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Recent Obituaries
May 15th, 2012
Michele E. Price Zimmerman of Doylestown passed into the loving arms of her Lord on May 15, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was 57.
Born in Illinois she moved to Pennsylvania in 1971. She is the daughter of George Price of Berks County and Sandy Price of Doylestown. She was the beloved wife to Matthew Zimmerman for 31 years. Michele is survived by her daughter Katelyn and son Sean, both at home.
She is preceded in death by her loving in-laws, Elayne and Leon Zimmerman. Michele cherished her brother Dennis Price and sister Sherrie Peters (Craig) her niece and nephew, Rachael and Zach, her sister-in-law Benna Sherman (Steve) her nephew Michael and niece Kate Rogers.
Michele obtained her degree as an LPN from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Norristown, and worked for many years at Warminster Hospital and Quakertown Hospital. Michele loved her family and her faith. She loved to sew, cook, bake, knit, and work with beads. Most of all, Michele loved being “Mom” to many people. She volunteered many hours with Relay for life in honor of her son Sean and also volunteered and participated in the Gilda’s Club at Doylestown Hospital. Her home was always open.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (Rt. 202 at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901, where friends may call from 3:00p.m. until her service at 4:00pm.
Interment will be conducted privately at the convenience of the family.
May 12th, 2012
Robert W. Skillman of Newtown, died peacefully on Saturday May 12, 2012
at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 71.
Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Robert H. Skillman and Kathryn Prutzman Skillman Rex.
Bob was a graduate of Delhaas High School. He was a proud veteran of the United State Army and has been a long time resident of Newtown.
He was chief executive officer of Real Estate Excel, which was founded by him and his wife Joyce in 2000. Bob and Joyce were inseparable, not only as husband and wife but as co-workers and traveling around the world together.
Bob enjoyed many things in life, but what he most looked forward to spending time with his devoted wife Joyce, his 2 sons Kirk and Capt. Rob at their summer home in Ocean City, Maryland, fishing with them and his best friend Ed. Bob loved his boat and spent many hours tinkering and getting nothing done, then have his son Capt. Rob fix it. Bob had a dry sense of humor, so dry that just looking at him made you laugh. He will be deeply missed by his devoted family and friends and in their hearts forever.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Rite of Committal Prayers and Military Honors, Thursday May 17, 2012 at 12:45PM at The Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory maybe made to the Delaware Valley Veterans Home 2701 Southampton Rd. Phila PA 19154 or Food 4 Troops, P.O. Box 423 Trevose, PA 19053.
May 11th, 2012
Katherine Wicen of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2012, at Pine Run Health Care, Doylestown. She was 90.
She was the beloved wife of the late Francis “Frank” Wicen and the late James Jannaman and mother of the late James Jannaman, Jr.
Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary O’Malley Clancy.
Mrs. Wicen was a longtime resident of Furlong before moving to Doylestown 6 years ago.
Katherine served for many years as a Police Officer in Elsmere, DE and then she worked for Continental Trailways. When she moved to Bucks County, she worked along side her husband Frank his brother Stephen at on the Wicen’s Farming operation and also on the Wicen’s Shooting Range in Furlong for many years. She and her husband were avid hunters and Markspersons and she also enjoyed bowling with her friends and family. She was also lifetime member of the Midway Fire Department Women’s Auxillary and also a member of Doylestown Chapter 327 Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her nephews, Joseph Wicen and his wife, Lori, and Rudy Wicen and his wife Carol, her niece, Linda McHenry and her husband, Charles, and two great nieces, Kiera and Erin. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday evening, May 16, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (Route 202 and Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will take place at Doylestown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Pine Run Community, 777 Ferry Rd. Doylestown, PA 18901.
May 10th, 2012
Catherine J. Armstrong of Holland, PA died peacefully on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at her residence. She was 95.
She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Armstrong.
Born in Port Reading, NJ, raised in the Harrowgate section of Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Matilda Morath Nee and sister of the late Joseph Nee, Marian Mullen, Dorothy Murphy, and Marguerite Kane.
