Thomas A. Pesci Jr., of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2013, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 87.

He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Doris Meyfohrt Pesci.

Born 1925 in Raritan, NJ, he was the son of the late Thomas D. and Theresa Righetti Pesci and brother of the late Elizabeth Barchi, Rose Nicastro.

Tom was a resident of Pennswood Village for the past few years, having moved there from Doylestown and previously Newtown where he lived for over 30 years. He served in WWII and the Korean conflict as a naval officer and Chief Engineer of US Navy destroyer DD703.

A mechanical engineer with a degree from Stevens Institute, Tom had a gift for metal design and fabrication. With skill and determination Tom grew the business started by his father into a three generation tool and die firm, PDK of Philadelphia and then Warminster. He was instrumental in the introduction of tungsten carbide into first the floor tile, and then plastics industries.

Tom continued his work after selling PDK — with his final creation being a scale working model steam locomotive engine. He was always a creator, hard worker and supporter of his extended family.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his 5 children; Rev. Thomas A. Pesci S.J. of Scranton Jesuit Community, Susan M. DiRenzo and her husband Dr. Robert of Medford, NJ, James M. Pesci and his wife Dragica of Doylestown, David J. Pesci and his wife Elaine of Danville, PA, and Stephen T. Pesci of Portsmouth, NH. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren Matthew, Jessica , Adam and Rebecca.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 from 10:30 am until his Funeral Mass, 11:00 am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 South Sycamore Ave, Newtown, PA 18940. A private family interment will follow at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Mary Jane Furman, a gracious and kind lady, peacefully passed away on February 19, 2013 at the Twining Village Healthcare Center in Holland, PA.

Born in Orange, NJ, the loving daughter of Ethel and Earl de Nourie, she was also pre-deceased by her adored husband of 56 years, Millard (Andy) Furman. She met her future husband while on a Bermuda vacation with her “second parents,” her aunt and uncle, Hazel and Harry Sautter. It turned out that Mary Jane and Andy lived only five miles apart in NJ.

Love for animals inspired Mary Jane to help found the first SPCA in Barry County MI, while living there in the late ‘50’s, 60’s, and early ‘70’s. At one point she had her own local radio show offering advice about pets.

Blessed with a beautiful voice, Mary Jane sang in her church choir, and also dabbled in art, painting portraits of many family members.

But Mary Jane’s greatest love was for her family. She was a wonderful fun-filled mother to her daughter Gail Hawraney and her husband Al of Newtown. She also cherished her granddaughter Lisa Eller and her husband Lars of West Chester, and her grandson Christopher Hawraney and his long-time companion Debbie Wiggs, of Bensalem. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Bryce, Sydney, and Casey Eller.

Her family will receive condolences on Saturday, February 23, 2013, from 11:30 AM until her Funeral Service at 12:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Friends are invited to join the family for lunch following the service at The Yardley Inn, 82 Afton Avenue, Yardley, PA 19067.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, 1665 Street Rd., Lahaska, PA 18931.

Irene Y. Oberholtzer of Holland died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at her residence. She was 97.

Irene was the beloved wife of the late John George Oberholtzer.

Born in Acworth, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Osupak Breier.

Irene was a former resident of Bensalem before moving to Holland in 1984. In her leisure, she enjoyed gardening and spending time at the Northampton Senior Center in Richboro. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Irene is survived by her children and their spouses, Benjamin C. and Lynn Oberholtzer of Germantown, TN, Anna Mae and Charles Funk of Bristol and Brian J. and Callista Oberholtzer of Holland. She is also survived by her brother Rudy Breier of Woodbury, NJ, her 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, February 22nd from 11:00am until her Funeral Service 12:00noon at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment will follow at Pine Grove Memorial Park in Warminster.

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

James P. Kilcoyne Sr, of Churchville, PA died peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at his residence. He was 84.

He was the beloved husband of the late Imelda C. Beck Kilcoyne.

Born in Charleston, County Mayo Ireland, James was the son of the late James and Mary Bones Kilcoyne.

