Jean E. Brown of Levittown, PA passed peacefully on Easter morning, April 8, 2012, after a courageous fight with cancer surrounded by loved ones.

Born on Feb 9, 1935 in Trenton, NJ she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lydia Mathes.

Jean was 77 and survived by two brothers and one sister.

Jean will be greatly missed and remembered for her unconditional love by her seven children, Rob Brown, Bill Brown and his wife April, Jeanette Ludwig, Russ Ludwig, Gary Ludwig and his wife Ginny, Tony Ludwig and his wife Debbie and Lynn Rinyu. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Lee, Austin, Cody, Olivia, Heidi, Colin and two great grand children, Rusty and Ben.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, April 16, 2012, from 10:00 AM until Words of Remembrance 10:45 AM at the Olde Church of Saint Andrew, 135 South Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940 followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private.

Mary L. Rynkewitz, of Chalfont, PA died on Saturday, April 7, 2012. She was 81.

She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Rynkewitz.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Stefanie Baczar Slysz.

Mary grew up in the Fairmont Section and attended Kensington High School. After leaving high school, Mary began a career with Curtis Publishing in Philadelphia and soon after married her sweetheart, Stephen.

She continued to work with Curtis Publishing after marrying; and remained with them even after they relocated to Pennsauken, NJ. Mary lived in Philadelphia most of her life before moving to Warrington in 2005 to be with her son and daughter in law.

She is survived by children Stephen J. Rynkewitz Jr. and his wife Darlene of Lewistown, PA, and Michael A. Rynkewitz and his wife Teresa of Chalfont, and her one granddaughter Stefanie and husband Joseph LaPolla of Ashburn, VA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 12:00 PM at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914.

Her interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd.-Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Rose M. (nee Jelek) Burns of Philadelphia, died on April 7, 2012.

Rose was the beloved mother of Robert J. Burns (Debra), Casey R. Stetto ( Robert), Michael P. Burns, Caroline Biancaniello (John), Patricia A. DiIenno (Dominic) and Theresa M. Pyrih ( Mark). She is also survived by her brother Billy Jelek, 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday, 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunksferry Rd.,Phila., PA 19154.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

Shirley Marad Gayda, of Washington Crossing, formerly of Northeast Philadelphia died peacefully on Good Friday, April 6, 2012, at Chandler Hall Hospice, with her loving family at her bedside. She was 84.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Fannie Marad and beloved wife of 46 years to the late Daniel Gayda.

Shirley was a resident of Traditions in Washington Crossing for the past 7 years having formerly lived in St. Jerome’s Parish. She worked at Leary’s book store as a bookkeeper before raising her children. Shirley was a talented seamstress, organic gardener and artist. She was a fabulous dancer who appreciated every genre of music.

Shirley was a patron of the arts, including theater, dance, music and a talented painter who took art classes at the Philadelphia Community College and Holy Family University. Shirley had the pleasure during her lifetime to travel the six continents and take in much of the history of the world.

She will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted family and friends.

Shirley is survived by her caring children; Anne G. McIntosh and her husband William, Ellen M. Gayda, and Michael D. Gayda and his wife Patricia, her brother Harold Marad and his wife Charlene, and her 7 very special grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Shirley’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday evening April 10, from 6:00pm until a time of Sharing at 7:30pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. On Wednesday at 10:55 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown for Words of Remembrance prior to her Funeral Mass at11:00am. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

Flowers or if so desired contributions in her memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St. Newtown, PA. 18940.

Marie Guastella died on April 5, 2012 surrounded by her family at the Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home in Warrington, PA. She was 98 years old.

Born April 8, 1913 in NY, NY, she was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore “Sam” Guastella for 57 years. Marie was also predeceased by her two brothers, Joe Ceresia of Westbury NY and John Ceresia of Closter, NJ.

Marie grew up in Flushing, NY before moving to New Jersey. Marie and Sam raised their family in Middlesex, NJ, and later resided in Tuckerton, Florida and the Doylestown area.

Marie is survived by her three children, Phillip of Bridgewater NJ, Jean (Barry) of Doylestown PA and Richard (Cheryl) of Clinton NJ. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Sarah (Mike), Lauren, Jessica, Annette, and David; and her two great-grandchildren, Eva Rose and Isaac.

