William M. Rodgers, Sr. of Bensalem died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Thursday November 14, at Wood River Village.

He was 87.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of 65 years to Carolyn (Marie) M. Slusman Rodgers. Son of the late John and Bertha Merrick Rodgers, Bill was the 10th of their 13 children. He was predeceased by six sisters, four brothers and his son-in-law, Anthony Amato.

Bill was a graduate of North Catholic High School, class of 1944 and joined the Navy a week after graduation. He was a proud Navy veteran serving on the USS Randolph Aircraft Carrier during World War II. During Bill’s tour of duty, his aircraft carrier delivered the marines who appear in the well known memorial to Iwo Jima. He and his fellow sailors were present in the Sea of Japan when the Japanese surrendered, ending World War II.

Bill lived most of his life in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia. He was a communicant for many years at Saint Matthew’s parish before moving to Holland where he enjoyed being a member of Saint Bede the Venerable parish. For the last four years Bill resided at Wood River Village in Bensalem.

Bill’s professional career spanned over 30 years as a Manager for Derr Flooring Company up to his retirement in 1991.

Bill loved the beach in the summer, taking care of his cars and took pride in his family. When they were small, Bill’s grandchildren greatly enjoyed “helping” Pop Pop with his household tasks.

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

In addition to his beloved wife, Marie, Bill is survived by his two daughters, Carolyn Amato, Suzanne Rodgers and her husband Anthony Porrazza and his son, William M. Rodgers, Jr. and his wife Dorothy. He is also the dear brother of Francis and Edward Rodgers, the proud grandfather of 12, great grandfather of 10 and the favorite uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

His family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Wood River Village Personal Care Unit for their loving care of “Uncle Bill” over the last three years. We also appreciate the support and medical care provided by the Parkinson’s Center at the VA Hospital, especially Heidi Watson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass at 11:30am in Saint Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, Pennsylvania 18966. Interment to follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, New York 10163.

Sandra (nee Young) Warner, of Warminster, PA, died on November 9, 2013.

Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Gerard H. Jr. and devoted mother of Gerard H. III (Julie), Kimberly A., and Stephanie L. Caiazzo (Adrian). She was the dear sister of Ralph Young (Joyce), Arlene McBride (Bernard), and the late Linda Young and Barry Young. She was the loving grandmother of Nicole Schermerhorn (Christopher), Jerry IV, Connor, Brandon, Christian and great grandmother of Christopher Schermerhorn.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, November 16, 2013, from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

Interment will take place at 2:00 PM in Cathedral Cemetery, 1708 Oram Street, Scranton, PA 18504.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

Joseph T. Rafferty, died peacefully on November 8, 2013.

Joe was the beloved husband of Frances M. (neeFerrero) Rafferty and loving father of Michele Quinn (Peter), Thomas Rafferty, Eleanor Roberto (Lou), and Aimee Bieker (Brendan). He is also survived by his sisters; Theresa Rafferty, Margie Woodington, Mary Stewart, and Rita Dougherty, and 10 grandchildren.

Joe’s family will receive condolences on Friday from 9:30am until his Memorial Mass 11:00am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Rd. Jamison, PA 18929. Interment is private.

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.

Mildred Shirley Bannon of Feasterville, PA died peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 79.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Bannon Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Mildred Ann McCann Culp.

Mrs. Bannon was a resident of Feasterville for the past 40 years. She graduated from Bensalem High School, Class of 1952. She was employed as a pharmacy assistant at Penndel Pharmacy for 20 years. She was a member of To Live Again chapter in Feasterville.

She loved all animals, having many throughout her life. A woman of many talents, she enjoyed painting and sketching and her beautiful voice was enjoyed by many on the radio and throughout her life. Shirley and her husband Ray were known for their wonderful dancing. Most of all she was the ultimate caregiver, caring for anyone who was in need. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and will be sadly missed as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her four children, Raymond Bannon Jr. and his wife, Robin, of Langhorne, Robert Bruce Bannon and his wife, Kathleen, of Levittown, Colleen Bresnahan and her husband, Michael, of Langhorne, and Brian Bannon and his wife, Dorothy of Feasterville, her brother, Harry W. Culp Jr. of Fairless Hills and her sister, Linda Caldwell and her husband, David, of Levittown. She is also survived by her 8 loving grandchildren, Renee Rodriguez, Ryan Bannon, Kristina Bannon, Robi Bannon, Michelle Bresnahan, Brian Bannon Jr., Eric Bannon and Janet Pickering and her 6 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, November 14, 2013, from 6:00 PM until her Funeral Service 8:00 PM at 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 her memory may be made to AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 1531 Upper State Road, Chalfont, PA 18914.

Eleanor C. Mizerak of Warrington died peacefully on Thursday November 7, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 81.

Born in Philadelphia and living in Doylestown most of her life, she was the beloved wife of the late Edmund C. Mizerak and daughter of the late Martin P.and Eleanor (McGrath) Carroll.

Known to family and friends as Ellie, she was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She spent her career working at PECO. For the past few years Ellie has been a resident of Neshaminy Manor, where she befriended many of the residents and was the President of the Resident Council. She was wonderfully cared for by the staff at the Manor, and her family would like to thank them all for the love and care they bestowed upon her. Ellie was well known as an animal lover.

Ellie is survived by her sister-in-law Marie Madden (Hugh) and her brother-in-law Raymond Kuhn(Esther) and a niece Patricia Devine. She was predeceased by her niece Cindy Cole, but is survived by Cindy’s husband, Dave, a niece Susan L. Springman (Kevin). Special to her were her 4 great nephews, Tim, Shawn and David Cole and Daniel Springman as well as a great niece Karoline Springman.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay their condolences to her family on Wednesday November 13, from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 E. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.

