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Recent Obituaries

Ronald C. Sullivan

May 1st, 2013

Ronald C. Sullivan, of Feasterville, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 69.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Clare E. “Sol” and Elizabeth Kitchen Sullivan, and was the beloved husband of Donna Kingsmill Sullivan for 43 years.

Ron was a 1962 graduate from the Jules Maustbaum High School. After joining the work force for a short time, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War.

After returning from overseas, Ron obtained his real estate license, working for Edward W. Langel Real Estate in Southampton for 10 years. He then secured a position at the U.S. Post Office, serving as a postal carrier before retiring after 30 years of service.

He loved coaching for his children’s sports, which included soccer, softball, and basketball, and was known affectionately as “Coach Ron”. Ron was an avid sports fan; he loved the Phillies and the Eagles, and took great joy in watching professional athletes perform.

If asked to describe Ron, everyone would say the same thing: He was a good man. Ron was a simple man of few words, a loving husband, and an outstanding father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by his son: Ronald P. Sullivan, husband of Christina of Feasterville; his daughter: Maura K. Gallagher, wife of Shaun of Doylestown; sister: Ada Ash, wife of Bob of Winter Haven, FL; brother: Robert Sullivan of Thailand; his grandchildren: Kylie, Timothy, Ryan, Molly, Christopher and Emily; and his loving and supportive extended family of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and from 10:00 a.m. to his Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053 on Monday, May 6, 2013. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Healing Ministries Program, 1 Summit Square, Suite 300, 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047 or the Healing Consciousness Foundation, 45 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966.

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Mary P. Rahill (Wixted)

April 28th, 2013

Mary P. Rahill, of Holland, PA died on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Holy Redeemer Hospice. She was 84.

She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Rahill.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Frances Fox Wixted, mother of the late Maureen Crowthers and Joseph Rahill.

Mary was a resident of Holland for the past 26 years. She was a graduate of St. Anne’s Business School, Philadelphia. She worked for D.I. S. C. at the Philadelphia Naval Yard for over 20 years before her retirement in 1991. Mary was a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church. Family was first and foremost in Mary’s life, her children, grandchildren and great great grandchildren gave her the most comfort and on occasion she enjoyed a game chance.

She will be deeply missed by all who came to know and love her.

Mary is survived by her children and their spouses; Gene J. Rahill and his wife Sandy, Robert F. Rahill and his wife Dolores, Francis X. Rahill and his wife Joni, Jerry E. Rahill and his wife Pina, her son-in-law Gary Crowthers and daughter-in-law Patricia Rahill. She is also survived by 1 brother Gerald Wixted, 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass 12 Noon at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.

Interment will be private in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice 12265 Townsend Rd. Phila. PA 19154

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Otto Hierholzer

April 27th, 2013

Otto Vincent Hierholzer of Warwick, PA died peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 87.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles F. Sr. and Jenny Campbell Hierholzer and father of the late Vincent M. Hierholzer. He was predeceased by his 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Mr. Hierholzer was a resident of Warwick for 2 years, previously, Doylestown for 17 years. He was a proud Navy veteran having served during World War II from 1942 to 1945.

Otto was extremely loving and happy in all of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all of the stray pets they brought home. His dedication to his quadriplegic son, Vincent, of 29 years was remarkable. He loved his profession in the clothing industry, and his favorite saying was, “Never had a bad day!” Otto prayed to the Lord to give him his strength.

He is survived by his three loving children, Regina M. Hierholzer of Chalfont, Richard A. Hierholzer of Newportville, and Diane M. Hierholzer of Warwick, his three grandchildren, Nicole Diane Bowman, Kyle Vincent Hierholzer and his wife, Lisa, Brandon Alan Hierholzer, and 6 great grandchildren, Ryan Anthony Bowman Jr., Kyle Vincent Hierholzer Jr., Maura Jean Bowman, Harley Marie Hierholzer, Cooper Thomas Hierholzer and Nicholas James McDonald. He is also survived by Jean Hierholzer, the mother of his children.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, from 8:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 9:30 AM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929.

Interment with military honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 595 W. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

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William J. Flemming

April 27th, 2013

William J. Flemming, of Chalfont, PA died suddenly on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his home. He was 53.

