Elizabeth Scullion Erickson of Churchville, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Holy Redeemer Hospice surrounded by her family. She was 80.

She was the beloved wife of Francis R. “Bud” Erickson for 55 years.

Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Maggie Cameron Scullion, mother of the late William Erickson, and sister of the late John Scullion, Agnes Kuhl, Mary Broadley, and Margaret Shuhart.

Mrs. Erickson was a resident of Churchville for the past three years. She formerly lived in Philadelphia, Bensalem and Florida. She served as a crossing guard at the intersection of Cottman Avenue & Battersby Street in Northeast Philadelphia for many years before retiring in 1990. Mrs. Erickson was a member of the Columbus Country Club in Bensalem. In her leisure time she enjoyed knitting. Being family oriented, she always enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren.
She will be sadly missed as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her three children; Kathleen Buonomo and her husband, Louis, of Churchville, Thomas Erickson and his wife, Patricia, of Holland, and Francis Erickson and his wife, Jennifer, of Churchville. She is also survived by her two sisters, Kathleen Campbell and Joan McKenna, both of Bensalem, and her 15 loving grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, August 4, 2012, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, C/O Holy Family Home, 5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143-4993.

Ferenc “Fred” Nagy of Chalfont died peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Arden Courts, Warminster. He was 65.

He was the beloved husband of Dolores “Lorrie” Skiermont Nagy.

Born in Budapest Hungary he was the son of the late Ferenc and Angyal Nagy.

Fred came to the United States in 1957 and lived in Holyoke, MA before settling with his parents in Newark, NJ. He graduated from Weequaic High School and attended the University of Toledo. He served in the US Army Reserves as a medic. After his time in the military, Fred began a long, successful career in the custom rolled steel industry, beginning at H.M. Nelson Company in East Orange, NJ. He then served as the production manager for King Fifth Wheel Company in Feasterville, PA, ultimately becoming the General Manager for David Smith Steel Company (SQR Division) in Conshohocken, PA.

Seeking new challenges, Fred changed careers and spent several years as the Facilities Manager for Central Bucks School District. He became the owner and president of Chalfont Hardware Inc. in 1989, where he thoroughly enjoyed sharing his knowledge and passion for home improvement and repair with the community.

Fred loved coaching and was a coach for Lenape Valley Recreation Council for many years, coaching soccer, baseball and basketball. After his children grew up, he rekindled a love for sailing, and enjoyed spending time on the Chesapeake Bay. He and Lorrie also began to travel, and were fortunate to have the opportunity to show his sons his birthplace. Fred’s greatest joy of all was being a grandpa.

In addition to his beloved wife, Fred is survived by his loving children; Jason and Laura Nagy of Ramsey, NJ, David and Lindsay Nagy of Perkasie, and Michael and Crystal Nagy of Quakertown. He is also survived by his 6 dear grandchildren, Christie, Julia, Connor, Ryan, Kelsey and Ava.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Sunday, evening, August 5, 2012, from 6:00 — 8:00 pm, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (Rt. 202 at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, and his Funeral Mass, Monday, August 6, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914. Interment will be in Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown.

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

Michael Iannacone of Holland, PA died on Monday, July 30, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 87.

He was the beloved husband of the late Angelina Gambino Iannacone.

Born in Hoboken, NJ, he was the son of the late Antonio and Carmela Solitario Iannacone and brother of the late Carmine Iannacone.

Mr. Iannacone was a resident of Twining Manor in Holland for the past 6 years. He formerly lived in Barnegat, NJ and was also a resident of Washington Township, NJ for 35 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II. Mr. Iannacone was an avid fan of both the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. He took pleasure from making his homemade wine and looked forward to vacationing at Wildwood Crest, NJ with his family. Being family oriented, he always enjoyed the special times spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his two sons, Michael R. Iannacone and his wife, Joanne, of Newtown, PA, George Iannacone and his wife, Mary, of Solon, OH, his brother, Anthony Iannacone and four sisters, Jay DiCristo, Lee DeMauro, Rosemarie DeCandia, and Louise Dramis and his sisters-in-law Josephine Timbo and Marilyn Gambino. He is also survived by his four grandchildren; Nicole Vokolos, Michael Iannacone, Marissa Iannacone, Christine Iannacone, and five great grandchildren; Antonio, William, Angelina, Michael John, and Alexa, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, August 3, 2012, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Taylor Lonsdale died peacefully on July 29, 2012, in the tender care of Clare Bridge of Dublin, after a long journey through Alzheimer’s disease. He was 72 years old.

