Christopher Kraft of Reading PA, formerly of Washington Crossing died Friday October 12, 2012 as a result of surgical complications.

Born in Huntingdon Valley, Chris was the beloved son of John F. Kraft and his wife Mary of Washington Crossing and Elfriede Michl Kraft of Aptos CA.

Chris was a resident of Stabon Manor in Reading for the past 5 years. He hurdled over every one of his challenges with an infectious smile and healthy dose of optimism. He became friends with everyone he met and never forgot a birthdate. His strength of character, kind and loving nature, zest for life, and indomitable spirit have been an inspiration to all who know and love Chris.

In addition to his parents and step mother, Chris is survived by his 2 brothers; John F. Kraft, Jr. and his wife Josephina of Casa Grande AZ, Kenneth M. Kraft of Langhorne, his sisters; Michele M. Kraft of Carmel Valley, CA and Mary-Lyn A. Kraft of Holland also surviving is a nephew Travis and 3 nieces Felicia, Brittany and Laura.

Chris’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro. All are invited on Thursday to his Funeral Mass at 12:30 pm at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church Capital Campaign at the above address or to the National Alliance for Mental Illness PO Box 360 Santa Cruz, CA 95061

Heather L. Bannon Lackman of Huntingdon Valley, PA died suddenly on Friday, October 12, at her residence. She was 38.

Heather was the beloved wife of William A. Lackman for 7 years, and the dedicated mother of Breigh M. and Ian W. Lackman.

Born and raised in Bucks County, Heather was the daughter of the late Leonard A. and Rita M. McCunney Bannon.

Heather graduated from Council Rock High School and went on to graduate from Johnson and Wales University with a bachelor degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and from Frankford School of Nursing with a bachelor degree in Nursing. Heather was currently employed with Capital Health Hospital in Hopewell, NJ as a registered nurse. She enjoyed spending time camping and at the shore with friends and family, but her greatest joy was being a loving and devoted wife and mother. She will be missed by everyone who has come to know and love her.

In addition to her loving husband and children, Heather is survived by; her brother Mark A. Bannon and his wife Donna, her sister Allison M. Lauletta and her husband Joseph, her aunts and uncles Patricia and Jerry Spolsky, and Sharon and Bob Baurle, her mother-in-law Pauline Lackman, and her sister-in-law Mary Mazza. She is also the adored aunt of Brittany, Mark, Christina, Nicholas, Alexander, and Peter.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday evening, October 18, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Funeral Services and Interment will be conducted privately at Mechanicsville Cemetery, Buckingham, PA.

In Lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to an Educational Trust for the Lackman Children, c/o William Lackman, 1547 Heather Rd. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

Patsy DePaul Pinkham of Hatboro died peacefully on Thursday October 11, 2012 at her residence at Gloria Dei Farms.

Born in Philadelphia, Patsy was the beloved wife of the late James W. Pinkham and daughter of the late Dominic and Anna Giordano DePaul.

Patsy was a graduate of Southern High School in Philadelphia; Patsy was a former resident of Warminster, Roslyn and Souderton area for 45 years before moving to Gloria Dei Farms 6 six years ago and has volunteered her time at the information desk and the coffee shop.

Patsy was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved spoiling her family. She was an avid reader, especially on her new Kindle, at her mature age, she became a computer wiz and enjoyed working and playing on her computer. Patsy enjoyed a game of chance, was a faithful Phillies fan, and to this day loved listening to Elvis music.

She is survived by her devoted children and their spouses; Betty A. DeMatto and her husband Ted of Langhorne, James P. Pinkham and his wife Diana of Maryland, Joyce E. Orfe and her husband Frank of Feasterville and William J. Pinkham and his wife Susan of Limerick, she is also survived by a brother Joseph DePaul and his wife Frances of New Jersey, and 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Gloria Dei Farms 3445 Davisville Rd. Hatboro, PA. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation 1201 Langhorne- Newtown Rd. Langhorne PA 19047.

Ida D. Danks, of Holland and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was 92.

Ida was the beloved wife of the late Everett E.”Bud” Danks for over 60 years.

Born in Philadelphia and the second oldest of eight children, she was a daughter of the late Carmine and Lucia Sinni Matricardi.

