Mary G. Yost of Chalfont passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 90.

Mary was the beloved wife of 70 years to Frank M. Yost.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Hickman and the sister of the late Arthur Hickman and Edith McGrother.

Mary was a former resident of Feasterville for over 20 years before moving to Chalfont in 2014. She assisted her husband Frank as Office Manager in their family business, Scottsville Carpet, for many years. Mary was a devout Catholic and lived her life and her religion to the fullest. She enjoyed travelling, classic movies and was a constant presence with her family especially her grandchildren’s activities throughout the years. Mary will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know and care for her.

In addition to her beloved husband Frank, Mary is survived by her children and their spouses, Michael Yost and his wife Maria of Holland, Kevin Yost and his wife Kim of Lansdale, Gerry Yost and his wife Patty of Manahawkin, NJ and Dana Hartman and her husband Thomas of Doylestown.  Mary is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Christine, Colleen, Meghan, Gerard, Michael, Alex, Matthew, Juliana, Andrew and Zachary, and 7 great grandchildren, Nicholas, Luca, Gianni, Mario, Adrianna, Alexa and Mila, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 26^th in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Mary’s interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the JDRF, Eastern PA Chapter, 555 Croton Road, Suite 111, Kind of Prussia, PA  19406. 

Rebecca “Betty” Rotzal, lifelong resident of Chalfont, PA, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93.

She was the loving wife of the late George F. Rotzal, Sr. and mother of the late George F. Jr. and Joanne Rotzal. Rebecca was pre-deceased by her 8 siblings.

George Sr. and Rebecca married in 1952, sharing almost 40 years of marriage. As a Navy wife, she gained independence and resourcefulness. She was a fierce supporter of her family. As the matriarch of the family, Rebecca was generous, kind and welcomed friends and neighbors in to her home. She liked to bake, visit the beach and always had pets in the home.

She was well-loved, and will be remembered for her gentleness and easy going nature.

Rebecca is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John, Robert and Monica, and Peter and Susan. She had special and unique relationships with each of grandsons: Gregory (Amanda), Alexander (Jenny), Adam, Paul and Zachary. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 10:30am, until the start of her Funeral Mass, 12:00pm, at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Anella T. (Angelina) Ferrara of Morrisville, died peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019, surrounded by family at the home of her daughter in Washington Crossing. She was 89.

Born in Treschow, Nell was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore S. Ferrara and devoted daughter of the late Dominic and Mary DiBlasi Miraldo.

Nell was a graduate of Hazelton High School, and did both her undergraduate and graduate studies at Penn State University in the field of education.

Nell taught for several years in the Royersford School District in Montgomery County. After marrying Sal in 1956, they moved from Philadelphia to Morrisville in 1962.  Nell lived there until 2012. Nell and her late husband lived their faith. They were parishioners of both St. John the Evangelist Church in Morrisville and Sacred Heart Church in Trenton. Anella was a faithful member of St. John’s Altar Society for many years. An avid gardener with a “green thumb”, Nell so enjoyed getting her hands dirty, planting and tending and seeing God’s beauty grow and flourish.  She was a doting grandmother to her fifteen (15) grandchildren who were equally devoted to her.  They brought great joy to her life sharing their every accomplishment and adventure with her, and who lovingly surrounded her at the time of her death.  She was happiest during holiday gatherings surrounded by her large, devoted family.

Anella is survived by her children: Stephen S. Ferrara and his wife Jennifer, Joseph D. Ferrara and his wife Caroline, Robert J. Ferrara and his wife Joanne and Mary F. Anderson, and her husband Jeffrey. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and his wife, Joseph and Barbara Ferrara and her niece Diane, her husband Jeremy Hoffman, and their two children Joseph and Michael, and her sister-in-law Doris Miraldo. She was predeceased by brothers Peter and John Miraldo, as well as by her sisters Mary Herhal and Anne Blanchard. Her love was passed on to her fifteen (15) grandchildren: Anthony, Joseph, Katherine, Peter, Marisa, Stephen, Gabriel, Angelina, Elizabeth, Beverly, Anella, Salvatore, Mark, Joseph and the late Dominic.       

