Raymond A. Delahanty, Jr. Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret.) of Yardley, PA died peacefully on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 83 years old.

Born in Boston, MA he was the son of the late Raymond A., Sr. and Loretta Gorman Delahanty.

Lt. Col. Raymond A. Delahanty has faithfully served his country during both war and peace time. He is a proud veteran of the Korean War and also the Vietnam conflict. Since his retirement from the Armed Forces, Ray always strived and succeeded in furthering his education. He was a loving father who worked tirelessly for many years as an Attorney for General Electric and Lockheed Martin.

He is survived by his beloved partner of many years Delcie, and by his 2 loving children; Claire Elizabeth Delahanty of Alexandria, VA and Michael R. Delahanty and his wife Dawn of Chesapeake Beach, MD, and his brother Paul Delahanty, and his sister Loretta Lussier Spatafore.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday Evening, April 27 from 6:00PM until his Funeral Service 7:30PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment with full Military Honors will be conducted July 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery.
Please arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Greater Philadelphia & Southeastern NJ, 150 Monument Rd. Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or to The American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.

Mark Andrew Slovich of Holland, PA died suddenly in a hiking accident on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Utah. He was 22.

Born in Langhorne, PA, he was the beloved son of Richard M. and Marie T. Scanlin Slovich.

Mark was a resident of Holland for 20 years. He graduated from Council Rock South High School, Class of 2008. An avid outdoorsman, Mark joyfully hiked the Appalachian Trail. He joined the Conservation Corps, a division of AmeriCorps, and served for two years in Minnesota and Montana. Presently he was employed as a forest technician with the U.S. Forestry Service. He was an experienced hiker who sought out beautiful and serene spaces to play musical prayer from his Indian flute. He will be sadly missed as a loving son, brother, grandson and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Michael J. Slovich and his wife, Jessica, of Mohnton, PA, his two sisters, Katharine G. Slovich of Philadelphia, PA, Anna E. Slovich of Holland, PA, and his cherished girlfriend Emily Hayes of Duluth, MN. He was the maternal grandson of Helen Scanlin of Buckingham and John J. Scanlin of Tioga County, PA and paternal grandson of Rose R. Slovich of Erie, PA and the late Frank Slovich. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 26, 2012, from 10:00 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00 am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will be private.

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

Richard J. Mathie of Chalfont, PA died on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 58.

He was the husband of Cheryl A. Mathie for 13 years.

Born in Homestead, PA, he was the son of Anne Saloga Mathie of Houston, TX and the late Alexander Mathie.

Mr. Mathie was a resident of Chalfont for the past 20 years. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1975, with his bachelor degree in Mathematics. Richard was employed as a sales representative for K-Tube Corporation, a medical supplies company located in Poway, CA, for the past 8 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing, traveling, gardening and was an avid hockey fan. He will be sadly missed as a husband, father, son, and brother.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his two sons, LT. Cameron F. Mathie, U.S. Navy, who is presently stationed in Italy, Dillon F. Mathie of Brunswick, GA, his sister, Alexis Kuhnel and his niece, Sarah Logue, both of Houston, TX.

Services and interment will be held privately.

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

Joseph C. Ravotti, of Deptford, NJ and formerly of Churchville, PA. died on April 12, 2012.

He was the beloved husband of Grace E. (nee Zimbardi) Ravotti and dearest father of Stephen E. Ravotti (Lois) and the late Marla A. Ravotti Stieber. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 12:00 Noon at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Parkinson Council 111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 250 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

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John Bergmann passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 12, 2012.

He is survived by his wife, Heidi, children, Peter and Karen, and his grandchildren, Tyler and Derek.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 10:00 AM from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (Route 202 and Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901.

Immediately following the service, his family will greet friends at a luncheon at John’s church, Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church, Route 202 and Ute Road, New Britain, PA.

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

Brett C. Miller, of Lansdale, PA died on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, after a long and courageous battle with Aplastic Anemia. He was 25.

Born in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of Ronald and Robin Mazuk Miller of Lansdale.

Brett attended public school, graduating from North Penn High School in 2005. During his grade school years, Brett discovered his love for music—specifically for the tuba. As a member of the North Penn Marching Knights, Wind Ensemble, District, Region, All-State, and All-Eastern ensembles, he shared his gift of music with all who would listen. Brett continued his studies at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, majoring in Tuba Performance and Music Education. Despite a break in his studies to focus on his health, Brett was able to complete his Tuba Performance degree at Eastman in 2011.

Aside from his love for music, Brett was also an avid Phillies fan and liked to play baseball and disc golf. He loved the ocean, and especially enjoyed fishing and boogie-boarding. He was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church.