He was the beloved husband of 31 years to Marie McBeth Flemming. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving children William F. and Melissa Flemming, Kevin Flemming and Sean Flemming. He is also survived by his 2 grandchildren Jessica and Alex. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary McCaffery Flemming and brother of the late Francis Flemming.

Bill grew up in Philadelphia and was a 1977 graduate of Interboro High School. He attended Albright College where he received a degree in Business Management. He started with PECO in 1981 rising to the position of Fleet Manager. Following his 29 year career at PECO he moved to Asplundh Tree Expert Company in 2010 where he served as their Director of the Utilicon Fleet. Bill loved to work, and enjoyed the challenges of managing the large fleet of vehicles required to run the company. Bill also operated as Chairman of the Board for the Philadelphia Clean Cities Program.

Bill was a master mechanic. He could build or fix anything and was always helping others with his ingenuity and talent. When he was not working, which was rare, Bill enjoyed golfing with his friends and spending time with his grandchildren and family. His absolute favorite thing to do was travel to new places with his wife Marie.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.

His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Assn. 5455 N. High St. Columbus OH 43214.

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James Dacey

April 26th, 2013

James T. Dacey, of North Cape May, NJ died on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Elizabeth H. McGinly Dacey.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James and Catherine Gilroy Dacey.

Jim graduated from West Catholic HS in 1942 and attended LaSalle and St Joseph’s Universities. He was a longtime resident of Levittown and parishioner of Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. He lived in Northern Virginia before retiring to Cape May where he was a member of St John of God Neumann Parish.

Jim served his country honorably with the U.S. Navy Armed Guard during World War II, in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. He enjoyed his social groups and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW and the Moose Lodge. His career as a Cost Analyst in the defense industry with Philco Ford and Page Communications, took him to many parts of the world.

Jim had a nickname for everyone but his personal favorite was ‘Coach’. He loved coaching CYO basketball, baseball, football and was an early founder of the Levittown Western Little League.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his children, James and Janette Dacey of Doylestown, Michael and Kathie Dacey of Wrightstown, Steve and Cindy Dacey of Langhorne, Denise Dacey of Langhorne, Jack and Judy Dacey of Morrisville, Nance and Mike Dunn of Ashburn, VA, Beth Dacey of Manassas, VA, and his sister Lorraine Lafferty of Philadelphia. He was also blessed with 12 loving grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 9:00-10:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road, (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 11:00 am at the Church of St. Andrew, Newtown. His interment will be held privately at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

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Virginia T. Sigrist (Gervais)

April 26th, 2013

Virginia T. Sigrist of Holland died peacefully on Friday April 26, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 91.

Born in Abington, MA, she was the devoted daughter of the late Arthur G. and Jennie Donovan Gervais. She was the beloved wife of the late Allan W. Sigrist, and dearest mother of the late Patricia A. Dalrymple. She was also pre deceased by one brother and five sisters.

Virginia was a graduate of Abington High School in Abington, MA, class of 1939 and the Kathleen Dell School in Brookline, MA, class of 1941. She proudly served our country as a Naval WAVE during World War II.

Virginia and her late husband loved to travel and did so throughout the United States, Europe and Latin America. Some of their happiest years were when they lived in Louisville, KY from 1955 to 1968. She was an avid reader, an excellent Bridge player and enjoyed the theater. Virginia was a resident of Holland for the past 8 years, having been a resident of Buckingham Springs for over 13 years.

Virginia is survived by her devoted daughters; Rosemary L. Wonder and her husband Thomas, Jane S. Celentano and her husband John. She is also survived by her sisters; Genevieve Sabin and Evelyn Gambaro. Virginia was a doting Grandmother who especially loved to be with her grandchildren and her family. She is survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Virginia’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown.

Interment will follow at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Stroke Assn., 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. www.strokeassociation.org.

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Joan E. Reck (Beattie)

April 26th, 2013

Joan E. Beattie Reck of Southampton, PA died peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Sunrise of Abington surrounded by her loving family. She was 82.

She was the beloved wife of 54 years to George H. Reck Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Schenk Beattie of Fox Chase and sister of the late Beatrice Beattie.

Joan was the Executive Assistant to the President of Harold Beck & Sons, and was an accomplished artist and avid golfer. She will always be remembered and sorely missed as a loving wife, mother, and Nana

In addition to her beloved husband, Joan is survived by her loving children; Jim Reck of Phoenix, Az, Linda Reck and her partner Karen Hill of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Tom Reck and his wife Eva of Cape Elizabeth, ME. She is also survived by her grandchildren Oskar, Simon, Filip and Matilda.