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday evening March 22, from 5:30pm until 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to her Funeral Mass Saturday March 23, at 12 Noon in Sacred Heart Church 343 S. Broad St. Trenton NJ, 08608. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church at the above address.

Regina Randolph Davis was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving husband and family as she transitioned to her new, beautiful and perfect eternal home in Heaven.

Regina was the loving and devoted wife, soul mate, and partner in Grace with her husband, Pastor Robert Randolph Davis with whom she shared 37 years of life, love, faith, family and Ministry.  

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Gaetana Musella Saunders.  

Regina held a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She was a practicing Psychotherapist and along with her husband, served as Pastor of Abundant Life Family Church in North Wales, Pennsylvania and Bridgewater, NJ, where she proudly shared the word of God.  She was also employed at Abington Jefferson Health, Abington, PA and The Holy Redeemer Hospital Meadowbrook, PA. as a Social Worker.

Pastor Regina was the founder of Daughters of Destiny International (DDI) the women’s ministry of Abundant Life Family Church whose purpose was to empower, encourage and strengthen women to live out their God given destiny through her dynamic teaching of the word of God. She also co-hosted a television broadcast with her husband, “Let’s Talk with Robert and Regina” which aired on The Word Network, The Christian Television Network, The Trinity Broadcast Network and The Impact Network that reached millions every week all over the world sharing the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Regina was also the author of several books a few of which are, “How to Overcome Anything: Tools for Living a Victorious Life”, “Breaking Free: Overcoming Ungodly Soul Ties”, and “Confidence: How to win Before you start.” in which she shared powerful life changing principles that provided counsel, deliverance and comfort to millions of people all over the world.  

Regina was first and foremost a loving wife, mother, sister, mentor, friend and she touched countless millions throughout her life and Ministry. She inspired all to “Overcome Anything and choose to live life to the full until it overflows! By the power of the Life-Changing Gospel of Jesus Christ!”  She will be dearly missed but leaves an unmatched legacy of pastoral care, mentorship, faith and love.   Her voice will remain in the earth through the books she’s written, songs she wrote and the ministry she imparted to numerous Spiritual Children.

In addition to her husband, Regina is survived by her children, Sarai Carmelina Randolph Davis, Samuel Randolph Davis, and Janae Grace Randolph Davis; her siblings, Erminia Dennis, Margarita Saunders, Ellen Griffin, Anthony Saunders, Maria Saunders, and John Saunders as well as countless other relatives and friends.  She also leaves behind her Church Family for whom she was not only a Pastor but also a Spiritual Mother.  

Relatives and friends are invited to gather and share in the celebration of Regina’s Life and Legacy beginning with a 9:00 AM Viewing on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Abundant Life Family Church, 201 Church Rd., North Wales, PA 19454 where her Services will begin at 10:00 AM.  Her interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler Pa.

In lieu of flower donations, we are asking that you donate to a cause helping to make her dream a reality Super Kids Academy or First Steps Daycare Academy. Pastor Regina cared deeply about providing a nurturing, loving, Christ-centered environment in which children could learn and grow.  Therefore, she established First Steps Daycare and Super Kids Academy.  By donating to the childcare fund, you allow her legacy of love to continue and will help change the lives of future generations. Please send donation to Abundant Life Family Church, 201 Church Rd., North Wales, PA 19454 or church website www.alfc-pa.org.

Gloria M. “Lori” Bittner, MD, of Newtown died peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Vitas Hospice at Nazareth Hospital. She was 64.

Lori was the loving and devoted wife of Dr. Arthur J. Barnaby, MD.

Born in Queens, NY she was the daughter of the late Leonard J. and Gloria Bevilacqua Bittner.

