Clarice “Clare” Marie (Costigan) Doherty, 79, of Warrington PA lost her valiant fight against pancreatic cancer on August 28, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Edward P. Doherty and loving mother of Susan A. Doherty-Funke (Tom), Edward Doherty (Lisa), the late Patrick E. Doherty (Liz) and Catherine Goodenough (Tim). Devoted grandmother to Elizabeth, Sarah, Brian, Allison, Alyssa, Amanda and Matthew.

Clarice was blessed by the many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in her life. Though Clare was an only child, she embraced her sister-in-laws, Marie (Jones), Marie Doherty, Catherine and Janet along with her brother-in-laws, Joseph, John, Dan, Eugene and Fred.

Clare enjoyed the gift of an extended family and cherished the time she had growing up with her uncles Joseph, John and Francis along with her grandmother Susan, mother Catherine “Kitty” and close cousins Joan, Joyce and Janet.

Clare grew-up in West Philadelphia and attended Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She still maintained a close relationship with her childhood and CYO friends. When Clare married she moved to Southwest Philadelphia and became a member of The Most Blessed Sacrament Church and started raising her children in this close knit community. She counted among her closest friends Mrs. Jean Kerman and her family, Mr. & Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Harrell. When her family moved to the Far Northeast section of Philadelphia she became of member of St. Anselm’s Church.

Clare was employed for 36 years at Holy Redeemer Hospital in the file room of the X-Ray Department. Clare loved to spend her time cooking, baking and quilting. She especially enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. She will be remembered fondly for her hard work, caring heart, irish potatoes and pizzelle cookies.

Clarice’s family will receive condolences on Thursday from 10am prior to her Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm in St. Robert’s Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Conshohocken.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Get Your Rear In Gear Philadelphia, 200 Cemetery Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 or to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.

John F. Aubin of New Britain, PA died on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 59.

John was the beloved husband of 35 years to Carol L. Boland Aubin.

Born in Arlington, VA, he was the son of Gerald and Mary Steinbacher Aubin.

John graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1977. He then advanced his studies at Temple University, earning a Masters degree in Business Administration in 1982 and at Drexel University, where he earned a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering in 1988.

John started his career at Harris Corporation in 1977 and then worked two years at American Electronics Laboratories Inc. In 1980 John joined Flam & Russell as a Development Engineer. In 1996 when Flam & Russell merged with Orbit Advanced Technologies Inc., John’s career of 33 years with Orbit/FR progressed to the role of Chief Technology Officer and Vice President. John served as a principal design engineer on a number of automated antenna and radar measurement systems. From its inception, John was a regular contributor to the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA), where he served on the Board of Directors, its Technical Committee and as a Host for the 2000 Annual Symposium. John authored over 40 papers on antenna, radar and measurement technology and was the co-inventor on several patents.

In his leisure, John enjoyed reading and studying military and geographical history. He was an accomplished world traveler who had a goal of seeing all 50 states. John was an avid Hokie fan, but most of all he was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend. John will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know and love him.

In addition to his wife Carol, John is survived by his son Gerald J. Aubin and his sister Catherine M. Aubin.

John’s family will receive friends on Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 12:00PM until his Funeral Service at 2:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 or to Virginia Tech School of Engineering, c/o Virginia Tech University Development, 902 Prices Fork Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24061.

Martin Lee Willard of New Britain, PA died on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. He was 66.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Edwina M. Netherton Willard of Hatfield, PA and the late Martin H. Willard.

Mr. Willard was a resident of New Britain since 1977. He graduated from North Penn High School, Class of 1964 and went on to receive his Bachelor degree in Business Administration from St. Joseph University in Philadelphia, Class of 1970. For the past 25 years, he has been the proprietor of the Creek Side Inn in Chalfont. He had a charismatic personality with a keen sense of humor and was quick to make people laugh. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed boating and fishing in his leisure time. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, brother and grandfather.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Christopher D. Willard and his wife, Amanda Lynn, of Chalfont and his two daughters, Amy S. Tielemans and her husband, Albert, of Chalfont and Amanda Marie Willard and her fiancée’, John Solsky, of Athens, PA. He is also survived by his brother, David Willard and his wife, Susan, of Holland, MI and his two grandsons, Aaron C. and Xander N. Tielemans.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, from 4:00 PM until his Funeral Service 6:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private.