He was the beloved husband for 48 years of Nancy S. Lonsdale.

Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Whittaker and Virginia Taylor Lonsdale and brother of the late Whittaker Lonsdale Jr.

He graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts in 1962 and went to Pensacola, Florida for Naval Officer Candidate School and Flight Training. He was commissioned in November 1962 and after completing flight training he reported to his first squadron in 1964. He married Nancy Durland Shaw in August 1964. For 23 years Taylor flew carrier-based anti-submarine warfare aircraft from Rhode Island, Florida, Maryland, Hawaii and Pennsylvania. So he also leaves behind many treasured comrades. He retired from the Navy in 1984 and settled in Doylestown. For ten years he worked for Lockheed Martin and in consulting capacities to improve the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare tactics.

In retirement Taylor pursued his love of flying in small planes and raised sheep on small farm in Doylestown. His other passion, which eventually replaced the others, was sailing and he was blessed to sail with friends and family in many places.

Always conscious of his blessings, Taylor worked to give back as a volunteer with Interfaith Housing and Habitat for Humanity and was active at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. He was always willing to lend his skills and energy to anyone in need.

In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his children and their partners Taylor Lonsdale and Jennifer Brassard and Whitney Lonsdale and Jed Weingarten all of Bozeman Montana, his sisters, Susan Clarke and her husband John and Donna Beeman and her husband David. He also survived by his three dear grandchildren, Zane and Roam Lonsdale and Kaia Weingarten, a niece Jesse Barry and a nephew Russell McRee and their families.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 10:00 am at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1634 Hilltown Pike at Route 152, Hilltown, PA 18927, where his family will receive friends following the service.

His interment with Military Honors will take place at 1:00pm in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Taylor’s name may be made to the Doylestown Hospital Hospice 595 West States Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 or the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Mary Agnes P. Jacobs “Pat” of Holland died peacefully at Twining Village on July 28th with her devoted family by her side. She was 80.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the beloved wife of the late Seymour and dearest daughter of the late John W. and Agnes Doyle Byrne and sister of the late Thomas M. Byrne.

Pat, as she was known to her friends, was a resident of Holland for the past 49 years. She was a 1950 graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. Pat was a founding member and daily communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland and was very active in parish life, including the choir and the seniors’ group. She was proud of her Irish heritage and danced with the Timoney Irish Dancers for many years.

Pat had a great love of life and enjoyed most of all spending time with her family and wide circle of friends. She will be deeply missed by all.

She is survived by her loving children: Michael H. Jacobs and his wife Ellen O’Brien, Stephen G. Jacobs and his wife Carol, Patrice M. DeMaria and her husband Daniel, and Brian J. Jacobs and his wife Susan. Pat is also survived by her devoted and loving grandchildren: Michael, Ciara, Katharine, Abigail, Thomas, and Basil. She is also survived by her sister Marian W. Beale and her brother John A. Byrne.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Wednesday August 1st, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Thursday August 2nd, from 8:15 am to 9:15 am, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 2nd at 10:00 am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Rd., Phila., PA 19154.

Gretchen Haussmann Knoell of Jamison died peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2012, at Friends Nursing Home at Chandler Hall in Newtown surrounded by family and friends. She was 82.

She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Knoell for 39 years.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Karl Ludwig and Paula Klara Schmidt Haussmann and the sister of the late Charlotte H. Aylor.
Mrs. Knoell was a resident of Jamison for the past 30 years and lived in Bucks County for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, Class of 1947.

Along with her late husband, Gretchen owned and operated John Knoell and Son, which was a fine woodworking company located in New Britain, PA. Gretchen was the proud founder and manager of the company’s Custom Craft Shop art gallery and framing store for many years. Prior to her marriage to John in 1969, she was one of the first female executives at Atlantic Richfield Company, now British Petroleum.

Gretchen was a lover of fine art and interesting people. Gretchen, like her husband, was a great humanitarian and a benefactor of many local charitable organizations, including the Pleasantville United Church of Christ, the Mercer Museum, the Heritage Conservancy BARC, the Grundy Foundation, and the Bucks County SPCA. Together with her husband, she was involved with the development of Doylestown Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and the Pine Run Community. She was also active with the Bereavement Group at Doylestown Hospital and the Red Hat Society.

