Madelyn Helmstetter Armstrong
Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and GIGI

Madelyn Helmstetter Armstrong, 89 years old, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 1, 1923, the daughter of the late Charles and Ida (Niedermeier) Helmstetter. Madelyn was a graduate of Central High School, Newark, NJ.

Madelyn and her husband Robert purchased their first home in 1951 in Union, New Jersey and resided there for 25 years before moving to Whippany, New Jersey in 1976. While residing in Union, she was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Maplewood, NJ. She then joined Our Lady of Mercy Church when she moved to Whippany. Madelyn was a homemaker all of her life and loved to cook, sew, knit and bake. She was a volunteer at Morristown Memorial Hospital for 20 years during which time she knitted hundreds of newborn baby hats for the maternity ward. In 2002, Robert and Madelyn moved to Flemington, NJ to be close to their daughter Linda Burger and her family. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Three Bridges, NJ.
She was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband, Robert, who died on February 19, 2012. She was also predeceased by her sisters Henrietta Graubner, Rose Ens and Mildred Morgan. She is survived by her sibling, Sr. Aloysia of the Benedictine Order.

Surviving are her twin daughters, Barbara Fuko and son-in-law Curtis Fuko of Pittsboro, NC, and Linda Burger and son-in-law Edward Burger of Flemington, New Jersey. She was a devoted Grandmother to Tracy Burger (Pete Delgado), Lisa (Anthony) DeFazio, Julie (Kirk) Eisenbeil, Sarah (Ryan) Garbolino, Kristin (Tony) Pisch, Curtis Fuko and Michael (Eric Rizzo) Fuko. She was so proud to be the Great Grandmother (GIGI) of Luke, Hailey and Samuel DeFazio; Caleb, Camryn, Cassidy and Colby Eisenbeil; Ella Grace Garbolino; Ryan and Lindsay Pisch; Andrew Bucknam and Jessica, Kaitlyn and Justin Fuko. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Madelyn will be sadly missed by her family and friends but she is now reunited with her best friend and devoted husband, Robert, and we are all smiling knowing that they are together again, celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary in heaven together. We love you and miss you, Mom and Dad!

Services and interment were held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Lakeview Assisted Living, 2425 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA. This is where both Robert and Madelyn lived for the last 3 years and we are eternally grateful for the love and care that all of the staff there provided for our parents.

Walter E. Alloy, of Pickering Manor in Newtown, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, November 12, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 91.

Born in Patchogue Island in Long Island, NY, Walt was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ruth Alloy for 33 years, and the son of the late Arthur Anthony and Lottie Adele Stumpf Alloy.

Walt served our country during World War II in the United States Army Air Corp Infantry. He served overseas in Africa and Europe, earning two Purple Heart medals and a Bronze Star for Valor. After being honorably discharged, Walt and his brother ran a deli in New York. He then moved to and bought the first house in Levittown, PA, where he owned an appliance store. He installed appliances in all three Levittowns; Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Walt retired as a postal worker in Levittown after 20 years of service.

Walt enjoyed many hobbies, including woodworking, especially furniture making, fishing and playing golf. He was also an expert in the kitchen where he loved to bake, especially cherry pies. Walt also experimented with winemaking, gardening, and canning. He was dearly loved by his family and will be missed.

Walter is survived by his children: Scott E. Peeples, husband of Tara of Newtown, PA, Deborah L. Faust, wife of Joseph of Levittown, PA, Dean Alloy, husband of Priscilla of Mansfield, PA, Thomas J. Peeples, husband of Janet of Pemberton, NJ, Vicki Ann Alloy of Eugene, OR, Daniel C. Peeples, husband of Teresa of Riverside, NJ, and Donna R. Lawson, wife of Kendall of Summerfield, FL; 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. He was preceded in death by his sons, Glenn Alloy and Steven Peeples, his brother, Phillip Alloy and his sister, Margaret Heilman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, where his family will receive condolences from 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Helping a Hero, 5910 Rose Street, Houston, TX 77007 or donate@helpingahero.org.

Donald Joseph Dolan Jr. of Sellersville, PA passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at his residence. He was 24 years old.

Donald was born in Doylestown, PA, he was the beloved son of Donald J. Sr. and Tina M. Rizzo Dolan and grandson of the late Robert N. Dolan.

Don was a resident of Sellersville since 1998 and previously lived in Lansdale. He graduated from Pennridge High School, Class of 2007. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his father, brothers and uncle. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family. He found peace in his time spent at Immanuel Church of the Nazarene’s youth group, “CLIMB”. He will be sadly missed as a loving son, brother, grandson and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two brothers, Andrew M. Dolan and Stephen F. Dolan, both of Sellersville, his maternal grandparents, Frank and Carmella Rizzo of Sellersville and his paternal grandmother, Judith Dolan of Warrington, PA.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Immanuel Church of the Nazarene, in care of the youth group “CLIMB”, 1260 Welsh Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.

