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Recent Obituaries
June 20th, 2013
Eva M. Storey, of New Hope died peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Abington Hospice at Warminster. She was 55.
Born in Philadelphia, Eva was the daughter of the late Laurence and Elsie G. Golgoski Storey, and was an only child.
She was the loving and devoted friend and companion of 28 years to Charles Kevin Dustman. Eva studied Fine Arts at the Philadelphia College of Art and Tyler Art School, and began her working career as a graphic designer. In later years she worked in the financial industry. She was known for her love of fine food and wine, travel, and music. She was also a devoted Philadelphia Flyers fan.
In addition to her loving companion Kevin, Eva is survived by Kevin’s sisters and their spouses; Ellen M. Miller and Thomas of Warrington PA and, Nancy Lagerman and Richard of Feasterville, PA.
Eva’s family will receive friends on Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 1:00PM until her Memorial Service at 2:00PM 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 her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103.
June 18th, 2013
Ewald Paul Kunst of Southampton, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Southampton Estates surrounded by his family. He was 93.
He was the beloved husband of the late Beatrice Ruth Kolp Kunst for 55 years and the late Marcelle G. Whitmer Kunst for 11 years.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Kuno and Elizabeth Killmer Kunst and brother of the late Mildred Elizabeth Kunst.
Mr. Kunst was a resident of Southampton for the past 65 years. He was raised in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia. In his childhood he was active as a Boy Scout and continued to serve the Boy Scouts in various capacities throughout his lifetime. Paul was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II and also a lifelong and very active member of the American Legion. He also was a member of F & AM Friendship Williams Lodge #400. Before his retirement, he was employed as a tool and die maker with the Budd Company in Philadelphia. For most of his life he was a member of North and Southampton Reformed Church where he served as a deacon and in many other capacities. He will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his children, Paulette D. Lance and her husband, Joe, Joseph C. Kunst and his wife, Kathy, Valerie A. Powell and her husband, Mike, Cynthia A. Bird and her husband, Robert, Kimberly R. Hedrick and her husband, Terry, and Jennifer G. Nace and her husband, Ryan. He is also survived by his sister, Emily Alma Wynne, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, June 24, 2013, from 10:30 AM until his Funeral Service 11:30 AM at North and Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966.
Interment will take place at Churchville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of North and Southampton Reformed Church at the above address or to Make-A-Wish-Foundation, One Valley Square, 512 Township Line Road, Suite 133, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
June 18th, 2013
Richard J. Tempestini Sr., of Yardley, PA, died on June 18, 2013.
He was the beloved husband of Nancy A. (nee Schobert), dearest father of Susan Manaras (Harry), Karen Stettner (Nick), Julie Dawson (Greg), Richard Tempestini, Jr. (Kris), and dear brother of Robert and Marci Tempestini. He is also survived by 11 dear grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Saturday at St. Georges Church, 1370 River Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560 from 8:30am until his Funeral Mass 9:30am.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
June 17th, 2013
Mary T. Timmerman of Newtown, PA died peacefully on June 17, 2013 at Fox Chase Cancer Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 48.
Born in Dubuque, Iowa, Mary was the beloved wife of 25 years to Timothy N. Timmerman and the devoted daughter and daughter-in-law of Gerald J. and Carol F. Noel Potts and Robert and Mary Timmerman of Dubuque, Iowa.
Mary was not only a wonderful wife and mother to her five beautiful children but an extraordinary friend to many who she inspired through her deep spirituality and incredible grace and humor. She truly made the world a better place and was an amazing example to all. She will be missed deeply and will always carry our prayers.
In addition to her beloved husband, Mary is survived by her loving children; Tyler, Thomas, Trace, Theresa and Mary Grace Timmerman; she was the dear sister (sister-in-law) of Michael Potts, Gary Potts (Christina), Robert Potts (Bridget), Tony Potts (Tracey), Timothy Potts (Jenni), Kimberly MacLeod (Keith), Kathleen Herrig (Thomas), and her husband’s sisters (spouses): Sheree (Dwayne) Spragling , Michelle (William) Falcon, Beth (Joe) Peters, and Pam (Glenn) Rogers. She is also survived by many supportive aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and to her Funeral Mass on Friday 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.
Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made payable to “Tessa Timmerman c/o Kids Curing Cancer.” All donations will be deposited in Timmerman “Kids Curing Cancer” account at Citizens Bank, 48 West Road, Newtown, PA 18940.
June 17th, 2013
Stephanie Boles Kavanagh, of Newtown, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013, at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was 40.
She was the beloved wife of 16 years to Michael Kavanagh.
Born in Niskayuna, NY, she was the daughter of John and Judy Arnold Boles of Estero, FL and daughter-in-law of the late John and Jane Sell Kavanagh.
Stephanie grew up in Ridgefield, CT and was a 1991 graduate of Ridgefield High School where she excelled in both academics and in athletics, especially swimming. She continued to excel in the classroom and swimming pool at Bucknell University, where she set several school records in the breast stroke. While at Bucknell, she met and fell in love with her future husband, Michael.
For many years Stephanie had a rewarding and successful career with great companies such as Bantam, Doubleday, Dell and Schering Plough. Although once her children were born these success and achievements were mere tokens as her children became the center of her life.
Her passion as a wife and mother were paramount. She enjoyed the challenges and rewards that came with every new day. She taught her family and friends many lessons and showed them how to laugh, hold their heads high, and leave a positive mark on everyone that they met. Her spirit, laughter and positive influence on others will always be remembered and cherished.
