Joseph R. Reichel of Chalfont, PA died on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Doylestown Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was 46.

He was the beloved husband of Laura Goldress Reichel for 16 years.

Born in Fox Chase, PA, he was the son of Alfred O. Reichel of Warminster, PA and the late Diane B. Martin Reichel.

Joe was a resident of Chalfont for the past 12 years. For 21 years he was employed as a machinist at O.P. Schuman located in Warrington, PA. For the past 8 years, Joe has been a bartender at Kenny’s Madison Tavern in Warminster.

In his leisure time, Joe loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was always the active parent being the first to participate with his children, nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed photography, spending time with his dogs, all types of music, soccer and was a huge fan of Nascar. He will be sadly missed as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife and his father, he is survived by his two children, JR and Katie Reichel, both of Chalfont. He is also survived by his two brothers, Eric Reichel of Warminster and Fred Reichel of Hatboro. The Goldress Family held a special place in his heart for many years and especially as they helped fight the battle of cancer.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday evening, January 3, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday, January 4, 2012, from 8:15 to 9:15 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 10:00 AM at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Pike, Chalfont, PA 18914. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to Gift of Life Family House at 401 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or online at www.giftoflifefamilyhouse.org

David W. McKeon, of Holland, formerly of N E Philadelphia died on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at his home. He was 47.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph W. McKeon, Jr. and Georgine Williams McKeon.

David was a resident of Holland for the past few months. He was a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School, class of 1982 and a graduate of Spring Garden College in 1986 with his degree in Computer Science. For the past 15 years David has been an the Application Developer for Hoshino Inc, of Bensalem, a Musical Instrument manufacturing company specializing in guitars and drums. David was devoted to youth development and has been a board member of the Parkwood Youth Organization for the past 10 years. David was the proud father of his 2 sons Kyle and Colin whom he loved dearly.

In addition to his 2 sons he is survived by his sister Diane M. Barth of York, PA., his brother Brian D. McKeon and his wife Susan of Holland and Scott McKeon and his companion Natalie Acevedo of Long Island, NY. He is also survived by 2 nieces and a nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 12 Noon at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment will be private in Schuylkill Haven, PA., at a later date.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Parkwood Youth Organization, 3301 Mechanicsville Rd., Phila., PA 19154.

Warren F. Beideman, Jr., of Sellersville and formerly of Lewes, DE, and Richboro, Pa died peacefully on Tuesday December 27 at Pine Run Health Center in Doylestown.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Warren and Ruth Pearce Beideman.

Mr. Beideman was a veteran of the Army having proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. Warren was an avid soccer player throughout his life and also enjoyed sharing his love for the game through coaching. He played and also coached for many years at the Phoenix Club in Feasterville. He also enjoyed spending time at the UGH Club in Oakford, the VE Club in Warminster, and at the Phoenix Club where he was a Life Member. Warren will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know, love him and appreciate his talent for the game of soccer.

He is survived by his loving son Warren F. Beideman, III and his wife Bernadette of Sellersville, PA and his granddaughter Samantha.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, December 30, 2011 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Service 10:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.

Interment will follow at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Cape Henlopen Soccer Club, P.O. Box 384, Nassau, DE 19958 or the ALS Foundation at 321 Norristown Rd. Suite 260 Ambler, Pa, 19002 (http://www.alsa.org).

Otto H. Welsch of Richboro died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. He was 91.

Otto was the beloved husband of 62 years to Elsie M. Schuepfer Welsch.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Otto B. and Katherina Puljer Welsch.

Otto was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Richboro in 1989. He was a sheet metal contractor and a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II.

In addition to his beloved wife Elsie, Otto is survived by his children, Charles E. Welsch of Philadelphia, George D. Welsch and his wife Debbie of Langhorne and Donna J. Geronimo of Levittown, his brothers and sisters, Eleanor Pike of Indianapolis, IN, Harold Welsch of Juno Beach, FL, Eugene Welsch of Gainesville, GA and Anita Moyer of Wilmington, DE and his 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday, January 2, 2012 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville.

