Donald E. Kocher of Doylestown, PA died after a brief illness on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 84.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Orletski Kocher.

Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Daisy Kaufman Kocher, and brother of the late Ann Kocher.

Mr. Kocher was a resident of Doylestown since 1960. He was a proud Navy veteran having served in World War II. Mr. Kocher earned his bachelor’s degree in Biological Science from Lock Haven University in 1950, a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Western Maryland in 1958, and a master’s degree in Geology from Franklin & Marshall College in 1971. Mr. Kocher was a teacher for 22 years at the Hatboro-Horsham School District where he taught earth and space sciences before his retirement in 1982. He was a former elder of Doylestown Presbyterian Church, served as a Democratic Committeeman for Doylestown Township, and worked with the Doylestown FISH service. Mr. Kocher was an avid fan of college basketball in his leisure time. He will be sadly missed as a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by his three children, Eric D. Kocher of Doylestown, Gregg E. Kocher and his wife, Janet, of Festus, MO, Kim Kocher of Philadelphia, his brother, Charles Kocher and his wife, Lois, of Pittsburgh, PA, and two sisters, Gaynelle Heim of Green Acres, FL and Linda Beidel and her husband, Larry, of Edgecomb, ME. He is also survived by his two loving granddaughters, Analicia and Amanda Kocher.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 24, 2012, from 10:00 AM until his 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 Beulah Cemetery, New Britain.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Bucks County Housing Group, P.O. Box 151, Fountainville, PA 18923.

James T. Nicol of Newtown died peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at his residence after a year-long attempt to overcome pancreatic cancer. He was 67 years old.
James was the beloved husband of Lesley A. Brownstein Nicol for 43 years.
Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas M. and Edith E. Peacock Nicol.
James proudly served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Reedman Auto World for over 42 years and served car buyers as a department Manager. James’ children were the center of his being, and he proudly coached all of his sons when they played baseball. During his tenure as coach, James also served as President of the Cheltenham Athletic Association for multiple terms. He was also a dedicated Phillies and Eagles fan. James will be sorely missed by everyone who has had the opportunity to call him husband, dad, Opa, and friend.
In addition to his loving wife Lesley, James is survived by his 3 sons; Jeffrey and his wife Disa, Joshua, and Zachary Nicol. He is also Opa to Annika and Casey.
Relatives and friends are invited to offer condolences on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 8:30am until his Funeral Service 10:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd. ) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/jnicol/KeeptheMemoryAlive

Ida Bickum of Warrington passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Neshaminy Manor Home. She was 91.

Ida was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Bickum.

Born in Regensburg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Fridolin and Franziska Rieder Schellerer and the sister of the late Louise Dupre and mother-in-law of the late Thomas E. Carpitella and grand mother of the Thomas Carpitella, Jr.

Ida was a former resident of Philadelphia and Newtown, PA before moving to Neshaminy Manor Home in 2009. She enjoyed reading, sewing, music, traveling to various locations. Ida was a member of the Newtown Senior Fellowship in Newtown and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Ida is survived by her children, Shirley Carpitella of Newtown and Fred Bickum of Florida. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Diane and Barbara and her three great grandchildren, Karl, Jr., Candace and Victoria.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd. ) Richboro.

Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Philadelphia.

If so desired, contributions in Ida’s memory may be made to Newtown Senior Fellowship, P.O. Box 647, Newtown, PA 18940.

Edward T. Jarrett, of Warrington, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Neshaminy Manor Home. He was 81.

He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy P. Moffo Jarrett and the late Anna Fallon Jarrett. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Harriet Wright Jarrett.

Ed was a resident of Warrington, for the past 4 years. He attended Frankford High School in Philadelphia. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in the M.A.G. - 26 at Cherry Point, North Carolina. Ed was a Master Diesel mechanic for all of his life having worked for Berman Leasing Company in Philadelphia from 1954 till 1967. In 1967 he and his family opened Jarrett’s Mobil Service Station located at Rt. 611 and Bristol Rd. Warrington where he worked as head mechanic until 1971. In 1971 he went to work for Hobensack’s of Ivyland and stayed until his retirement in 1995.

Ed was proud of his private pilot license which he held for many a year, flying mostly single engine planes. He was master of anything with a motor, no job was too big or too small, he was a self taught woodworker who looked forward to challenges and was excited when he overcame any obstacle and completed the project. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted family.

