Richard Thi, of Holland, died peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Langhorne Gardens Health Care. He was 83.

Born in China, he was the son of the late Simon and Rose Thi.

He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Lisa Chan Thi.

In addition to his wife Lisa, Richard is survived by his loving children; Fawn Spera and her husband Joseph of Wrightstown, Theresa Gemerek and her husband Ken of Langhorne, Phillip Thi and his wife Wei of Holland, Joanne Liu and her husband Stephen of Holland, and Tom Thi and his wife Shannon of Philadelphia. He is also survived by his two brothers Howard Thi and his wife Mary, and Rev. Andrew Thi, and six loving grandchildren; Madeleine, Christopher, Matthew, Josephine, Joseph Jr., and Noah.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday evening, September 25 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, and at St. Bede the Venerable Church on Thursday, September 26, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966, from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Interment will be Private.

Alfred R. Thornton of Ann’s Choice Warminster died peacefully Wednesday September 25, at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 80.

Born in the Tacony section of Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of Peggy Thornton and son of the late Alfred and Mariam Thornton.

Al attended both Northeast and Lincoln High Schools, where he actively participated in baseball and swimming. Served in the United States Army with the “D” Company, 27th Infantry, discharged as a First Sergeant. He was a graduate of Temple University with his degree in mechanical engineering. He had a long, successful career in chemical engineering and sales.

He enjoyed sports throughout his life, playing tennis and golf for many years. He was an experienced business traveller and enjoyed traveling. Was an active member of the travel club at Anne’s Choice as well as other club’s. Al was an avid reader and always had a book on his table.

A dedicated family man and devoted to his wife Peggy for 57 years and the father of his 2 children Susan and Alfred Thornton. Caring grandfather of A.J., Alex and Nick.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am Monday October 7, 2013 in Chapel of Ann’s Choice, 30000 Ann’s Choice Way Warminster PA 18974

Interment with Military Honors will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Anne’s Choice Benevolent Fund, 20000 Ann’s Choice Way Warminster, PA 18974 or the Macula Vision Research Foundation, One Tower Bridge,100 Front St. Suite 300, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 or charity of your choice.

Marie R. Nastasi, of Ivyland, died on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Abington Hospice Warminster. She was 85.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Eleanor Parrellino Sorrentino.

She was the beloved wife of 57 years to Michael Nastasi.

Marie was a graduate of All Saints High School in Queens NY. She moved to Northampton Twp. in 1975. Marie was a faithful Communicant of St. Cyril's Church in Jamison, where she was a member of the Choir.

She was a former private secretary and bank teller, and a dedicated school bus driver for over 10 years for the Centennial School District.

Marie was a former treasurer for Sons of Italy, Central Bucks / BJ Ventresca Lodge, as well as a volunteer for the Ben Wilson Senior Center. She took great pride in her role as Majority Inspector for Elections in Northampton, and was an active poll worker. In her free time, Marie enjoyed bowling, gardening, and working bingo at the senior center.

In addition to her husband, Marie is survived by her brother: Frank Sorrentino and his wife Josephine of Long Island, NY; four nieces and one nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday evening 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 on Friday in St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Rd., Jamison, PA 18929., from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00am.

Entombment will follow at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila., PA 19131.

Christin Mary Barilla, of Chalfont, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the age of 21.

Born in Abington, she was the daughter of Robert M. and Susan L. DeMichiel Barilla of Chalfont.

Christin was a 2010 graduate of Central Bucks South High School. Soon after graduation, she began working for Children of America Educational Childcare and Academy in North Wales, where she has been an assistant teacher for the past three years.

Christin always had a brilliant smile on her face, a bubbly personality, and welcomed and loved others unconditionally. She loved “her kids”, an affectionate endearment she used to describe the toddlers that were in her care. Her love of children began early, and she babysat for almost everyone in her neighborhood.

In her free time, she loved spending time with her friends and family, and enjoyed dancing and going to the gym. She loved Starbucks Coffee, and was proud to be a Gold Card member holder. Christin enjoyed her Polish heritage and looked forward to visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, especially during the Polish-American Festival.

Christin was kind and caring, and affected everyone that came in contact with her in her own special way. She will be forever missed.

In addition to her parents, Christin is survived by her brothers: Robert M. Barilla Jr. of Chalfont, PA and Michael J. Barilla of Deerfield Beach, FL; her grandparents: John and Bernadine Barilla, and Rosemary DeMichiel-Maiale; and by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Peter J. DeMichiel.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave., (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Christin’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:00 am in St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914.

Interment will follow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Children of America, 1200 Welsh Rd., Bldg. Q, North Wales, PA 19454.

Elizabeth Rose (nee Stoeckhert) Hammond, formerly of Warminster, PA died on September 22, 2013.

Elizabeth Rose was the beloved wife for 56 years of the late John F. Hammond and devoted mother of Janis E. Garbutt, Gail S. Forr (Harry Jr.), and Steven J. Hammond (Lorraine). She was the dear grandmother of Michael, Jill, Jim, Lauren, David, Leah and Allison and great grandmother of Luke Garbutt and Leela Kafen.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Service 10:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 877 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966.

Interment Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Phila., PA 19103.

Barbara A. McPeak, 77, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was the beloved wife of Donald J. McPeak for 57 years.

She was born on September 30, 1935 in Philadelphia to the late Robert and Josephine (Nicoletti) Veneziano.

