Diane Michelle Cannon Corado, of Levittown, PA entered into eternal rest at the age of 57.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Diane was the daughter of the late John and Barbara Moessner Cannon.

Diane was dedicated to her work as a registered nurse at Princeton Behavioral Health. Her kind heart and welcoming spirit was extremely appreciated by everyone who embraced her as a mentor and role model. She always lived in the moment and was also notorious for going above and beyond for anyone whom she loved and cared for. Diane held a special place in her heart for the charitable causes and ministry of the Purple Heart and A Woman’s Place. She will forever be greatly missed but always remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.

In addition to numerous friends, Diane is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law Scott and Kate Melnick and also her grandson Jacob.

Diane’s family will receive friends on Sunday, June 9, 2013, from 11:00am until her Memorial Service 12:00Noon at 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 NOVA — Network of Victims Assistance, www.novabucks.org.

Samuel D. Shaffer, Richboro and most recently of Dublin, died on Friday, May 24, 2013, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. He was 75.

Born in Williamsport, PA. Mr. Shaffer the beloved husband of 51 years to Donna L. Stoviak Shaffer and son of the late Carlton W. and Margaret Dresher Shaffer.

Sam was a resident of Richboro for the past 44 years. He was a graduate of Williamsport High School; Sam received a Full Football scholarship to Virginia Technical University, graduating with his degree in Ceramic Engineering in 1960. Sam was also a member of the United States Army Reserve, for over 20 years retiring as a Major. His professional career, as a Chemical Engineer was spent predominately with the Rohm and Haas Company at the Bristol Plant.

Sam gave his time and talent to the youth of his community, he was a coach with the Council Rock Little League and the Northampton A A., he was also a Little League Umpire, and a assistant Boy Scout leader. Sam was the co-founder of SAGE, (Senior Adults for Greater Education) an organization that provided support for teachers. In his free time he and his beloved wife Donna enjoyed Ballroom Dancing.

He will be sadly missed by all that came to know and love him, for his gracious smile and firm handshake.

In addition to his beloved wife Donna, he is survived by his devoted sons; W. Kent Shaffer and his wife Eilene and Kevin M. Shaffer and his wife Jessie, one sister Barbara Ann Hayes. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren: Karla, Hunter and Jonathan

Sam’s family will receive condolences on Friday May 31, 2013 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA. 18966. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Bede’s Capital Campaign 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966 or American Heart Assoc. 5455 N. High St. Columbus OH 43214.

Jeanne Brisbin Smith of Hartsville, PA died peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 88.

She was the beloved wife of Robert Lindley Smith for 66 years.

Born in Brooklawn, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late William Chester and Elsie Frederick Haendle Brisbin.

Mrs. Smith was a resident of Hartsville for 52 years. For 30 years, she was co-owner of Petticoat Junction in Doylestown. As recently as three weeks ago, she often lent a hand and visited with customers at her daughter’s business, Caldwells Embroidery located in Doylestown.
She will be sadly missed as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her two children, Barbara Smith Caldwell and her husband, James, of Doylestown, and Robert Lindley Smith Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Stamford, CT. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Welch of Newtown, PA, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Patricia Ann Delaney Metzler of Warminster, died peacefully on Friday May 24, 2013 at Abington Memorial Hospital with her beloved husband of 37 years by her side. She was 81.

Born in Madison, WI, she was the beloved wife of Arthur J. Metzler and daughter of the late James and Catherine VerHalen Delaney, and sister of the late James Delaney.

Patricia was a graduate of Germantown High School, class of 1949. For several years she worked as a secretary for the University of Pennsylvania. A woman with many artistic talents, her creativity and skills with watercolors are to be admired, her paintings brought joy to many, with the depth and expression in her work. Patricia also worked in sales of Jewelry and Art framing.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her son Christopher Keebaugh, a step son Jay A. Metzler, 4 grandchildren; Leslie Nolty (Brian), Stephen Keebaugh, Leigh Metzler (Katie) and Colt Metzler, 2 great grandchildren Trevor and Ashton, and her former daughter-in-law Lisa Anderson.

Patricia’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 10:00 am until her Memorial Services 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall of Christ’s Home 1220 West Street Rd. Warminster, PA 18974.

