Regina Elizabeth McGann-Jones passed peacefully as her granddaughter Lindsey Pilla played her favorite music for her on February 23, 2012, at Pickering Manor Home in Newtown Borough. She was 86.

Regina was the beloved wife of the late Norman Penniman and the late Eugene Jones.

Born in Trenton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances Regina Leadom-McGann and was the sister of the late Thomas McGann, Leo McGann, Lawrence McGann, Eileen McGann-Kandrac, sister-in-law of the late Kathryn Sullivan-McGann and brother-in-law of the late John Kandrac.

Regina lived the majority of her life in the City of Trenton, she graduated from Trenton Central High School. After graduation Regina began a 30 plus year career with the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Environmental Protection. For the past five years Regina was a resident at Pickering Manor Home in Newtown Borough. She enjoyed very much her time at Pickering, particularly her many friends, the staff and residents; she spoke often of Krystina Bell of the Pickering Staff who was extremely kind to her. Regina also enjoyed the many activities at Pickering. She was well known for her constant work on jigsaw puzzles and her awards from the Grange Fair.

Regina is survived by her daughter, Frances Regina Pilla and her husband M. Barry, Jr. of Newtown Township. She is also survived by her granddaughter Lindsey M. Pilla of Newtown Township, her brother John McGann of Ewing, NJ, her sisters-in-law Maria McGann of Pennington, NJ and Betty Kennedy of Nockamixon, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. At the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Pickering Manor Home, 226 North Lincoln Avenue, Newtown, PA 18940.

George E. Taylor, of Doylestown died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Neshaminy Manor. He was 87.

He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria Woll Taylor.

Born in Bridgeville, DE, he was the son of the late Charles and Ann Short Taylor, and father of the late George E., Theresa and Helen Taylor.

He is survived by his eight children; Charles J. and Kathy Taylor of Line Lexington, PA, Gloria T. Phillips and Lawrence Payne of Chalfont, Joseph E. and Diane Taylor of Churchville, Mary Catherine Taylor of Hatfield, Gera Marie and Donald Mollica of Lansdale, John C. and Marybeth Stevenson -Taylor of Hershey, Edward G. Taylor of Lansdale, James G. and Michelle Taylor of Doylestown, his brother Richard Taylor, his 4 sisters, Elizabeth Volk, Josephine Farley, Jeanette Smith, and Mary Robb. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and his Aunt Minnie O'Day.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Neshaminy Manor Garden, 1660 Easton Rd., Warrington, PA 18976.

Mildred Costello, 89 of Port Carbon passed away Tuesday at the Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street, Pottsville, Pa.

Born in Conception Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada on October 21, 1922, she was the 10th of eleven daughters of Edward P and Mary T. Costello Kenny.

Mildred was a retired employee of the Bell Telephone Company.

She was a member of St. John The Baptist Church, Pottsville, since 2008.

She was predeceased by her husband Michael F. Costello, to whom she was married almost 50 years.

Mildred was also predeceased by her 10 sisters, Kathryn Murphy, Lillian Nickels, Viola Scully, Josephine Eberwine, Margaret G. Kenny, Genevieve Kenny, Mary Dalton, Margaret M. Kenny, Barbara Schmidt and Dorothy Kenny, her nephew Thomas Murphy and her niece Patricia Tangradi.

Survivors include her nieces, Barbara A. Fox, with whom she resided, Margaret (Joseph) Puglia, Gulf View Fl., Barbara Tramo ( Robert), Doylestown, Pa., Mary Welch, Collingdale, Pa., and Elizabeth Koropchak, St. Clair, Pa., and nephews John Nickels, Jr. ( Kathleen) Chalfont, Pa., John Schmidt, Jr. (Faye) Lansdowne, Pa., and Edward Schmidt, Upper Darby. Also many great nieces and great nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 11:30 am until her Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 pm at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Church 10th and Mahantongo Street Pottsville, PA 17901, or St. Vincent de Paul Church, at the above address.

Frank Honisch Jr. died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Neshaminy Manor, Warrington, PA.

Born in Brestovac Yugoslavia and formerly of Ambler, PA He was the beloved husband of the late Helen M. Schiffmacher Honisch. He is survived by his loving children Frank Honisch III (Edith) Nancy M. Diekman (Henry) and Ernest Thomsen (Diane) 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday February 23, 2012, from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Service 10:00AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Neshaminy Manor Home, 1660 Easton Rd., Warrington, PA 18976 or to Caring Hospice Services, 400 Commerce Dr., Suite C, Ft. Washington, PA 19034.

Robert James Armstrong of Doylestown, PA, formerly of Whippany, NJ and Flemington, NJ, died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Pine Run Health Care. He was 89.