Richard F. Oswalt Sr. of Buckingham Springs died peacefully on Saturday, November10, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was 84.

He was the beloved husband of Anne (Semmet) Oswalt for 63 years.

Born in Wabash, IN, he was the son of the late Vaughn W. and Ruth Hinckley Oswalt and brother of the late Barbara Ann Sickel.

Mr. Oswalt was a proud veteran of the Navy having served during World War II. Richard (Dick) was a car salesman for most of his career having sold Chevrolets at various dealerships. Since his retirement from auto sales, he has enjoyed working for the past 14 years at the Fred Beans dealerships with customers in the service department. In his leisure, Dick enjoyed creating everlasting memories with his family and friends, traveling, bowling, and making people laugh. He was known by friends and neighbors as a “social butterfly”. He will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his four children; Barbara Jones of Pineville, Richard F. Oswalt Jr. (Annmarie) of Allentown, PA,Nancy Oswalt of Middletown, PA, and Patti Walton (Kenneth) of Ottsville, PA. He is also survived by his brother Vaughn W. Oswalt Jr. (Jenny) of Howell, MI, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Dick’s family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, November 16, 2012, from10:00 A.M. until his Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (Route 202 and Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Richard’s name to Doylestown Hospital, Development Office, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 or www.dh.org.

Rita Schiavo Mangione of New Hope died Friday evening November 9, 2012 with her family at her side at Jefferson Hospital of the Neurosciences, Philadelphia. She was 78.

Born in Philadelphia Rita was the beloved wife of 59 years to Pasquale J. Mangione, Jr., and the daughter of the late William and Mary (Siravo) Schiavo.

Rita was born and raised in South Philadelphia, was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School, class of 1952. Rita was a resident of Holland for over 25 years before moving to Buckingham Springs in 1995. She was a consummate wife, mother and homemaker, who took extra special care in making sure her home, was a loving and happy environment for her family. After she accomplished that, Rita went to work for the County of Bucks as a clerk in the purchasing department for 8 years. She was an avid bowler who played on several church teams, and looked forward to playing bingo and other games of chance. She will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted family and her many friends.

In addition to her beloved husband, Rita is survived by her devoted children and their spouses; Pasquale J. III and his wife Kathleen, Michael A. and his wife Linda, Lisa M. LeBlanc and her husband Harvey, Rita E. Menzen and her husband Bruce, Carl W. and his wife Christine, Michelle A. Modica and her husband Michael and David C. Mangione and his wife Maria. She is also survived by her brother William Schiavo and his wife Diane, and 12 grandchildren; Angela (Josh), CJ (Danielle), Kyle, Christina, Nicholas, Tracy, PJ, Dina, Courtney, Taylor, Danielle, and Marissa and 4 great grandchildren; Cameron, Carter, Cody and Connor.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Tuesday evening November 13, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.)Richboro and to her Funeral Mass 11:30am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, Holland.

Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St. Columbus Ohio 43214

Jeffrey P. Valenti of Newtown died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at his residence. He was 69.

Jeffrey was the beloved husband and best friend of 45 years to Helene (nee Steinberg) Valenti.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Dominick and Frances Stella Valenti and brother of the late Frank Valenti.

Jeffrey was a resident of Newtown for 26 years having formerly resided in East Windsor, NJ and Brooklyn, NY. Prior to his retirement in 2007, he was the District Manager with DHL Shipping in PA. In his leisure, he enjoyed traveling with his wife Helene and was an avid sports fan. He attended church at the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart Motherhouse in Yardley and truly enjoyed quality times bonding with his family. Jeff’s sense of humor was a source of joy to all who met him. Jeffrey will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Helene, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Tara Frances and her husband George (Kevin) Alden of Richland Township and Michael William Valenti and his wife Renee of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by his three brothers, Louis Valenti of Manchester Twp., NJ, Dominick Valenti, Jr. of Hamilton Twp., NJ, Canio Valenti of Middletown, NJ, his four sisters, Rosalie Valenti of Hamilton Twp., NJ, Margaret Calderaro, Lucille Tufano and Gloria Denaro, all of Toms River, NJ and his cherished grandson, Christian Liam Alden.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Monday November 12th from 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm and on Tuesday, November 13th 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 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the ASPCA, 424 East 92nd St., New York, New York 10128. Please designate donation for “non-kill” shelters of the ASPCA.

Kim Marie Lawley of Southampton died on Thursday, November 15, 2012, after a long illness. She was 40.

Kim was born October 20, 1972 in Meadowbrook, PA. She was the daughter of Joseph T. Lawley of Churchville and the late Frances (Brady) Lawley.

Kim spent almost all of her life in Bucks County. She grew up in Churchville and was a graduate of Villa Joseph Marie High School.