If so desired, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila., PA 19106.

Carmella Verdone of Levittown died peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was 91.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Adelina Zincaro and sister of the late Anne M. Matlack, Joseph, John, and Mark Verdone.

Carmella was a talented invisible mender for numerous years. She was an excellent surrogate mother to her nieces and nephews especially after her sister died suddenly at a young age.

Carmella is survived by her loving and caring nieces and nephews of several generations.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday, December 30, 2011 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Queen of the Universe Church, 2443 Trenton Rd. Levittown, PA 19056 followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30 am. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hospice Care of your choice.

Steven Edward Gregory of Churchville passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the age of 22.

Born in Langhorne, he was the beloved son of W. Jay and Christine Lanier Gregory, and maternal grandson of the late Edward Munroe and Loyce Bennett Lanier.

Steven was a resident of Churchville, PA and a 2007 graduate of Council Rock High School South. He received his Associate’s Degree from Deep Springs College in California and recently his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from Bard College in New York.

Coming home this fall Steven rethought his direction and in many respects returned to his roots, one of those being the world of words. This month he was preparing to enroll in graduate school to obtain his secondary school teaching certificate and Master’s degree in English in order to teach at the high school level. Like all that he pursued Steven passionately began formulating his own methods of teaching grammar, literature and writing as he had an instinctive gift regarding words and the English language. He desired to impart his enthusiasm to his students.

A self learner, Steven read extensively and was a visionary thinker beyond his years. To say he loved learning would be an understatement.

Perhaps most importantly we will recall Steven’s character. He was a gentle young man with a caring heart whose insights regarding life and people were remarkable. He was compassionate toward those who were different or hurting. Steven was in the pure sense of the word a seeker of truth in ideology and his own inner convictions and actions. His faith in God was the foundation of his character, and his integrity and honesty were keynotes of his life. He displayed a strong work ethic, whether playing football as a youth, learning to play the guitar, thoroughly investigating entomology since childhood, or writing poetry as a young adult.

There are no words to express how sorely Steven will be missed by his loving and devoted family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Steven is survived by his sister Lauren Anne Gregory of Churchville; he is also survived by his paternal grandparents Richard A. and Muriel Ayer Gregory of Lancaster; his uncles, Edward M. Lanier, Jr., R. Alan Gregory, Jr. and his wife Linda and his aunt, Judith Kerns and her husband Bill and several cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Wednesday evening, December 28, 2011 at 7:00pm at Crossing Community Church at 80 Lower Silver Lake Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.

Steven’s family requests that you join them for fellowship and light refreshments immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Crossing Community Church.

June K. Prutzman Mink Fluehr of Lafayette Redeemer died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Jefferson Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of 47 years to the late Matthew Mink and 14 years to the late Joseph A. Fluehr Jr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Morris Prutzman.

June was a resident of Levittown and Southampton before moving to Lafayette Redeemer in 2009. June’s professional career spanned many years working in the fashion industry as a buyer for the former Pomeroy’s Department Store and several others in the Philadelphia area. June, as she would tell you, was the luckiest women in the world to have had the fortune to have had two wonderful marriages and an extended family that was so very supportive to her. “Gigi”, as she was known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, was a woman of many talents; she was an avid reader, card player and an excellent shopper. She looked forward to playing games with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who had the opportunity to know and love her.

June is survived by her devoted children, Ferne A. Abramson and her husband Gilbert Abramson, Esq., of Upper Gwynedd, her son Gary W. Mink and his wife Linda of Harvey Cedars, NJ. She was dearest stepmother of Joseph A. Fluehr III (Christine M.), James M. Fluehr (Helene), Edythe Merritt (Robert), E. Andrea Albert (John DMD), Thomas Fluehr Sr. (Susan), Mary T. McQuiggan (John), Lawrence L. Fluehr, Margaret Mary Bauer (Mark), her 6 loving grandchildren; Andrew S. Abramson Esq. (Margo), Lisa J. Goldstein Esq. (Philip), Marla A. Joseph Esq. (David R. Esq.), Jeanenne Weinstein (Nick), Matthew Mink (Andrea), and Garrett Mink, 7 great grandchildren, 18 step grandchildren and 12 step-great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday from 9:30 a.m. until her Words of Remembrance, 11:00 a.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment Shalom Memorial Park.