Mrs. Armstrong was a resident of Holland for the past 14 years. She formerly resided in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia for 38 years. She was a caring and giving individual who always put her family first. Catherine enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed bingo, playing a game of bridge or pinochle, the Jersey shore and visiting family members in Florida. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her son, Charles E. Armstrong Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of South Huntington, NY, her daughter, Kathleen M. Schuck and her husband, Robert, of Holland, PA, her brother, Patrick J. Nee and her sister, Patricia Gardner, both of Fort Lauderdale, FL. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Melissa Schuck, Ryan Schuck and his wife, Phyllis, Brendan Schuck, and Kevin Schuck and numerous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, May18, 2012, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.
May 9th, 2012
William E. Hart Sr. of Holland, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 84.
He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Ann Neamand Hart.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on March 27, 1928, he was the son of the late John and Mary Crabtree Hart.
William was a resident of Holland since 1968. Before his retirement in 2001, he was employed for 38 years as a supervisor for Holland Enterprises, Inc. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Regina Mundi Council # 4052 located in Feasterville, PA. He always liked the outdoors and took special pride in caring for his lawn. He was a family oriented individual who enjoyed the special times spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his two children, Margaret M. Krause and her husband, William Krause of Holland, William E. Hart, Jr. and Rudolph Else of Holland and two sisters, Esther Kershaw of Sahaurita, AZ and Margaret Boyd of Allentown, PA. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Irene Keeler (Lou), Sharon Manna (Tom), Margaret Tolson, William C. Krause Jr., four great grandchildren, Rachael, Katlyn, Zachary, and Grace, and 1 great great granddaughter, Ainsley Jade.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.
May 7th, 2012
Joseph A. Moody of Lansdale, PA died peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2012, at Rittenhouse Hospice in Philadelphia, PA. He was 43.
He was the beloved husband of 12 years to Trish Parsons Moody.
Born in Meadowbrook, PA he was the son of John A. Moody and the late Josephine C. Mahoney Moody.
Mr. Moody was honored to serve as a Special Education Teacher at Central Bucks High School South. In his leisure, Joseph enjoyed spending time and creating everlasting memories with his children and family. He will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
In addition to his loving wife Trish and his father John, Joseph is survived by his 3 loving children; Declan J., Liam T., and Elly N. Moody. He is also survived by his father and mother-in-law Thomas and Patricia Parsons, his 3 brothers John J., Christopher P. and Michael Moody.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday evening, May 10, 2012, from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (Route 202 at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass Friday May 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454.
Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery Chalfont, PA.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made Much Love for the Moody’s, an educational trust for his children at: Much Love for the Moody’s C/O Tracy Smith, 209 Penn Oak Rd., Flourtown, PA 19031.
May 7th, 2012
Our favorite entertainer Joseph Francis Grippi has sung his last song and danced his last dance on Monday, May 7, 2012.
Joe was the beloved husband for 51 years to the late Therese Phelan Grippi who had passed in 2007.
Born and raised in Old Forge, PA, Joe was the son of the late Mary Fabbo and Vincenzo “Jimmy” Grippi.
Joe graduated from Keystone College, served in the Korean War with the Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and eventually settled down in Doylestown. He brought smiles to everyone’s face by singing and dancing.
Joe spent his life working in various aspects of the medical field and was the recipient of multiple national awards for his work in the lab and then in sales.
Joseph's family would like to express our deepest appreciation to the Nurses and Aides at Parkhouse Provident, 8N, Royersford, PA.
Joe is survived by his children, Joseph Neale Grippi of Doylestown and Tara and James Stoop of Sellersville, his grandchildren Heather & Nathan, Chloe & Michael, Brian and his great grandson Brayden. He is also survived by his sisters and brother, Francis Cianni of Ardsley, NY, Sue Muzzi and James Grippi of Scott Township, PA, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday, May 19 from 12:30pm until his Memorial Service 1:00pm from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave (Route 202 at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain. Interment will be private.
May 6th, 2012
Lt. Colonel Duane John Harings, USAF, (Ret.), of Powder Springs, GA died on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Tranquility Hospice. He was 75.
He was the beloved husband of 45 years to Annette Salerno Harings.
Born in Chippewa Falls, WI, he was the son of the late Arnold and Florence Swoboda Harings.
