Edwin W. James of Hilltown Township died peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Cedar Crest Hospice. He was 78.

Ed was the devoted husband of Jane R. Devens James with whom he had shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John E. and Margaret Ott James and brother of the late Philip and David James.

A graduate of Neshaminy High School, Ed went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University. He would go on to serve with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, along with his two brothers, all serving in different branches. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to the Philadelphia area and led a long career with the former Betz Laboratories, retiring from the role of product manager in 1997. Ed enjoyed a second “career” at Thompson BMW in Doylestown for over ten years. A lifelong road cyclist, he participated twice in the Thompson Bucks County Classic in the amateur 30-mile event.

Ed was an extremely talented golfer, a sport that he pursued from youth and then shared with his daughter and son-in-law. He spent early weekend hours on a local course with his regular group and took many golf trips with friends. As a young man, he obtained the rank of Life Scout and was extremely proud of his grandson, Sam, who recently attained that rank. He was an avid philatelist with an extensive U.S. stamp collection. Ed loved to downhill and cross country ski, painted engaging water colors, and was an all around history buff. He was “first mate” on his brother-in-law Pete’s boat on junkets to the Vineyard and Nantucket with family and friends. To say “he did it all” would be an understatement.

One of the accomplishments he took great pride in was working alongside his wife Jane, transforming a canvas of cornfields into their beloved Glenfiddich farm. It meant so much building the home they loved, made beautiful not only because of their hard work, but because of the countless family memories they shared there. Ed and Jane also built a respectable early lighting collection that held a special meaning for both.

In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by his daughter, Jennifer R. Maxwell (Michael A.) of Atlanta, GA; his grandson, Samuel A. Maxwell; his sister-in-law, Joanne Devens; his cousin, Dot Smiley; and his beloved pets, large and small.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside services on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 where those in attendance are asked to gather at the cemetery’s office no later than 12:45 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed’s memory to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Jean F. Pierce Brozoski, of Red Hill, formerly of Chalfont, PA, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was 77.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Brozoski.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John Pierce and Jane Duckworth Pierce, and sister of the late Jack and Robert Pierce.

Jean graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School and worked for Bell Telephone.  She lived in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia prior to moving to Chalfont in 1980.

She is survived by her son, Bryan Brozoski of Red Hill; his former wife, Stephanie Filko Brozoski; her brother, William Pierce, and his wife, Kathy, of Richboro; her two sisters, Peg Smith of Arizona and Patty Dougherty of Ohio; and her sister-in-law Julie Pierce of Arizona. She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren—Sydney, Zachary and Owen—many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

Jean will be fondly remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. Jean moved through life with a smile and laugh. She will be remembered for her spry wit and her humility—she was forever an optimist, showing grace and gratitude to all who helped her along the way. Jean was an excellent conversationalist; she made those around her feel special. More than anything, she genuinely cared about people.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 28, 2018, at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.  Her interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your choice or perform a random act of kindness in Jean’s memory.

Eileen A. Talbot of Yardley, PA died peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Jefferson Bucks Hospital.  She was 67.

Born in Philadelphia, Eileen was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Talbot and the daughter of the late John H. and Lillian B. Quinn Farnish.

Eileen is survived by her brother John Farnish and her sister Lillian Frost.

Services and interment for Eileen will be private.

Joseph F. Schneider, III of Holland, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was 87 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Elaine J. (Fazio) Schneider. The couple was married 58 years.

Born in Bloomsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph F. II and Mae Tye Schneider; father of the late Jacqueline Arcieri and brother of the late Richard Schneider and Anna Mae Ripple.

Joseph was a graduate of Drexel University and had been employed for 27 years with Mobile Oil as a chemical engineer. He enjoyed his career; and he and his family were fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel extensively both domestically and internationally.

In addition to his wife, Elaine, Joseph will be missed tremendously by his children, Joan Schneider, Joanne Talbot, Joseph Schneider, IV and Thomas Schneider. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Sarah, Samantha, Brady, Wyatt, Kate, Camille and Corbin.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, Sep. 8, 2018 from 9:30am until the start of his Funeral Mass, 10:30am, at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. His interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph’s name may be made to the ASPCA at https://secure.aspca.org/donate/ps-memory-sl-p1?ms=MP_PMK_GooglebrandMemorialSL-T4&initialms=MP_PMK_GooglebrandMemorialSL-T4&pcode=WEBMEMORYSLPPC&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7saE4rCk3QIVy0sNCh1KCABhEAAYASADEgJz7fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

or to St. Mary Medical Center at  https://www.stmaryhealthcare.org/make-a-donation.

