Margaret J. “Peggy” Magilton, of Northeast Philadelphia passed peacefully from this world on Thursday, March 22, 2012, surrounded by her loving children. She fought a short and courageous battle against complications from breast cancer, ultimately succumbing to respiratory failure. She was 72.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Haas; one of 11 children she was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Peg was a resident of the Oxford Circle section for 47 years and she attended Little Flower High School. She was very devoted to her family especially her grandchildren who where the sparkle in her eye.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, making people laugh and caring for others. Taking photos of her family was her passion and looked forward to taking as many pictures as possible. She will be sadly missed by her loving and caring family.

Peg is survived by her devoted children and their spouses; Margaret M. Shewbrooks and her husband Robert, Robert A. Magilton Jr. and his wife Britt and Theresa Magilton, she was the loving grandmother to 7 special grandchildren; Caitlin, Meaghan, Elizabeth, Ryan, Sean, Hailey and Katherine, she is also survived by her 3 sisters and 3 brothers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday eve from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Thursday morning from 8:15am to 9:15am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (Rt. 202 and Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, and to her Funeral Mass 10:00am at Our Lady Guadalupe Church 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd. Doylestown, PA 18902. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 125 S. 9th St., Suite 202, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Nancy (Anna) M. Wallace McCay, 93 of Langhorne, PA died on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Crestview Nursing Home, Langhorne with her family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. McCay Sr.

Born in Cornwells Heights PA, Nancy was the daughter of the late Elmer and Anna Donnelly Wallace. She is also predeceased by her sisters Margaret, Irma and Mary and great grandson Connor McCay.

She attended Little Flower High School in Philadelphia. She and her husband raised their children in North East Philadelphia and spent many happy years in Sweetwater NJ. Nancy was a resident of Bucks County for the past15 years.

She retired in 1965, after over 20 years as an Administrative Assistant at RCA in Cherry Hill, NJ. Nancy was a talented seamstress and made clothing for her children and herself. She enjoyed reading and listening to classical and modern music. In her mid 70’s Nancy began painting and over the past years has become quite talented, with many paintings of which she was very proud.

She will be deeply missed by her loving and caring family including two sons and their spouses; Lawrence J. Jr. (Ann )of Cherry Hill NJ and Daniel C.( Arleen) of Churchville PA. Also surviving are her sisters, Joan Grondahl and Rita Hamilton. She was the proud grandmother of; Larry J. III (Coleen), Michael (Tina), Timothy (Amy), Jeffrey (Christine), Patrick (Amy), as well as of 10 Great grandchildren.

Nancy’s family will receive condolences Wednesday March 28, from 12:30 pm until her Memorial Service 1:30 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment will be private in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory maybe made to Children’s Hospital, 34th and Civic Center Blvd. Phila PA 19104 or the La Jolla Art Association, 8100 Passeo Del Ocaso, La Jolla CA 92137

Dorothy (nee Collins) Weitzel, of Feasterville, died on March 22, 2012.

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Weitzel. Dearest mother and mother-in-law of Thomas A. Weitzel, Jr. (Nancy Spiller) and David P. Weitzel (Deborah) and the late James F. Weitzel, sister of Pauline Duffy, Mary DeMairoribus, James Collins, and the late Jean Collins. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas, and Shawn and her great-grandchildren, Shawn, Zoe, and Lilly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday from 6:00pm until her Funeral Service 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Rite of Committal Friday 1:00PM at Resurrection Cem. 5201 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., 399 Market St. Suite 102, Phila. PA 19106.

Venora M. Scott of Buckingham died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Buckingham Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 100 years of age.

Venora was the beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Scott.

Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Venora Petitt Dewsnap.

Venora was a lifelong resident of Bucks County. She had lived in various communities including Bristol, Yardley, Newtown, and Richboro and most recently in Buckingham Springs in New Hope. She was a life long member of the Addisville Reformed Church in Richboro. Gram and Mimi as she was known to her family, was an avid reader and enjoyed completing puzzle books and hand crafts including crocheting. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, loving and doting grandmother and great grandmother and will be deeply missed by all.