Born in Newark, NJ, on April 21, 1922, to the late Peter and Annie Armstrong, Robert was predeceased by his brothers, William and Peter Armstrong and his sisters, Anna Hogan, Alice Groves and Mary Clark.

He attended school in Newark, NJ, and served in the US Army during World War II and landed at Normandy Beach. He worked at Elastic Stop Nut, Union, NJ for 25 years. He lived in Union, NJ, Whippany, NJ and moved to Flemington, NJ to be with his family. He was a volunteer with the Union Fire Department, the Callmen’s First Aid Squad, Triboro First Aid Squad, Seaside Park, NJ and volunteered with the Morristown Memorial Hospital, receiving a 500 hours of service award. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Maplewood, NJ and Our Lady of Mercy in Whippany, NJ, where he was an usher for many years. He also attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Three Bridges, NJ.

He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife, Madelyn Helmstetter Armstrong who he married on Nov. 17, 1945. They just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. He is the proud dad of Barbara (Curt) Fuko of Pittsboro, NC and Linda (Edward) Burger of Flemington, NJ. He is the loving grandfather of Tracy Burger (Pete Delgado), Lisa (Anthony) DeFazio, Julie (Kirk) Eisenbeil, Sarah (Ryan) Garbolino, Kristin (Anthony) Pisch, Curtis Fuko and Michael (Eric Rizzo) Fuko. He was so proud to be the great grandpa to 14 great grandchildren, Luke, Hailey Rose, Samuel DeFazio, Caleb, Camryn, Cassidy, Colby Eisenbeil, Ella Grace Garbolino, Ryan, Lindsay Pisch, Andrew Bucknam, Jessica, Kaitlyn, and Justin Fuko.

Robert loved the Yankees, he was so proud of his WWII service and most of all he loved his wife and family. We will miss him. He was a wonderful man.

Robert’s family will receive condolences on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 8:30 am until his memorial mass at 9:30 am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914.

Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA at 11:30 am.

Donations may be sent to the Veterans Association in Robert’s name.

Ruby Wells Angst, of Feasterville, died peacefully at her home with her family and friends by her side on Friday, February 17, 2012, after a courageous 7-year battle with breast cancer. She was 70.

She was the beloved wife for over 50 years of Bruce B. Angst. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Luby and Alice Wells Lee, and sister of the late Joyce Bobbs. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School, class of 1959, and the Rudmar School of Cosmetology in Philadelphia, and was a resident of Feasterville for the past 42 years.

Ruby was the first manager of the Strawbridge and Clothier Hair Salon in the Neshaminy Mall. She was the owner of Ruby Lee’s Beauty Parlor in Feasterville until her retirement. She was active in her community, serving as a Republican Committee Woman in Lower Southampton, and was a founding member of the Playwicki Farm Committee.

Through all of her peaks and valleys with breast cancer, Ruby never lost her spirit. She was focused on her family, especially her grandchildren, and always had a smile for them. An avid crafter she enjoyed working with ceramics, and especially working in her garden, which was a family tradition handed down from her parents. Ruby will be remembered for her beauty both inside and out, and for the kind word, smile, and generous heart she had for everyone.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Joyce A. Lockyer and her husband Paul of St. Simons Island, Georgia, June A. Lewandowski and her husband Randall of Yardley, Pennsylvania, and James A. Angst and his wife Gina of Feasterville, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her brother Ronald Lee and his wife Linda of North Carolina, and her 7 loving grandchildren: Alejandra, Stephanie, Victoria, Cassandra, Olivia, Wade and Maxwell.

Funeral Services and Interment were private.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospice Warminster, 225 Newtown Rd. Warminster, PA 18974, Abington Cancer Center at 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pa 19001.

Friends and family members interested in celebrating Ruby's life may sign up to participate in or donate to Ruby's Gems Team for the Relay for Life Event at West Chester University on April 28, 2012. Information about this event is available online at www.relayforlife.org/pawestchester. If you wish to be a member of additional Rudy's Gems Teams, contact June at mrsjlew@gmail.com

Raymond J. Moore, of Wildwood Crest, NJ, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 with his caring family by his side. He was 47.

Born in Newport Beach, California, he was the son of Margaret Boyce Moore and the late Edward J. Moore.

Ray has resided in Wildwood Crest, NJ for the past 3 years, having formerly been a resident of the Philadelphia area for most of his life. Ray was a graduate of Temple University and has been employed by Oracle Corporation of San Francisco, California for the past 15 years.

Ray enjoyed his family and friends, traveling the world and experiencing as many fine restaurants as he could with his life companion Karen Eizman.