Ida grew up in Philadelphia, and after 8th grade attended the former St. Francis Xavier Business School, where she trained as a bookkeeper. However, Ida made her talent in tailoring into a lifelong career working for Quartermasters during World War II making uniforms for the soldiers. After her daughter was born, Ida concentrated on taking care of her family, but continued to work in various capacities in her field, including being employed by Louis Goldsmith, a vintage clothing line for men, and After Six Tuxedos.

Ida was a member of St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia for 52 years. After moving to Holland to be closer to her family, she attended St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church.

She was a member of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Ida enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and hand crafts, and will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother.

Ida is survived by her daughter: Joyce M. Prato, and her late husband Carmine A. of Holland; her grandchildren: Robert E. Prato, and his wife Wendy of Richboro, Michael A. Prato, and his wife Theresa Casey of Philadelphia, and Lynne C. Prato, and her husband Scott Dwyer of Furlong; two sisters: Helen Guardiani and Lucille “Lucie” Scott; her great grandchildren: Anthony, Maria, Christina, and Ava Theresa; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Mary Danks, Richard Matricardi, Elizabeth Brunelli, and two siblings that passed away as toddlers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 9:00 a.m. until her Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Her interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Bede the Venerable Church Capital Campaign Fund, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Theresa E. Little, of Langhorne, formerly of Northampton Township and Langhorne Borough, died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center.

She was 78.

She was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Fred W. Little.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Lind Kirsch.

Theresa was a resident of Northampton Township for over 30 years. She was an Executive Assistant with Renninger and Spear. Theresa was a member of the Churchville Nature Center for many years and was an active member of the Heritage Conservancy. She was an avid Birder along with her late husband Fred. Theresa volunteered countless hours of her time to the community and enjoyed traveling throughout the world. She will be truly missed by her family and by everyone who came to know her.

Theresa is survived by her son: Frederic M. Little of Langhorne; her daughters, Susan L. Collins and her husband, Richard of Willow Grove and Alicia T. Lafferty and her husband Steven of Bensalem; her brother: Frank Kirsch; her sister: Francis Hellman; and her dear grandchildren: Michael, Brandi, Nanci, Jessica, Nicole, Richard, Theresa, Shane, and the newborn twins, Matthew and Ryan.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service at 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro

. Interment will follow at Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966.

Lawrence W. Clark, of Warrington and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 68.

He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Barbara A. (nee Cohen) Clark.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Thomas and Dorothy Snyder Clark and the brother of the late Robert Clark.

Lawrence was born and raised in Philadelphia, and graduated in 1962 from Cardinal Dougherty High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was honorably discharged after his service. Lawrence began working for the former Budd Company (now ThyssenKrupp Budd Company) as a metal straightener for many years, and then for the Aria-Frankford Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia, retiring after 14 years in the housekeeping department. He most recently worked part time briefly at Wegman’s in Warrington before his illness.

Lawrence was an avid jogger. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Lawrence is survived by his children: Marc R. Clark and his wife Lisa of Warminster, Melissa J. Kowalski, and her husband Ted of Ivyland and Michael L. Clark, and his wife Sandy of Trevose; his brothers: Thomas and Gerald Clark; and 10 grandchildren: Owen Z. Clark, Julia R. Clark, Devyn O. Clark, Gavyn D. Kowalski, Ayla G. Kowalski, Mianna T. Kowalski, Ardyn R. Kowalski, Kirstin L. Wilson, Bryson M. Wilson, and Ethan J. Clark.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, October 8, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until his Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope, 1608 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Madeline Glanzmann Beine of Warrington, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Doylestown Hospital with her family by her side. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Beine to whom she was married 56 years and mother of the late Anne Park.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Richard and Madeline Eitscher Glanzmann.

Madeline grew up in Philadelphia, and went to John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School before going to St. Boniface Business School. After graduating she applied her skills at various jobs in the Philadelphia before marrying her beloved Raymond.

Her family was her passion, and was a devoted wife and mother. She was constantly on the move enjoying time with her friends socializing and dining out. However, for 65 years, she had a standing engagement at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City where she appreciated all of the allure and charm of the event.