Interment will be private in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Bucks County S.P.C.A., P.O. Box 277, Lahaska PA 18938.

David Matthew Lutz is now at peace after a difficult battle with cancer. David died at home on May 20, 2013 in the loving arms of his parents, John and Patricia Lutz of Upper Holland, knowing that he was cherished always. He was 38 years old.

David was a 1992 graduate of Harry S. Truman High School and Bucks County Technical School. David was trained as an HVAC technician and was proud of his mechanical abilities. He had a deep love for his family, all in the animal kingdom, and his best friend from the age of three, Alex. The simple things in life gave David pleasure. He enjoyed playing baseball, soccer, and racing go karts with his father. He was also an avid television and movie buff.

Along with his parents, he will be sadly missed by his loving sister, Amy Mahoney (Dennis) and nieces, Brigid, Claire, and Nora of Holland, PA; maternal grandparents, Robert and Corinne McGranaghan of Newtown, PA; paternal grandmother, Betty Hagan of Lancaster, PA; as well as his uncle, Robert McGranaghan (James Beck) of Denver, CO; his aunt, Karen Zimmerman, of Lancaster PA; his aunt and godmother, Eileen McGranaghan of Philadelphia, PA; and cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his uncle and godfather, Michael McGranaghan, and grandfather, Clifford Hagan.

David’s family sincerely thanks Lois Nevrincean, his VNA hospice nurse, for her devoted and loving care.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 7:00-9:00pm on Friday, May 24th at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to his Funeral Mass, 10:00am Saturday May 25th at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in David’s memory may be made to Sacred Heart Home, 1315 West Hunting Park Avenue, Phila., PA 19140

Elizabeth “Betty” Virginia Wyland, of Doylestown, PA died on Monday, May 20, 2013, at Neshaminy Manor. She was 92.

She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Wesley Wyland III.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Holmes Wain and sister of the late Dorothy Grego.

Betty grew up in Pittsburgh. She spent her entire married life living in the Pittsburgh area and moved to Doylestown, PA after the passing of her beloved Sam. They were together for over 50 years. Betty came to love her new home in Doylestown and was able to see the births of her twin granddaughters and all the births of her great grandchildren. She spent the second half of her life caring for and loving her grandchildren. She was incredibly spiritual and that guided her life. Mom and Grandma will be much missed. We know that she is in the best possible home she could ever be in at this point. We can guarantee she is chatting up a storm ensuring she catches those who moved on before her up with what has happened over the last 19 years!

The last two months of her life were spent at Neshaminy Manor with new friends. She became very fond of them and was so thankful for their care and love. She said many times if she could not be at home she could not think of a better place to be than were she was.

She is survived by her children Rachelle L. and Mark H. DeHoratius of Buckingham, PA, Roy and Janet Wyland of Langhorne, PA, and Ronald and Carolyn Wyland of Westminster, MD. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren, Jordan DeHoratius, Elaina DeHoratius, Joelle Wyland, Kim Anderson, Ronald Wyland, Jr., Melanie Poff and 5 great-grandchildren, Zachary Gehman, Chase Anderson, Melissa Wyland, Mitchell Poff, and Carly Poff.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Chapel Service 10:00 am at the Homewood Cemetery, 1599 Dallas Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Interment will follow in the cemetery where she will be buried alongside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Neshaminy Manor, 1660 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976.

Ethel Mae Offner LaPlaca, a resident of Ann’s Choice in Warminster, PA, formerly of Yardley, PA passed away on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013, filled with and guided by the Holy Spirit and embraced by her loving family. She was 79 years old.

A Catholic, who devoted her life to loving Jesus and her family, Ethel Mae married the love of her life, David S. LaPlaca, almost 57 years ago. Above all else, she felt she could make a difference in the world through how she raised her 7 children. She also leaves behind 19 beloved grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She was happiest when she was with her family whether at Mass, the shore, a baseball game, or a family celebration. She also loved reading and learning.. Ethel Mae brought the family together around the piano through song and music. Her love and influence touched the lives of many friends as well.