Raised in Woodhaven, NY Lori later spent much of her life in Pennsylvania.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from SUNY at Stony Brook and went on to attend Medical School at the University of Guadalajara and NYU School of Medicine.  She taught at the University of Virginia Medical Center and was employed for almost 20 years at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia as an interventional Radiologist.  Lori enjoyed spending her free time knitting, cooking, and getting coffee with her friends and her daughters.  She was also an active parishioner of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown and volunteered some of her time with “Walking With Purpose” and also helped at local women’s clinics providing ultrasound services.  Her selfless devotion to helping other was admired by all and she will be dearly missed as a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.

In addition to her beloved husband, Lori is survived by her devoted daughters; Johnna P. Barnaby and Devin J. Barnaby. She is also survived by her brother Dr. Justin Bittner, sister-in-law Theresa Core, her sister Toni-Ann Hollywood and her husband James Hollywood.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Thursday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Friday from 10:30 am until her con-celebrated Funeral Mass 12 Noon at St. Andrew Catholic Church 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Gianna Center of Philadelphia at Jeanes Physician Office Building, 7500 Central Ave., Suite 203, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Sharon Moeckel of Langhorne, PA passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by family.  She was 67.

The beloved wife of Dudley Moeckel for 43 years, Sharon was a lifelong resident of Bucks County with a great love of the County’s countryside.  Her family, immediate and extended, and time spent with them, meant everything to Sharon.  She loved them all immeasurably and her most treasured times were when they were all together.  Family came first throughout her life.  Sharon also had a great love of animals.  The time she spent as a volunteer at the Aark Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center was very special to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents William C. Turner and Thelma Miller Keen and her son Kenneth Moeckel.  In addition to her loving husband, Sharon is survived by three dearly loved daughters, Nancy Daiutolo (Scott) of Wayne, PA, Jennifer Moeckel of Rosemont, PA , Susanne Moeckel (Jerry Brown) of Telford, PA; her 2 sisters, Joyce Cohen (Brad) and Victoria Wehling (Steve); her brothers, William Turner and Glenn Turner (Aline); her step-sister, Patricia Johnson (Duane); four cherished grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Jane, and Jacob; her brother-in-law, William Moeckel (Juliet); her Uncle and Aunt Donald and Marilyn Turner and many dear nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In keeping with Sharon’s wishes, her service and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd., Second Fl., Princeton, NJ 08540 or to the Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Nellie M. Dove of Bridgeville, DE and formerly a long time resident of Bucks County passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 15, 2019.  She was blessed to have lived 100 years rich with family, faith and love.

Nellie was the loving wife of the late Edgar A. Dove and devoted mother of the late Carolyn R. Kennedy.

Born in Petersburg, VA she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lula C. Feaster Hesse.

For Nellie family always came first and her devotion to them was without measure.   She always felt that along with her deep faith, these cornerstones allowed her to be blessed with a long, full, and active life.  She enjoyed travelling, cooking and being surrounded by those near and dear to her heart.

Nellie was very proud of her Christian Faith, read her Bible daily and felt that God was good to her each and every day.  Her fortitude and strength will be forever admired and her memory cherished by all those who knew and loved her.

Surviving are her children, Harold A. Dove (Brenda) of Anchorage, AK, James E. Dove (Rose) of Lakeland, FL, Sally L. Harman (John) of Baltimore, MD, Nellie “Sue” Butcher (Charles) of Dover, PA, Phyllis I. Gary (Charles) of Bridgeville, DE, David C. Dove (Hermaine) of Tamarac, FL, and Joseph C. Dove (the late Shirley) of Glen Burnie, MD.  She also leaves behind 22 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and her sister, Maxine Golizen.

In addition to her husband and her daughter, she was preceded in death by four siblings.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM and on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

Ellen I. Morba of Richboro passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 at home with her daughter by her side.  She was 91.

Ellen was the loving wife of the late Joseph P. Morba with whom she had shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in Girardville, PA she was a daughter of the late Florie and Sophie Piccolo Panaccio.