Mr. Kilcoyne was a proud veteran of the Army having served during the Korean Conflict. Up until 8 years ago when his wife took ill, James worked for Volpe Express. He enjoyed traveling and most recently went home to Ireland to visit with family. James was an enthusiastic Notre Dame Football fan and enjoyed his yearly visit to the stadium to watch the Fighting Irish prevail. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed spending quality time with his family creating memories that will last forever.

James is survived by his loving children, James P. Kilcoyne Jr, Esq. and his wife, Seena, of West Chester, PA and Patricia Hayes and her husband, Richard, of Glenside, PA, his sister Mary Berk, and his 3 grandchildren, Patrick, Tracy and Kelly.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19143.

Priscilla A. “Pixie” Wierbowski, of Washington, NJ, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at St. Peter’s University Hospital after a long illness. She was 65.

Pixie was the beloved wife of 38 years to John S. Wierbowski.

Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Pogany Pricz of Old Bridge and the late Joseph Pricz.

Pixie graduated in 1965 from Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, NJ. She continued her education at St. Peter’s General Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned her nursing degree in 1968 and fulfilled her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. She moved to Philadelphia and was employed at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital for two years, until she secured a position closer to her hometown at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Pixie worked in the Emergency Room for a few years before settling in the Labor and Delivery Department. Shortly after moving back to New Jersey, Pixie met her husband on a blind date set up by mutual friends. They were married in 1974 and in a few years were settled in their home in Washington, where they have resided since. Pixie was happy to retire in 2011 after over 40 years of faithful service as a Registered Nurse at St. Peter’s.

She loved to travel, including trips to London, Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean, and enjoyed many visits to Disney World and to the 1,000 Islands in New York with her family. She loved shopping, visiting with her friends and family, decorating (especially for Christmas) and keeping house.

Although she had many interests and hobbies over the years, Pixie’s greatest love was her family. She worked hard to maintain her nursing career full time while taking care of her husband and daughter and being involved in her extended family’s lives. She was highly respected in her field was considered a great friend, teacher and leader by her fellow nurses. She will be remembered as a loving, unselfish, nurturing, hard worker who put others before herself always. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her husband and mother, Pixie is survived by her daughter: Elizabeth A. Wierbowski of Doylestown, PA; her brother: Peter Pricz, husband of Teri of Edison, NJ; and many other loving and supportive family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm and on Thursday, February 21, 2012 from 8:30 — 9:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro (at Holland Rd) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, Holland. Her interment will follow at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey Foundation, 120 Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

Julia M. Krantz of Doylestown passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown. She was 92.

Julia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Krantz.

Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Antru and Pauline Artymovich Maciow, sister of the late Mary Rohach and aunt of the late Patricia Lystiuk.

Julia was a former resident of Horsham and Warminster and had since resided in Doylestown for 20 years before moving to Neshaminy Manor Home in 2006. She was an accomplished teacher for over 30 years, having started her career in Ridley Park and Chester before moving to William Tennent High and Klinger Middle School until her retirement in 1981. Julia was a lifetime Phillies fan and in her leisure was an avid movie fan. She enjoyed baking for her family and friends and will be remembered for her elaborate Christmas cookies at the holidays. Julia will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Julia is survived by her two sons, Robert A. Krantz and his wife Barbara of Perkasie and Steven A. Krantz of Doylestown. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Stephanie Kissel and her husband Clayton, Danielle Krantz and her fiance Zachary Myrick and Jeanette Dunlap and her husband David.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing and Funeral Service, Monday, Feb. 18th from 9:00 — 10:30am with her Funeral Service at 10:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Her interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Parkinson Council, 111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 250, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

John L. Ziemba of Yardley and formerly of Feasterville, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, surrounded by his family at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 78.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. Shea Ziemba for 53 years.

Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Ziemba and brother of the late Andrew, Edward, and Albert Ziemba.