Duane, the oldest of eight children, grew up in a farming community in Wisconsin. He joined the Air Force in 1960 where he enjoyed a much-decorated 28-year career. He was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal among many others.
During his career, Duane served as a linguist, personnel manager, missile launch officer and instructor, and the Division Chief for National Security Emergency Preparedness for the East Coast and Europe. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked at Scientific Atlanta as a systems manager in their set-top box division.
In full retirement, Duane was a busy member of his church and the Knights of Columbus, where he achieved the rank of 4th Degree Knight, Grand Knight, Knight of the Year and Family of the Year for the State of Georgia. In addition to devoting himself to his church, Duane was a role model to many children through the Douglas One2One mentoring program.
He was a man of many talents and hobbies which included a love of traveling, reading, singing in church, to his grandchildren or any one in earshot, debating politics, visiting with friends, playing cards, particularly poker, savoring a good glass of red wine and telling bad jokes. The love he gave to his family, especially his grandchildren will always be admired by those who knew him.
In addition to his beloved wife Annette, he is also survived by his children Carolyn Van Damme and her husband Paul of Alexandria, VA, Kathleen Fluehr and her husband Joseph of Doylestown, PA, Martin Harings and his wife Annisa of Rockmart, GA and Jennifer Harings of Powder Springs, GA, his brothers Robert and Kay Harings of Chetek, WI, James and Virginia Harings of Chippewa Falls, WI, Dennis and Linda Harings of Chippewa Falls, WI, Joseph Harings of Eau Claire, WI, his sisters, Vernetta and John Schwartz of Bloomer, WI , Marilyn and Loren Elkin of Nekoosa, WI, and Anne and Jeffrey Steinmetz of Bloomer, WI and his brothers and sisters in law Charles and Susan Salerno of Jasper, GA and Paul and Kay Salerno of Cartersville, GA. He is also survived by his 7 dear grandchildren William and Brittani Harings, Katerina, Elena, and Isabella Van Damme, and Joseph and Margaret Fluehr, and his 2 great-grandchildren Martin and Olivia Harings.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5:00 — 8:00 pm at the Davis-Struempf Funeral Home 1975 East-West Connector Austell, GA 30106 and on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St John Vianney Catholic Church, 1920 Skyview Drive, Lithia Springs, GA 30122.
His interment will be held at 2:00 pm at the Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Veterans Cemetery Road, Canton, GA 30114.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005, or the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund, 2858 Lost Lakes Way, Powder Springs, GA 30127.
May 5th, 2012
Alexander S. “Scotty” Caldwell, Jr. of Warminster died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Abington Hospice of Warminster surrounded by his loving family. He was 80.
Alexander was the beloved husband of Barbara A. Edwards Caldwell for 58 years.
Born in Parkland, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander S., Sr. and Sarah Dougall Caldwell, and the brother of the late Stafford D. Caldwell, the late Kenneth W. Caldwell and the late Davis A. Caldwell.
Scotty was a lifelong resident of Bucks County currently residing in Warminster. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. Scotty was an Engineer with Bell Telephone in various areas for 36 years until his retirement in 1985 and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was the Judge of Elections for over 5 years in Warminster Township. Scotty was recently recognized as a 50 year Mason and was a member of the Newtown Lodge #427 F. and A.M. in Newtown.
In his leisure, Scotty enjoyed spending time at the Pocono’s and was a member of the Newfoundland Men’s Horseshoe League. He was a hiker and backpacker and was a member of the Appalachian Trail Club. He also enjoyed hunting and was a member of a private hunt club. Scotty often rode his Harley Davidson and was a member of the Harley Owners Group. Scotty was a Prostate Cancer Survivor and was an annual participant in the Prostate and Breast Health Awareness Run held every Father’s Day.
In addition to his beloved wife Barbara, Alexander is survived by his children, Deborah R. Edwards and her husband Warren of Southampton, Mark D. Caldwell and his wife Diane of Warrington and Cheryl A. Caldwell of Melbourne, FL. He is also survived by his brother Jack C. Caldwell of Bensalem and his 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and by all who came to know him.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday, May 9 from 4:00pm until his Funeral Service 6:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2225 City Ave.-Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or the Foundation for Breast and Prostate Health, 1616 Walnut St., Phila., PA 19103-5313.
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