Interment will follow in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Ferry Rd. Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to The SPCA of Bucks County P O Box 277 Lahaska, PA 18931.

Edward J. McGuire, of Furlong, died on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at home with his family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of thirty years of Nancy Hutfless McGuire.

Born in New York, NY, he was the son of Karen McGuire of Doylestown, PA, and the late Edward M. McGuire.

Ed received his bachelor of science from Blackburn College and went on to earn his doctorate in biochemistry at the University of Illinois. He conducted his research at the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, and National Jewish Hospital in Denver prior to assuming the position of Vice President of Research and Development at Neose Pharmaceuticals in Horsham.

Ed loved golf, reading and cooking, and he was active in the Glaciers Hockey Organization as well as the Hawks Women’s Hockey program. He enjoyed spending time at his family’s cottage in New Hampshire, sports, and hanging out with his family. His wit and warmth will be sorely missed by the many friends he made throughout the years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Suzanne Harkin, husband Patrick, of Trinidad, CO, son Michael, wife Monica, of Reno, NV, son Ian, wife Lisa, of Furlong, son Christopher of Philadelphia, and a brother Richard and wife Jane of Charlottesville, VA. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Hannah, Hugh, Micaiah, and Bryce, and two great-grandchildren, Jayden and Jaxyn.

A memorial service will be held in the spring for friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Rose M. Kirkhope of Holland died peacefully on November 6 at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown with her family by her side. She was 89.

Born in Philadelphia, Rose was the beloved wife of 71 years to Harry Kirkhope; she was the daughter of the late Franklin O. and Rose Kneer Frederick and mother of the late Harry and Robert Kirkhope.

Rose was a resident of Holland for the past 40 years and former owner of the Mr. Grocer in Holland during the 1970’s.

Rose will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted family.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her children; Kevin Kirkhope and his wife Kathy of Fairless Hills and Janet Pittman of Hyde, PA, her sister Frances Reilly of Newtown and 5 devoted grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Graveside Services on Monday November 11, at 10:00am in Forest Hills Cemetery, Philmont Ave and Byberry Rd. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19002.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Hope for Animals, Attn. Donations PO Box 877 Morrisville, PA. 19067.

Nadene Margaret Augenblick, wife of Drew Allen Augenblick, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 after a long illness.

Nadene was born Nadene Margaret Neubauer, in Syracuse NY on December 28, 1957. Her parents are Grace Neubauer, of Upper Makefield, and the late Donald Neubauer.

Nadene also leaves behind an older brother Dorne Neubauer, of Doylestown and a younger sister Debra, of Albuquerque, NM., plus three nephews and a niece.

Nadene grew up in Upper Makefield and attended Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing NJ. Nadene then attended Hood College and graduated from the Mercer Medical School of Nursing.

Nadene had an interesting and varied nursing career. She spent 18 years in ICU at Capital Health, the Trenton inner city hospital. She also worked in several private practices, including pulmonary, oncology, and plastic surgery. She was a dedicated and exemplary R.N.

Nadene was an excellent gardener and loved to grow just about anything, including orchids. She had a fondness for manatees and loved all animals. Nadene will be greatly missed by her husband, family and friends.

Interment will be at Wrightstown Friends Meeting Cemetery and all services will be private.

James J. Fallon of Chalfont died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown. He was 64.

James was the beloved husband of 43 years to Patricia M. Fedirko Fallon.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Veronica Brotschul Fallon and the grandfather of the late Alexander and Ryland Fallon and brother of the late Robert Fallon.

James was a former resident of the Roxborough section of Philadelphia before moving to Chalfont in 1980. He had worked in the Mechanical Contracting and Service industry and was a member of the LU 420 Steamfitters. In his leisure, James enjoyed fishing and spending quality time with his family and friends at Long Beach Island. He volunteered his time with his children’s sports activities and also coached with Lenape Valley. James was a Communicant of St. Jude Church in Chalfont and will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Patricia, James is survived by his children; Brian Fallon and his wife Jill of Schwenksville, Nancy Kuhn and her husband John of Lansdale, Kevin Fallon of Pittsburgh and David Fallon and his wife Megan of Royersford. He is also survived by brothers and sister, Thomas Fallon of Florida, Larry Fallon of Philadelphia, Michael Fallon of Philadelphia and Susan Sibley of Lafayette Hills and was known as “Pops” to his six grandchildren, Rachael, Matthew, Carissa, Kaycee, Austin and Sammy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, from 7:00pm-9:00pm on Thursday Nov. 7th and from 8:30am-9:30am on Friday Nov. 8th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30am in St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104 or the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Thomas P. McKeown of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Aria Health Torresdale in Philadelphia surrounded by his loving family. He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine M. Talarico McKeown for 62 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James J. and Margaret A. Abel McKeown.

Mr. McKeown was a resident of Newtown for the past 13 years and formerly lived in Northeast Philadelphia. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother who will be forever loved and forever missed.

He is survived by his seven children, Thomas McKeown and his wife, Diana, of Bensalem, Mary Carmean and Robert Vandergrift of Croydon, Anne McKeown and Leon Llewellyn of Croydon, Joseph McKeown of Souderton, Edward McKeown and his wife, Mary Anne, of Berlin, NJ, Margaret Vile and her husband, Richard, of Newtown and Grace Shemenski and her husband, Scott, of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by his four brothers, James and William McKeown, both of Philadelphia, George McKeown of Benton PA, Matthew McKeown of Stuart FL, his sister, Margaret Lawrence of Maple Shade, NJ, 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, from 10:30 AM until his Funeral Service 12:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will military honors will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to PA Game Commission www.theoutdoorshop.state.pa.us//FBG/game/GameDonations.asp
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