Ellen was proud to have spent her career as a Registered Nurse, work that was very near to her heart.  She was part of the final graduating class of the Nurse Cadet Corps during World War II and went on to work in VA Hospitals both in New York City and Philadelphia. After moving to Levittown she went back to work part time as a nurse in the Obstetrics Department of Lower Bucks Hospital until her retirement.

Ellen kept herself busy wearing many hats which included being a very active member of the Ladies Auxillary at the John Billington VFW Post 6945 in Levittown and she was also active with senior groups at both St. Bede the Venerable and St. Vincent de Paul Parishes. Ellen also enjoyed gardening and will be remembered by all who knew her for willingness to help anyone and for her kindness and compassion.

Ellen is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Morba of Yardley; her brother, Dominic Panaccio and her sister Dolores Nark; as well as her extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM in the Chapel of St. Louise de Marillac at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Eleanor’s Garden Hospice at 10125 Verree Rd., Ste. 202, Philadelphia, PA 19116.

William D. Smith of Churchville passed away  suddenly on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the age of 27.

Born in Oceanside, NY he was the son of William C.A. Smith of Churchville and the  late Susan Snekenberg Smith.  He also is survived by his loving Fiancée, Kristen Fitzpatrick.

Bill was a Council Rock South graduate.  He was skilled with his hands and worked in commercial flooring  and most recently as a valued member of a local paving company where his accuracy and attention to detail shined.  Bill was known for living life to the absolute fullest and was a bit of a daredevil who thrived on pushing the envelope. He enjoyed music of all kinds, cars, skateboarding and was always on the move.  Possessing a deep devotion to his friends and family he was a great help around the house and having also been known for being meticulous, he always managed to keep things neat and organized. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his father and his fiancée, Bill is survived by his brother, Christopher J. Smith (Heather) of Langhorne, his niece Addyson Smith and many family members andfriends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 3:00 PM until his Memorial Service at 5:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flower donations may be made in his name to Footprints To Recovery, 3535 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 300, Hamilton, NJ 08619 or Self Help Movement, 2600 Southampton Road, Philadelphia PA 19116.

With a heart full of love and humor, Eugene Martin Jacobs, of Newtown, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was 84 years old.

Gene was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Prete) Jacobs for 57 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Gene was the youngest child of the late Willard and Hannah McFadden Jacobs. He enjoyed spending his summers on his family’s farm in Boyertown, Pa. In his early years, Gene doted on his chickens. He was often spotted taking the entire flock for a walk down the street. His love of animals, especially dogs, continued to grow through the years.

At Frankford High School, Gene excelled in athletics. He played baseball and “lettered” in basketball and football. Even while serving in the US Army, he found time to play various sports with his fellow soldiers. Not wanting to miss an opportunity to participate in a game, Gene always kept the trunk of his car stocked with sports equipment. Wearing only a slipper, Gene limped down the aisle the day he married the love of his life, due to an injury he sustained on the football field that morning. Later in life, Gene could be found crushing his serve on the tennis court or cheering for his favorite Philadelphia teams, whether from the stands or his favorite recliner.

In 1968, Gene became the founder and president of Graphic Data, a printing company he and his partners grew for over 45 years. During this time, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Gene was a founding member of the Irish Society and a

Democratic candidate for the 175th District for the Pennsylvania State House.

Of all of his accomplishments, this extraordinary man was most proud of his family who will miss his kindness, sense of humor, and beautiful blue eyes.

In addition to his wife, Phyllis, Gene is survived by his loving daughters, Karen Jacobs, Holly Jacobs and Ellyn and Ray McLaughlin; his grandsons, Jake McLaughlin; Scott and Sean Hakim, and their father, Toufic Hakim.

Family and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 2:30pm until the start of Eugene’s Funeral Tribute at 4:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, and to honor Gene’s generous heart, please either consider doing an act of kindness for someone else, or making a charitable donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street; Suite 102 in Philadelphia, PA 19106.