Venora is survived by her devoted children, Thomas W. Scott, Jr. and his wife Judith of Leesburg, FL and Shirley A. Adams and her husband Roger L. of New Hope. She is also survived by her 5 grand children Deborah Salvatore, Karen McQueen, Roger L. Adams, Jr., Kimberly Matyi and Amy Adams and her 10 great grandchildren; Stephen, Brian and Amanda Adams, Jennifer Salvatore, Nicholas and Melanie Matyi, Sean, Sam, Melissa and Casey Andris.

Venora’s Family will receive condolences on Saturday, March 24 from 9:00am until her Funeral Service 10:00am at the Addisville Reformed Church, 945 Second St. Pike, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at the Newtown Cemetery in Newtown.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of Addisville Reformed Church at the above address.

Dorothy R. Weitzel (nee-Hagan) of Holland, PA died peacefully on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 75 years old.

Dorothy was born Oct. 3, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. daughter of the late Henry M. Hagan and the late Dorothy Hagan (nee- Lenahan).

Dorothy is the beloved wife of 54 years, to James J. Weitzel. She is also survived by her loving children; Dorothy A. Rodgers and her husband Bill of Holland, Joseph E. Weitzel of Bensalem, Helen M. Bolton and her husband Bill of Wesley Chapel, FL, Catherine M. Rhoads and her husband Richard of Huntingdon Valley, Rosemary Peters and her husband Dean of Eagleville, Mary Claire Connelly and her husband Jeff of Gainsville, FL, Theresa I. Gianos and her husband Steve of Southampton and Bernadette DeCaro and her husband Chris of Bristol. In addition to her children, she is survived by 35 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of Joseph Hagan, Margaret Conners, and Sarah-jane Nedl.

Born in Philadelphia, she attended Maternity BVM grade school and St. Huberts High School graduating in 1954. Dorothy met and married Jim after his return from military service in 1957. She taught early religious education for many years at St. Albert the Great Church and was an original associate of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

Dorothy was always there for her family and friends, she made the holidays exceptional and will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday Evening, March 26 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:00 am Tuesday, March 27 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.

Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Sisters of The Holy Family of Nazareth c/o Mt. Nazareth 2755 Holme Ave. Phila., PA 19152

Peter M. Hof Jr., of Churchville, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington. He was 72.

He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Elizabeth Fletcher Hof; he was the son of the late Peter J. Sr. and Elizabeth Ebner Hof and brother of the late Michael P. Hof.

Peter was a resident of Churchville for the past 38 years. He was a graduate of Bensalem High School, class of 1957. In 1985 he founded Hummingbird Inc. and Neon Express Co., both of which are located in Trevose. Peter was true to the Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Phillies and the Eagles. He was a doting grandfather who looked forward to being at his grandsons' ball games and his granddaughter’s dance recitals. He will be sadly missed by his beloved family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Noreen Reis and her husband John of Newtown, 3 special grandchildren; JT, Brandon and Brianna.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday March 24, from 11:30am until 1:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

. Rite of Committal 1:30pm at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St. Columbus OH 43214

Anthony J. “Pete” Tripodi, of Doylestown, PA died on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his home. He was 72.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Andrea Carlin Tripodi.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Stephani De Lorenzo Tripodi and brother of the late Thomas Tripodi and sister-in-law, Angela Cusick Tripodi.
Pete grew up in the Pennypack Section of Philadelphia, went to Father Judge high school, Temple University and he served five years in the United states Navy. He also spent time serving the community as a police officer in Philadelphia.

Pete then worked with his father-in-law, Charles A. Carlin at Home Builders Insulation. His dedication, hard work and dynamic personality expanded the business over many years. The company eventually evolved into A. Tripod Associates that with the help of his wife Andrea, they owned and operated with their oldest son, serving the community in various forms of contracting for 50 years. Two of his sons continue the legacy serving all the nearby counties in independent companies.

Pete was very involved for many years with the Knights of Columbus and entertained locally as a member of the state street players. He was constantly participating in charitable events and making donations through his love of golf. Pete was a member at Spring Mill Country Club, and will be greatly missed by so many.