Barbara was a graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls, class of 1953 and former resident of Northeast Philadelphia before moving to Holland in 1974. Barbara was a consummate mother and homemaker along with working for Freedom Credit Union for over 30 years. She was a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church, Holland. Above all, Barbara was the best Mom Mom ever and extremely proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Her devoted daughters, Dona Marie Bergner of Warrington and Kathleen Digney of Holland, survive her. Also her brother Robert Veneziano of Philadelphia and sister Nancy Bellezza and husband Frank of New Jersey. She will be dearly missed by her 9 grandchildren; Trish, Daniel, Megan, Kristin, DJ, Chase, Morgan, Cole and Shamus and 2 great grandchildren; Ethan and Logan.

Barbara’s family will receive condolences on Saturday September 28, 2013 from 10:45am until her Funeral Mass 12 Noon at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland. Interment will be Private.

In Lieu of Flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Little Flower High School for Girls 1000 W. Lycoming St. Phila PA 19140.

Beverly B. Edwards, a long time resident of Doylestown, died Friday September 20, 2013 at Clare Bridge of Montgomery surrounded by her loving family. She was 79.

Beverly was the beloved wife to the late Raymond Edwards.

Born in Montoursville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Loretta Fausey Bryan and mother of the late Bryan Edwards and sister of the late Dorothy Balliet.

Beverly was a graduate of Montoursville High School Class of 1952 and a graduate of Bloomsburg University Class of 1956 where she met her husband and eventually moved to Bucks County in1965. She was an accomplished educator in Bucks County for many years until her retirement in 1993. Beverly taught at Gayman School for 22 years where she was Mrs. Claus at Christmas. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Soriety group. Beverly enjoyed oil painting many subjects and spending time in the Poconos and enjoyed traveling to many places which included but not limited to Alaska, Florida and England. She was a member of the Civil War Society and a member of the Tinicum United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday school.

Beverly is survived by her son Kurt Edwards and his wife Victoria of Pipersville, her grandson Sgt. Ryan Snyder, US Army, her great grandson Cody William Snyder. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Ralph Balliet, her nieces Lori and her husband Todd Zimmerman and Wendy Balliet and great nieces Kayla Zimmerman and her husband Eric Miller and Brooke Zimmerman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday September 25th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue, (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901. Services and interment will be privately held by the family.

If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to the Gayman Elementary School, 4440 Point Pleasant Pike, Doylestown, PA 18901.

William H. Castor, of Barefoot Bay, FL and Richboro died peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2013, at Doylestown Hospital, with his devoted family at his side.
He was 92.

He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth McCloy Castor who died in 2011.

Born in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia, Mr. Castor was the son of the late William and Helen Peacock Castor and brother of the late Grace Meissner and Edward Castor.

Bill was a resident of Richboro for over 30 years before moving to Barefoot Bay, FL in 1984. Bill attended school in Philadelphia and after high school used his talents as a mechanic to work for his Father’s Sunoco Service Station.

Bill entered the United States Army in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater of Operations as a Staff Sgt during World War II. Aside from his family, serving his country was Bill’s proudest accomplishment in life.

Embracing his Father’s entrepreneurial ways, Bill and his late brother went into business together as co-founders of CMC Builders. Later, Bill also went on to co-found CMC Heavy Equipment Rentals.

After retiring in 1983, Bill and his wife Betty thoroughly enjoyed traveling the world—from Alaska to Tahiti to Australia to Switzerland, where the Castor family history began. He also loved camping with his family and the Night Owls Camping Club. He enjoyed bowling, a good game of poker or pinochle, animals of all types and above all else, spending quality time with his family and friends.

Whether it was watching Disney movies with his granddaughters, teaching his grandsons how to fish, or even riding roller coasters into his late 70’s, Bill never passed on an opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bill was a true role model for his entire family and the kindness he shared with others will forever be remembered. He will be deeply missed by his devoted family and many friends.

Bill is survived by his dear children and their spouses Bill Castor and his wife Karen, Bob Castor and his wife Mary, Betsy Keppeler and her husband Mark, Helen Visconti and her husband Rocky, Katie Burger and her husband Tom, and his sister Eleanor Hunt. He is also survived by 15 beloved grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, his sister in law Frances Castor, and his many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday September 26, 2013 from 9:00am until his Funeral Service 10:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment with Military Honors will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

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

Richard H. Brown, Sr. of Newtown died on Friday, September 20, 2013 with his family by his side at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 76.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the only child of Jean Carlucci Brown and the late Harry Brown.

Rich was a resident of Newtown for the past 44 years, he enjoyed boating and fishing at the Jersey Shore.

Rich owned and operated Brown’s Upholstery in Pennington, New Jersey for over 35 years.

He is survived by his 4 sons; Richard H. Brown, Jr., Robert C. Brown, Randall Brown, and Darrin S. Brown and his wife Cheryl, and their mother Thelma Satterthwaite Brown. He is also survived by his dear granddaughter Marissa Brown.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday September 30, 2013 from 12 Noon until his Funeral Service 1:30pm ,in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St. Phila PA 19103.

Frances T. Strzempek of Churchville died on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 70.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Jake and Rose Twardowski Moritz.

She was the beloved wife of 45 years to Francis “Frank” J. Strzempek.

In addition to her husband, Frances is survived by her children, Steven Strzempek and his wife Colleen of Horsham and Denise Strzempek of Blakeslee, PA, her sister, Margaret Hesson of Philadelphia and her dear grandson Ryan.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, September 27th from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00am in St. Vincent dePaul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.

Burial will be private at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Prevent Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 34885, Alexandria, Virginia 22334-0885. www.preventcancer.org.