Sharon Moeckel of Langhorne, PA passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by family.  She was 67.

The beloved wife of Dudley Moeckel for 43 years, Sharon was a lifelong resident of Bucks County with a great love of the County’s countryside.  Her family, immediate and extended, and time spent with them, meant everything to Sharon.  She loved them all immeasurably and her most treasured times were when they were all together.  Family came first throughout her life.  Sharon also had a great love of animals.  The time she spent as a volunteer at the Aark Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center was very special to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents William C. Turner and Thelma Miller Keen and her son Kenneth Moeckel.  In addition to her loving husband, Sharon is survived by three dearly loved daughters, Nancy Daiutolo (Scott) of Wayne, PA, Jennifer Moeckel of Rosemont, PA , Susanne Moeckel (Jerry Brown) of Telford, PA; her 2 sisters, Joyce Cohen (Brad) and Victoria Wehling (Steve); her brothers, William Turner and Glenn Turner (Aline); her step-sister, Patricia Johnson (Duane); four cherished grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Jane, and Jacob; her brother-in-law, William Moeckel (Juliet); her Uncle and Aunt Donald and Marilyn Turner and many dear nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In keeping with Sharon’s wishes, her service and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd., Second Fl., Princeton, NJ 08540 or to the Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Nellie M. Dove of Bridgeville, DE and formerly a long time resident of Bucks County passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 15, 2019.  She was blessed to have lived 100 years rich with family, faith and love.

Nellie was the loving wife of the late Edgar A. Dove and devoted mother of the late Carolyn R. Kennedy.

Born in Petersburg, VA she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lula C. Feaster Hesse.

For Nellie family always came first and her devotion to them was without measure.   She always felt that along with her deep faith, these cornerstones allowed her to be blessed with a long, full, and active life.  She enjoyed travelling, cooking and being surrounded by those near and dear to her heart.

Nellie was very proud of her Christian Faith, read her Bible daily and felt that God was good to her each and every day.  Her fortitude and strength will be forever admired and her memory cherished by all those who knew and loved her.

Surviving are her children, Harold A. Dove (Brenda) of Anchorage, AK, James E. Dove (Rose) of Lakeland, FL, Sally L. Harman (John) of Baltimore, MD, Nellie “Sue” Butcher (Charles) of Dover, PA, Phyllis I. Gary (Charles) of Bridgeville, DE, David C. Dove (Hermaine) of Tamarac, FL, and Joseph C. Dove (the late Shirley) of Glen Burnie, MD.  She also leaves behind 22 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and her sister, Maxine Golizen.

In addition to her husband and her daughter, she was preceded in death by four siblings.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM and on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

Ellen I. Morba of Richboro passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 at home with her daughter by her side.  She was 91.

Ellen was the loving wife of the late Joseph P. Morba with whom she had shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in Girardville, PA she was a daughter of the late Florie and Sophie Piccolo Panaccio.

Ellen was proud to have spent her career as a Registered Nurse, work that was very near to her heart.  She was part of the final graduating class of the Nurse Cadet Corps during World War II and went on to work in VA Hospitals both in New York City and Philadelphia. After moving to Levittown she went back to work part time as a nurse in the Obstetrics Department of Lower Bucks Hospital until her retirement.

Ellen kept herself busy wearing many hats which included being a very active member of the Ladies Auxillary at the John Billington VFW Post 6945 in Levittown and she was also active with senior groups at both St. Bede the Venerable and St. Vincent de Paul Parishes. Ellen also enjoyed gardening and will be remembered by all who knew her for willingness to help anyone and for her kindness and compassion.

Ellen is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Morba of Yardley; her brother, Dominic Panaccio and her sister Dolores Nark; as well as her extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM in the Chapel of St. Louise de Marillac at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Eleanor’s Garden Hospice at 10125 Verree Rd., Ste. 202, Philadelphia, PA 19116.

William D. Smith of Churchville passed away  suddenly on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the age of 27.