Joan’s family will receive condolences on Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 11:00 am until her Funeral Mass 12:00PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Ave. (at 2nd Street Pike) Southampton, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

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Anita M. Haynes (Pishl)

April 25th, 2013

Anne M. Pishl Haynes of Holland, PA died peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 91.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Haynes.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Sommers Pishl and mother of the late Thomas J. Haynes.

Mrs. Haynes was a resident of Holland for the past 6 years and formerly lived in the Kensington section of Philadelphia for many years. Before her retirement in 1980, Anne was employed as an assembly worker for 20 years at Minneapolis Honeywell Corp. in Philadelphia.

Her main focus in life was her family. She was dedicated to them and always enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.

She is survived by her five children, E. Robert Haynes and his wife, Joan, of Culpepper, VA, Michael A. Haynes and his wife, Norma, of Levittown, PA, Phyllis Philp of Atlantic City, NJ, Francis T. Haynes and his wife,, Sharon, of Brigantine, NJ, and Patrick C. Haynes and his wife Barbara of Voorhees, NJ. She is also survived by her brother, Frank Pishl of Levittown, her two sisters, Elizabeth Papaterra of Penndel, Marie Linster of Wrightstown, 27 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, May 3, 2013, from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Life St. Mary Program, 2500 Interplex Drive, Trevose, PA 19053.

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Paul A. Devlin

April 25th, 2013

Paul A. Devlin of Langhorne, PA passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.

He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy Ann D’Amico Devlin.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Margaret M. Kelly Devlin.

Paul was a proud Marine Corps veteran. He was a parishioner, Eucharistic Minister, and member of the choir at Our Lady of Grace Church in Penndel, and was active in charity and in his community. His causes included recording audio books for the blind and organizing the annual gift drive for the Christ Home for Children in Warminster. Professionally, Paul worked as a purchasing agent for the Naval Air Development Center in Warminster. At NADC, he organized a march on Washington to preserve benefits for government workers, and appeared on radio and television programs as part of that effort. An avid theater fan, Paul acted in plays and produced the Christmas show at NADC. Paul began his career as an educator, and taught at Father Judge High School and, later at Bucks County Community College. In his leisure, he enjoyed restoring automobiles and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren, creating memories that will last forever.

He is survived by his loving and devoted children Jill LaCroix and Peter of Philadelphia, Paula Heffelfinger and John of Yardley, Frank Devlin and Renee of Upper Holland, Anthony Devlin and Beth of Holland, and Dominic Devlin of Croydon. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren Gina, Grace, Paul, Paige, Sommer, John, Marina, Sarah, Hannah, Adam, Sophie, Lydia, Nicholas, Ava, Dominic, and Zachary, and his two great grandchildren, Jacob and Nunziata.

Paul’s family will receive condolences on Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 10:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:30 am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Avenue, Penndel, PA 19047.

Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214.

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Charles R. Pumroy

April 24th, 2013

Charles R. Pumroy of Doylestown, died Wednesday April 24, 2013 after a long and courageous illness. He was 81.

Born on May 6, 1931 in Altus, OK, he was the son of the late Buena (Pettyjohn) and Clarence (Doc) Pumroy. He was the father of the late Gregory W. Pumroy and brother of the late Melvin Pumroy and Dorthea Pigg.

He was a proud veteran having served during the Korean Conflict with the United States Marine Corps and was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. After Korea, he was discharged from the Marines and joined the United States Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer.

Charles enjoyed flying, hunting, sailing and flea marketing.

He is survived by his daughters Angeli Francescangeli ( Victor Goffredo) of Telford and Sharon Rogers and her husband Robert of Lansdale. Dear grandfather of; Heather, Rachel, Kyle and Taylor and 2 great grandsons.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday May 3, 2013 at 11:15 am at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 for his Graveside Services and Military honors, which will be held promptly at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charles’ name can be made to: The Philadelphia Veterans Multi Service and Education Center, 213-217 N. 4th St. Phila PA 19106 or Wounded Warrior Project 7020 A C Skinner Pkwy. Suite 100 Jacksonville Fl 32256.

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