In addition to his beloved mother, Ray is survived by his three sisters; Margaret M. Martinez and her husband Raymond of Collegeville, PA, Teresa V. Buser and her husband Joseph of Carmel, IN; Patricia A. Moore and her husband Gerald Mixon of Austin, TX. as well as his brother, Edward J. Moore and his wife Robin of Worcester, PA, and by his many nieces, nephews, aunts and his uncle.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation Saturday February 18, 2012 from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 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 the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Phila. PA 19103

John J. Nedwick, of Southampton, died peacefully with his devoted wife and family at his side on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Abington Hospice Warminster. He was 90.

He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Janet E. Peters Nedwick. Born in Ranshaw, PA, he was the son of the late Peter and Helen Niedzwiecki and father of the late David Nedwick.

John was a resident of Southampton for the past 50 years. He was in the Naval R.O.T.C Program at the University of Louisville during World War II and was honorably discharged from the service in June 1946. After receiving his Bachelors Degree in Chemistry in 1947 from Louisville he obtained a Masters Degree in 1952 from the University of Pennsylvania. From 1948 until his retirement in 1985 he had an impactful career at the Rohm and Haas Company. His assignments included leading the development of novel continuous high pressure polymerization processes of acetylene and ethylene chemistry. Later in his career he was responsible for the process development of many Agricultural Chemicals which still positively impact our lives today. John enjoyed fishing, golf and tennis with his family and ushering at his Church.

In addition to his beloved wife, John is survived by his caring sons; Peter Nedwick and his wife Christine of Midlothian VA and Paul J. Nedwick and his wife Mariann of Lansdale PA and his 6 dear grandchildren; Justin L., Ethan B., Taylor M., Austin R., Sarah E., and Kellan E. Nedwick.

John’s family will receive condolence on Saturday February 18, 2012 from 12:30 pm until his Funeral Services 2:00pm at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 877 Street Rd. (at Knowles Ave.) Southampton, PA 18966.

Procession to Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, will form at 9:15am on Monday February 20, 2012 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Abington Hospital Hospice, 225 Newtown Rd., Warminster. PA 18974 or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 877 Street Rd., Southampton PA 18966

Mary L. Reynolds passed away peacefully at Chandler Hall Hospice on February 15, 2012 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 63 years old. She was a 28 year resident of Langhorne, PA and a communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church.

Born in North Adams, Massachusetts on September 18, 1948, Mary was preceded in death by her parents Louis Desnoyers and Honora “Ann” Mulrooney Desnoyers St. Pierre formerly of North Adams, Massachusetts.

In 2008, Mary retired from the Bensalem Township School District after 38 years as a devoted third grade teacher at Belmont Hills Elementary School. After retiring, she worked at Breezy Point Day School.

Mary enjoyed reading, walking in the park, gardening, and traveling but her favorite times were spent with her loving family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Peter T., sons Michael E. (Nancy Vasta) and William F. (Kristen Senker), and daughter Caroline M. She is the loving grandmother of Jack Vasta Reynolds. Mary is also survived by her three sisters and their families (David) Kathleen Sommers of Bloomsburg, PA, (Fred) Elizabeth Fishman of Holland, PA, and (Edward) Elinor Kelch of Airway Heights, WA.

Mary’s family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Her interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in her name to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA 18940, St. Bede the Venerable Church, at the above address or to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 125 S. 9th St., Suite 202, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Edwin S. Ksensik, of Newtown, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.

He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Dorothy Maher Ksensik. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Ludmilla H. Raab Ksensik.
Ed was a resident of Newtown for the past 47 years. He was a graduate of Frankford High School and graduated from Drexel University in 1953 with his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. After serving in the Navy Ed was employed as a Mechanical Engineer for the Naval Air Propulsion Test Center in Trenton, NJ retiring in 1987.

Ed was a faithful parishioner and daily communicant of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown. His faith was ever present and as a member of the Men of Malvern for 50 years, Ed faithfully made yearly retreats. He also gave his time and talents to the Woods School in Langhorne. His hobbies included gardening and fixing anything that needed repairing. Ed was a devoted husband, father and grandfather for which he will be remembered and deeply missed.

In addition to his soul mate Dorothy, he is also survived by his children and their spouses; Carol F. Olesh and her husband Daniel of Breinigsville, PA Robert E. Ksensik and his wife Linda, John J. Ksensik and his wife Terry and Kathleen A. Keyser and her husband Warren all of Newtown, one sister Sylvia L. Eyre of Bensalem. He was grandfather to Jessica Goodnack, Christopher and Ryan Ksensik, Catherine Hartman, Elizabeth, Amy and Sarah Keyser who will cherish his memory.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday February 20, 2012 from 10:15 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown.

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

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Malvern Retreat House, P O Box 315, Malvern, PA 19355.