Edith May White of Newtown died peacefully Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Alden White Sr. whom she shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in Stoopville (Newtown) she was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Stella Roberts Wright, and sister of the late Chester and Raymond Wright.

Edith was a life long resident of the Newtown area. She graduated from Council Rock in 1960 where she was the class Treasurer and then went on to receive her beautician’s license in 1961.

She lived on a farm in Wycombe and later moved into a small house in Penns Park. After marrying the love of her life, Edith moved back to Newtown and onto her husband’s family farm. She worked for many years helping her husband on the farm and with the family construction company. Edith was not one to stay inside and spent much of her time outdoors, working on her flower beds and taking care of her animals. She loved animals and flowers, and also enjoyed cooking, baking, cross stitching, knitting and crocheting.

Her family was the focus of her life and as her family expanded with grandchildren and great-grandchildren her focus turned to them as they were the center of her life. The love she shared with them will always be remembered and cherished.

She is survived by her loving and devoted children; Karen L. Florczak and her husband William of Newtown, Gerald A. White, Jr and his wife Dianna of Jamison, Debra M. White and her fiancee John Sands III of Warminster, Garrett A. White and his wife Jennifer of Langhorne. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Spencer, her brothers Clifford and Marvin Wright, her 10 wonderful grandchildren; Patricia, Candace, Melissa, Kelly, Jessica, Sarah, Kevin, Kristen, Rachel and Elizabeth, and her 2 great-grandchildren, Angelo and Braylon.

Edith’s family will receive condolences on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 9:00 am until her funeral service 11:00 am at New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Drive Newtown, PA 18940, with the Rev. Dr. Norman J. Leve, officiating.

Interment will be in Wrightstown Friends Cemetery, Wrightstown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St. Newtown Pa 18940 or to New Life Christian Church at the aforementioned address.

Judith L. Cannon D’Amico of Jamison, PA died surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Abington Hospice of Warminster. She was 60.

She was the beloved wife of 37 years to Fred A. D’Amico.

Born in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late John and Maitlyn Cannon.

Mrs. D’Amico has enjoyed spending time as a Librarian Assistant at the Warminster Public Library for over 18 years. Judith was a longtime active member of both the Friends of the Library and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling with her family to various destinations and most especially with her husband on trips to the Caribbean. In her leisure she enjoyed crocheting, reading, and cooking for her family and close friends. Judith will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love her.

In addition to her husband Fred, Judith is survived by her sons; Michael C. D’Amico and his wife Jessica of Flemington, NJ, and Jeffrey S. D’Amico of Harleysville, PA. She is also survived by her brother John Cannon Jr, her sister Lynn Dohna, and her grandson Sean C. D’Amico.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 5:00 — 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929.

Her interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Rd. Warminster, PA 18974.

Katherine A. Margerum, of Buckingham, PA died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Arbors at Buck Run, Feasterville. She was 87 years old.

Kay was born March 6, 1926, in Philadelphia, and was the daughter of the late Edwin P. and Helena Alexander Margerum, Sr., and sister of the late Edwin P. Margerum, Jr. and William B. Margerum IV. She is survived by sister-in-Law, Elizabeth Margerum and niece Patricia Margerum.

Kay graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1944, West Chester State Teachers College in 1948 with honors, and received her Master Degree of Education in Physical Education, Health, and Psychology from Temple University. After graduation, Kay taught at West Chester University and Abington School district for 35 years; retiring in 1983.

Kay had a passion for learning, teaching, and leadership, which was evidenced by her many honors, awards, and organization memberships. She received the One Hundred Club Award for Excellence in Athletics and Scholarship, where one student from each of Philadelphia’s 16 high schools was honored. The American Legion School Award for courage, character, service, companionship and scholarship. She also coached multiple sports including hockey, basketball, softball, and synchronized swimming. Upon her retirement, the Senate of Pennsylvania honored her for her overall contributions to Physical Education and the student teaching experience.

