John C. Skelly, of Willow Street, PA died on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at The Glen at Willow Valley Retirement Community in Willow Street, PA. He was 83.

He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Gertrude Fetzer Skelly.

Born in Tyrone, PA he was the son of the late Frank Clark and Edwarda Collin Skelly and father of the late Steven Clark Skelly and John Edward Skelly, brother of the late William C. Skelly and Edwarda Skelly Hess.

John was a resident of Willow Street, PA for the past 7 years, having formerly lived in Washington Crossing till 2005. John was a graduate of Tyrone High School, class of 1946 and a graduate of Penn State University in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Engineering. He was a proud member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict during which time he played the French horn in the 8th Infantry Division and the 316th Army Bands, also serving as Drum Major in both as well as the Post Bagpipe Band. John’s professional career spanned 50 years having worked for Crane Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing Company, Porcelana Sanitaria in Bogota, Colombia and American Standard from 1950 through 2000.

In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his children, Jean Marie Skelly of Victoria BC and Peter F. Skelly and his wife Tina of Bethlehem, his 2 brothers and their wives David C. Skelly and his wife Marilyn of Pittsburg and Robert C. Skelly and his wife Louise of Mechanicsburg PA, he is also survived by 4 caring grandchildren, William L. and Whitney M. Stringer and John L. and Christopher M. Skelly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Friday, February 17, 2012 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service at 11:00am at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1700 Makefield Rd. Yardley, PA. 19067.

Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

All are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday February 18, 2012 at 11:00am in the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 600 E. Penn Grant Rd. Willow Street PA 17584.

Those wishing to do so may make donations to the Endowment Fund at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension at the above address.

Nancy Raudenbush, of Holland, PA passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, at Abington Hospice at Warminster after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 77.
She was the beloved wife of 56 years to Claude “Snapper” Raudenbush.
She was the daughter of the late Steward “Bob” and Tacy Warner Reedman and sister of the late Bruce and Clyde Reedman.
Born and raised in Feasterville, she resided there until 1979 when she moved to Richboro.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her three children Glenn Raudenbush of Mantua, NJ, Gail Raudenbush of Tullytown, PA, Bonnie DiMeglio and her husband Vincent of Langhorne. She is also survived by her 7 loving grandchildren; Brad, Shelly, Heather, Amanda, David, Danielle and Holly and her 3 great-grandsons Carter, Chase and Bryce and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974 or to GYN ONC Memorial Research Fund, Abington Memorial Hospital, Hajani Institute, Attn: Rhonda, 1200 Old York Road, RCC1-W, Abington, PA 19001.

William Richard Gerding, of Newtown, died peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 82.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Lois Burton Gerding. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George William and Emily Moore Purvis Gerding.

Richard was a resident of Newtown, for the past 25 years having formerly lived in Abington. He was a graduate of Abington High School, class of 1947. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1948 to 1952 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Richard was the owner of Gerding Photo Service, in Glenside, 1958 to 1978. Gerding Photo Service specialized in studio and location commercial photography as well as portraiture and professional photo finishing services.

In 1976 Richard founded the Gerding Corporation of Ivyland, Pa. manufacturing intricate plaques, awards and special signage for the industry. Richard retired in 2004. Richard was an active member of the Glenside Kiwanis. He belonged to Delaware Valley Society of Commercial Photographers where he served as Treasurer. He participated in the Music Theater of Abington. He was Cub Scout Troop Leader of Troop 72, Overlook Hills.

Richard enjoyed competitive Archery and was an active member of the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment. He taught photography at Adult night school in Abington High School. Richard loved to work with his hands and was a Master Woodworker and all around craftsman. He loved the outdoors and spent the summers of his youth fishing the streams of Southeastern PA, the Pocono Mountains and Northern Canada. Richard enjoyed spending summer vacations with the family at our camp on Lake Champlain, NY, boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming. Richard devoted most of his time to his family and the operation of his businesses. Richard never faced a challenge without being able to formulate and implement a successful solution.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted children and their spouses; Lisa G. Puchalski and her husband David of Upper Dublin, Scot B. Gerding and his wife Ruth of Riegelsville, Todd A. Gerding and his wife Charlotte of Richboro and Jodi G. Hecht and her husband Steven of Harleysville. Richard is the proud grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 5.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Prayer Service at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment with honors will be held promptly at 3:00 PM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

Due to Richards love and fondness for animals, in lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his name to The Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Vita Marie Sole of Holland, PA died on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA. She was 77.