Born in Oceanside, NY he was the son of William C.A. Smith of Churchville and the  late Susan Snekenberg Smith.  He also is survived by his loving Fiancée, Kristen Fitzpatrick.

Bill was a Council Rock South graduate.  He was skilled with his hands and worked in commercial flooring  and most recently as a valued member of a local paving company where his accuracy and attention to detail shined.  Bill was known for living life to the absolute fullest and was a bit of a daredevil who thrived on pushing the envelope. He enjoyed music of all kinds, cars, skateboarding and was always on the move.  Possessing a deep devotion to his friends and family he was a great help around the house and having also been known for being meticulous, he always managed to keep things neat and organized. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his father and his fiancée, Bill is survived by his brother, Christopher J. Smith (Heather) of Langhorne, his niece Addyson Smith and many family members andfriends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 3:00 PM until his Memorial Service at 5:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flower donations may be made in his name to Footprints To Recovery, 3535 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 300, Hamilton, NJ 08619 or Self Help Movement, 2600 Southampton Road, Philadelphia PA 19116.

With a heart full of love and humor, Eugene Martin Jacobs, of Newtown, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was 84 years old.

Gene was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Prete) Jacobs for 57 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Gene was the youngest child of the late Willard and Hannah McFadden Jacobs. He enjoyed spending his summers on his family’s farm in Boyertown, Pa. In his early years, Gene doted on his chickens. He was often spotted taking the entire flock for a walk down the street. His love of animals, especially dogs, continued to grow through the years.

At Frankford High School, Gene excelled in athletics. He played baseball and “lettered” in basketball and football. Even while serving in the US Army, he found time to play various sports with his fellow soldiers. Not wanting to miss an opportunity to participate in a game, Gene always kept the trunk of his car stocked with sports equipment. Wearing only a slipper, Gene limped down the aisle the day he married the love of his life, due to an injury he sustained on the football field that morning. Later in life, Gene could be found crushing his serve on the tennis court or cheering for his favorite Philadelphia teams, whether from the stands or his favorite recliner.

In 1968, Gene became the founder and president of Graphic Data, a printing company he and his partners grew for over 45 years. During this time, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Gene was a founding member of the Irish Society and a

Democratic candidate for the 175th District for the Pennsylvania State House.

Of all of his accomplishments, this extraordinary man was most proud of his family who will miss his kindness, sense of humor, and beautiful blue eyes.

In addition to his wife, Phyllis, Gene is survived by his loving daughters, Karen Jacobs, Holly Jacobs and Ellyn and Ray McLaughlin; his grandsons, Jake McLaughlin; Scott and Sean Hakim, and their father, Toufic Hakim.

Family and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 2:30pm until the start of Eugene’s Funeral Tribute at 4:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, and to honor Gene’s generous heart, please either consider doing an act of kindness for someone else, or making a charitable donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street; Suite 102 in Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Mary Caroline Fields Mullins, of Perkasie, PA, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on March 12, 2019. She was 86 years old.

Caroline is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ted; her daughter Kathryn Herman and her husband Ron; her daughter Lisa Marchiano and her husband Dr. Dominic Marchiano; and her grandchildren, Gioia Marchiano and Paolo Marchiano.

Caroline was born May 29, 1932 in Kingston, GA, to Eugene Spencer and Grace Paris Fields. She is predeceased by her siblings, Eugene S. Fields, Jr., Elbert Payson Fields, and Wilma Cantrell.

She graduated from Taylorsville High School and earned a B.A. degree from Georgia College and University and an M.A. degree from Fairfield University. She was a woman of many interests. An accomplished oil painter and a Master gardener who loved art, nature and learning, Caroline was especially passionate about gardening and the study of psychology. She was a life-long inspiration to her daughters. Today, one is a renowned landscape designer and the other, a diplomate Jungian Analyst. Caroline will live on in their work and hearts.

As a best friend, loving companion and ardent supporter for 63 years, Caroline enriched Ted’s life in countless ways.

Funeral services were held privately and a private burial was held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA.

Cvetan Popov, of Hilltown, formerly of Chalfont, died on Monday, March 11, 2019.  He was 92.         