Throughout her life, Marie enjoyed reading, the opera, cooking and visiting the beach. Most of all, she enjoyed family gatherings with all of the Italian traditions.
Prior to her 2 years at Neshaminy Manor, she resided at New Seasons in New Britain, PA for almost 5 years. Marie was an active resident throughout her nineties and participated in an array of activities. Marie will be sadly missed as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Marie’s interment was held privately at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, PA.

Sincere thanks to the nurses and staff at Neshaminy Manor for their compassionate and thoughtful care of Marie during her stay.

Donations may be made in Marie’s name for “Gardens at the Manor” at Neshaminy Manor, 1660 Easton Rd, Warrington, PA 18976.

Sandra (nee Watratz) Francano, of Richboro, PA and formerly of Mount Laurel, NJ. died on April 3, 2012.

Sandra was the beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Francano and dearest mother of Alfred J., Jr. (Barbara), Thomas A. (Anne Marie) and Sandra Richards (Michael). She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and her 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

Entombment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 125 S. 9th St.-Suite 202, Phila., PA 19107.

Anne Tantillo of Holland, PA died peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. She was 90.

She was the beloved wife of the late Carmelo Tantillo.

Born in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Katherine Spiegel Beiter.

Mrs. Tantillo was a resident of Holland for the past 13 years. She formerly lived in Long Beach Island, NJ and Garfield, NJ. She was an active member of LIFE St. Mary program and former member of Young at Heart Club of St. Bede the Venerable Church. Her family came first and foremost in her life. She enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles and word games, and she was an avid reader.

She will be sadly missed as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her two sons, Charles Tantillo and his wife, Judy, of Shamong, NJ, and Peter Tantillo and his wife, Carolyn, of Holland, PA. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren; Sarah, Timothy (Elaine), Christopher (Melanie), Mary, Kevin, Matthew, Ryan, Steven, Erika, and 2 great grandchildren; Tyler and Brooke Tantillo.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to LIFE St. Mary, 2500 Interplex Drive, Trevose, PA 19053.

James J. Nolan, of Newtown died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Newtown, PA. He was 85.

Born in Malvern PA, he was the son of the late James J. and Susan M. Murray Nolan, and was preceded in death by his brother, William Nolan.

Jim was a resident of Newtown for the past 20 years. He was a graduate of Malvern Preparatory School; he received his under graduate degree from Villanova University and his Masters Degree in Counseling from Temple University. His teaching career spanned many years, having taught Social Studies and History in the Neshaminy and Upper Merion School Districts. He retired from the Centennial School District in 1987 after serving as a Teacher and Guidance Counselor for over 20 years. He was a proud member of the United States Navy after enlisting in February 1945 and being trained as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate he was discharged in August 1946. Following his service in the U.S Navy Reserve and discharge in October 1950 he sailed the world with the U.S. Merchant Marine.

Jim was proud of his Irish heritage and loved all things Irish. He was an accomplished Irish Dancer, travelling and performing with the Timoney Dancers at many social affairs and competitions. He was a long time and devoted fan of Villanova basketball, the Phillies, and 76’ers.

He is survived by his three sons; James A. Nolan, and his wife Anita of New Hope, Patrick J. Nolan, and his wife Elizabeth of Doylestown, and Brendan F. Nolan of New Hope, his six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 12noon until his Funeral Service 1:00PM, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave., (Rt. 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will follow at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 1739 Ferry Ave. Camden NJ 08104.

Anne M. McDevitt of Richboro died peacefully on March 29, 2012 at her residence. She was 84.

Anne was the beloved wife of the late Edward James McDevitt, Jr.

Born in Jessup, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Anastasia Conniff McGinnis.

Anne was a former resident of the Somerton Section of Philadelphia and a parishioner of St. Christopher’s Church prior to moving to Richboro.

Anne is survived by her four sons, James Edward McDevitt and his wife Marilyn of Bensalem, Edward J. McDevitt, III and his wife Irene of Richboro, Thomas D. McDevitt and his wife Mary Frances of Richboro and Michael McDevitt of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is also survived by her sisters Agnes Hansburry and Margaret Flaherty, her brother James McGinnis and his wife Kate, ten grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday, April 2 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St. Phila., PA 19103.