Joanne Talarowski Ermel of Bensalem died Thursday, December 8, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at Capital Health Systems, Trenton, NJ. She was 67.

Joanne was the beloved wife of 40 years to Donald R. Ermel.

Born in Camden, NJ, Joanne was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Talarowski.

Joanne was a resident of Bensalem for over 40 years and was a Executive Secretary for many years until her retirement. She will be remembered for the quality times spent with her family and the love that she shared with her cherished husband Donald.

Joanne is survived by her dearest children, Sharon Ermel Spadaccini and her husband Michael A., Jr. of New Hope, Dawn Ermel Smith and her Randy J. of Mt. Vernon, VA and Donald R. Ermel, Jr. and his wife Melissa of Pipersville.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 8:30- 9:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 44 Bridge St., Lambertville, NJ 08530.

Interment will be private at a future date in time.

If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., Phila. Tri-State Chapter, 500 Old York Road, Suite 110, Jenkintown, PA 19046.

Rachel Gomolka, formerly of the Kensington section of Philadelphia, died peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Crestview Center, Langhorne. She was 89.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Balbina Witalis Gomolka.

Rachel was a resident of Philadelphia for all of her life. She was a member of Union Polonia in Philadelphia. Rachel was very devoted to her parents throughout their lifetime and her family was a very important part of her life. She will be sadly missed as a loving sister and aunt.

She is survived by her two sisters, Ruth C. Benson and her husband, Charles, of Holland, PA and Esther McCommit and her husband, James, of Warminster, PA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, from 8:30 AM until 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, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA.

Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.

Frances Mary Mooney of Levittown died suddenly on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.

Fran was the beloved wife of the late John J, Mooney. She was born in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Francis and Theresa Imp. She had six brothers and sisters.

Raised in Astoria, NY, Fran graduated as the Senior Class President from Julia Richmond High, Manhattan, NY. Following her graduation she worked as an executive secretary. Fran and John and their five children moved to Levittown in 1957 and were original Levittown homeowners. Fran worked at Strawbridge and Clothier for over 20 years.

Fran is survived by her brothers Henry and Ray, and her loving children, Pam, Deb, Mary, Jack and Sue, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing December 16, 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 maybe made to the Association for the Blind, 400 Freedom Dr., Newtown, PA 18940.

Margaret J. Tierney Jensen, “Peggy” of Levittown, died on Monday, December 5, 2011.

She was the beloved wife of 31years to Neil C. Jensen. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francis P. and Margaret Mary McKee Tierney, mother of the late Marylou Flick, sister of the late F. Patrick Tierney, Rosemary Hutchinson and sister-in-law of the late Joe Durkin.

Margaret was a resident of Levittown for the past 31 years. She was a graduate of St. Hubert’s High School for Girls in Philadelphia and for many years before her retirement Peggy was a senior secretary at Temple University. A woman of many talents, motherhood was her specialty; her family was first and foremost. Peggy loved music and dancing, knitting and needle point and cherished all of her pets.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is also survived by her children and their spouses; Paul Flick and his wife Cindy of Virginia Beach, VA, Stephen Flick of Ocean City ,NJ, Peggyann Flick of Golden, CO, Leo Flick and his wife Karen of Chalfont, Eleanor Lyons and her husband Jim of Newtown, her sister Eleanore Durkin and 8 dear grandchildren; Danielle, Brian, Brianna, Katy, Leah, Leo, Nicholas and Marlaina. Peggy is also survived by her sister-in-law Ruth Marie Tierney and a brother-in-law Tim Hutchinson.

Services and interment will be private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila, PA 19106 or the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214.

Bartholomew John Sebastian Brown, of Feasterville, PA died at the age of 33 on Monday, December 5, 2011 while climbing the highest mountain in Japan, Mt. Fuji.