He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Klaric Popov.

Born in Orehovo, Bulgaria, he was the son of the late Jordan Popov and Velika Dimitrova and brother to two sisters, Ivanka and Hristina.

Cvetan was born and raised in a prominent family in Bulgaria during the reign of King Simon II of Saxe –Cobug – Gotha.   His father and his grand-father were both Pope’s of the Eastern Orthodox faith with close ties to the royal family.  Cvetan was attending the University of Sofia studying medicine until the Russians began their slow take over of Bulgaria in the early 1940s.   While he was attending the university, a professor had asked him to do a broadcast on Radio FREE Bulgaria about how this will hurt Bulgaria – within days of that speech, he was arrested and was to be executed.

Under house arrest and his family estate heavily guarded, one night a few weeks before his execution date – his sister’s and lady cousins dressed him in lady’s clothing with make up a hat and a cape and snuck him out of the house past the guards under the cloak of a group of giggling tipsy ladies.   From his village, he traveled under the cover of night through the Bulgarian country side until he was captured after crossing the board into Yugoslavia (now known as the Country of Serbia).  He was imprisoned and tortured in a communist prison for 2 years.  Even as a prisoner, he would read about the events in the United States under President Dwight Eisenhour.

Eventually, he was released into a guarded village where other Bulgarians were being held.    One day he received an unmarked letter from a local villager with a ticket and a note telling him to go to a particular location, on this date and to board this train.    The envelope had no name on it nor did he know who it came from.        At this time, he was living with a family who were traders and had come across a Yugoslavian’s Soldiers uniform.    When the time came for him to head to that train, he was given that uniform so that he could travel out of the village.

Cvetan boarded that train which took him to a town in Austria where two British solders greeted him.   During this time in Austria, it was occupied by the British and the Americans.    He was taken to the British Army camp where he was fed and given a place to stay.    While in their camp, he was questioned for days however, he was free to move around the camp.   Within a week or so, two soldiers arrived wearing MP emblem on their uniforms.   They were American Solders under the command of Dwight Eisenhower.  He was transferred to the American Army Camp where he was again questioned but was free to move around their camp.

Then a day or so US soldiers who had been questioning him asked him if he would like to go to America.  He said that he did not know anyone there but he was willing to go there.   They prepared his travel documents and then boarded the USS General W.C. Langfitt from Bremerhaven Germany and arrived in the Ellis Island New York December 16, 1955.  

From that day, Cvetan lived and loved the American dream.    He married Maria Klaric in April of 1963 and had two daughters.    He enjoyed celebrating his faith, was very active in the church, and sang in the choir.    He and his wife lived modestly in a small row home until they could purchase a home in the suburbs of Chalfont.    Cvetan rebuilt the life he lost in Bulgaria on the small lot of 15 Hellberg Ave with a garden, orchard of apple, pear, plum trees and a small vineyard.   He had a strong work ethic that kept him working until he retired at the age of 72.

Cvetan enjoyed life with his wife, daughters (Anastasia and Hristina) and eventually their husbands (Dennis Blaszczyk and Sandro Corrado) and grandchildren.    He and his wife would spend their golden years taking bus trips to Atlantic City and spending the rest of their time with their two grandchildren, Nastassja and Stefano.  

After the passing of his wife, Cvetan moved in with his daughter Hristina, her husband Sandro, his grandchildren and their two dogs Leo and Oskar.    The last eight years of his life was living the grand-father’s dream.    He enjoyed the sounds and smells around him.    He enjoyed visiting with friends and sharing his stories with them.    He loved to sit on the front porch with Leo and Oskar just watching and listening to the birds and trees.    He loved hearing the voices of his grandchildren as they came home each day from school and said “Hi Deda.”

Most of all, Cvetan loved the country that welcomed him where he was able to be reborn.    He embodied everything that this country stands for – Freedom.     Although he always wore a hat with an American flag, the love for his home land of Bulgaria never left his heart.  

