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.

Francis (Frank) J. Nosek, of Holland, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA.

Born in Elmhurst, NY, he was the son of the late Anna and John Nosek, and the beloved husband of the late Irene H. Kedzierski Nosek, father of the late Susan M. Nosek and Mary Ann Nosek and brother of the late Joseph Nosek, Stanley Nosek and Mary Nosek Tumil.

Frank is survived by his children: Deborah L. Liebesman, and her husband Jeff, Irene M. Picano and her husband Doug, and Christine M. Mulder and her husband David. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren and sister Ann Nosek Regiec.

Frank and his wife lived in Syosset, NY for over 50 years where they raised their four daughters.

Frank and Irene were among the founding members of the St. Edward the Confessor parish, where they were active members until they moved to Pennsylvania in 2006. Frank was also a proud employee of Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage for many years from which he ultimately retired.

Relative and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Friday at 9:45 a.m. in St. Edward the Confessor Church, 205 Jackson Avenue, Syosset, NY 11791.

Interment will follow in Long Island National Cemetery.

Joan T. Reilly, of North Wales, PA died on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at home surrounded by her family. She was 64.

She was the beloved wife of 43 years to John J. Reilly III.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Julia Killeen Norton.

Joan grew up in Philadelphia, and was a 1966 graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High. She was a distinguished member of the Cardinal Dougherty drill team that was invited to England to perform for the Queen. Among her hobbies and interests were photography, videography, sewing, embroidery and arts and crafts. She enjoyed lighthouses and anything blue.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children John J. Reilly IV and his wife Colleen of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Christie Jordan and her husband Jeffrey of Warrington, Kimberly Carter and her husband Daniel of East Windsor, NJ, and Carrie Lynn Morse and her husband Scott of Oaklyn, NJ, her sister Judith Gallagher and her husband Edward of North Wales and her brothers Walter Norton and his wife Margaret of Philadelphia and Daniel Norton and his wife Lou Ann of Phoenixville. She is also survived by her father in law John J. Reilly Jr. of North Wales, and her 8 loving grandchildren: Brandan, Elise, Matt, Abby, John V, Aidan, Harrison and Ana. She was pre deceased by her mother in law Evelyn June Reilly.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 12:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Her interment will be held privately.

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

Philomena T. Rossi Roth formerly of Philadelphia and Southampton died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Neshaminy Manor in Warrington. She was 86.

She was the beloved wife of the late William T. Roth.

Philomena was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Christopher and Elizabeth DiPentino Rossi and sister of the late Vincent Rossi.

Philomena was a resident of Southampton for 10 years before moving to Neshaminy Manor in 2008. She retired from Nazareth Hospital as a Purchasing Agent after 20 years of service. Philomena was a former member of the Senior Citizen’s Club at Our Lady of Good Counsel.

She was an outgoing, social person and loved to dance.

Philomena’s focus in life was her family. She enjoyed raising her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook, and kept to the Italian tradition of showing love with food with her large homecooked meals.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses; Fred F. Sklodowski and Maureen, Daniel W. Sklodowski and Patricia, and Lisa A. Grindrod and Gerry. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren: Patrick, Heather, Morgan, Alyssa, Lindsay, Christian, Daniel and Sean, and 5 great grandchildren.

Philomena’s family will receive friends on Monday, August 26, 2013, from 9:30AM until her Funeral Service at 10:30AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland RD), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106

Elizabeth F. Devine of Warrington, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 75.

She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Devine Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas A. and Mildred Seeger Verzicco, mother of the late Bernard Devine Jr. and Nicholas Devine, sister of the late Elaine Grady, Diane Verzicco and Richard Verzicco and grandmother of the late Meaghan and Joshua Devine.

Mrs. Devine was a resident of Warrington for the past two years and formerly lived in Buckingham. Throughout the years she had been employed as an assembly worker at various manufacturing companies. She was a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge # 2271 in Warrington. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading and playing bingo. Her family was first and foremost in her life. She always enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her three children, Joseph Devine and his wife, Denise, of Lewes, DE, Donna Jesse and her husband, Robert, of Warrington, Kevin Devine and his wife, Sheila, of Baltimore, MD, her six sisters, Carol Campbell and her husband Tom, Shirley Cappella, Joanne Gleason and her husband William, Barbara Jean Clark, Mary DelBuono and her husband Samuel, Linda Emore and her husband Kevin, and her brother, Nicholas Verzicco and his wife Maryanne. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, August 23, 2013, from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976.

Interment will take place at George Washington Memorial Park, Plymouth Meeting, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th. Street & Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Gloria J. Volandt (nee Damico), of Blue Bell, died on August 19, 2013.

Gloria was the beloved wife of Martin J. Volandt and dear sister of William Damico (Jean). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Gloria’s family will receive condolences on Monday from 9:30am to her Funeral Mass 10:30am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland.

Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospice of Warminster, 225 Newtown Rd,. Warminster, PA 18974.