Kay enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and traveling the world with her long- time companion, Patricia Elliott. Their travels also included annual trips to Jost Van Dyke, BVI, Somers Point, NJ, Canada, and their favorite island cottage in Nantucket, which they called Brigadune.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9:45 am until her funeral service at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Trinity Episcopal Church of Buckingham, 2631 Durham Rd., Buckingham, PA 18912. Her interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, at the above address.

Virginia “Jean” M. O’Connor of Lafayette Redeemer Health Care in Philadelphia died Sunday, March 31, 2013. She was 92.

Jean was the beloved wife of the late George J. O’Connor, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna McGrath Buck.

Jean was a former resident of Holland for over 35 years before moving to Lafayette Redeemer Health Care in Philadelphia in 2010. She had worked for many years in the Human Resources Department for Whitman Chocolates in Philadelphia and eventually worked for Estee Lauder in Feasterville. While residing in Holland, Jean was the former President of the Village Shires Condo Association. Jean enjoyed the company of her pets especially her dogs and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Jean is survived by her children and their spouses, Marilyn and Robert Gugger of Washington Crossing, George J., Jr. and Barbara O’Connor of Ellicott City, MD and James D. and JoAnne O’Connor of Southampton. She is also survived by her cherished 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday, April 5th from 10:00am until her Words of Remembrance at 11:30am from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro followed by her Graveside Service at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Yardley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Gino Angelo Lioy was born April 23, 1924 in Altoona, PA to Italian immigrant parents Rosalina Spinazzola and Donato Lioy. He passed away Good Friday, March 29, 2013, peacefully at his home in Buckingham Springs, PA, during the celebration of our Lord’s Passion and Death. Gene was 3 weeks shy of his 89th birthday.

He was the loving husband of Henrietta D’Angelo Lioy to whom he was married 61 years. His three living brothers, John, Joseph and Daniel and one sister, Nettie survive his late brother Thomas Lioy.

After high school at age 19, “Gene” entered WWII as an Air force mechanic and top turret gunner on the Flying Fortress-B-17 bomber in the 544th Bomb Squadron of the 384th Bomb Group. He trained as an airplane mechanic, attending engineering school in Oklahoma and worked briefly at a Boeing Aircraft plant. He remained in the Air force for over 2 years flying missions over France and Germany. He received 2 Air Medals, a Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and 5 Bronze Stars.

After the war in 1951, Gene married Henrietta and they lived in the Bronx, NY for over 7 years. He entered the printing business where he worked in New York City for over 30 years as a master printer. Ultimately, they settled in Clifton, NJ where they lived for the next 32 years. They raised 2 children, Janet and Linda. Gene was an avid golfer and loving husband and father and fixed everyone’s cars in the neighborhood.

In 2000, Gene and Henrietta moved to Buckingham Springs where they lived a full active retirement life with all their wonderful new friends and neighbors. Gene loved playing golf, cards, baci, going to Atlantic City on the bus trips and going to the clubhouse participating in all the activities.

He is survived by his wife Henrietta of 61 years and 2 loving daughters, Upper Makefield resident-Janet Lioy, M.D. a Children’s Hospital physician and her husband Peter Greubel, and Registered Nurse-Linda Lioy-Bsales of Wayne, NJ and her husband David Bsales. His 6 grandchildren, Andrew, Elizabeth, Christopher, Jackie, Eric and Jamie will miss him dearly as they shared fond memories of him playing golf, cards, and sharing endless Sunday dinners together.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, April 5, 2013, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 12:00 Noon at The Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment with military honors will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, Mass cards would be appreciated or donations in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 595 W. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

James J. Waters Sr. of Newtown died peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.

James was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor M. Ryan Waters.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Mary Flynn Waters, father of the late James J. “AJ” Waters Jr. and brother of the late John Waters, Margaret Rodgers and Rose Waters.