She is survived by her loving daughter Barbara Beine, son in law Charles Park, her brothers Edward and Pat Glanzmann, and Raymond and Ada Glanzmann, her sisters-in-law Claire Glanzmann, Edna Glanzmann, and Julia Glanzmann. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sister Rita Glanzmann her 3 brothers William, Robert and Richard Glanzmann and by 4 infant siblings.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976. Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Monastery of the Holy Cross, c/o Rev. Edward Glanzmann, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60608. www.chicagomonk.org/

Mary E. Walker, formerly of Ocean City, NJ, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Abington Hospice at Warminster. She was 72.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Walker for 24 years.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna Patrick Youell, and the sister of the late Ann P. “Trish” Sheridan and Eileen Fenton.

Mary earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family University in Philadelphia. She became a real estate agent, and was the broker/owner of Ocean Reef Club Realty in Ocean City, NJ for many years.

Mary was a talented artist, and especially enjoyed sculpting and painting. She had a deep love for all her family, especially her grandchildren, and will be remembered as a generous and loving woman.

She is survived by her daughters: Mary E. Elmer of Lower Gwynedd and Kathleen Nolan and her husband Kevin of Jamison; her son: John P. Call, and his wife Louri of Nesbit, MS; her sister Loretta Kearney, and six grandchildren: Christina, Lauren, Shannon, Megan, Sean, and Jack.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until her Memorial Service at 5:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Ann’s Choice, 1600 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster. Burial will be private and at the discretion of the family.

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

Robert Worthington Butterer, 79, of Langhorne PA and Beach Haven NJ, passed away in St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne PA on Oct. 1, 2012.

He was born in East Orange NJ to the late Edward E. and Alice Worthington Butterer Sr. and was a direct descendant of John and Sarah Moore Michener of Bucks County PA. Raised in Hamilton Twp. NJ, he was a graduate of Hamilton High School, Rider College, and served in the US Army as a member of the Army Security Agency in Germany.

He was initially in property management for the Prudential Insurance Company and later a stock broker for the W.H. Newbold Company in Doylestown PA and Trenton NJ.

Rob was involved in the formation of the M.Verna Butterer Educational Trust which awards scholarships to needy Bucks County residents. Since its inception, he had served as an integral member on the Board of Trustees.

He and his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Solvi, enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and their shore house in Beach Haven NJ.

He is survived by his wife, the former Solveig Rasmussen; a brother, Edward E. and his wife Regina H. of Hamilton Square NJ. One nephew, Timothy Robert Butterer of San Francisco CA, two nieces, Lynn R. Butterer of Hamilton Square NJ, and Anne E. and her husband Edan S. Rosenberg of Princeton Junction NJ and a great nephew, Charles W. Rosenberg. Also surviving are close friends Rich and Terry Altopied and their daughters Michelle Holster and family, and Christine McSorley and family; Al and Barbara Gummo; and Elissa J. Kirkegard.

Funeral services by Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home of Richboro are private. Donations may be made to the Plumstead Mtg. House, 4914A Pt. Pleasant Pike, Doylestown PA 18901, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Paul R. Beckert, Jr. Esq. of Newtown died peacefully on Friday, September 28, at St. Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA. He was 64.

Paul was the beloved husband of Harriet M. Beckert for 41 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Norma Jean Smith Beckert and the late Honorable Paul R. Beckert, Sr.

Mr. Beckert earned his undergraduate degree in History from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. Paul then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Villanova University School of Law, graduating 1st in his class. Practicing law for over 40 years in Bucks County, Paul served his community in a variety of ways. In his leisure, he enjoyed reading, playing golf, watching sports—especially football—and spending quality time with his family.

Paul was a history buff who enjoyed reading and learning about U.S. and European history, especially the Civil War. On a quest to see all of the U.S. state capitals, Paul was able to visit over half of them with his wife, Harriet. Even-tempered, quick-witted, and a storyteller, Paul was often heard saying, “Did I ever tell you about the time…” Paul will be sorely missed as a loving and devoted son, husband, brother, father, and friend.

In addition to his loving wife and mother, Paul is survived by his children and their spouses; Matthew J. Beckert and Kim of Phoenix, AZ, Andrew S. Beckert and Sarah of Holland, PA, and Elizabeth N. Heier and Andrew of Waltham, MA. He is also survived by his sisters Susan and Cathy Beckert.

Paul’s family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, October 2, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974. Interment will follow at Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974 and the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103.