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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Claire L. Parker, of Richboro, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Richboro Care Center. She was 93.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late George H. and Helen Ella M. Lavin Lynch, and the beloved wife of the late J. Gilbert Parker.

Claire was a 1938 graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girl’s High School. She worked for an insurance company and Sears & Roebuck before her marriage in 1942, and was then happy to stay at home as a homemaker. She enjoyed home decorating, adding new rooms to her home and especially buying new furniture. Claire enjoyed clothes, and was always nicely dressed, with her hair and nails perfectly coiffed. An animal lover, she had a special place in her heart for cats, especially her dear cat Maggie.

Claire is survived by her daughter: Gail Parker and her husband Carl Weber of Philadelphia; her brother: George H. Lynch Jr. of Ohio; and her niece: Dr. Mimi Martin and her husband David of Indiana. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Madeline Lynch.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Graveside Service on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cat NAPS, P.O. Box 453, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 or Irish Setter Rescue, Attn: Deanna Cuchiaro, 34 Ridge Rd. Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889.

Donald C. Behm of Furlong died Friday, November 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was 70.

Donald was the beloved husband of 47 years to Eileen A. Gordon Behm.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles and Martha Roberts Behm.

Donald was a former resident of Huntingdon Valley before moving to Furlong in 2007. He worked with Cigna Insurance Company for over 30 years and retired as the Director of Real Estate from Ikon Office Solutions in 2003. Donald will be remembered as the consummate family man and husband who always looked for ways to bring the family together. He enjoyed quality times spent with his family especially at the Jersey shore. Donald was an avid Penn State Football and Philadelphia sports fan. He was also passionate about travelling with his family, talking with his children daily, and making special memories with his grandchildren. He was a Communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Doylestown. Donald will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Eileen, Donald is survived by his children, John D. Behm and his wife Colleen of New Hope, Carrie Anne Shaw and her husband Christopher of Quakertown and Christopher M. Behm and his fiancée Emily Gannon of Perkasie as well as his seven cherished grandchildren, Carter, Brennan, Tyler, Nolan, Andrew, Alexa and Katherine. He is also survived by his brother and sisters, Beverly Dailey, Charles Behm and wife Joanne, Denise Eustace and husband Mike and Arlene Coffey and husband Gary.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Tuesday November 5th from 7:00pm-9:00pm and on Wednesday November 6th from 8:30am -10:00am 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 11:00am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19013 or Our Lady of Mount Carmel 235 E State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.

Angela S. Balbi of Hilltown died suddenly Friday, November 1, 2013 at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville.

She was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Felice A. Balbi.

Born in Casoli, Italy, Angela was the daughter of the late Giuseppina Scala and Nicola Verratti, and was preceded in death by her siblings, Mose Verratti, Alfieri Verratti, Antonio Verratti and Nicoletta Coccozza.

Angela was a former resident of Abington before moving to Hilltown in 1995. Angela and her husband Felice moved to this country in December of 1963 with four children, one on the way, a suitcase and a dream for a better and prosperous life. Angela would have celebrated 50 years of being here with her children in New York this December. She was one day short of her 84th birthday. She was the driving force in the success of her family, making sure to arm her children with the tools they needed to be successful in their lives.

Angela was a seamstress by trade, but those who knew her will remember that she enjoyed cooking delicious meals for her family and for every occasion. She always had a pot of sauce cooking on the stove and anyone entering her house was immediately fed a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. She loved gathering all of her family together, made every Holiday special and kept every single Italian tradition. Angela enjoyed visiting her home at the New Jersey shore and in particular enjoyed strolling the boardwalk, playing the games and listening to the various bands with her husband. She will be missed by everyone especially her grandchildren who loved to visit Mom Mom’s house and would also be immediately served her famous bowl of soup.