Gretchen is survived by her sister, Lore Fisher of Darby, PA, her two nieces, Charlotte Aylor-Diaz and her husband Dan Diaz, and Laureen Pisani; her nephew, John Sobola; three great-nephews, Philip, Anthony and Andrew Pisani; a great niece, Paula Pisani; 2 great-great nephews, Tyler Droxler and Dante Pisani; and a great-great niece, Gianna Pisani.

Gretchen was also a great lover of “fur persons”…she truly loved animals. Gretchen was pre-deceased by many of her beloved cats, including Redsie, Dotty, Tinky, and Blackbird. She is survived, and will be greatly missed, by her dear cat, Noel, and her therapy dog puppies, Dulcie and Diego.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at 1:00 PM at Pleasantville United Church of Christ, 3424 Limekiln Pike, Chalfont, PA 18914. Her interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Gretchen would truly appreciate contributions in her memory be made to Pleasantville United Church of Christ at the above address.

Stanley W. Cassel of Chalfont, PA died peacefully on Thursday, July 26 at the Birches at Arbor Square in Harleysville surrounded by his loving and adoring family.

He was the beloved husband of Theresa B. DiCrecchio Cassel, and the father of the late Karen T. Cassel.

Born in Chalfont, Stanley was the son of the late Samuel G. and Ida I. Crouthmel Cassel.

Mr. Cassel was a lifelong resident of Chalfont who proudly served his country in the Army prior to the Korean Conflict. Stanley owned and operated Stan Cassel Green Houses Inc. for over 50 years. In his leisure, he enjoyed travelling and creating everlasting memories with his children, grand children, and great grandchildren. Stanley will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love him and appreciate his talent for making the world a greener place one plant at a time.

In addition to his beloved wife Theresa, Stanley is survived by his 2 loving daughters; Ida Jean Hatter and her husband Michael of Sellersville and Stacie Joy Hoffman and her husband Michael of Perkasie. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren Tina Gane, Alison McDonald, and Michael and Thomas Hoffman, and his 3 great grandchildren Madison, Katie, and Ashley.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, July 30, 2012 from 10:00AM until his words of remembrance 11:30AM 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.

Clara F. Hibbs of Yardley died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Chandler Hall Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was 91.

Clara was the beloved wife of the late Clarence L. Hibbs.

Born in Newtown, she was the daughter of the late William and Sara Eyre Forsyth.

Clara was a lifelong resident of Bucks County who has resided in Newtown and Yardley.

She will be remembered as devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be deeply missed by all.

Clara is survived by her dearest children and their spouses, Theodore F. and Peggy Hibbs of Frederickstown, PA and Robert J. and Diana Hibbs of Union Dale. She is also survived by her brother George Forsyth of Newtown, her three grandchildren, Ted, Scott and Dennis and her two great grandchildren, Carter and Miley.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Graveside Services at 11:00am Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Newtown Cemetery, Washington Avenue and Elm Ave., Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Gail L. Friedhoff of Southampton, PA died on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 67.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert J. and Janet K. Muir Lerch.

Mrs. Friedhoff was a resident of Southampton for the past 7 years and formerly lived in Ocean City, NJ. She was a graduate of Frankford High School in Philadelphia. Mrs. Friedhoff was a home health care aide who enjoyed helping and supporting families in their time of need. She felt this was her way of contributing to humanity. In her leisure time, Gail enjoyed taking trips to the beach and reading. Throughout her lifetime, she always had a special love for animals. The most important aspect of her life was her grandchildren and making family memories with them. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her two daughters, Gwenyth L. Bonvino of Newtown, PA and Garalynn L. Eddy and her husband, Matthew, of Winston-Salem, NC. She is also survived by her loving brother, Glenn M. Lerch of Atlanta, GA and her 4 adoring grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, July 28, 2012, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Service 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18940.

Entombment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

William J .D'Anjolell, age 79 of Holland, PA died on July 23, 2012.

Bill was originally from the Overbrook Section of West Philadelphia.

Bill is survived by his wife Geraldine A. (nee Giampietro), his son William T. (Karen) of Newtown 18940, his loving grandchildren- Emma and Juliet, his brother Robert L. “Fritz” (MaryAnn) and his sister Jean (Vince) Ciarrocchi.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, July 30, 2012 from 10:30 AM until his Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Joseph A. Fluehr Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society,1626 Locust Street, Phila., PA 19103.