Mr. Ziemba was a proud veteran of the Navy. John served with the Pennsylvania State Police from 1957 until 1963 when he went to work as a Bucks County Detective. He worked tirelessly with the county for 33 years and became one of the most respected forensic detectives in the country. After a few years of retirement, John was drawn back to law enforcement and joined the Langhorne Borough Police department in 2001 as a Civilian Staff Assistant.

In addition to law enforcement and raising his family with his wife Patricia, John enjoyed spending time building race cars and caring for wildlife. He was an excellent friend to the Forgotten Cats Organization, where he helped them raise funds for displaced cats and also caring for some of the cats while a new home was being found for them.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his 2 loving children and their spouses; Donna L. Moser and Eric of Eastampton, NJ and J. Daryl Ziemba and Christine of Penndel, PA. He is also survived by his brother Thomas Ziemba, and his 2 sisters Barbara Dragon and Rita Guellnitz.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, February 18, 2013, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053.

Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Disease Association, 399 Market St. Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Francis C. Boettinger of New Hope died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Chandler Hall Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was 82.

Francis was the beloved husband of 52 years to Anita M. Fisher Boettinger.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Francis C. and Edith Nober Boettinger and brother of the late Robert and Ronald Boettinger.

Francis was a former resident of Churchville for 47 years before recently moving to the Village of Buckingham Springs in New Hope. He was the co-owner along with his late brothers of The Conrad Company located in Andalusia, a family business that specialized in engraving. Francis was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and former Communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Richboro. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know and love him.

In addition to his beloved wife Anita, Francis is survived by his dearest children, Anita B. Hudak and her husband Richard of Doylestown, Francine M. Boettinger of Warminster, Dolores E. Gillespie and her husband Robert of Horsham, John C. Boettinger of Philadelphia, Marian B. Hippensteal and her husband Alan of Greenville, SC and Paul F. Boettinger and his wife Dana of Skippack, PA. He is also survived by his six cherished grandchildren, Danielle, Angela, Anna, Arianna, Jackson and Quinn.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday, February 18th from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

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

William F. Blank of Feasterville, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, surrounded by his family at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 74.

He was the beloved husband of Joanne H. Devlin Blank for 57 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William P. and Catherine Dugan Blank.

Mr. Blank was a resident of Feasterville for the past 33 years. He graduated from West Catholic High School for Boys, Class of 1956. He went on to receive his bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University, Class of 1964. Mr. Blank was employed by Honeywell Corp. for 35 years before his retirement. Being a family oriented man, he was very devoted to his children and grandchildren who were his pride and joy. He had the honor of being known as “Dad” to many other extended family members. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his five children, Hugh F. Blank and his wife, Joanne, of Philadelphia, William J. Blank and his wife, Rosemary, of Langhorne, Michael J. Blank and his wife, Barbara, of Newportville, Joseph R. Blank of Feasterville, and Joanne E. Barrett and her husband, Matthew, of Feasterville. He is also survived by his 14 loving grandchildren, Hugh W., Julianne, Christopher, William, Michael, Andrew, Lauren, Michael J., Crystal, David, Jennifer, and Allison Blank and Matthew and Katie Barrett.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, February 16, 2013, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Amputee Coalition of America, 900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 285, Knoxville, TN 37915.

Elizabeth W. Marnien of North Wales died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at St. Mary Manor in Lansdale. She was 96.

Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late James S. Gabriele and the late Victor L. Marnien.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius J. and Theresa Welsh Mueller, and mother of the late James A. Gabriele and sister of the late George Mueller.

Elizabeth was a former resident of Philadelphia and Bucks County before moving to Largo, Florida. She was a Communicant of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church in North Wales. Elizabeth enjoyed spending time gardening and playing bingo.

Elizabeth is survived by her two children and their spouses, Robert and Marcella Gabriele of Levittown and Theresa and Thomas Quinn of North Wales, her step- daughters, Sr. Patricia Marnien of Chestnut Hill and Eileen O’Sullivan of Dillsburg and her step- son Victor Marnien of Dillsburg. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Anna Miller, twelve grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, February 18, 2013 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Chapel of St. Mary Manor, 701 Lansdale Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Mary Manor Development Fund, C/O of the above named address.