Ed is survived by his sons; W. Thomas Jarrett (Tom) and his wife Kathleen of Warrington, Edward T. Jarrett and his wife Linda of West Palm Beach, FL, his step children; Becky Kiefer and her husband Jack of Warrington, Michelle Brenner and her husband Craig of Lancaster, Michael Fallon and his wife Reyna of Gettysburg, Dennis Fallon and his wife Linda of State College, his sister Helen Teske of North Dakota, he is also the proud grandfather of 16; Matthew Jarrett (Melissa), Daniel Jarrett (Meg), Patrick Jarrett, Christopher Jarrett, Nicholas Jarrett (Cristy) and Alyssa Jarrett, Beverly Monahan, Michael Kiefer, Richard Brenner, Ann Marie Haus, Anna, Katie, Michael Jr, Dennis Jr, Jesse and Elizabeth Fallon. Great Grandfather of Braeden, Liam, Donovan, Brody, Natasha, Taylor, Tara, Tyler and Dylan.

Ed’s family will receive condolences on Monday evening March 19, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Tuesday from 10:00am until his Funeral Services 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (Rt. 202 at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain PA. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Neshaminy Manor Home, c/o Karen Fody Sheaffer, for the Dementia Unit, 1660 Easton Rd. Warrington, PA 18976

Walter Russell “Russ” LeNoir of Hatboro died peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was 94.

He was the beloved husband of the late Kathryn E. Uhlig LeNoir.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the third of eight children of Francis A. and Martha Opperman LeNoir.

Russ lived in Feasterville for 45 years. There, he and his wife were founders of St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served on many committees and was a long time church council member. An engineer and Army veteran, he served during World War II and worked on cryptology machines.

For the past 17 years, Russ was an active and popular neighbor at Gloria Dei Farms in Hatboro. He tirelessly helped out his friends and community, offering his budgeting, woodworking and fix-it-all skills. Traveling was another passion. Family was most important of all and he was the most devoted father, grandfather and great
grandfather who is deeply missed by all.

He is survived by his dear daughters, Janet L. Hayden and her husband, John, of Cape Cod, Mass., Joyce L. Heiss and her husband, Raymond, of Ivyland and his two sisters, Helen Wilson of Stuart, Fla. and Anna May Cesare of Mt Laurel , N.J. He also leaves six loving grandchildren, Kathleen Hayden, Gregory Heiss, Kendra Hayden, Kristen Heiss Stewart (Patrick), Eric Heiss (Leigh) and Keith Hayden and a great-grandson, Benjamin Heiss.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until his Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at St.Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 65 E. Street Road, Feasterville, PA 19053.

Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St.Stephen’s Memorial Fund at the above address.

William F. Gunst, of Holland, died peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the home of his daughter. He was 91.

He was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Agnes T. Mitchell Gunst. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary Crosby Gunst and brother of the late Veronica, Grace and Marie and half brother to the late Robert and Ernest Gunst.

Bill was a most recent resident of Twining Village; Bill was raised in Bethlehem, PA., by his dearest Aunts, Gertrude and Katherine from the age of 5 after his mother’s death. He was formerly a long time active resident of Ridley Park. In 1942, Bill joined the United States Army and fought in World War II, he was a Sergeant in General Patton’s Third Army, 4th Armored Division in the European Theater, fighting in 5 campaigns, relieving Bastogne in December,1944, liberating Ohrdruf, work/prison camp and remaining with that unit through the end of the war in occupied Germany.

After returning from the war, Bill had a long and illustrious career in the hotel business in Philadelphia. He worked at the John Bartram Hotel and was notably the manager of the Drake Hotel and Comptroller of the Penn Center Inn. He retired in 1984. Bill was very patriotic and was proud to be an American and always flew the Flag that he fought so hard for during World War II. He will be sadly missed by his devoted family and friends.

Bill is survived by his devoted children; Margaret M. (Mimi) Palkovics and her husband Louis of Holland, Patricia Simon and her husband John of Dallas TX, William L. Gunst and his wife Mary of Vienna VA, Teresa Laucks and here husband Gary of York PA, his sister Evelyn Nielsen of Idaho. He is also survived by his 13 dear grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Bill’s family will receive condolences on Saturday March 17, 2012 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown.

Private Interment with Military honors will take place at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Delaware County PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, for Outreach to Haiti and Dawns Place c/o 1750 Quarry Rd. Yardley PA 19067

Shaun Patrick Barton of Doylestown, died suddenly on Sunday, March 11, 2012, at his home. He was 33.

He was the beloved son of Catherine A. Coffey Barton of Doylestown and Thomas P. Barton of Edgely, PA.

