Michael Kevin Gies, of Newtown, went home to his Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2012, at Pennswood Village. He was 50.

Born in Bristol, PA, he was the son of Kathleen G. Hoy Gies of Holland and the late Richard F. Gies.

Michael was a resident of Pennswood Village for the past 32 years. He attended Maple Point High School. While there, he was involved in all types of sports, and golfed on his high school team.

In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by his brother: Richard F. Gies and his wife, Nancy, of Willow Grove; his two sisters: Kathleen G. Redante and her husband, Nelso, of New Hope, and Colleen M. Marion and her husband, Daniel, of Danville; 1 niece and 5 nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, December 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until his Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Samuel Mervis, Jr. of Chalfont PA, formerly of Devon PA died peacefully on Friday December 21, 2012 at Neshaminy Manor in Warrington. He was 87.

Born in Pittsburgh he was the beloved husband of the late Anne, and son of the late Samuel Sr. and Rose Tatalovich Mervis.

Sam was a graduate of Hopewell High School and Georgetown University. Sam’s professional career started after he served his country during World War II in Central Europe. He worked for over forty years in the Steel fabricating industry; he retired in 1998 as Senior Account Representative, from L. M. Robbins and Son in Emmaus PA. Sam was a man of deep faith and was a founding member and elder of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church in Wrightstown. He enjoyed traveling, jazz music and was an avid reader, especially of American history and the wars fought on American soil. He will be sadly missed by his devoted family and friends.

Sam is survived by his devoted daughter Ilka S. Werner and her husband Robert, one granddaughter, Erica and a brother Robert Mervis.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday evening December 26th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with Parastas services 7:30pm and on Thursday to his Funeral Services at 10:00am at St. Mark’s Orthodox Church 452 Durham Rd. ( at Stoopville Rd.) Newtown, PA. 18940.

Interment will be private at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Newtown.

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

Elizabeth Jane Wilson of Philadelphia died Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was 83.

Elizabeth was the beloved wife of 30 years to the late Robert William Wilson.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Adair Nicklous and the mother of the late Robert J. Wilson.

Elizabeth was a resident of Philadelphia for over 70 years. She had worked for the Board of Pensions for the Presbyterian Church for many years. Elizabeth will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Debra A. Brown and her husband Robert of Newtown, Pamela J. Hathaway of Yardley and Joseph W. Wilson and his wife Kim of Langhorne. She is also survived by her brother John Nicklous of Philadelphia and her 6 grandchildren; Kristen (Brian), Pamela (Patrick), Bobby, Ashley, Nicholas and Elizabeth and her 4 great grandchildren; Cayden, Kylie, Molly and Brynn.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Saturday, December 22nd from 8:30 am until her Funeral Service 10:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham.

Thomas J. Healy Sr. of Warwick, PA died peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, PA. He was 80.

Thomas was the beloved husband of Patricia M. Wills Healy for 52 and a half years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Jeremiah J. and Helen R. Lo Bosco Healy, brother of the late Evelyn McManus and Elizabeth Kane, and grandfather of the late Ian Healy.

Thomas worked for General Printing Inc. which is a division of Sun Chemical as a Lab Technician for many years before being promoted as a Supervisor. He was a basketball coach at Juniata Boys and Girls Club, member and president of the Holy Family University Parents Association, and also a faithful volunteer for various other organizations and associations. Thomas enjoyed playing the lottery, trips to Atlantic City and Las Vegas, but what he cherished the most was time spent creating memories with his family and especially with his grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.

In addition to his beloved wife Patricia, Thomas is survived by his 2 loving sons; Thomas J. Healy Jr. and his wife Geraldine Dowdle of Medford Lakes, NJ and Bryan P. Healy and his wife Kathleen of Holland, PA. He is also survived by his sisters Janet Elder and Sr. Angele Regina Healy, IHM, his brother Gerald Healy, and his four grandchildren Graham, Angela, Patrick, and Bryan Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Camilla Hall, 1140 King Rd. Immaculata, PA 19345

Marcelle G. Kunst of Upper Southampton, formerly of Churchville died gracefully on Wednesday December 19, at Abington Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 11 years to E. Paul Kunst.

She was the daughter of the late Paul and Evelyn Eddleman Somogyi and wife of the late Gordon Austin.

Born in Canton, Ohio, Marcelle was a resident of Bucks County since 1972. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio.

Marcelle gave her time and talents to many causes, she was especially devoted to Contact of Bucks County where is served as a Director and was very active for many years. She loved to travel and did so throughout her life with family and friends, an accomplished seamstress, a needle and thread was no challenge to her.
Marcelle was focused on her family and church she served as a Deacon and Elder at North and Southampton Reformed Church in Churchville and they came first and foremost.

In addition to her husband Paul, she is survived by her children; Valerie A. Powell and her husband Mike, Cynthia A. Bird and her husband Robert, Kimberly R. Hedrick and her husband Terry, Jennifer G. Nace and her husband Ryan, Paulette D. Lance and her husband Joe, and Joseph C. Kunst and his wife Kathy. She is also survived by her 12 dear grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Marcelle’s family will receive condolence on Saturday December 22, 2012 from 1:00pm until her Memorial Service 2:00pm at the North and Southampton Reformed Church 1380 Bristol Rd. Churchville PA 18966. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of the North and Southampton Church 1380 Bristol Rd. Churchville, PA 18966

Alexandra Corelli, of New Hope and formerly of Holland, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 73.