In addition to his parents, George and Antonina L. Brown of Feasterville PA, Bart is survived by his siblings, nieces, and nephews: Tanya Murgia, and her husband Charles of Hilltown, PA and their children, Sarah, Rebecca, Gianna, and Charles; Georgine Brown of Bristol and her daughter, Soluz Brown-Lauer; Thaddeus Brown, and his wife, Regina of Douglassville, PA, and their children, Michael, Regina, Mark, and Laura Bell; Mary Beth Shay, and her husband Kevin of Langhorne; Andrew Brown, and his wife, Kristyn of Glendale CA, and their son Felix; and Peter Brown of Feasterville.

Bartholomew John Brown was born on April 5th, 1978 in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania. He had two older sisters and an older brother, and one younger sister and two younger bothers. Though he was the middle child there was nothing mediocre about him. His first formal education was at Mater Dolorosa Catholic School. There he received awards of excellence in every subject upon graduation. These included fastest runner and 8th place in the Philadelphia Archdiocesan spelling competition. He was a young athlete who loved running and swimming. Being part of the Boy Scouts, he progressed from Cub Scout, to Eagle Scout.

Bart received a scholarship to Holy Ghost Preparatory School. There he earned the highest GPA in his German and Math classes each of his four years there. In addition, he decided to study as an exchange student in Germany. Being an enthusiastic athlete he also became the Captain of the cross country team and received the Dr. Dave Proven Award for the most dedicated athlete. He graduated Summa cum Laude in the class of 1996. Bart was offered full scholarships to several universities including Carnegie Mellon and Stanford.

Bart declined these scholarships in order to discern the religious life. He joined the Legionaries of Christ Seminary in Connecticut to give God the first shot. There he studied Latin, Greek, Spanish, The Catechism, and The Bible. He also memorized the Gospel of John in German and English, as well as the names of all the Popes in succession. After two years Bart, with the guidance of his spiritual director, discerned that it was not God’s will for him continue toward Priesthood.

Having lost his scholarship opportunities, he enrolled into community college for one semester in order to regain a scholarship. He was offered another academic scholarship and continued his education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Finishing two years early in 2003, he graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Civil and Structural Engineering.

In 2004, he worked as a civil engineer designing bridges, and in 2005 he worked in New York City on the design for the new world trade center Freedom Towers.
He was a devout and zealous Catholic and attended World Youth Day’s in Denver 1993, Rome 2000, Canada 2002, Germany 2005, and Spain 2011. He was a volunteer for WYD Germany, and coordinated accommodations for over 6,000 youngsters. He was an avid Alpinist and in 2009, Bart with his brother Peter began their mission to journey and mountaineer through all the National Parks in the continental US. Within 2 years, Bart adventured through over 50 National Parks world wide, including Parks in Europe and Asia.

In 2010, he traveled to Europe to earn an International Masters of Business Administration at Emlyon Business School in Lyon, France. While studying there, he traveled to the University of Oulu in Helsinki Finland, to evaluate various corporate businesses. After a year of studies, he received another full scholarship to Waseda University in Tokyo Japan, on an exchange program. About two weeks before his planned return for Christmas 2011, he decided to take his last chance to climb Mt. Fuji.

Not only was every moment of Bart’s European and Asian Journey, but every moment of his life was embraced and lived to the fullest. He excelled in all that he did and achieved all that he put his mind to. He was by no means a typical man, but an inspiration to all that were blessed to know him.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, and on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 9:30 - 10:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road, (at Holland Rd) Richboro, PA, and then to his Funeral Mass 11:00AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.

There will be a luncheon to follow at 278 Hulme Ave. Langhorne, PA 19047. The family will have a private burial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to help defray the cost of bringing him home.
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Anna R. Green of Holland died, suddenly, Saturday, December 3, 2011 at her residence. She was 88.

Anna was the beloved wife of the late Leonard W. Green, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Martha Dudek Ambroch and sister of the late Blanche Cwik, Benjamin Ambroch and Loretta Ratcliffe.

Anna was a resident of Holland for over 40 years having formerly residing in Philadelphia. She was a former communicant of Christ the King Church in Philadelphia and was currently a communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland. Anna volunteered her time at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia for many years and often visited The Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Anna is survived by her beloved son, Leonard W. Green, Jr. of Holland and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 9:00 to 10:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.