In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his brother Chadd E. Miller of Lansdale, his girlfriend Ashley Rittenhouse of Lansdale, his maternal grandparents Robert F. and Patricia Hirsch Mazuk of Ocean Pines, MD, his paternal grandmother Mildred Blauch Miller of Richmond, VA. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012 and on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by his Memorial Service at 11:00 am at the Doylestown Mennonite Church, 590 North Broad Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (http://aamds.org) and the Be the Match Registry—National Marrow Donor Program (www.marrow.org).

Joan L. Ginunas of Doylestown died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Lakeview Assisted Living, Doylestown. She was 78.

Joan was the beloved wife of the late Anthony R. “Richard” Ginunas.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Tarnacki.

Joan was a former resident of Horsham and Chalfont before moving to Doylestown in 2009. She was a volunteer for many years with St. Christopher’s Hospital Auxiliary and with the local Meals on Wheels Program. Joan also had worked with the Thrift Shop in New Britain which provided assistance to “A Women’s Place” organization of Bucks County. Joan will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Joan is survived by her children, Richard A. Ginunas and his wife Claire of Perkasie, Vern Ginunas and his wife Virginia of Fullerton, CA and Arlene Mohan of Palm Coast, FL. In addition, Joan is survived by her brother Richard Tarnacki of Lyndhurst, NJ her sister, Frances Dollbaum of Wayne, NJ, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 8:30am to 10:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue, (Route 202 and Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914.

Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

If so desired, contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to a charity of a donor’s choice.

Marie K. (nee Hegarty) Brett, of Philadelphia, died on April 10, 2012.

Marie loved wife of the late Edmund L. Brett. She was the dearest mother of Rev. Stephen F. Brett, SSJ. and dearest sister of Sr. Marie of Jesus, OCD, William P. Hegarty, James A. Hegarty and the late Anne McCarthy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Holy Family Home, 5300 Chester Ave., Phila., PA 19143.

Interment St. Andrew Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Ave., Phila., PA 19143.

Francis J. Williams, of Chalfont, PA died on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Clare Bridge of Dublin, surrounded by his family. He was 78.

He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Joan M. Bauer Williams.

Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary McAdara Williams.

Francis was a 1952 graduate of the Northeast Catholic High School for Boys. He actively served with the US Navy in Bainbridge, Maryland from 1952 until 1954 and then served in the US Naval Reserve until 1960 when he received an honorable discharge.

He was married on June 21, 1958 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Warrington, PA. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Chalfont. Francis worked in electronic engineering, and was the founder and president of Digital Devices Inc. from 1974 until his retirement in 2000.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Francis J. Williams Jr. and his wife Teresa of Chalfont, Joan M. Williams of Perkasie, Debra A. Williams of Telford, Theresa Wagner and her husband Richard of Doylestown, Daniel R. Williams and his wife Ziem-Nop of Hilltown, Suzanne Williams and Linda Benson of Towson, MD, and Jennifer Wenhold and her husband Chad of Perkasie, his brother Robert Williams and his wife Janice of Warminster, and his 3 sisters, Jean Pilchok of Feasterville, PA, Mary Klug of Wilkes Barre, PA, and Theresa Thairsworth of Philadelphia. He is also survived by his 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Leon Williams and his two sisters; Ruth Alcon and Loretta Prinzo.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, April 13, 2012 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00 am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914.

His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Attn: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, PO Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780 or online at www.michaeljfox.org.

Gloria “Dolores” Spoonhoward Shaw, of Richboro, died peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Holy Redeemer Hospital Hospice. She was 86.

She was the beloved wife of 59 years to the late William Raymond Shaw. Born in Herminie, PA., she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Gertrude Rizzi Spoonhoward.

Dolores, as she was known by family and friends, was a resident of Richboro for the past 60 years. A woman of many talents, Dolores volunteered at Holy Redeemer Hospital and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company. She was an active and faithful member of the Addisville Reformed Church in Richboro and a member of the Neshaminy Chapter NO. 374 Order of the Eastern Star for many years.

Dolores was an avid reader, enjoyed bowling and was a terrific card player who looked forward to card games with family and friends. A caring mother and doting grandmother who knew that family always came first, she will be sadly missed by all who had the opportunity to know and love her.

She is survived by her devoted and caring daughters; Kathy R. Rook and her husband Bill of Ivyland and Barbara Lynn Severs and her husband Les of Richboro, she was the dear grandmother to Kimberly D. Capaldi ( Richard), Sheri Lynn Omlor (Brian), Tammy M. Carbone (Kevin) , and great grandmother to Kyle, Dylan, Connor and Owen.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Thursday evening April 12, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Friday at the Addisville Reformed 945 Second St. Pike Richboro from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00am.

Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

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