Richard J. Dudek Sr. of Holland, PA died on Friday, December 7, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 74.

He was the beloved husband of Loretta M. Stefanik Dudek for 53 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Josephine Pietrolanies Dudek and brother of the late Dolores Dudek and Stephen J. Dudek.

Mr. Dudek was a resident of Holland for the past 40 years. He graduated from North Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1956. He was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a scarfer in the rolling division at U.S. Steel in Fairless Hills for 30 years before his retirement in 1988. In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and cultivating his vegetable garden. Being family oriented he always enjoyed the special times spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three children, Loretta-Jo Menzen and her husband, David, of Germantown, MD, Colleen Forman and her husband, Jeffrey, of Richboro, PA and Richard J. Dudek Jr. and Kim Valentin of Holland, PA. He is also survived by his brother, Henry Dudek of Royersford, PA, his eight grandchildren, Danielle Kelly, LTjg. Stephanie Menzen, Ciara Forbes, Emily Menzen, Anthony Forman, David Menzen Jr., Nicholas J. Dudek, Cailyn T. Dudek, and three great grandchildren, Keira and Conor Kelly and Annabelle Forbes.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Monday evening, December 10, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, December 11, 2012, from 8:30 to 9:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Carol Hansen Charlton-Hawkins of Wrightstown died peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 63.

Carol was the beloved wife to Robert B. Hawkins.

Born in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late Carl J. and Mabel Dager Hansen.

Carol enjoyed spending time at the beach with her sisters, but most especially with her husband and children. She also enjoyed and cherished the many road trips that she and her daughter embarked on over the years. Carol will always be remembered and cherished as a woman who shared her love with her family and everyone whom she had come to know throughout her life.

In addition to her beloved husband Robert, Carol is survived by her 3 loving and devoted children; Amy M. Charlton of Doylestown, William B. and Maryanne L. Hawkins of Wrightstown. She is also survived by her 3 sisters; Sally Malley (Jack), Betsy Jampo (John), and Mary Sechler (Lee) and her brother Jack Hansen (Jackie).

Carol’s family will receive friends on Monday, December 10th from 8:30am until her Funeral Service 10:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park Prospectville, PA.

Carol never wanted people to hold grudges, but to live life fully and to be happy.
Live, laugh, love.

Sarah "Teri" O'Brien, of Doylestown, PA passed peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 79.

She was the beloved wife of the late John F. “Bud” O'Brien.

Born in Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Sarah Murphy Goonan and sister the late John and Nora Goonan.

Teri grew up in Chicopee MA. She attended Our Lady of the Elms College on a full academic scholarship and graduated in three years. After graduation, Teri began her teaching career, which continued throughout her life.

Active in church and volunteer organizations, Teri met her Bud at a USO dance. They married in 1957. In the late 1960s they worked within the Civil Rights movement and for the rights of migrant workers in the greater Chicago area.
In 1970 they moved their family of seven to Doylestown, PA.

In Doylestown, Teri worked as the Director of Religious Education for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and Saint John the Baptist Church. She also worked with Bud in his O’Brien Contractors office.

Together with Bud, Teri was very active in the Deaconate Program in the Trenton, NJ Diocese.
Teri loved her family and was proud of them all. Her final words to them were, “Love each other and take care of each other.”

She is survived by her children; Theresa O'Brien of Montclair, NJ, Sean and Claudia O'Brien of Solon, OH, Christopher and Sheri O'Brien of New Britain, Mary O'Brien and her fiancé Jim Solomon of Doylestown, and Peter O'Brien of Doylestown, her brother Michael Goonan and his wife Ann, her sister, Sr. Mary of Fatima, SSJ all of Massachusetts and sister-in-law Mary Ann Goonan of Massachusetts. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday, December 14, 2012, from 6:00 — 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and Saturday, December 15, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4040 Durham Rd., Ottsville, PA 18942, from 10:30 am until her Funeral Mass at 11:30am. Her interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Stephen's Fund - Deaconate Office, PO Box 5147, Trenton, NJ 08638-0147.

