Patricia A. Reese, of Doylestown, PA died on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at St. Mary Medical Center. She was 71.

She was the beloved wife of 50 years to Thomas D. Reese.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Maria Piccone Porsia of Richboro and late Edward R. Porsia.

Pat was a selfless person.  She possessed endless amounts of love that she gave to her family, friends and animals both big and small.  She spent the last twenty years running her horse boarding business called Elmwood Farm in New Hope, PA.

She loved the horses and the many people that entrusted those horses to her care. Pat was the heart of the farm.  Where her family visited often, and all were welcome to a heartfelt conversation, jokes, laughter, and a delicious homecooked Italian meal.   

She will be missed dearly by all.

In addition to her devoted husband Tom, she is survived by her three sons, Thomas D. Reese Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Dublin, Michael Reese and his wife Christine of Lambertville, NJ, Jonathan Reese of Morrisville and her sister Diana Porisa of Florida. She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, Gabriel, Gemma and Jackson. 

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 9:00AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. New Britain, PA 18901.  Her interment will be held privately at a later date in Doylestown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Shamrock Reins, 32 Ervin Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947, www.shamrockreins.org

Staff Sergeant Craig M. Pennell, of Riverside, NJ passed away surrounded by his loving fiancé and family on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Cooper University Hospital.  He was 35.

Craig was the loving fiancé and best friend of Sarah Bubnis with whom he had shared life and love for the last 7 years.  

Born in Willingboro, NJ he was the son of Cindy Lallo Rambo (Warren) and Donald Pennell (Ann).

Craig graduated from Riverside High School and was proud to serve his country with the United States Army for the last 17 years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.  His passion for serving others continued with his dedication as a Lieutenant with Delran Fire Company, Station 232.

Words don’t do justice to Craig’s infectious energy, warm smile, and hugs that simply could not be competed with. He brought love and laughter to everyone around him and you could feel his positivity from the moment you were in his presence.  He was devoted to his family and friends and was looking forward to marrying the love of his life, his beloved Sarah. Craig shared his bright spirit without reservation and his memory will be forever treasured by anyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

In addition to his fiancé and his parents, Craig is survived by his brother, Shaun Rambo; his sister Lori Jones (Daniel); his grandmother, Grace Lallo; and his sister-in-law Tara Rambo (the late Michael); and nephew, Christopher Rambo.

Craig was preceded in death by his siblings, Michael, Amy, and Joseph Rambo.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Service 12:30 PM at the Delran Fire Company, Station 232, 1020 S. Chester, Ave, Delran, NJ 08075.  His interment will follow in Oddfellows Cemetery, Burlington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or to Nam Knights America, 986 Blanch Ave., Norwood, NJ 07648, or to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

Lillian Lynette (Haering) Beaumont, died peacefully on October 2, 2018.  She was 94 years old.

Lyn was born on May 25, 1924 to Joseph Haering and Magdalin (Ackerman) Haering in Philadelphia, PA.

Lyn was the fourteenth of fourteen children to be born and is now the last to leave us.  She was married to Willard Raymond "Beau" Beaumont on January 3, 1945.  They were happily married for 71 years.  Lyn and Beau lived in Churchville, PA for sixty years.  Their four children, Donna, Leland, Scott and Richard Beaumont as well as two daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive her.

Her family will receive family and friends on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 10:00 AM until a Celebration of her Life and Memorial Service at 11:00 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road, Richboro, PA  18954.  A luncheon will follow. The Interment will be private for immediate family at Washington Crossing National Cemetery on October 12.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Ln, Churchville, PA  18966 or www.churchvillenaturecenter.org

Charles T. Mistic, Sr. of Wycombe died Tuesday evening October 2, 2018 at his home. He was 83.

Born in Pittsburgh he was the beloved husband of 52 years to Virginia Shirar Mistic, son of the late Michael Mistic and Marian Bates Mistic Mitchell and brother of the late Mechelle Mistic and Judson E. Mistic.

Charles was a graduate of Pennsbury High School, class of 1953, his professional career spanned 41 years as a Passenger Services Representative with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central, Conrail and Amtrak. He spent most of his time either at 30^th Street Station or Penn Central Station in New York. He also worked in the Freight division of the railroad for several years in Camden, New Jersey.

Charles was a long time member of St. John United Methodist Church, Ivyland. He was a member of the Woodside Newtown, Masonic Lodge # 427 F& AM and the Shriners. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, NASCAR racing and working on antique cars, especially his El Camino. You could also find him working with his LGB train collection.  Charles will be sadly missed by his devoted family and many friends. 

In addition to his beloved wife Virginia, he is survived by his children;

Donna Demusz and her husband Timothy, Charles T. Mistic, Jr. and his wife Cheryl, Randy Mistic and his wife Melissa and Stacy Greene and her husband Brian. He has 1 brother, Rev. Michael Mistic and his wife Ruth. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday October 6, from 9:00am until his Funeral Service 10:00am at St. John United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Rd. Ivyland, PA 18974. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St. Phila, PA 19140.

Rosalie “Rose” J. Gorniak passed away peacefully at her home in Holland on Monday, October 01, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was 80.

Rose is survived by her husband Joseph P. Gorniak of 60 years.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter to the late Vincent Maryanski and Ann (Caterino) Maryanski Smurda, and mother to the late Anthony Gorniak.

In addition to her husband, Rose is survived by her loving children; Michele Haas (Joe), Darci Gorniak, and Sharon Wright, as well as her 5 grandchildren; Joseph (Julie), Jamie (Chris), Tyler, Ashley, and Mozart, her 3 great-grandchildren; Aidan, Hudson, and Remi, and her two sisters; Esther Schlosser and Christine Aguado (Frank).