She was the widow of the late Henry Conrad Oelschlegel.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Americus and Marie Brightner Sole and sister of the late Jack Sole.

Mrs. Sole was a resident of Holland since 1986. She was a graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1951. Later in her life, Vita attended nursing school at Lower Bucks Vocational Technical School where she graduated in 1976. She became a licensed practical nurse and was employed for 30 years at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia before retiring in 2001. In her leisure time, she studied astrology and enjoyed tarot cards, both reading them and teaching her friends how to read. She was a family oriented individual who enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her six children, Marian White and her husband, Earl, of York, PA, Conrad H. Oelschlegel of Holland, PA, Anthony W. Oelschlegel of Bucks County, Susan M. Oelschlegel-Demenczuk and her husband, William, of New Hope, PA, Mark C. Oelschlegel and his wife, Carol, of Doylestown, PA, and Eric M. Oelschlegel and his fiance’, Ann Marie Lollo, of Holland, PA. She is also survived by her sister, Marie Smith and her husband, William, of Roslyn, PA and her five loving grandchildren, Donald, Heather, Chelsea, Alexis and Mark-Henry.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday evening, February 13, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, February 14, 2012, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Service 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944.

Eugene “Geno” R. Manera, of Newtown, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.

He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Arlene J. Erickson Manera.

Born in Detroit, MI he was the son of the late John and Victoria Pesavento Manera, and father of the late David L. Manera.

Geno graduated from Ford Trade School and worked for Ford Motor Company until 1967 when he went to work for Richard Brothers in Philadelphia where he was the general manager.

He was an avid golfer, bowler and softball player. Geno was an all around sports enthusiast. Most of all he cherished Sunday dinners with his family.

In addition to his beloved wife Arlene, Geno is survived by his two daughters; Christine Crompton-Borsavage and her husband Thomas of Ivyland and Elaine Manera-Connell. He is also survived by his three granddaughters; Jaclyn Crompton, Caitlin and Carlie Connell and many nieces and nephews.

Geno’s family will receive condolences, on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 9:30AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3331 Street Rd. Suite 410 Bensalem, PA 19020.

James J. Connor, of Holland, PA died after a long and courageous battle with Pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 72.
He was the beloved husband of 45 years to Sheila McNamee Connor.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Florence Connor (nee Dowling) and brother of the late Jack Connor and Betty Boyle.
Jim grew up in Philadelphia, went to St. Helena’s grade school and was a 1958 graduate of Northeast Catholic High School for Boys. After graduating, he joined the IBEW, Local 98, starting as an apprentice, working his way up to a journeyman electrician, and as a union electrician before joining Williard Inc. as a project executive. For over 30 years he worked with Williard overseeing and managing projects throughout the Philadelphia area before retiring in 2004.
Jim was always on the go, not just for work, but also with his family. He was an active member of St. Bede the Venerable Church, Holland where he served on many committees including, CYO coach, board member and grounds keeper. He dedicated his time to his children who played on the basketball, soccer and track teams while they were there and even after they graduated. He enjoyed spending time with his family and travelling with his wife and friends. His outgoing personality and love for his family and friends will always be remembered.
In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his children Maureen Nix and her husband Danny of New York, NY, Kathleen Vargas and her husband Mauricio of Ottawa, Canada, and Jim Connor and his wife Becky of Doylestown, PA his 3 sisters, Mary Daisley of Drexel Hill, PA, Florence Chmelko of Baltimore, MD, and Pat Gibbons of Wilmington, DE, his 8 grandchildren; Aidan, Owen, Declan, Cavan, Sean, Jacqueline, Danny and Liam. He is also survived by his best friend from first grade Bill Cummings and his wife Nancy, who brought love, caring and fun to this journey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 6:00 — 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Monday, February 13, 2012 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966, from 8:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:00 am. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Capital Campaign Fund, at the above address or to the Abramson Cancer Center Development Office, 3535 Market St., Suite 750, Phila, PA 19104, Attn: Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.

