.

Born in Meadowbrook, PA, he was the son of the late Patrick and Louise Higgs O’Brien.

Denny was a gregarious and fun-loving husband, father and friend who somehow always became the life of the party. He was a 15 year resident of Lower Southampton and active member of the community which included serving for four years as a supervisor.

He was an extremely talented golfer and proud member of Huntingdon Valley Country Club for over 30 years. Dennis also enjoyed his last four years of golf and friendship of his second club, Spring Mill Country Club. He played regular GAP and Regional amateur tournaments for decades. Dennis was especially proud of his 2010 campaign which saw the Senior Club Championship at both clubs.

His outgoing personality, talents on the golf course and love for his family will long be remembered by those who knew him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Dennis S. O’Brien and his wife Allison of Telford, PA and Brett R. O’Brien and his wife, Judy of Newtown, PA; his step-children Ryan Geiges and his wife Erin of Missoula, MT, and Cindy Geiges of Missoula, MT.

He is also survived by his five dear grandchildren; Kylie, Olivia, Indy, Laynie, and Wesley. Dennis was preceded in death by his first wife, Denise.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:00 am at Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA 18974. A time of sharing will begin at 10:45 am with lunch to follow. His interment will be private.

Dennis was a true celebrant of life. He loved it and lived it fully. He didn’t enjoy the action from afar; he reveled in it from the center. He is one who will be truly missed by those who shared some part of his journey.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship, 1974 Sproul Road, Suite 400, Broomall, PA 19008.

William E.Staudenmayer, Sr.
Pennsylvania State Constable

William E.Staudenmayer, Sr., of Pipersville, PA died on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at his home with family by his side. He was 70.

He was the beloved husband of Carol A. Davidson Staudenmayer for 28 years.

Born in Feasterville, he was the son of the late Edward M. and Mary Snyder Staudenmayer.

Bill was a resident of Pipersville, for the past 27 years. He graduated from Neshaminy High School class of 1962 and the Temple University Criminal Justice Training Program. For 17 years he owned and operated the Pike Car Wash in Southampton. He served Bucks County as a Deputy Sheriff for 3 years, as a Constable for Bucks County Domestic Relations, Child Support Enforcement Unit for 22 years and for the past 4 years as the Pennsylvania State Constable for Tinicum Township. He was also a member of the PA State Constable Association, Bucks County FOP Lodge No. 53.

When he as not working for the County he loved spending time cutting fire wood, tending to his farm animals and the love of his Labradors.

In addition to his beloved wife Carol, he is survived by his children; William E. Jr. and his wife Donna and Rebecca L. Miltenberger and her husband Bill, his sister Dot Wiest and her husband Ken and a brother Ted Staudenmayer and Randi. He is also survived by his four dear grandchildren.

Relatives, friends and member of all organizations that he served are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, December 30, 2013 from 8:30 am until his Funeral Service 11:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA. His interment will be in the Tinicum Union Cemetery, Tinicum.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Pancreatic Research and Related Diseases Surgical Research Fund, c/o Jefferson Hospital, 925 Chestnut Street, Suite 110, Philadelphia, PA 19107, attention Tara Goldstein.

Jean Anne Carr passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania with her husband and children by her side. She was 57.

She is the beloved wife of Michael P. Carr for 34 years.

Born in Saint Albans, NY, she is the daughter of Matthew and Anne Mayer and the daughter-in-law of Charles and Margaret Carr.

Jean was a resident of Yardley for 17 years and formerly lived on Long Island, NY. Family was the priority for Jean, who always enjoyed dedicating time to her husband, children and extended family. She will be sadly missed as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she is survived by her three children; Jennifer A. Carr and her fiancé, Justin Chimera, Kathleen M. Cassidy and her husband, Michael, and son Michael P. Carr II. She is also survived by her brother, Douglas Mayer, and three sisters, Mary Jane Berkowitz, Jacqueline Mayer, and Virginia Low and her husband, Alex. Jean was predeceased by her granddaughter, Grace Cassidy, and is expecting a new grandchild in July 2014.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Sunday, December 29, 2013, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Monday, December 30, 2013, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 10:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Healing Consciousness Foundation, 45 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966.

Patricia Ann Guerry, of Princeton Junction, NJ, loving wife, devoted mother and exceptional Grammy, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 61.

Born in Newark, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Gasser and Rose LaCorte Gasser.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Richard E. Guerry.

In addition to her husband, Patricia is survived by her children: Richard E. Guerry and his wife Jacqueline of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Gregory B. Guerry and his wife Katherine of Doylestown, PA and Kristin M. Krone and her husband Matthew of Newtown, PA; and her grandchildren: Collin, Madeline Rose, Emily Grace, Sydney Patricia, Hailey Rose, Matthew Richard and Patricia Michelle.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Thursday, December 26, 2013, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and on Friday from 10:00 am until her Funeral Service at 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA l8954.

Entombment will take place at Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 30 S. 17th Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Samir Elias Shaya of Richboro, PA died peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2013, at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 77.

He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Illgas Shaya.

Born in Jaffa, Palestine, Samir was the son of the late Elias and Jane Hannaah Shaya.

Samir’s early life began in Palestine where he excelled in soccer, boxing and other athletics. He also taught athletics after his graduation from high school, and in 1956 he was the National 100meter record holder in track. He enjoyed running on the beaches with his brothers and cliff diving. He was also a Rotarian in Eastern Europe. After emigrating to America, Samir earned his degree at the University of South Florida as well as his pilot’s license. He worked tirelessly for many years and became the proprietor and operator of Sam’s Arco (now known as Sam’s Auto Repair) on Street Road in Warminster. Samir will always be remembered by family, friends and patrons as a kind, loving and caring man with an endearing smile that could warm the hearts of all.

Samir is survived by his loving and devoted children Leahnora Ilana Shaya of Warminster and George Elias Shaya and his wife Courtney of Richboro. He is also survived by his siblings; Fred Shaya, Samira Rebello, Salva Esikoff, Sami Shaya, and Nadia Shaya, and his 6 grandchildren: Hunter Lee Vignola, Zack Vignola-Shaya, Thomas Charles Riemenschneider, Phoebe Ann Shaya, Emily Grace Shaya, and Katharine Rose Shaya. His love and adoration of the children and family pets will never be forgotten.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954 on Friday, December 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, December 28th from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass at 10:00AM.

Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Mary Jane “Frankie” Schwartz (nee Madden) of Feasterville, PA died on Saturday, December 21st, at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 78.

She was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Donald Schwartz.

Born in Philadelphia, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late David and Mae Madden.

Mary Jane was employed with Sears, Roebuck and Company at the Neshaminy Mall for over 25 Years and was a member of the store’s Bowling League. She was a lady with many interests such as reading, completing crossword puzzles, and watching classic movies, but her interest in her family was paramount. She enjoyed spending time with her family creating memories at her vacation home in Ocean City, NJ and at her home in Feasterville. Mary Jane will be greatly missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know and love her.

Mary Jane is survived by her loving children Donald D. Schwartz (Colleen) of Langhorne, M. Jane Schwartz of Langhorne, Lizanne Weinelt (Eric) of Trevose, John M. Schwartz (Starla) of Feasterville, Meg Kitchin of Trevose, and Linda Schwartz of Feasterville. She is also survived by her 9 loving grandchildren, John, Eddie, Alex, Erica, Starla, Elizabeth, Christopher, Matthew, and Taylor.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Friday, December 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday, December 28th, at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. (at Bristol Road), Feasterville, PA 19053 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.