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, October 8, 2018 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Her interment will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Dominic Cemetery, 8502 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136.

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Heather Hansen Glascott of New Britain, PA died suddenly in the comfort of her home on Monday, October 1, 2018. She was 52.

Heather was the beloved wife of 25 years to Scott J. Glascott and the loving mother of Scott Jacob Glascott.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the daughter of James Hansen and the late JoAnne Siegle Hansen.

Heather was a graduating member of the 1984 class at Central Bucks High School East.  She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and dear friend to many.

In addition to her husband, son, and father, Heather is survived by her brother James Hansen and his wife Susan of Perkasie, her sister Lisa Bitzer and her husband John of Doylestown and her nieces, nephews, and greats.

Relatives and friends can attend her viewing on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 9:30am to 10:45am, having her Funeral Service immediately following at 11:00am, both at Calvary Church, 820 Rt. 113, Souderton, PA 18964.  Interment will follow at Doylestown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (www.ncadd.org).

Richard A. Salmane of Ivyland, PA died on Monday, October 1, 2018, at his residence. He was 98.

Born in Brackenridge, PA, Richard was the beloved husband of the late Olive Shafer Salmane for 57 years and was the son of the late Edward and Mary Bushman Salmane.

Richard was a graduate of Tarentum High School, class of 1937. Richard’s professional career spanned several professions from working as a crane operator for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Co and several tool and dye companies. He spent most of his career with the IBEW # 380, working in and around the Philadelphia area. Richard was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting. He will be sadly missed by his devoted daughters and their families. 

Richard is survived by his dear children, Sandra L. Krisher (Paul) and Lorie S. Sheley (Gerry), He is also survived by 3 grandchildren: Brad Simpson, Scott Sheley, Gwen Brambani (Austin), 2 step grandchildren; Stacy Venticinque (Dominic), Kimberly Brady (Jack), 3 great grandchildren; Emma, Anna and Chase and 6 step great grandchildren; Erika, Karalyn, Jack Jr., Sophia, Dominic Jr., and Eva and 1 step great great grandson, Carter.

Richard’s family will receive condolences on Monday Oct 8, 2018 from 8:30 am to 9:45 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to his Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church 1420 Almshouse Rd. Jamison. Interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Children’s Hospital for Cancer Research, 34^th and Civic Center Blvd. Phila, PA 19104.

David P. Bennett Sr. passed away peacefully at Doylestown Hospital on Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was 63.

David was the beloved husband to Sharon Craig Bennett for 43 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son to the late Roy and Rita Verderame Bennett, and father to the late David P. Bennett Jr.

David grew up in Philadelphia and was a 1972 graduate of Frankford High School. After High School Dave joined the US Navy and after his Honorable Discharge he took a job at the Philadelphia Naval Yard where he worked for over 23 years.  Active Fire fighter with both the Fire Department of Montgomery Township and Chalfont, serving as a Firefighter/Engineer and worked for the Sisters of Mercy in Philadelphia since 2013 as their Maintenance Mechanic.

In his free time he enjoyed the time at the Fire House and the beach, and Grilling and BBQ was a passion

In addition to his wife Sharon, David is survived by his loving son Joseph M. Bennett, his sister -in-Law Victoria Collins, goddaughter Tracy Hacker, godson Alexander James Hacker and great nieces Kaylee Paige, Tori Lee and Josette Marion.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 9:00AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914. His interment will take place on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10:00AM at Beulah Cemetery, 238 Almshouse Rd., New Britain, PA 18901. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in David’s name may be made to the Fire Department of Montgomery Township, PO Box 18, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 or to the Chalfont Fire Department, 301 N. Main St., Chalfont, PA 18914.

Norma E. Houser, resident of Bucks County, died peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Abington Jefferson Hospice at Warminster. She was 88 years old.

Norma was the beloved wife of the late Raymond “Jim” Bollendorf, and Raymond Houser, to whom she was married for 18 wonderful years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Gertrude Klein Dyke, and sister of the late Walter Dyke.

Norma was hardworking and diligent. She made friends easily and people were drawn to her caring ways and genuine personality. As the mother of a large family, she took pride in hosting family get-togethers. Christmas was her favorite holiday.

In addition to her husband Raymond Houser, Norma will be missed very much by her children and their spouses, Norma L. and Mickey Haynes, Donna E. Kennedy, Steven R. and Sue Bollendorf, Nancy M. and Mark Shup, and Linda Dampman; her 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; and her brothers, Thomas Dyke and Gil Dyke.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 11:00am, until the time of her Funeral Mass, 12:00pm, at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 220 E. 42^nd Street, New York, NY 10017.

Walter R. Foraker Sr. of Warrington passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Neshaminy Manor Home.  He was 84.

Walter was the loving husband of 58 years to the late Emanuella G. Frezza Foraker, and was preceded in death by two infant siblings.

Born in Wilmington, DE he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret P. Watson Foraker.  Walter graduated from Salesian High School in Delaware where he played Football and was nicknamed "Red".  He went on to serve in the Army overseas, in Germany, during the Korean War and was awarded a good conduct medal. Walter went on to work for the U.S. Post Office followed by becoming a computer operator at Johnsville Naval Base NADC, where he was promoted to computer assistant prior to retiring honorably after 34 years of military and government service.  After retiring, Walter and Emanuella began to travel and eventually settled in Leesburg, Florida. He was a longstanding member of the Knights of Columbus and an avid coin and stamp collector.

Walter is survived by his devoted children, Walter R. Foraker Jr., Michael Foraker, Margaret Wilkie and her husband Michael, Sharon M. Card and Ellen Sonnet.  He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday October 5, from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment with Military Honors will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro. 

In lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer Disease assoc. 399 market St. Suite 102, Phila, PA 19106