Ida Luff a resident of Churchville, PA for the past 70 years, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 surrounded by her family and the wonderful staff of Pickering Manor. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of the late Harold W. Luff.

Born in Bensalem, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Jenny Jones Tomlinson.

Mrs. Luff will be remembered as a good baker, great seamstress, and her fashionable style.

She is survived by her two sons, Morrie H. and his wife Gerri Luff of Bernville, PA and Dennis N. Luff of Langhorne, her nephew Chip and his wife Nancy Tomlinson of Langhorne. She was a devoted mom-mom to Kim, Kristin, Dennis, Kevin, Brian, Robert, Sherri, Donna and Phil, and the loving great mom-mom to 14. Mrs. Luff will also be sadly missed by her brother Marlyn Tomlinson of Florida.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 9:00am until her Funeral Service 10:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ida’s name may be made to Pickering Manor Home, 226 North Lincoln Ave., Newtown, PA 18940 or to Caring Hospice, 400 Commerce Drive, Suite C, Ft. Washington, PA 19034.

Evelyn Mae Rodenbaugh Rink of Ocean City, NJ died gracefully on Monday December 3, 2012 at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA. She was 95.

Evelyn was the beloved wife of fifty years to the late Curtis P. Rink; she was the daughter of the late Isaac A. and Eva Mae Mitchell Rodenbaugh and sister of the late Doris Dahlhausen.

Evelyn was born in Philadelphia but lived most of her life and raised her family in Glenside, PA. She was a graduate of Kensington High School for Girls. For the past 32 years Evelyn has resided in Ocean City, New Jersey, where she was a faithful and active member of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church and their Women’s Groups and Circles.

Evelyn was an avid reader, wonderful cook, and a gracious hostess. Family was her life, and she and her sister, Doris, kept the families together through holiday gatherings and special occasions. She also gave her time and talents to the P.E.O., an organization that encourages higher education for women. She will be sadly missed by her devoted family and friends.

Evelyn is survived by her devoted twin daughters; Evelyn M. Cain and her husband Richard of Buckingham and Marilyn D. Gunne and her husband Manny of Salt Lake City, she is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Barry White, Greg White, Wendy White Tilley, Melanie Gunne Keller, Todd Gunne and 9 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 9:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00am at St. John’s United Methodist Church 820 Almshouse Rd., Ivyland, PA 18974.

Interment Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, P O Box 762, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226 or St. John’s United Methodist Church at the above address.

James R. Loving Jr., of Philadelphia, died on December 3, 2012.

He was the beloved husband of Janet Y. (nee Franklin) and dearest father of Mark J., David W. (Nancy) and Brian S. (Jennifer). Also survived by his 5 cherished grandchildren, Emma, Danny, Austin, David and Amy.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday from 9:30am until his Funeral Service 11:00am officiated by the Rev. Dr. Norman Leve at the New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Dr., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the above named church or Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19111.

Margaret M. (nee Krenslak) Kolenkiewicz, “Bobber”, of Our Lady of Calvary Parish died on December 3, 2012 .

She was the devoted mother of Angela DeVos (Dean), Rev. Louis J. Kolenkiewicz, Thomas J. Kolenkiewicz, Catherine McBride (Kevin), she is also survived by her 5 dear grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Sunday evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to her viewing on Monday at Our Lady of Calvary Church 11024 Knights Rd. Phila PA 19154 from 9:00am until 10:45am and to her con-celebrated Funeral Mass 11:00 am at Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Calvary School at the above address or Di George Syndrome Research c/o CHOP 34th and Civic Center Blvd. Phila PA 19104 or Mass Cards would be appreciated by the family.

Edward J. Armstrong passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at his home. He was 85.

Edward was the beloved husband of Dolores “Dee” Armstrong for 57 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Edward and Rose Campbell Armstrong. One of ten children, he was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Edward proudly served our country in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. Ed loved to work in construction, and his career lasted for over forty years. He retired after ten years of service as superintendent at J.J. White Inc. in Philadelphia.