William D. Pinkerton (Bill, Pink) of Naples Florida, originally from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. He was 88 years young. Born April 6, 1930, Bill was the son of the late William and Elsie (Effinger) Pinkerton from Philadelphia.. Bill graduated from Frankford High School in Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Institute of Textile. He proudly served in the US Navy and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. He began his business career with RCA as a computer programmer which led him to his successful computer consulting firm, Pinkerton Computer Consultants with contracts worldwide and retired as CEO with his late, dearest friend and colleague, Dick Quigley by his side. Bill loved golf, enjoying summers at the Jersey shore and traveling the world.

Bill was a past member of the Doylestown Country Club in Doylestown. He was a past member of the Ocean City Yacht Club in New Jersey, Naples Sailing and Yacht Club and Mediterra Country Club, Naples. He was a current member of Grey Oaks Country Club, the Moorings Country Club and Pelican Isle Yacht Club. He was past president of the Brittany Condominium Association as well as Treasurer of the Vistas Condominium Association.

He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie (Froom) Pinkerton, daughters Patricia Rangel, Kathleen Luff (Mark), step-daughter Julie Ward (Casey) and his dear brother Richard (Leora). His loving grandchildren Vanessa Dugandzic (Aaron), Edward Rangel (Stephanie), Keleigh Goodman (Aaron), Michael Rangel (Anna), Kristina Early (Jake), Valerie and Adam Luff and Caleb Ward (Wally as affectionally known).

He also had 6 great grandchildren – Eva, Keira, Corrie, Asher, Magdelina Jade and Hailey.

Bill will be remembered as a very generous soul with quick wit always offering a humorous retort. Bill’s family will receive condolences on Sunday September 23, 2018 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain,  from 11:00am until Military Honors at 12:30 pm.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the  American Heart Asso. 625 W. Ridge Pike, Bldg  A, Suite 100 Conshohocken, PA 19428. 

Martha P. Connolly of Holland passed Sunday, September 2, 2018 at The Fountains at Hayes Mill in Atco, New Jersey. She was 95.

Martha was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Joseph J. Connolly.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Martina Everhart McCarthy and the sister of the late Mary Jane Fenningham.

Martha was a former resident of Holland before moving to The Fountains Community in New Jersey. She was a stay-at-home mom for 20 years until the youngest was school age.  During that time, she was a Den Mother with the Cub Scouts and was very involved with her children and her Catholic faith. When the family moved to Feasterville, she had worked in the office of Assumption B.V.M School in Feasterville for several years before taking a position as a teller with Central Penn Bank that eventually became Wells Fargo, retiring after 15 years of faithful service. Martha attended the French Culinary Institute in New York for one year while she was in her 70’s following the death of her husband, Joseph.  She so loved the world of cooking. Martha had various artistic talents and loved musical theater.  She had a fondness for High Tea in special places like The Helmsley Palace in New York or the Ritz Carlton.  Martha enjoyed fishing and boating, but her greatest pleasure always came from being with her family who loved and cherished her.

Martha is survived by her 7 children; Michael Connolly and his wife Lynn of Churchville, Sharon Banfe and her husband Jerry of Berlin, NJ, Timothy Connolly and his wife Marguerite of West Chester, Jeffrey Connolly and his wife Beverly of Southampton, David Connolly and his wife Carolynn of Collegeville, Joseph Connolly Jr. and Erin of Warminster and Andrew Connolly and his wife Rosemary of Churchville. Martha is also survived by her 26 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings from 6:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, September 5^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Thursday, September 6 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Martha’s interment will be on Friday, September 7^th at 1:30pm in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA.  

In lieu of flowers, please light a candle in Martha’s memory.

Alvin G Walcott of Warminster, PA died on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Christ’s Home, Warminster. He was 87.

Born in Bronx, New York, Alvin was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Patricia R. McGuire Walcott, son of the late, Alwyn and Josephine Whitman Walcott, brother of the late Robert and Henry Walcott.

Al as he was known was a graduate of Mastbaum High School and proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a line splicer for Bell Telephone Co and Verizon for over 36 years. Al enjoyed wood working and hunting. He was a communicant of St. John Bosco Church.