She is survived by her daughter Michaela and son Dylan, her sister Kristin Phillips and her husband David of Fincastle, VA, and her brother-in-law John Kavanagh and his wife Pam of Olney, MD. She is also survived by her 2 nieces Tabitha and Esther and 2 nephews Jack and Colin.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 5:00 — 7:00pm and her Funeral Mass on Saturday, 11:00am all at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.
Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to University of Pennsylvania lung cancer research. Checks can be made payable to Trustees of University of Pennsylvania and sent to 3535 Market Street; Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104 ATTN: Natalie Reznik.
Elizabeth “Betty” R. Blair (Flynn)
June 16th, 2013
Elizabeth “Betty” R. Blair of Newtown died peacefully on Sunday June 16, 2013 at her home. She was 83.
Betty was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Robert J. Blair, Sr. and devoted daughter of the late James Robinson and Nora Flynn, and mother of the late Dr. Kenneth J. Blair.
Betty is survived by 2 sons; Dr. Robert J. Blair, Jr. and his wife Donna of Newtown, and Dr. David F. Blair and his wife Pat of Salt Lake City, Utah. Other dear family members include her grandchildren; Dylan J. Blair, William R. Blair, Christopher C. Blair, Nicole C. Blair, Caroline E. Blair and Camille A. Blair, and by her great grandchildren Avery Blair and Gavin Blair. She is also survived by a special brother James Robinson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday June 22, at 11:00 AM with a memorial service to follow 12 noon at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.
Interment will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery, Newtown.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the National Federation of the Blind Pennsylvania, 42 South 15th St. Suite 222, Phila. 19102 www.nfbp.org.
Catherine “Cass” Marie Guenkel (O’Brien)
June 15th, 2013
Catherine “Cass” Marie Guenkel of Feasterville died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at her residence. She was 89.
Cass was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Guenkel, Jr.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Reilly O’Brien, mother of the late Daniel Guenkel, sister of the late Michael, Thomas, Joseph , Charles, William, Francis, George, Patrick O’Brien and Margaret Burlile, Mary Moore and Theresa Schanz and grandmother of the late James E. Bowen, III.
Cass was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Feasterville in 2003. She was a former communicant of Ascension of Our Lord Church in Philadelphia and volunteered her time and talents as a librarian at their parish school and sewed the curtains for church. Cass will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.
Cass is survived by her dearest children and their spouses, Edward J. , III and Frances Guenkel of Hadden Heights, NJ, Catherine Bowen of Quakertown and Maryann and Francis Mullin of Feasterville. She also survived by her grandchildren, Amy, Christine, Patricia, Edward, Heather, Francis, Megan, Michelle and her 9 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday, June 20th from 9:30am until her Funeral Service 10:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.
Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
June 14th, 2013
Joseph F. Reago, of New Britain, passed away on June 14, 2013 at Holy Redeemer Hospice with his family by his side. He was 80.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Yaeck Reago.
He was the beloved husband of over 60 years to Lillian R. Gerber Reago.
Joe proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Plumbers Local 690 for over 60 years. Joe and his wife Lillian were residents of Warminster for 37 years before moving to New Britain 3 years ago. One of his favorite pastimes was relaxing at his beach home in North Wildwood, NJ. Joe’s main focus in life was his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children: Joseph F. Reago Jr., husband of JoAnne, of Horsham, Marianne R. Keebler, wife of David of Churchville, Frank J. Reago, husband of LeAnn of Sellersville, and Susan R. Nieves, wife of Pedro of Yardley; and 12 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, June 19, and from 9:00 am to 10:15 am on Thursday, June 20, both from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., New Britain, PA 18914.
Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
June 13th, 2013
John R. Randa of Richboro died Thursday, June 13, 2013 after a short but courageous battle with leukemia. He was 67 years old.
John was the beloved husband of 40 years to Barbara A. (Walker) Randa.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Victor and Pauline (Vasko) Randa.
John was a former resident of the Mayfair section of Philadelphia before moving to Richboro in 1989.
He was a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Textiles and was a Manufacturer Sales Representative with Walker Sales Company, Inc.
In addition to his loving wife Barbara, John is survived by his three daughters and their husbands, Colleen and Colby Crogan of Boston, MA, Karen and David DeVesa of Philadelphia and Bonnie and Kevin Schmidt of Furlong. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Dorse of Hamilton, NJ, his two brothers, Albert Randa of Warminster and William Randa of Hatboro and his six cherished grandchildren, Patrick, Sean, Eric, Ella, Owen and Sam.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Tuesday June 18th from 10:00 am until his Funeral Mass 12:00 pm at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.
Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
June 12th, 2013
Preston W. Heckler of Montgomeryville, PA died on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Lansdale Hospital. He was 88.
He was the beloved husband of the late Jene M. Tweed Heckler.
Born in Montgomeryville, he was the son of the late Isaac and Dorothy Weber Heckler.
Mr. Heckler was a resident of North Wales for all of his life. He was born, raised and lived in the same house throughout his entire lifetime. In 1960 he opened his own business, Preston Heckler Liquid Disposal in North Wales and had been active in running the business every day up until his passing. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Ducks Unlimited.
In his leisure, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed the special times spent with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed as a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his four children, Susan H. Simonovich and her husband, Peter, of North Wales, John P. Heckler and his wife, Susan, of Perkasie, Karen J. Knapp of Honeybrook, and Clayton T. Heckler and his wife, Laura, of Sellersville. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
His family will receive condolences on Monday, June 17, 2013, from 10:00 AM until Words of Remembrance at 11:30 AM at 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 Montgomery Township Historical Society, P.O. Box 678, Montgomeryville, PA 18936.
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