She was the beloved wife of the late Wayne O. Corelli, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline Lapps Wenzel.

Alexandra graduated from West Philadelphia High School. She then earned an associates degree in Nursing from Bucks County Community College, and was a Registered Nurse for Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia and Mercer County Hospital in New Jersey. She was a former resident of Holland for 20 years and a member of Addisville Reformed Church. She lived in Marco Island, Florida from 1982 till 1999.

In her free time, Alexandra enjoyed gardening. A gourmet cook, she considered nutrition very important and loved to feed her family delicious, nutritious meals. Most of all, she loved to spend time with her family, and she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her sons: James M. Herrmann III, husband of Taryn of Evans, GA and Steven S. Herrmann, husband of Nancy of Hopewell Junction, NY; her daughter: Susan Lynn McCredie, wife of Michael of Newtown, PA; her brother: Raymond Wenzel, husband of Tara of Hanover, PA, and four grandchildren: Shannon and Kendra Herrmann and Morgan and Brandon McCredie.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at 11:00am on Saturday, January 5, 2012 at Addisville Reformed Church, 945 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be private and at the discretion of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Joseph Anthony Smith of Holland, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 58.

He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline Presto Smith for 31 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Frances M. Conroy Smith.

Mr. Smith was a resident of Richboro and Holland for 20 years. He was a true fan of the Eagles and Phillies. He enjoyed spending time at the beach and loved boating on his boat, “Don’t worry, be happy”. Being family oriented he enjoyed the special times spent with his family and friends whom he loved so much. Joe was especially proud of the skatepark he started, 360 Skatespot , which was formerly located in Willow Grove. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three children, Joelle Smith of Hatfield, Juliet Smith of Ambler and Jared Smith of Holland. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Smith and his wife, Catherine, of Wilmington, DE, his two sisters, Jacqueline Lutz of Bluffton, SC, Marguerite White and her husband, David, of Holland, PA and his granddaughter, Gianna.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, December 21, 2012, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Valley Youth House, 800 N. York Road- #22, Warminster, PA 18974.

Alexandra Corelli, of New Hope and formerly of Holland, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 73.

She was the beloved wife of the late Wayne O. Corelli, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline Lapps Wenzel.

Alexandra graduated from West Philadelphia High School. She then earned an associates degree in Nursing from Bucks County Community College, and was a Registered Nurse for Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia and Mercer County Hospital in New Jersey. She was a former resident of Holland for 20 years and a member of Addisville Reformed Church. She lived in Marco Island, Florida from 1982 till 1999.

In her free time, Alexandra enjoyed gardening. A gourmet cook, she considered nutrition very important and loved to feed her family delicious, nutritious meals. Most of all, she loved to spend time with her family, and she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her sons: James M. Herrmann III, husband of Taryn of Evans, GA and Steven S. Herrmann, husband of Nancy of Hopewell Junction, NY; her daughter: Susan Lynn McCredie, wife of Michael of Newtown, PA; her brother: Raymond Wenzel, husband of Tara of Hanover, PA, and four grandchildren: Shannon and Kendra Herrmann and Morgan and Brandon McCredie.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at 11:00am on Saturday, January 5, 2012 at Addisville Reformed Church, 945 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be private and at the discretion of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Michael S. Tondera, of Montgomery Twp., passed away on December 13, 2012. He was 26.

He is survived by his parents: Steven V. Tondera of Montgomery Twp. and Maria W. Szurko Tondera of Collegeville; his sisters: Irene Upham, wife of George of Sellersville and Yvonne Perrucci, wife of Jim of Perkasie; and his nephew: Mason Perrucci.

Michael was a graduate of Palisades High School and a student at Montgomery County Community College.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901, and to his Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at St. Anne’s Chapel at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ 07712

William D. Aitken of Churchville, PA died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at his residence. He was 59.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen A. Hollister Aitken for 36 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John F. and Mary H. Kinslow Aitken and brother of the late Gregory Aitken and Margaret Mary Aitken.

William was with the Philadelphia Police Department for 30 Years and retired as a Lieutenant and as an instructor at the Police Academy. Since his retirement from public service, William has enjoyed being an educator. He has taught History at South Philadelphia High School and most recently at Frankford High School. He was also and Adjunct Professor who taught Criminal Justice courses and Pennsylvania Crimes Codes at; Chestnut Hill College, Montgomery County Community College, Holy Family University, and Gwynedd-Mercy College. In his leisure, William enjoyed spending time with his family at Bar Harbor, ME and creating memories that will last forever. He will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.

In addition to his beloved wife, William is survived by his 4 children; William D. Aitken and his wife Kathleen of Amesbury, MA, Thomas B. Aitken of Alexandria, VA, Elizabeth J. Aitken and Robert H. Aitken both of Churchville. He is also survived by his 2 brothers John and Lawrence Aitken, his 4 sisters Rosemary, Cecilia, Regina, and Mildred Aitken, his 2 grandsons Benjamin and Andrew, his brother-in-laws William, Michael, David, Raymond, and Paul Hollister, and his sister-in-laws Denise Kelly, Mariellen Gallagher, and Nancy Krecko.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday evening, December 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass, Tuesday December 18th at 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

In lieu of flowers, Bill’s wish was for everyone to perform a random act of kindness in his memory.