Contributions in her memory maybe made to National Aphasia Association, 350 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001

Patricia A. Wohleb Kardish of Doylestown, formerly of Churchville, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at her home. She was 77.

She was the beloved wife of 57 wonderful years to Dr. Thomas J. Kardish. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of late Walter and Agnes Holicz Wohleb.
Pat was a resident of Doylestown for the past 6 years. She was a graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls in Philadelphia. She spent her professional career as an Administrative Assistant in various positions in Bucks County and Philadelphia. Pat was a devoted wife and mother and one of the most loving and caring grandmother and great grandmother a family could ask for. Her faith and her vision of life have been instilled in all of her children. She was a faithful and daily communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. She will be deeply missed by her loving and caring family and many friends.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her dear children and their spouses; Susan Cattie and her husband Francis, Tricia Fischer and her husband Charles, Thomas A. Kardish and his wife Christine, Paul J. Kardish Esq. and his wife Lisa, Joanne Resnic and her husband Michael, David E. Kardish and his wife Carmen and Jessica Donahue and her husband Robert. She is also survived by 16 grand children and 1 great grandson, and a brother and sister.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with interment at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery.

Pat’s family respectfully requests contributions in her memory may be made to: Society of the Little Flower, 1313 Frontage Rd., Darien, Il 60561 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Ave., Phila., PA 19143-4993. Mass cards would also be appreciated.

William P. Bishop of Holland, PA died on Monday, December 19, 2011, at his home after a courageous battle with ALS. He was 50.

He was the beloved husband of Karen S. Bishop for 22 years.

Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Helen L. Sacre of Holland, PA and William P. Bishop and his wife, Elizabeth, of Port Orange, FL.

Bill was a resident of Holland for the past 22 years. He graduated in 1983 from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, with a B.A. in mathematics. Bill practiced as a pension consultant and actuary for many years. Before retiring in 2008 due to his illness, Bill served as President of Savitz, a Philadelphia employee benefits consulting firm. Under Bill’s leadership, the firm experienced tremendous growth and strengthened its reputation for providing quality innovative and creative solutions for its clients. As a direct descendant of William Paca, who signed the Declaration of Independence, Bill embraced a love of American history.

In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he is survived by his two children, Stephen P. Bishop and Elaine M. Bishop, both of Holland. He is also survived by his brother, Edward T. Bishop and his wife, Cynthia, of Langhorne, and his sister, Carolyn C. Bishop-Brennan and her husband, Kevin, of Glenolden, PA.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to the ALS Association- Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 N. Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.

Elizabeth M. (Bette) Brelsford Bucknum of Holland, PA died peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2011, at Sunrise Healthcare, Yardley. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Bucknum and mother of the late Douglas C. Bucknum.

Born in Morrisville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Marion Brelsford, and sister of the late Joseph Brelsford and Marie McNabb.

Bette graduated from Morrisville High School. During her lifetime, she worked for Westinghouse and also for the Pennsbury School District. Bette and her husband Joe spent many wonderful years together residing in Morrisville, PA, Yardley, PA, Sea Girt, NJ, Hilltown, PA, and Buckingham, PA. Bette and Joe spent much of their retirement RVing around the country before settling into a winter residence in Ft. Myers, FL.

Bette was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and homemaker. She was an avid seamstress and gardener. Bette also loved to square dance.

Bette will be greatly missed by her daughter Joann C. Osenlund and her husband Richard of Holland, PA and also by her 4 grandchildren; Heather Gavaghan, Kurt Osenlund, Lacy Adams, and Amanda Bucknum, and her 3 great grandchildren Jack and Lauren Gavaghan, and George Adams.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, Holland.

Private interment will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery Yardley, PA.