Joseph J. Duesbury of North Wales died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington. He was 81.

Joe was the beloved husband Caroline Weise Duesbury.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Jennie Drake Duesbury.

Joe was a former resident of the Kensington section of Philadelphia before moving to North Wales in 1994. He was a mail carrier with the US Postal Service for over 30 years. Joe was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean Conflict. In his leisure, he enjoyed playing golf with his friends and spending quality time with his family.

Joe is survived by his children, Regina “Jean” Rissi and her husband Sam of Perkasie, Linda Welischek of North Wales, Joann Volz and her husband Mark of Hatboro and Tonie Weber and her husband Joseph of Fairless Hills. He is also survived by his 5 grand children and 5 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, October 24th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.

Services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Autism Speaks 1060 State Rd. 2nd Floor Princeton NJ 08540.

Walter C.Haas, of Willow Grove, PA and formerly of the Lawndale section of Philadelphia, died on October 18, 2013.

Walter was the beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (nee Plover). He was the devoted father of Bernard Gallagher (Roseanne), Michael Gallagher, Walter J. Haas (Kathleen) and Robert Haas (Joyce) and dear brother of Dorothy Manners. He was pre-deceased by 4 sisters and 3 brothers. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Tuesday from 9:30 am until his Funeral Service 11:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro PA 18954.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a Charity of Donors Choice.

Therese M. Blair, of Holland died Friday, October 18, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 88.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret Murphy Blair and sister of the late Margaret Kraske and Hugh Blair.

Therese was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Holland in 2003. She went to work with Bell Telephone in various locations in the Tri-county area and retired in 1985 after 41 years of dedicated service. Therese was a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland and was a member of the Red Hatters. She volunteered countless hours of her time with the Telephone Pioneers throughout the years. Therese traveled throughout the world and truly left a memorable impression upon everyone that she came to meet.

Therese is survived by her brother William P. Blair of Holland, her sister-in-law Anne Blair of Philadelphia, her three nieces Therese Britton and her husband Mark, Marianne Gallagher and her husband Joe, Kathleen Hopkins and her husband Tom and her two nephews, Frederick Kraske and Hugh Blair Jr. and Lisa Engelman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 8:45am to 9:45am and to her Funeral Mass 10:00am on Wednesday, October 23rd in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

In so desired, please consider a contribution to the Capital Campaign of St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above mentioned address.

Thomas F. Smith, of Holland, died suddenly on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Arkansas. He was 53.

Born in Philadelphia, he is the oldest son of Thomas N. and Edna M. Broomhead Smith.

Tommy was a resident of Holland and a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Philadelphia. He was very athletic and played several sports but basketball was his forte, playing for the CYO at St. Bede’s. Tommy was a graduate of North Catholic High School, class of 1978. He continued his studies at Brandywine College where he also played basket ball and received his associate’s degree.

During Tommy’s professional career he worked for Corell Steel Co. for several years. At the time of his passing he was employed by Werner Enterprises of Allentown, PA.
Tommy enjoyed family vacations at the Jersey shore especially in Avalon, NJ, and always had time for quick game of darts. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends.

In addition to his parents Tommy is survived by his 2 brothers; Michael C. Smith and James G. Smith and his wife Karen, and his 2 sisters; Lisa Ann Bonner and her husband Joe, and Allison M. Kasten and her husband David. He is also survived by his 8 nieces and nephews; Joey, Danny, and Cassidy Ann Bonner, J. Ryan, Madison, and Noah Smith, and Lauryn and Andrew Kasten.

Tommy’s family will receive condolences on Sunday evening, October 20 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown- Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Monday in St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am.

Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Bede’s CYO Program or St. Bede’s Knights of Columbus, Council # 15478 c/o 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.

Michael D. Esmond of Richboro passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. He was 66.

Michael was the beloved husband of the late Agnes W.L. Gilmour Esmond.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Esmond. Michael was a former resident of the Mayfair section of Philadelphia before moving to Richboro in 1977 with his wife. He was a graduate of Father Judge High School and Temple University. Michael was the Director of Physical Therapy at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, NJ until his retirement in 2012. He was a courageous veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War (1966-1968) as a Combat Medic in the 1st/1st Armored Cav. He was awarded the Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars and 2 Purple Hearts during his tour. He was truly proud of his service and his heroic actions saved countless soldiers in Vietnam. His role as a medic in Vietnam inspired him to become a Physical Therapist and he dedicated his life to helping others. His passion for helping and healing people was always evident and he was loved by all his patients. Mike enjoyed the simple things, being with his family, attending classic car shows, driving his Corvette, trips to Wildwood and Irish Weekend. Michael loved attending his children’s sporting events and was always the loudest on the sidelines cheering. His main joy during the last years of his life was his Grandchildren. He was affectionately called “Pop Pop Pie” by his Grandkids because he always brought pies for dessert when the family got together. Michael will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him. He fought hard and never gave up.

Michael is survived by his three children, Michael Paul Esmond and his wife Christy of Lansdale, Kevin James Esmond and his wife Kimberly of Perkasie and Lindsay Ann Butler and her husband Bryan of Wayne, PA. Also survived by his brother Joseph Esmond (Nancy) of Fuquay Varina, NC and his three special grandchildren, Michael, Kylie and Alexandra.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass at 10:00am on Tuesday October 22nd in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Interment with full military honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.

Joan S. Hentz of Holland, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown with her family by her side. She was 79.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Anna M. Edwards Hentz and sister of the late Marion Leona Hentz.