Ed was a member of Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church in Montgomeryville for 25 years. He enjoyed gardening and yard work. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by his son: Edward J. Armstrong III, husband of Rosalie of Sellersville; his daughters: Dolores “Dee” May, wife of David of Morristown, NJ and Colleen Stirling of Willow Grove; his brothers: James Armstrong and Jack Armstrong; and seven grandchildren: Christine, Katie, Teresa, Jessica, Amy, Ryan, and Mackenzie.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 8:30 am to 10:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, and to his Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., Montgomeryville, PA on Thursday, December 6.

Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Ed’s family asks that contributions be made to SNAP Inc., a non profit organization that supports athletic programs for special needs children. SNAP was dear to Ed because it directly supports his grandson Ryan, who has autism. SNAP Inc., 10 Stoney Brook Way, Morristown, NJ 07960

Franklin R. Banford of Holland died on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at his residence. He was 75.

Franklin was the beloved husband of 19 years to Arlene J. Danilak.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William J. and Edna Ackerman Banford and was predeceased in death by his first wife Elisabeth Melchisedech Banford and his brother Harry Banford.

Franklin was a resident of Holland for 29 years having formerly resided in Philadelphia. He had accomplished over 35 years of Civil Service which included the Air Force and also a Manager with the IRS in Philadelphia until his retirement. In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening, baseball and was an avid reader. Franklin will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Arlene, Franklin is survived by his children, Steven R. Banford and his wife Christine of Quakertown and Jean E. Ennis and her husband Gary of Ivyland. He is also survived by his brothers and sister, William Banford of Philadelphia, Edna Jankowski of Southampton, Frederick Banford of Philadelphia, and Winston Banford of Bryn Mawr and his three cherished grandchildren, Jared, Chase and Benjamin.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday, December 5th from 9:00am until his Funeral Service 10:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment with Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Donald O. Chase, of Newtown, died peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at his home with his family by his side. He was 79.

Born in Philadelphia, Don was the beloved husband of the late Carrie M. Johnson Chase and son of the late George E. and Elsie L. Trouts Chase.

Don was a resident of Newtown for the past 47 years. He was a graduate of Frankford High School, class of 1951, and attended LaSalle University and Drexel University. He was a Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Engineer, having worked for several companies before founding Chase and Associates in 1993.

Don was an active and faithful member of the Newtown Presbyterian Church, Newtown, serving on the Board of Trustees and Captain of the ushers for many years, he also was a member of the Newtown Lions Club, and in his youth was a member of the Philadelphia Boys Choir. An advocate for the youth, he was one of the founders of Council Rock Wrestling Association and the Council Rock Football Boosters Club. Don was a firm believer in family; he also coached his sons in Baseball and his daughter in Softball.

A man of many interests, knowledge of his faith and American History where just 2 topics that where near and dear to him. He looked forward to fishing trips to Stone Harbor and Spring Lake New Jersey and traveling with his family. He will be deeply missed by his devoted family and friends.

Don is survived by his loving children; Donald F. Chase and his wife Sherry of Doylestown, Brian S. Chase and his wife Cindy of San Ramon CA, Richard K. Chase and his wife Lisa of Doylestown and Carrie Lynne Juba and her husband Bill of Newtown, his 2 sisters Dot Russo and Nancy Lomas both of Richboro. He is also survived by his 11 dear grandchildren; Benjamin, Zachary, Nicholas, Allison, Jared, Eric, Ryan, Carrie Anne, Caroline, Kevin and Elizabeth Hope.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday evening December 5, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to his Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 AM at the Newtown Presbyterian Church Washington Ave. and Chancellor St. Newtown, PA. 18940.

The family will receive condolences immediately following the service and the Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St. Phila PA 19103 or the Historic Newtown Presbyterian Church 25 N. Chancellor St. Newtown, PA. 18940.