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

Thomas C. Boyle of Warrington died peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2013 surrounded by his children at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, PA.
He was 72.

Tom was the beloved husband of the late Marie C. Reilly Boyle.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Helen Harvey Boyle, brother of Neil Boyle and the late John Boyle.

Tom was a graduate of Malvern Preparatory School and attended LaSalle University. Tom worked for Keystone AAA, as a Sales Agent in their Insurance Department for over 30 years at various locations throughout the Eastern Region retiring in 2007. Tom looked forward to family gatherings especially with his grandchildren who made the sparkle in his eyes. He enjoyed going to the Jersey shore for vacations with his family, and looked forward to golfing with buddies at Worcester Golf Club. Tom was a faithful communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Warrington. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and those who he befriended.

Tom is survived by his 4 loving and devoted children; Christopher T. Boyle and his wife Cari of Jenkintown, Patrick E. Boyle of Willow Grove, Alexandra M. Fox and her husband John of Warrington, and Lauren E. Moffatt and her husband Joel of Glenside. He is also survived by his 10 cherished grandchildren; Olivia, Anna Jane, Margaret Mary, Joseph, Emmett, Brendan, Ellena, Mary Jane, Charlotte and Clara Jane. He is also survived by many devoted cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Thursday evening, October 17, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday morning 9:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 10:00AM in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Ave. Warrington, PA 18976.

Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Foundation Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 17279, Baltimore MD, 21298-9581.

Daphne Doward Hogstrom passed away in her Newtown home on August 25, 2013 at the age of 88. She is survived by her daughter Kim Irene Hogstrom, her sister, Diane M. Stobodzan, and her former husband, Harold R.Hogstrom. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Jon Doward Hogstrom. Daphne was the daughter of the late Cecil George Doward who served in RAF in both World Wars I and II and Irene Doward. She was born in North Hammersmith, County of London, and lived in Harrow, England; until moving with her Mother and Sister to the United States in 1940 when the blitz started. Her Dad remained in England until the end WWII. Originally settling in Bayside New York then moving to Little Neck where she lived until she married. Daphne has lived in Newtown for 47 years.

Mrs. Hogstrom was the successful and talented author Twenty Two children’s books, including “One Silver Second: A Fable for All Ages”, and hundreds of magazine items. She was a regular contributor to the “Bucks County Magazine”. She also taught writing “For Pen and Purse” at the Newtown Program Center of the Bucks County YMCA. She was an instructor for The Institute of Children’s Literature teaching writing skills to aspiring authors of children’s books. She also was a reader for the recorded books for the blind.

Daphne will always be remembered for her loving nature; her motherly concern for her family and friends; and her gentle kindness toward animals, particularly her dearly loved Bean. She was a spiritual person and an inspiration to others. When Daphne asked “How are you?” she really meant it. She often remarked “I may not have any money, but that doesn’t mean I am poor. I am one of the richest people on this earth because I have the love of my family and my friends.” She certainly did.

Daphne will truly be missed. But her twinkling blue eyes, her radiant smile, her contagious laugh, and her big loving hugs will live in our hearts forever.

It is Daphne’s wish that any donations be given to the SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931

A Memorial Service is to be held at 11:30am Saturday November 9th in Saint Thomas of Canterbury Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown N.Y. 11797.

For further information please call 631 265 2977.

Albert M. DiGregorio of Lower Makefield and formerly of Philadelphia died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 90.

Albert was the beloved husband of the late Dolores “Debbie” Bisceglia DiGregorio whom he married on November 23, 1957 in Philadelphia.

Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the eldest of the three children of the late Isidoro and Giuseppina “Josephine” Taglialatela DiGregorio. He was the brother of the late Aida DiGregorio and Clara “Claire” Vassolotti.

Albert graduated in 1940 from South Philadelphia High School. He enlisted in the military and served as a Private First Class in the 34th Infantry Division, 5th Army, U.S. Army. He served in the North African and European theaters during World War II. He served in the US Army Field Artillery, US Army Signal Corps and US Army Infantry. He was awarded the Rifle Marksman Badge, and was awarded three times with the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (Bronze Star Medal), the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of the American Legion for over 60 years and currently a member of post 440 in Newtown.