He will be remembered for his quick wit and conversation with one and all.

Alvin is survived by his dear children and their spouses; Wesley W. Walcott and his wife Deborah, Susan W. Allen and her husband Gregory, Stephen J. Walcott and his wife Dena, He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Private Services and Interment with Military Honors were held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to American Legion Post 225 75 N. Main St. Sellersville, PA. 18960.

Albert J. Gibboni, CLTP, of Richboro, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA.  He was 79.

Al was the loving and devoted husband of Bernadette C. Hughes Gibboni.

Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Albert and Florence Maronski Gibboni.

Al graduated High School from St. Joe’s Prep, received his bachelor’s degree at St. Joseph’s University and his master’s degree at Temple University. 

He spent the early part of his career teaching at Bishop Eagen High School and then as Head Master at The Pen Ryn School. Later he transitioned into Title Insurance.

Al worked in the title insurance industry for 30 years developing and managing agency networks in Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. He retired from Old Republic National Title Insurance Company in 2008 as Vice President - Agency Operations after having been with the Company for 8 years. He served the industry well as past President of The Pennsylvania Land Title Association and President and Chairman of the Board of the Pennsylvania Land Title Institute. He has distinguished himself by earning the designation of Certified Land Title Professional and by having been presented The Distinguished Service Award.

In addition to his wife, Al is survived by his children, Vincent Gibboni (Mary) of Marble Head, MA and Joanne Emmons (Doug McGee) of Jackson, NJ.  He is also survived by Bernadette’s children, Richard Chapman (Missy) of Syracuse, NY, Joseph Chapman (Jody) of Charlotte, NC, and Christine Vavala (Matthew) of Newtown Square, PA. He also leaves behind Michael, Thomas, and Cathy Armbruster and their families; his siblings, Robert Gibboni (Diane), Jerry Gibboni (Kathleen), and Patricia Feely (late Claire); his 14 adoring grandchildren, Dayton, Cody, Flannery, Erin, Bridget, Lily, Cole, Madison, Abby, Nicholas, Cameron, Brody, Connor & Graham; and his many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Gibboni (Elizabeth).

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 12:00 Noon at the St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.  His interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church at the above address.

Dolores E. Haufler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was 84.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the beloved wife to the late George J. Haufler, daughter to the late Earl and Regina Thelma Taylor, and mother to the late Kenneth and Michael Haufler.

Dolores is survived by her loving children and their spouses George C. Haufler and his wife Celeste, Richard Haufler and his wife Janet, Michelle A. Haufler, Beth Ann Haufler, Christine Martin and her husband Alan, Kurt Haufler and his wife Andrea, Glenn Haufler and his wife Christina, and Brian Haufler. She is also survived by her 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. John Vianney Church, 350 Conshohocken State Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dolores’ name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Heart Association, 625 West Ridge Pike, Building A, Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Robert H. Smith Jr. on Monday, August 27, 2018.  Bob was a 30 year resident of Lansdale having grown up in the Doylestown area.  He was 65.

Born on November 20, 1952, he was the son of the late Robert and Barbara (Leatherman) Smith.   Bob was the beloved husband of 32 years to Laura Packard Smith and proud father of Robyn Smith, of Takoma Park, MD.

Bob was an accomplished tool and die maker, having completed his apprenticeship very early in his career. He worked with several companies in the area throughout the years, but his latest position was at John Evans’ Sons in Lansdale, with 20 years of dedicated service prior to his recent retirement in February. Bob had fond memories of growing up on his family’s farm where he would ride his horse Waco near Peace Valley Park.  He graduated from Central Bucks West, class of 1970. He enjoyed skiing and was previously a member of both the Summit Ski Club and the King of Prussia Ski Club. His true passion, however, was sailing, and he spent many happy weekends cruising the Chesapeake Bay with his wife, daughter, and their many sailing friends.  Bob also enjoyed sailing trips in the Virgin Islands, New England, and an adventurous round trip sail to Bermuda.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his wife and daughter, Bob is survived by his sisters, Claudia Duke of Hellertown, Carol Rowland (Bill) of Doylestown, and his brother Craig Smith (Patty) of Douglassville.  He is also survived by his four nieces and nephews, as well as four great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901. There will be a brief service to complete the visitation. Interment will be private.

For those wishing, a memorial donation may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at www.cbf.org