We are glad that, though Lee was very ill, he was still able to be an organ donor.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Warriors for Tim, Inc, a foundation established to increase awareness for the need for organ and tissue donation at 901 Longwood Court, Chalfont, PA 18914 or warriorsfortim.org.

Kenneth James Connolly, of Churchville, suddenly passed away on August 26, 2013 surround by his family and friends at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. He was 48.

Born in Abington, he was a son of the Catherine White Connolly and the late Gerard T. Connolly.

Ken was a 1983 graduate of Council Rock High School. He worked in real estate for most of his career, enjoying his position as an appraisal manager. In his eyes, nothing beat a good day at the track or a sunny day at the beach.

He did not need an extensive repertoire of hobbies or memberships, because his family was his life. Ken had a special closeness with his family that can only come with being raised in such a large household. After the birth of his daughter, his family center refocused around her, and his favorite pastime was being together. He was a true family man and will be dearly missed.

In addition to his mother, Ken is survived by his daughter: Katie Connolly; his siblings: Geralyn M. Pfleghaar and her husband Steven, Kathleen M. Smith and her husband Micheal, Gerard T. Connolly, John Patrick. Connolly, Mary Kate Connolly and Keith Glover, Maureen M. DeVincent and her husband Lawrence, KellyAnn M. Connolly and Christopher Gillespie, Meggin Folz and her husband Stephen, Timothy Connolly and his wife Susan, Kevin Connolly and 13 nieces and nephews.

Ken’s family will receive condolences on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966 from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass at 11:00. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Katie Connolly Educational Fund c/o First National Bank of Newtown 832 2nd Street Pike Richboro, PA. 18954.

Fury J. Barrett, on Aug. 26, 2013, of Bensalem,

Beloved father of Audrey and Adryan Barrett. Dear brother of Kathleen Barrett (Steven Lenner), Patricia DeBonaventura (David) and Robyn M. Goodnoe (Raymond “Skip”); devoted grandfather of Shawn and Haylee Hood, also survived by several nieces and nephews and 1 great nephew.

Fury’s family will receive condolences on Saturday from 9:00 am to his Memorial Gathering at 10:30 AM 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, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.

Henry L. Haid, of Langhorne, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center with his family by his side. He was 79.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Henry and Alva Corkett Haid.

He was the beloved husband of 32 years to Mary Lou Eller Haid.

Hank was a resident of Yardley and Langhorne for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors, and loved golfing, fishing and biking. Hank was an excellent woodworker, and an enthusiastic chess player. He also loved to dance, especially with his loving wife. One of his true passions was traveling. Although he visited many places over the years, his favorites were the National Parks.

Anyone would have been proud to know Hank. He was honest and honorable, automatically doing the right thing and never looking for a pat on the back. He was ethical and responsible. If he gave his word, he would always follow through. He was thoughtful and snarky. He knew how to make everyone laugh with his witty, clever and hilarious remarks. Hank was one of those very special people whom everyone liked; it was impossible not to like him because he was kind, outgoing, strong and charismatic. Hank was a best friend to many, a remarkable father and grandfather to several, and an outstanding and irreplaceable husband to one Mary Lou Haid. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Hank is survived by his children: Carolyn Brodsky and her fiancee Michael Cochrane of Norwalk, CT, Thomas Sullivan and his wife Kelly of Salt Lake City, UT, David Sullivan and his wife Caralyn of Nokesville, VA, Jennifer Mottola of Long Island, NY, John Haid of Long Island, NY, and Henry Haid and his wife Patricia of Long Island, NY; son-in-law Duke Brodsky; his sister: Betty Vogel and her husband Norman; and his grandchildren: Rae, Tyler, Logan, Addison, Hudson, and Malachy Sullivan, Maxwell, Austin, and Carly Brodsky, Emily Cochrane, Christopher, Courtney, and Matthew Sullivan, and Brian and Thomas Mottola, and Matthew Haid.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 10:30 am to his Funeral Mass at 11:30 am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private.