Joan was a resident of Holland for the past 13 years and formerly lived in Northeast Philadelphia for many years. She graduated from Germantown High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1951. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as Assistant Director of Finance for the American Cancer Society for 35 years. She had a strong love for animals and enjoyed working on crossword puzzles in her leisure time. Her family was always the first priority in her life. She will be sadly missed as a loving mother and grandmother.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Marie Hentz Maginity and her husband, Mark, of Doylestown, PA, and her two loving granddaughters, Kyra and Dana Maginity.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, October 17, 2013, from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

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

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

Diane H. Zucker, of Newtown, died peacefully in the arms of her loving husband Jerry and her younger son Craig on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Pennsylvania Hospital. She was 64.

Born in Newark, NJ in 1949, she was the daughter of the late Julio and Helen Sussko Lopes.

Diane was the beloved wife of 42 and one half years to Jerry W. Zucker. They met at a freshman mixer in 1967 and were together ever since.

Diane graduated from Montclair State College in 1971 with a degree in French. After spending a number of years raising her children, she taught in the Morrisville School District, then spent 25 years with Wells Fargo, mostly in Washington Crossing Pa. Diane, often with a degree of luck, enjoyed playing the lottery and spending time at the casinos, participating in and winning at various games of chance. In her leisure, Diane enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting and other various arts and crafts. Above all else, she loved to spend time creating cherished experiences and memories with her children and grandchildren. Diane will forever be remembered as a woman with a heart of gold who believed in personal sacrifice and unconditional love. She put her heart and soul into making sure her boys felt loved and supported in every way possible. Her spirit is carried on by her two children and three grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Jerry, Diane is survived by her two loving sons; Jerry M. Zucker and his wife Tina of Souderton, and Craig W. Zucker of Pipersville. She is also survived by her sister Joanne Bromirski, and her three grandchildren, Josephine, Gianna, and Mackenzie as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her absence will be felt by all whose lives she touched.

Diane’s family will receive friends on Friday evening, October 18 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, and invites everyone to join them for her Funeral Mass 10:00AM Saturday, October 19 in St. Ann Church, 357 Dorance St. Bristol, PA 19007.

Interment will follow at Tullytown Cemetery

. While flowers are of course welcome, the family would equally welcome contributions in her memory made to any cancer charity of your choice.

Louis C. Cimorelli Sr., of Doylestown, PA died on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 68.

He was the beloved husband of Ann Wismer Cimorelli.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony M. and Louise Lanetto Cimorelli.

Louis grew up in Doylestown and was a 1963 graduate of Central Bucks High School. After graduating he worked for a few years before joining the US Navy in 1966. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and worked with Asplundh Tree Experts for over 17 years before joining CCI, in Ivyland, where he worked for 20 years. Having gained a tremendous amount of practical knowledge throughout his career, and not ready to retire, Louis continued his work with the Upper Dublin school system in their maintenance department until 2011, when he finally retired.

Louis loved the movies and was an avid reader. He enjoyed all types of novels but his favorite authors, John Grisham or Tom Clancy were usually found in his hand. However, if there was a football or hockey game on it was hard for him to pass it up. And more than likely he would be watching one of those games, if not a couple games at one time.

In addition to his wife, Louis is survived by his children, Louis C. Cimorelli Jr. and his wife Ginny of Doylestown and Jean Fluck and her husband Bruce of Coatesville, PA, his brother Anthony M. Cimorelli Jr. and his wife, Peg, of Harleysville, his 2 sisters Ann C. Moran and her husband, Michael, of North Wales and Jeanne T. Mazurek and her husband, Stanley, of Quakertown. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Nicholas, Anna and Benjamin.

His funeral services and interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Mary Jo Castrantas, of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Temple University Hospital. She was 52.

Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of Joan Wallace Castrantas and the late Harry M. Castrantas of Newtown. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Alexander James Castrantas.

Mary Jo was a 1979 graduate of Council Rock High School. She married in July 1980 and traveled to New Zealand, where she accompanied her husband for a three month Chiropractic externship. Following graduation, they moved to just outside of Seattle, WA, where she began taking college courses. After traveling abroad for about a year, Mary Jo returned to Pennsylvania and eventually pursued a career as a paralegal and graduated with honors from Manor College. She worked for many years for a Philadelphia law firm specializing in legal claims linked to asbestosis. Eventually she was not content to sit behind a desk, and went back to school to pursue a career as a nursing assistant.

Mary Jo had a passion for painting, and excelled both in oil and watercolor. However, the legacy she leaves is that of a giver. She always took care of others first, and would do without to provide for someone else. This continued after her passing, as she is giving people a second chance and better quality of life through the Gift of Life Donor Program. She was a much loved daughter, sister, mother and friend, and will be dearly missed.

In addition to her mother, Mary Jo is survived by her sister: Christine Zerrer of Pacifica, CA; her brothers: Mark E. Castrantas and his wife Lorraine of Richboro, PA and Paul D. Castrantas of Philadelphia, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm in the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 1505 Makefield Rd., Morrisville, PA 19067, and are invited to visit with the family immediately after the service.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Cynthia Barker of Feasterville died peacefully on Saturday October 12, 2013 at Holy Redeemer Hospice, Meadowbrook. She was 91.

Born in Philadelphia, Cynthia was the beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Barker.

Cynthia’s professional career has spanned over 50 years as a hairdresser with her shops located in Feasterville on Bridgetown Pike and most recently on E. Street Rd. Her dedication to her customers was to be admired, she retired in 2001.

Cynthia is survived by her devoted children; Barry Barker and his wife Janet, Brian Barker and his wife Terry and Cynthia Zengolewicz and her husband Rich. She is also survived by her seven dear grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

Cynthia’s family will receive condolences on Friday October 18, 2013 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass at 10:30am in Assumption B V M, Church 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. Feasterville, PA 19053.

Entombment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn. 399 Market St. Suite 102 Phila PA 19106