James was a former resident of Churchville before moving to Newtown in 1988. He was the former owner of the Holland Pub in Holland from 1980 until 2001. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army and in his leisure enjoyed participating in the stock market. He will be remembered for the quality times that he spent and supported his family.

James is survived by his four children, Peggy Waters of Newtown, William Waters of Port St. Lucie, FL, Peter Waters and his wife, Julie, of Doylestown, and Eleanor Hendricks and her husband, Bruce, of Bartlett, IL. He is also survived by his six loving grandchildren and his sister Mary Seifert of Philadelphia.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday, April 3, 2013, from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Service 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham.

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

William “Bill” Scott Lindsay Sr., of Hilo, HI, died March 28, 2013 at Hilo Medical Center. He was 83.

He was the beloved wife of Dr. Alberta Lindsay of Hilo, HI for 60 years.

Born in Newark, N.J., he was a retired salesman for Moffett Bearing Co., Temple University alumnus, U.S. Army Korean War veteran and Kiwanis International member. Prior to moving to Hawaii, he was a longtime resident of Wrightstown, PA.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his daughter, Andrea Lindsay of Volcano; son, William S. Lindsay Jr. of Doylestown, Pa.; and sister, Isbel McDonald of West Palm Beach, Fla.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Dr., Newtown PA 18940, where military honors will be presented.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army, 10 Paddington Ct., Hockessin, DE 19707.

William “Bill” Scott Lindsay Sr., of Hilo, HI, died March 28, 2013 at Hilo Medical Center. He was 83.

He was the beloved wife of Dr. Alberta Lindsay of Hilo, HI for 60 years.

Born in Newark, N.J., he was a retired salesman for Moffett Bearing Co., Temple University alumnus, U.S. Army Korean War veteran and Kiwanis International member. Prior to moving to Hawaii, he was a longtime resident of Wrightstown, PA.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his daughter, Andrea Lindsay of Volcano, HI; son, William S. Lindsay Jr. of Doylestown, PA.; and sister, Isbel McDonald of West Palm Beach, Fl.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Dr., Newtown PA 18940, where military honors will be presented.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army, 10 Paddington Ct., Hockessin, DE 19707.

Ralph C. Roberts of Holland passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 85.

Ralph was the beloved husband of Grace Richardson Roberts.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph and Marie Roberts, and the brother of the late Jan Roberts Ekstrom.

Ralph graduated from Bucknell University and later faithfully served his country as an Army officer during the Korean War. Ralph and his wife Grace have lived in Holland for over 40 years.

In addition to his beloved wife Grace, Ralph is survived by his children Steve, Jeff and his wife Kathy, Lori Emery and her husband Steve, and his grandchildren Brynne, Kirsten, Hannah and her husband Marc, Rick and Lauren.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at Northampton Presbyterian Church, 539 Buck Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ralph’s memory to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214, The American Red Cross, 2300 Chestnut St., Phila., PA 19103 or a charity of your choice.

Virginia Demusz, of Point Pleasant, PA died on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at her home. She was 88.

She was the beloved wife of the late Steven Demusz.

Born in Buckingham, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Martha Permar Barnes.

Virginia grew up in Bucks County and attended Doylestown High School. She retired from Doylestown Hospital where she worked as a Unit Clerk for over 20 years. She had an active life playing golf with the Fair Ladies in Warrington, traveling with friends and Elderhostel, and sang in a local choir called County Choraliers. She was a member of The Carrell Family Association and enjoyed attending their annual meeting and picnic.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Elwood and Frank and her sister Ruth.

She is survived by her four sons Stephen Demusz and his wife Barbara of Little River, SC, Hank Demusz and his wife Linda of New Britain, PA, Ronald Demusz and his wife Debra of Hazle Township, PA, and Evan Demusz of Port St. Lucie, FL. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Virginia’s family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday May 18, from 10:00am until her Memorial Service 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.

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