Virginia Fry of Newtown passed away peacefully on August 24, 2013, with her husband at her side. She was 76.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Cecelia Conway. Virginia was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia, and her brother, Philip.

Virginia was the beloved wife, for 56 years, of Joseph. L. Fry, and the devoted mother of Patricia Kent, Sharon Snyder and her husband Jeffrey, Joanne Peterson and her husband Daniel, and Joseph Fry, Jr. She was the loving grandmother of Andrew Kent, Olivia and Griffin Peterson, and Allison, Kelly, Daniel, and Sean Snyder. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, in-laws, and friends.

Ginny was a kind and thoughtful friend, and her gentle spirit will be remembered lovingly by all who knew her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 7:00-9:00pm, Thursday, August 29th in the Joseph A. Fluehr Ill Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass at 11:00 am Friday, August 30th in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA.

Interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

“We cannot do great things on this earth, only small things with great love.”
Mother Theresa

James C. Melo Jr., of Southampton, PA died at Holy Redeemer Hospice, on Friday, August 23, 2013. He was 71.

He was the beloved husband of Regina DiBenedetto Melo.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James C. and Louise Quisito Melo and devoted father of Gina Lepley, dear brother of Louise Planamente and Margaret Robinson. He is also survived by his loving grandson Lawrence Lepley.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Second Street Pike at Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA 18966.

His interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

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

Justin A. Kershaw Jr. of Churchville, PA died on Friday August 23, 2013 at his Residence. He was 83.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Nancy Dougherty Kershaw.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa. he was the son of the late Justin A. Sr. and Regina Orr Kershaw, and was the grandfather of the late Justin A. Kershaw IV.

Justin grew up in Philadelphia, and went to LaSalle High School where he graduated in 1948, was a member of the school band and also a two time High School National Champion Oarsman in 1947 and 1948 in the Varsity 8+. He then attended Temple University for an Associates degree in Electronics and during this time became a member of the Temple University Diamond Marching band.

As a dedicated American he served his country in the US Army from December 1951 and was honorably discharged in December 1954. After Military Service he continued his education at La Salle College earning a BS in Physics and then to Penn State University where he received his Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. During this time Justin was a member of Vesper Boat Club and competed in the U.S. Olympic Rowing Trails in 1948, 1952 and 1956. He began a long career as an electronics engineer at Burroughs and than Technitrol, Inc. with whom he worked for 18 years before joining RCA which became GE. He worked with them until 1991 when he retired, however, not for long as he joined Intermetrics, Inc. and worked with them for over 5 more years before truly retiring.

His long and successful career represented only a small portion of his life’s work. First and foremost he was a devoted husband and father. He served as a Boy Scout Master in Troop #305 St. David’s Willow Grove and also Troop #5 Churchville, Pa. He lived in Churchville since 1969 and was also active in St. Vincent De Paul Church as a CCD Teacher, Lector, Usher and St. Vincent De Paul Society volunteer. He enjoyed playing the piano, golfing and rowing but most of all he cherished the time he had with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his children Mary Regina Stanko and her husband Richard, of Wallingford, Carol Ann Webster and her husband William of Churchville, Justin A. Kershaw III and his wife Joan Marie of Cleveland, OH, and Terence Kershaw of Philadelphia. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 11:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: St. Vincent De Paul Society, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954

Mary Vascavage of Doylestown died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was 84.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Robert G. Vascavage.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Milan and Mary Harikal Sokolovich and predeceased by her 5 sisters.

Mary was a former resident of New Hope and Warrington before moving to Doylestown in 1988. She was the owner of F.X. Dougherty Home and Gift Store in Doylestown since 1976, that she operated along with her two daughters. In her leisure, she enjoyed traveling with her family and friends. Mary enjoyed a good game of Bridge and playing scrabble. She will be remembered for her keen sense of humor that she shared with everyone. Mary will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Mary is survived by her two daughters, Maureen Tompkins of Doylestown and Michelle Vascavage and her husband Raymond Makos of Doylestown. She is also survived by her brother Stephen Sokolovich of Wilkes-Barre, her cherished grand daughter Ali Makos, her niece Sharon and her nephew Jerry.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, August 23rd from 7:00-9:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain and on Saturday, August 24th from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St. Doylestown.

Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Phila., PA 19104.