In addition to his loving wife, Pete is survived by his three sons; Peter (Christine) Tripodi, Andrew (Laura) Tripodi, Mark (Meghan) Tripodi and seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Stephanie, Caroline, Sarah, Anna, Issabella and Brianna. He is also survived by his sister, Theresa (Robert) Cendrowski, and his brother Peter Tripodi, and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, March 26, from 6:00 — 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, and on Tuesday, March 27, at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown, Pa 18902, from 10:00 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00 am. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe at the above address.

Charles “Larry” L. Briggs of Bensalem, PA died on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at his residence. He was 57.

He was the husband of Marianne B. McCarty Briggs for 33 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Charles R. Briggs and his wife Sylvia of Ronks, PA and the late Ruth E. Spannruft Briggs.

Mr. Briggs was a resident of Bensalem for 25 years. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1972 and attended Pennco Technical School studying electronics for 2 years. He was a former employee of Bacharach Instrument Company and Scott Emergency Lighting of Bensalem. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Air Force. In his leisure time, he enjoyed bowling, golfing and snow skiing.

In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his son, Charles L. Briggs Jr. of Bensalem and his brother, Ronald F. Briggs and his wife, Dorothy, of Holland, PA. He is also survived by his two special Labrador Retrievers, Brutus and Koko.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday evening, March 22, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday, March 23, 2012, from 8:30 AM until his Funeral Service 9:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro , PA 18954.

Interment will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.

James E. McCammitt Jr. of Warmister and a lifetime member of the Hog Island NYA Mummer’s Club died peacefully on March 18, 2012.

He was the beloved husband of Esther (nee Gomolka) McCammitt, and loving father of Barbara S. McCammitt and Edward J. McCammitt (Kathleen M.). He is also survived by his brother Russell J. McCammitt (Florence), his grandchildren Kirsten, Megan, Colleen, and Brandan and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday from 9:30AM until his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM, at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116.

Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA.

In lieu of fowers contributions in his memory may be made to Ann’s Choice Benevolent Fund, 20000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974.

Charles H. Diamond, Jr. Ph. D, of New Hope, PA died peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at his residence. He was 76.

He was the beloved husband of 22 years to Roseann Cimini Diamond. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Ursula Denneny Diamond and brother of the late Dorothy Diamond.

Charles was a resident of the New Hope - Solebury area for the past 40 years. Charles was a graduate of St. Joseph Preparatory School; St. Charles Seminary where he received his bachelor’s degree; Villanova University, where he earned master’s degrees in History and Educational Administration and the University of Pennsylvania where he earned his Doctorate in Education.

Charles was a former Roman Catholic priest, serving the Archdiocese of Philadelphia over three decades. His career spanned many different professions, for the past 10 years he has been Executive Director of the Bucks County Housing and Development Corporation, a non-profit corporation that provides housing for low and moderate income families throughout Bucks County, which owns and manages over 26 properties in the County. Charles dedicated his life to serving others and took pride in giving all he could to those in need so that they could better their lives.

Charles was a former member of the Board of Directors of Redeemer Village, Huntingdon Valley; The Academy of Preachers, Lutheran Seminary and the Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Association for Nonviolence. He was also the recipient of the Community Service Award, West Philadelphia Branch of N.A.A.C.P., WCAU-TV-10- Spirit of Philadelphia Award and the Philadelphia Tribune Charities Humanitarian Award. The City Council of Philadelphia commended him for his work in helping the community during and after the MOVE confrontation in 1986.

He was an avid reader, mostly of American and European History. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Roseann, his sons Joseph F. Moran, III of Philadelphia and Sean M. Moran and his wife Heather of Levittown; he was devoted to his 4 caring grandchildren: Hannah, Ryann, Rebecca and Joy.

Charles’ family will receive condolences on Wednesday March 21, 2012 from 10:00am until his Memorial Service 11:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Joseph Preparatory School, 1733 W. Girard Ave. Phila PA 19130 or Holy Redeemer Hospice 12265 Townsend Rd. Phila PA 19154