Her children are Mary Grace LaPlaca (Andy Leece) of Lansdale, PA; Paula LaPlaca (Dan Miller) of Pipersville, PA; Peter LaPlaca (Anne Stracka) of Glastonbury, Ct; Anne LaPlaca (Patrick Joe Slattery) of Doylestown, PA; Rose Marie LaPlaca Freed (Mark) of Berwyn, PA; Cecelia LaPlaca (Marcial Garcia) of Chalfont, PA; and David J. LaPlaca (Genoveva Alfonzo) of Tiburon, CA.

Born in New Orleans, LA, and raised in St. Louis Mo., Ethel Mae was the youngest of 5. Her parents, Walter and Elsie (Manion) Offner devoted their lives to St Anthony and sold The St. Anthony Messenger Magazine as their livelihood. Her parents’ unwavering love for Jesus and the voracious appetite for knowledge inspired Ethel Mae’s faith and curious nature.

Ethel Mae graduated from Webster College in St. Louis, Mo. where she studied Music and earned her degree in Elementary Education. She taught 2nd Grade in her younger years; later she taught English as a Second Language as a volunteer through V.I.T.A. She stressed with her children the importance of education which resulted in all 7 graduating from college. ?

She passionately applied her spiritual devotion to her Charismatic Catholic groups while the family lived in Clarendon Hills, Il. and while at St. John the Evangelist Church in Lower Makefield, PA. She served as the leader of the groups for many years. Her prayers for healing helped changed the lives of many people.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, May 28th from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to her Funeral Mass at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 29th at the Cemetery Barn Chapel at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ethel Mae’s memory may be made to the Ann’s Choice Scholars Fund which provides college scholarships to high school students employed at Ann’s Choice. Checks should be made payable to “Ann’s Choice Restricted Fund.” In the memo section, please write “Scholars Fund in memory of Ethel Mae LaPlaca. Send to: Ann’s Choice Philanthropy Department 20,000 Ann’s Choice Way Warminster, PA 18974

Mary C. Richards, of Doylestown, passed away on May 18, 2013. She was 80.

She was the beloved wife of Otto Richards for almost 60 years. Born in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Beatrice MacDonald Daly and sister of the late Joseph Daly, Monica Nailen and Loretta Hughes.

Mary earned her high school diploma from the Elmira Free Academy in Elmira, NY. She married Otto in 1954, and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Elmira College. Soon after, she had her first child and stayed at home to raise and care for her growing family.

In her younger years, Mary enjoyed golfing. She enjoyed cooking and sewing, and was an avid reader. Most of all, Mary enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by her children: William Richards, husband of Joanne of Lititz, PA, Kathryn Hinkle, wife of Delbert of Hatfield, PA, Julie Musante, wife of Thomas of Somers, NY, Anne Morris, wife of Michael of Ashland, MA, Mark Richards, husband of Lorraine of Western Springs, IL and Mary Richards of Doylestown, PA; her brother: Robert Daly of Palmyra, NY; her sister: Margaret Schornstheimer of Elmira, NY; 11 grandchildren: Mark, Adam, Brian, Kaitlin, Thomas, Grace, Matthew, Andrew, Jonathan, Erin and Michael: and her great granddaughter: Kathryn.

Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and from 9:00 a.m. until her Funeral Mass at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from St. Maria Goretti Parish, 1601 Derstine Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440.

Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Grace C. Silver, 102, of Yardley, PA died Friday, May 17, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Grace was the beloved wife of the late John Clarence Silver.

Born in Morganton, North Carolina, in the community of Joy, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Fannie (Cox) Perry. Grace is survived by her daughters, Elaine S. DeTurk (late Mark) of Coatesville, PA, Barbara L. Correll (Philip) of Yardley, PA, and Elizabeth K. Kenny (James) of Emmaus, PA. She is also survived by her sister, Una Propst of Morganton, 5 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, her nieces and nephews. Grace is predeceased by siblings Ruth Epley, J. Von Perry, Marler R. Perry, Forrest A. Perry and E. Glenn Perry.

Grace attended Appalachian State Teachers College and was a teacher prior to marrying her husband John, at which time they moved to Philadelphia, PA. They enjoyed returning to their North Carolina families often.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00am on Thursday, May 23rd at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bensalem Baptist Church, 3351 Richlieu Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.

Robert A. Siman Sr. of Churchville, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his residence.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM in the Chapel of St. Louise De Marillac at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be private.