He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Gerald and Ruth Craven Coffey of Holland, PA. He was the paternal grandson of the late Thomas and Helen Serbun Barton of Levittown, PA. In addition, Shaun is survived by his sister, Ann E. Barton of Yardley and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Born at St. Mary’s Hospital, Shaun was a lifelong resident of Bucks County living most of his years in Holland. Most recently, he resided for several years in Doylestown.

Shaun was a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1996. He had been working since graduation in Sports Merchandising, as well as in the Marketing and Sales industry. A natural athlete, Shaun was on various state championship winning sports teams during his life. A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed both playing and attending all types of sporting events. He spent many happy times at the New Jersey seashore with his friends and family, especially with his “Pop Pop” Barton. One of his most recent enjoyable experiences was attending a spiritual retreat last year at Malvern Preparatory school with his “Granddad” Coffey. Shaun was a family man, never straying far from home and the ones who loved him. Being the first grandson on both sides of his family, he was especially close with his cousins. His aunts and uncles were more like brothers and sisters to Shaun. He will be deeply missed as a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Friday, March 16, 2012, 11:00am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore St. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private.

John J. Buckley of Yardley, PA passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at home after a brief illness. He was 68.

He was the beloved husband of Claire (McManus) Buckley.

Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Atlantic City, NJ, he resided in Yardley for the past 20 years.

Mr. Buckley was a real estate broker for over 30 years before retiring in 2010.

He will be sadly and forever missed as a loving husband, father, step-father, brother, grandfather and step-grandfather.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his two sons, Michael Buckley (Jodie), Steven Buckley, his two stepsons, Gary Jester (Melissa), Sean Jester, and his sister, Virginia Maley (Jack). He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Rachel and Ross, three step-grandchildren, Meghan, William, and Adam, three nieces and two nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, from 11:00 AM until his Memorial Service 1:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Penn Wissahickon Hospice, 150 Monument Road, Suite 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

William H. Gindhart of Long Pond, PA died peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was 67.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Mary R. Groves Gindhart and brother of the late Francis J. Gindhart.

Mr. Gindhart was a recent resident of Long Pond and a life-long resident of Philadelphia. He was a proud Army Vietnam veteran. He was proudly employed at the Department of Defense, Naval Depot, in Defense Mapping Agency for many years, and also at the University of Pennsylvania in maintenance area for many years.

He will be sadly missed as a devoted brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by his sister, Rose Mary McDonough of New Hope, PA, his brother, Ronald R. Gindhart of Philadelphia, 6 nieces and 3 nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, March 12, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, March 13, 2012, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

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

Hildegard R. DeSimone, of New Hope, PA died on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center, with her family by her side. She was 80.

She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Alvin F. DeSimone.

Born in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Hans and Centa Sauer Lommer. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Franzeska (Lommer) Scherer of Munich.

Hildegard spent her formative years in Germany and moved to the United States in 1956. She met her beloved Alvin in 1959 and then married on April 30, 1960. They settled in North East, PA just outside of Erie, where they lived for over 47 years. She worked for many years as a cook at North East Elementary School.

Hildegard was athletically gifted and loved being outside, and in her younger years was a talented ice skater and skier. As a mother and a wife she enjoyed spending time with her family riding bikes and swimming at the beaches of Lake Erie. She loved the opera, classical music, playing piano, and was very creative, knitting beautiful blankets, booties, and clothes for family members. It was in 2007 when she and Alvin moved to New Hope to be closer to their children and often said that she was very happy to be here.

She was always welcoming to all who met her, treating strangers as new friends. Many of her children’s friends often commented on the happy household she provided and that she was like a second mother to them. Hilda was always giving of herself, anticipating others’ needs and offering to help in any way she could. She was very selfless, travelling for hours by bus to visit her family members. Family was first and foremost. She provided unconditional love and support to all who knew her and had an especially close bond with her grandchildren. She was a true Christian by the way she lived her life.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Eric DeSimone and Marianne of Yardley, Andre DeSimone and Jamila of Nairobi, Kenya, and Rita DeSimone Schnell and Jonathan of Newtown, her two brothers Johann and Walter Lommer, as well as extended family who reside in Germany. She is also survived by her five dear grandchildren, Alex and Marissa Schnell, Stephanie and Michael DeSimone and Jasmin DeSimone. Hilda also had a very special relationship with her sister-in-law, Shirley DeSimone and her family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 8:30am to 9:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to her Funeral Mass 10:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Her interment will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.