Angela is survived by her dearest children and their spouses, Frank P. and Catherine Balbi of Warrington, Anne M. and Henry Dobbs of Montgomery Township, Rita A. and Dennis Gallo of Hilltown, Nicholas M. and Pamela Balbi of Zionsville and Joseph I and Michelle Balbi of Orefield. She is also survived by her 12 cherished grandchildren, Angela, Stephen, Christina, Keith, Carolyn, Jacqueline, Kimberly, Tiffany, Chadd, Mario, Christopher and Jennifer and her 9 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Wednesday evening November 6th from 7-9 pm from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and on Thursday November 7th, from 9:30-10:15am at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Route 152 and Broad St. Hilltown, PA 18927 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Angela’s memory may be made in to the charity or cause of ones choice.

John F. Scannapieco of Boynton Beach, FL died peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. He was 73.

He was the beloved husband of Rochelle F. Carro Scannapieco for 51 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Mary C. Parente Scannapieco.

Mr. Scannapieco was a resident of Boynton Beach, FL for the past 13 years. He formerly lived in Holland and Richboro for many years. John graduated from St. Joseph University with his Bachelor degree in Engineering, Class of 1962 and went on to receive his Master’s degree at Temple University in 1968. As a 38 year employee of General Electric and Lockheed Martin, John’s contributions helped advance and support our country’s space and defense programs. He was an active member of the community and held positions with several organizations including President of General Electric Elfun, president of graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania while pursuing his doctorate, past Grand Knight of Hennessey Council , navigator of the Nativity chapter, and a member of St. Bede the Venerable Pastoral Board. He will be deeply missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his four daughters, Mary Ellen Acord and her husband, Anthony, of Manasas, VA, Regina Jusczak and her husband, Thomas, of Yardley, PA, Deborah Matlack and her husband, David, of Levittown, PA and Michelle Scannapieco, M.D. and her husband, Brian Williams, of New Hope, PA. He is also survived by his brother Edward Scannapieco and his wife, Mary Ellen, of Philadelphia, PA, his sister, Genevieve Sigel and her husband, George, of Stockton, NJ and his 10 loving grandchildren, Nicole and Amanda Acord, Kimberly, Karen and Mark Jusczak, Alexandra and Olivia Matlack, Josephine, Chase and Payton Williams.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

Entombment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Memorial Fund at the above address.

Russell R. Angely of Chalfont, PA passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at his home with family.

He was the beloved husband of Roxanne Sasso Angely for 32 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Russ was the son of the late Russell and late Madeline McKee Angely, father of the late Rory Angely and brother of the late Lyn Hieber.

Russ was born in Philadelphia and raised in the surrounding areas. He graduated from Hatboro-Horsham High School and graduated from the Pennsylvania State University. Russ dedicated 2 ½ years of active duty to the Navy, and 4 ½ years to the Air Force Tactical Operations Command. Russ proudly achieved the role of Vice President of sales and marketing for Science Dynamics Corporation in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. After enjoying a few years of retirement he became a Realtor with Century21 in Lansdale.

Not only was Russ a dedicated, hardworking, ethical individual, he was also a very fun-loving family orientated man. He was a caring and supportive father, and a loving grandfather. Whether you needed advice, a hug, or an engaging conversation he was always there with his thoughtful words and insightful wisdom. Russ enjoyed meeting new people and people loved talking with him due to his easy going nature.

Russ also enjoyed spending his time fishing and enjoying the beaches of LBI and Cape Cod, as well as golfing. Russ had an exceptional eye for details and kept busy with gardening and continual home improvements.

Russ lived his life to the fullest and never wasted a minute; his motto was, “It doesn’t get done just looking at it”. Obviously this motto has proven true from all of his various successes throughout his amazing life.

In addition to his wife, Russ is survived by his children Roxanne and her husband, Brian Swistock, of Tyrone, PA, Maria of Horsham, Russell of Philadelphia and Raymond and his wife, Kathy, of South Carolina, his sisters, Pat Herr and Kathy Curtis both of Florida. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 12:00 pm until his Funeral Service 1:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will be held privately.