Mark J. Reifsnyder of Levittown, PA died suddenly on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at his residence. He was 47.

He was the beloved son of Patricia R. Bentivogli of North Wales, PA and the late Morris Harry Reifsnyder.

Born in New Brunswick, NJ, Mark was a resident of Levittown for the past 3 years and formerly lived in Pennington, NJ. In the past, he had been employed for 3 years at Home Depot located in Mercer County, NJ.

He will be sadly missed as a loving son, father, brother and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved mother, he is survived by his daughter, Brianna Reifsnyder of Pennington, NJ, his brother, Scott M. Reifsnyder and his wife, Carol, of Fairless Hills, PA and his sister, Tracey L. Williams and her husband, Ronald, of Fairbanks, AK.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 9:00 AM until 10:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (Route 202 at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454.

Interment will be private.

Nancy G. Kupp of Southampton died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Southampton Estates in Southampton. She was 87.

Nancy was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Kupp.

Born in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Mary Frances Riley Caffrey and sister of the late John, James and Leo Caffrey.

Nancy was a former resident of Sugar Notch, PA before moving to Bucks County where she had resided in Ivyland and Southampton. She had worked at Hurst Performance in Warminster for over twenty years. Nancy was a founding member and devoted daily communicant of St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church in Jamison and had developed and participated in the Prayer Garden of the original church. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who knew her.

Nancy is survived by her children, Thomas J. Kupp and his wife Jane of Syracuse, NY, Marianne Mahon and her husband John of New Britain and Michael D. Kupp and his wife Linda of Newtown. She is also survived by her sister Mary Messner of Willow Grove and her two grandchildren, Jennifer Skates and her husband Randall and Liza Marie Kupp-Hamberger and her husband Bryan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison.

Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

Kathleen M. O’Connell of Langhorne, PA and Somers Point, NJ died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. She was 67.

Born in Philadelphia, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Richard L. O’Connell and Margaret M. Dwyer O’Connell Rodgers and sister of the late John J. O’Connell.

Kathleen has compassionately served her community as a Registered Nurse for many years. She has spent countless hours volunteering throughout the community for numerous charities and causes that touched her heart. Everyone who has come to know her, will always remember her for her goodwill and care that she showed them. In her leisure, she enjoyed traveling, spending time at the Sea Shore, and most especially bringing her family and friends together at either her home or at the many restaurants she loved to frequent. She will be sorely missed by everyone who has had the opportunity to know and love her.

Kathleen is survived by her two loving children and their spouses; Christopher Sejda and Leslie of Langhorne, PA and Kirsten Sejda and Steven Potashnick of Metuchen, NJ. She is also survived by her grandchildren Winston, Nigel, and Riley Sejda.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday February 6, 2012 from 9:30AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00AM at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Ave., Penndel, PA 19047. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America Inc. Phila. Tri-State Chapter, 500 Old York Rd. Suite 110 Jenkintown, PA 19046

Elizabeth “Betty” Rufo Lynch, of Trevose, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 84.
She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Lynch.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Blake Rufo and sister of the late Rose Marie Fonash and the late Eve Rufo Koehler.

Betty is survived by her nephew James R. Fonash and his wife Donna of Chalfont, her niece Christine R. Kosinski and her husband Edward, her great niece Jaime (Fonash) Voels (Ryan & son Jackson) and her 3 great nephews Kyle & Josh Kosinski, and Jared Fonash. She was the beloved "Aunt Betty" to her late husband’s niece Donna Frank (Don) and nephew Matthew Brennan. She will be greatly missed by her neighbors: Jeff and Debbie Jennings family, Ken and Molly Soondar; and Viola Bohl.

Betty’s family will receive condolences on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 from 9:30AM until her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM, at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Christopher Church in memory of John and Elizabeth Lynch.