Albert was educated at the University of Florence and the University of Pennsylvania. He was one of the charter members and a past president who organized the Optimist Club of South Philadelphia in April of 1948. He has been a Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker and partner in I. DiGregorio & Son Real Estate since May 2nd, 1949. He was the developer of the community of Beltzville Lake Estates in Lehighton, PA. His greatest joy was spending time with his family in his mountain retreat by the lake.

Albert is survived by his 5 loving and devoted children and their Spouses; Albert M. DiGregorio Jr., Esq., and Andrea, Dr. Eileen DiGregorio and Jack Livezey, Carla D. Hendricks and Leonard, Dr. Robert A. DiGregorio and Paula, and Joan D. Young and Howard. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; Danielle, Alexander, Joseph, Nicholas, Gianni, Mia, Victoria, Cara, Sophia, Matthew, Giovanna, and Christopher. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, October 15, from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass at 11:00AM am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 752 Big Oak Rd. Morrisville, PA 19067.

Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Healing Garden at St. Mary Medical Center c/o One Summit Square, Suite 300, 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Rd. Langhorne, PA 19047.

William F. Feather, of Washington Crossing, died peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne with his beloved wife at his side. He was 78.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in the Mayfair section, he was the beloved husband of over 50 years to Patricia A. Foody Feather and son of the late William and Emilie Keller Feather.

Bill was a resident of Holland for over 36 years before moving to Washington Crossing 11 years ago. He was a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Parish while living in Holland.

Bill was a graduate of Frankford High School, class of 1953. After graduation, he proudly served our country for two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged, he received his Bachelors Degree in business at Temple University, graduating in 1959.

After college, Bill began his career in the Security business. During this time he served a term as President of the Investment Traders Association of Philadelphia and was also a board member of the National Association.

He met his future wife Patricia in 1959, and they were married in 1961. Bill worked for various firms in Philadelphia as an equity trader, retiring in 2004 after 45 years of service.

Although Bill worked very hard to have a successful career, his main focus was his family, and he took great pride in raising his four charming daughters who gave him ten magnificent grandchildren. Bill coached his daughters’ soccer and softball teams, and when he wasn’t coaching, was an ever present fan and supporter, cheering his daughters on to victory. His love of sports extended to the collegiate level, and he was an ardent Temple Owls fan.

Bill was an exceptionally generous man who showered his family with many gracious gifts, from vacations to education, wonderful family dinners and always sharing special memories with his loved ones. He was a dedicated father and husband, and will be dearly missed.

In addition to his loving wife, William is survived by his daughters: Tricia Cakanac and her husband Chris of Pittsburgh, PA, Kathy Everlof and her husband Gerry of Doylestown, PA, Elizabeth Hans and her husband Ken of Arlington, VA, and Jennifer Tinner and her husband Glenn of Newtown, PA; and ten grandchildren: Casey, Timothy, Kelsey, Kevin, Mackenzie, Kylie, Charlotte, Alex, Addison and Billy.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Tuesday from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.

Military Honors to follow.

Interment will be private in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Temple Owl Club, 1700 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19122.

Joseph E. Gerber of Newtown died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Chandler Hall Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was 92.

Joseph was the beloved husband of 71 years to Helen M. Welsh Gerber.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Veronica Barefoot Gerber, brother of the late Agatha and Anna Nelms, grandfather of the late Noah Gerber and great grandfather of the late Tyre Hicks.

Joseph was a former resident of Somerton section of Philadelphia before moving to Holland in 1979 and eventually moved to Newtown in 1993. He was a former Communicant of St. Christopher’s Church in Philadelphia and was a longtime and faithful Communicant of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown. He was Police Officer for 26 years with the Philadelphia Police Department until he retired with the rank of Lieutenant. Joseph was a veteran of the US Army serving in the 5th Army during World War II and was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, St. Katharine Drexel Council 3968 in Philadelphia. He was an honorable family man and enjoyed quality times with his family especially in North Cape May, New Jersey. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Helen, Joseph is survived by his children and their spouses, Joseph E. Gerber Jr. and his wife Patricia of Springfield, Virginia, Edward J. Gerber, Robert J. Gerber of West Palm Beach, Florida and Mark J. Gerber and his wife Maureen of Newtown and his daughter-in-law Carol Drea Gerber. He is also survived by his sister Lillian Raego of Warminster, 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Friday October 11th from 7:00-9:00pm and on Saturday October 12th from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 131 Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St., Newtown, PA 18940.