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.

Joan Ackerman Miller of Ann’s Choice, formerly of Churchville for over 48 years, died peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2012, at her home with her family by her side. She was 94.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was the beloved wife of the late Leonard J. Miller and daughter of the late Graham and Irma Garrett Ackerman.

Joan was a graduate of Ohio State University with her degree in Statistics. Joan was the former secretary for over 20 years and life member at North and Southampton Reformed Church, Churchville. She was an active member of Finney’s Corner Questers and Contact of Bucks County a Crisis Intervention Hot Line for many years. Joan loved to read and was a few points shy of being a Life Master in Bridge for which she had a passion. She will be remembered for her quick wit and gentle ways.

Joan is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Chris L. Miller and his wife Jo Ann, her three loving grandchildren; Matthew Miller and his wife Erin, Emily Prager and her husband Jessie, and Rachel Bicksler and her husband Scott and her 2 great grandchildren; Beckett and Elle Miller.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 11:30 AM at the North and Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966.

Interment will be private.

Joan’s family will receive condolences immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of North and Southampton Reformed Church at the above address.

Loretta T. Bulman McLaughlin passed on to eternal life on Friday November 2, 2012 after a brief illness, she was 97.

After the death of her husband, Joseph J. McLaughlin in 1968 she went to work at Wellington Management Company where she worked from 1969 until her retirement at the age of 83. She was an active parishioner of St. Isaac Jogues Church as a counter and member of the Jolly Jogues. She was well traveled and enjoyed visiting sites and friends throughout the world.

Loretta was born on March 20, 1915, daughter of the late Thomas Bulman and Nellie Fay. Her mother died in 1920 and her father, Tom kept the “Bulman girls” ranging from the ages of 8 to 3 together. In a period of time when attending high school was rare for women, Loretta wanted to go to high school. Loretta took all, of her birthday and Christmas money and enrolled in John W. Hallahan Catholic High School for girls graduating in 1932 having stayed in school during the greatly depression. She worked for her family Plumbing and Heating business as the accountant until teaming up with her husband in his accounting business.

Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. McLaughlin and her son the Reverend Robert A. (Fr. Mac) McLaughlin and her sister, Margaret Hogarty. She is survived by her devoted children, the Reverend Joseph J. McLaughlin, Thomas F. McLaughlin, Loretta M. McLaughlin, her granddaughters Lisa McLaughlin and Michelle Smith (Michael); her great —grandsons Max and Nicky, her sisters, Helen Birkenstock and Agnes Tapp and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Thursday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Chapel of St. Louise de Marillac at St. Vincent de Paul Church 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro and on Friday at St. Basil the Great Church, 2300 Kimberton Rd. Kimberton PA 19442 (FOR GPS USE 2300 KIMBERTON ROAD, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460) from 11:00am until her Con-celebrated Funeral Mass 1:00pm. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be donated to the Fr. Mac Debt Retirement/Parish Hall fund at St. Basil the Great Church, 2300 Kimberton Rd. P.O. Box 637, Kimberton PA 19442-0637 or St. Vincent de Paul Church 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954, or The Friends of Jerry Segal for the Benefit of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, c/o the Windsor-Penthouse Suite, 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila. PA, 19103 or a charity of your choice.

Katherine A. Varalli, of New Britain, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 74.

Born June 17, 1938 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Tedesco Varalli. She is survived by her dear brother: Anthony J. Varalli of Bradenton, FL, four caring aunts and many loving cousins.

Katherine was a member of St. Jude Church. Her career was in banking, and most recently she was past vice president for PNC Bank branch in Philadelphia. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her beloved dog, Buster.

Friends and family are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Mother of Divine Providence Catholic Church, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

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

Roy G. Porta of Doylestown son of the late Roy C. Porta, passed away peacefully on Friday November 2, 2012. He was 29.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Doylestown for many years; he was a graduate of Council Rock High School, North and was presently a Culinary Arts student at Bucks County Community College, Newtown. Lately, Roy had been dabbling in day- trading and finding quite a bit of fun and success with it. Roy had faced many obstacles during his lifetime but had always found the courage and resources to get through them. He was an active and enthusiastic member of the 12-step recovery program in Doylestown.

Roy will be sadly missed by his mother, Sharon Hanson, two sisters, Star and Liberty Porta, brother, Justus Porta and his extended family and many dear friends and supporters.

“It's a dangerous business, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” - J.R.R. Tolkien-

The date of a memorial service is to be announced. Interment will be held privately with close friends and family.

Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donors’ choice.

John H. Schultice of Perkasie died suddenly on Monday October 29, 2012 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was 70.

Born in Philadelphia he was the beloved husband of 47 years to Mary Patricia Schultice, he was the son of the late John J. and Florence Schultice.

John was a graduate of Frankford High School. For over 35 years he was associated with PECO, retiring in 1994. John had many interests, but truly enjoyed being a member of the National Clock Association and the Board of Trustees of the Burlington County Historical Society. He will be deeply missed for his warm smile and firm handshake.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his sister, Carol F. Fox and her Husband, Taylor; niece Lisa Fox-Pfeiffer (Eric); nephew Taylor John Fox (Kelly); great niece Courtney and great nephew Harry.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday November 12 from 9:00 to 11:00AM at Grace Church and the Incarnetion, 2645 E. Venango Street, Philadelphia. The Memorial Service will take place at the church.

The interment will immediately follow at North Cedar Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Grace Church and the Incarnation, 2645 E. Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134.