In addition to her beloved father, Kim is survived by her two beautiful daughters, Kaitlyn and Riley. Kim is also survived by her sisters, Lori and her husband Andrew, and Shannon and her husband Ray, her two nephews Dillon and Kieran, and her niece, Katrina.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, November 19, 2012, 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 at 11:00 AM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison , PA 18929. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Kim's memory to the Bucks County Housing Group (www.bchg.org), 2324 Second Street Pike , Suite 17, Wrightstown, PA 18940. Sponsoring a needy family at the holidays was a joy for Kim. She was very kind and generous and we know that being able to help families in Bucks County would have made her happy.

Donna M. Dixon of Wrightstown passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown after a courageous battle against cancer. She was 56.
Donna was the beloved wife of 19 years to John Dixon.

Born in Upper Darby, PA, she was the daughter of Lorraine (Atwell) Rementer and the late Thomas Rementer.

Donna was a former resident of Holland before moving to Wrightstown in 2011. For the last seven years she was a dedicated and accomplished Realtor, most recently with Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors in Southampton. Prior to this Donna was a full time homemaker, raising her four children and supporting them in all the various sports and activities they enjoyed both at school and through the Northampton Township sports programs. Donna was an avid reader and enjoyed sports and traveling the world as well as visits to the casino.

Donna will be deeply missed by her family and by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

In addition to her beloved husband John, Donna is survived by her cherished children, Nicole B. Richardson, Brett T. Richardson and Megan Jordan, Kyle A. Richardson and Corey M. Richardson, all of Wrightstown. She is also survived by her two brothers, Francis T. Rementer of Harleysville and Thomas W. Rementer, Jr. and his wife Linda of Drexel Hill and her special grandson Calvin.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Doctor John Newsom and Doctor Daniel Lebovic, and their staff, for their dedicated care and support.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, November 9th from 11:00am until her Funeral Service 12:30pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will be private.

If so desired, the family would like to suggest contributions in lieu of flowers to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St., Newtown, PA 18940.

Victoria P. Lombardi of Newtown passed into her eternal life on November 4, 2012.

A native of Philadelphia, Victoria was born to Margaret and William Inverso on December 5, 1947.

Victoria was the beloved wife of 38 years to Dr. Thomas F. Lombardi.

She was educated in the Philadelphia Catholic schools and received her Bachelor's Degree from Holy Family University and her Master’s Degree from Villanova University. During her graduate years, she was unfailingly an honors student.

During her professional career, she was employed by the Philadelphia Catholic schools, for a time with PNB Banking, and she also took time to edit her husband’s major work.

Moreover, Mrs. Lombardi taught literature at Holy Family University and at LaSalle University. Student of the piano and violin, she was also choir director at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. She was beloved by her students, and was always surrounded by a host of friends who enriched her social life.

Victoria had many interests, among them charitable works at St. Mary Medical Center. She delighted in working with the Benedictine Monks in Still River, Massachusetts, her second home away from home. She also had a profound devotion to St. Padre Pio and visited his Center in Barto, PA weekly. In addition, she published poetry. And furthermore, she was senior proof reader for Folio, which is Holy Family University's literary journal. She and her husband enjoyed being world travelers together. In all of her activities and all of her devotions and all of her interest, one of her greatest loves was the Church. Victoria Lombardi was truly an all around Renaissance woman, living a life that one cannot so casually pass by.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, November 9th from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Anne ’s Chapel at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Entombment will follow at the Shrine Cemetery.

Luncheon will immediately follow in the Shrine cafeteria.

In lieu of flowers, Mass cards would be appreciated.

Rev. Dr. Carl M. Kleis passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Renaissance Gardens, Warminster. He was 80 years old.

He was the husband of the late Helen Studdiford Kleis who predeceased him in 2003.

Born in Holland, MI, he was the son of the late Clarence and Gladys Kronemeyer Kleis.

He is survived by his daughters, Gretchen Dunlop (Robert) and Nancy Kleis, his grandsons, Alex and Evan Morello, two sisters, Myra Berry and Glennyce Moerman (Ivan) and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Paul Kleis.

Rev. Kleis was pastor of North & Southampton Refermed Church for 36 years. In his retirement he served as pastoral associate at Old First Reformed (UCC) Church, Philadelphia. He was educated at Hope College, The University of Michigan, New Brunswick Theological Seminary and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His many hobbies included gardening, sailing, reading and fixing anything, or anybody he found in need. After following his call and caring for his family, his main joy was found in music which he pursued through a life long study of the oboe and piano and as an active supporter of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Settlement Music School. He found time in his endlessly busy life to volunteer for the former as an archivist and biographer.

It is impossible to begin to number the many lives that Carl touched and changed. His family asks that anybody wishing to honor Carl’s memory turn their intention into an action that will bring healing and wholeness to the world.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 12:00 Noon at the North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966, where his family will receive condolences from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to memorial funds of the North & Southampton Reformed Church at the above address or Old First Reformed (UCC) Church, 151 North 4th. Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.