Cvetan is preceded in death by his two sisters Hristina Popov and Ivanka Popov.    He survived by his two daughters, Anastasia Blaszczyk and her husband Dennis of Chalfont and Hristrina Corrado and her husband Sandro of Hatfield.   His is also survived by his two grandchildren Nastassja and Luigi “Stefano” Corrado. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:00 AM to 11:00AM and his funeral service following on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Joseph A. Fluehr II Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901.   His interment will follow in  St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

Rita T. Coates of Langhorne died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2019 at her residence. She was 95.

Rita was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Coates Sr.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Marguerite Louise O’Connor Smith and the sister of the late George Smith Jr and Margaret Smith McCarson.

Rita was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to the Villas, NJ where she resided for over 30 years before moving to Langhorne. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who always found the time to support her family’s activities and their endeavors. Her greatest joy was to be in the presence of her family. Rita also enjoyed playing bingo and cards with her friends from Heathergate. She will be truly missed by her family and by all who came to know and love her.

Rita is survived by her 5 sons; Joseph J. Coates Jr. and his wife Kathy of Langhorne, John J. Coates and his wife Ellen of Langhorne, Thomas J. Coates of Warrington, William J. Coates and his wife Mary Pat of Richboro and Robert J. Coates and his wife Maureen of Southampton. She is also survived by her brother John Smith of Ventnor, NJ and her sister Dorothy Smith Walsh of Linwood, NJ, 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 9:30 am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Thursday March 14, 2019 at St. Timothy Church, 3001 Levick St., Philadelphia, PA 19149. Rita’s interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 N. 20^th street Suite 405, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103.

Maude “Kay” Miller, of Doylestown, PA died on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Neshaminy Manor Home, Doylestown. She was 95.

She was the wife of the late Wilfred Howard Edwards and Harry Wayne Miller and sister of the late David and Harry Still.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Harry and Maude Uber Still.

Maude was a resident of Doylestown, PA for twenty-six (26) years. What can you say about a woman whose purpose in life was to make every stranger a friend and every friend feel loved. Maude had a kind heart, good soul and a gregarious nature that made everyone glad to be in her company. She wasn’t one for traditional hobbies; after starting each day reading inspirational script, Maude would immerse herself in whatever movies filled the schedule on the OLD movie channel. What Maude enjoyed most was spending time with her family, who she adored, and attending any social situation that gave her a chance to engage in fun banter or serious conversation. Her children all feel blessed having inherited at least some of Maude’s best qualities that made her a truly special person.

She is survived by her four children Candice K. Kehoe and her husband Fred of Hatboro, Geoff Edwards and his wife JoAnne of Doylestown, Bruce Edwards and his wife Kathy of Hatboro, and Terrance Edwards and his wife Chun Ling of Horsham. She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren

Her family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00AM until her Funeral Service 10:30AM on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901.  Her interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery, New Britain. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of donor's choice.

Robert "Bob" C. Williams passed away peacefully on March 9, 2019. He was 76.

He was the beloved husband of Arlene F. Williams for 52 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Howard and Sally Ann Williams.

Bob and Arlene  met when they were cadets in Civil Air Patrol at Northeast Philadelphia Airport.  After high school, Bob worked as a draftsman and worked  his way up to more responsible positions.  He attended what was known at the time as Drexel Institute for Technology evening school.  After graduating with degrees in Electronic Engineering, Bob worked for companies doing work for the US Department of Defense.  He spent 30 years combined working at the Johnsville Naval Air Development Center in Warminster and the Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland.  For a short period of time, he ran a small business known as Omni Electronics and Manufacturing in Ivyland.   Bob was a family man who was committed to providing for his family.  He enjoyed sports on TV and  trips with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his loving children; Kelly Williams – Brey and her husband Andrew, John Williams and his wife Michelle, and Karen Fradley and her husband Joe, as well as his 5 grandchildren; Peter and Samantha Brey, Emelia and Ava Williams, and Jackson Fradley.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at St. John United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Rd., Ivyland, PA 18974. His interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Rd., Ivyland, PA 18974.