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

If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Mary E. Maxwell Kurz of Churchville, died on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Twining Village Health Care Center in Holland. She was 83.

She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Albert H. Kurz, Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marita Cronin Maxwell.

Mary was a resident of Churchville for over 40 years before moving in 2007 to Twining Village in Holland. She was a graduate of Roxbrough High School Class of 1945. Mary worked for over 25 years as a secretary for General Instrument Company. She was a Communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Richboro, an avid reader and excellent seamstress. Mary was a devoted gardener and a member of the Bucks County Horticultural Society, and was the recipient of many awards for her brilliant Ming Auralia plants which she grew and nurtured.

In addition to her beloved husband, Mary is survived by her children and their spouses, Marita Rigolizzo and her husband John of Berlin, NJ, Albert H. "Skip" Kurz, III and his wife Amy of Raleigh, NC, Richard B. Kurz and his wife Susan of York, PA and Thomas P. Kurz and his companion Monica R. Bense of Yardley. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Friday Dec.9 from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Saturday, December 10, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro from 8:45am until her Funeral Mass 10:00am.

Private interment will be held Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory maybe made to the memorial fund of St. Vincent de Paul Church at the above address or National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Ave. Suite 430 Memphis, TN 38119, “John Rigolizzo Fund”

William H. Piercy of Furlong, PA died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 79.

He was the loving husband of Shirley Kerr Piercy for 24 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Ed and Eva Jackson Piercy.

Mr. Piercy was a resident of Furlong for the past 23 years. He received his degree in Commerce and Engineering from Drexel University, Class of 1955. Mr. Piercy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. After serving on the U.S.S. Bearss, he became a CPA and partner at Main LaFrentz at the young age of 30. Afterwards he became CFO at Kewanee Oil Company before going into private practice. In 1979 he became a partner of Dunmore Corporation, located in Bristol, PA, Brewster, NY and Freiburg, Germany. He was a very active and dedicated member of The Anchor Presbyterian Church in Wrightstown as well as a member of TKE Fraternity Alumni. He was an avid Flyers fan and one of the original season ticket holders. He also generously supported his wife’s various choral activities.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his four children, Elizabeth Ann Piercy and her husband, Roger Fleischman, of Lexington, KY, Brian Piercy and his wife, Valerie, of League City, TX, Maura Granered and her husband, Erik, of Warrenton, VA, and Kenneth Piercy of Furlong, PA. He is also survived by 8 extremely talented grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at The Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Road, Wrightstown, PA 18940.

Private interment will take place at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Anchor Presbyterian Church at the above address.

Leigh K. Rocca of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 50.

She was the beloved wife of Gregory F. Rocca for 26 years.

Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of Karen Krause Blahos of Yardley, PA and the late Nelson Blahos.

Leigh was a resident of Lower Makefield Township for the past 39 years. She graduated from Pennsbury High School, Class of 1979 and went on to receive her associate degree from Bucks County Community College.

Family came first and foremost in Leigh's life. She devoted herself to her children and was always involved with their activities. She will be sadly missed as a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her two children, Gregory N. Rocca and Anna E. Rocca, both of Newtown, and her three sisters, Lynn Walker and her husband, Joseph, of Reading, PA, Lori Conley of Audubon, NJ, and Kristi Dombrowski and her husband, John, of Willow Grove, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday evening, December 6, 2011, from 6:00 PM until her Funeral Service 8:00 PM 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 Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Ruth Mercedes Gerhold of Holland, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Twining Village Health Care, Holland. She was 93.

She was the beloved wife of the late Norman R. Gerhold.

Born in Garden Plain, KS, she was the daughter of the late James and Edith Threlfall Smithheisler.

Mrs. Gerhold was a resident of Holland for the past 5 years and formerly lived in Doylestown for over 30 years. She graduated from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas with her bachelor degree in education. For many years, Mrs. Gerhold taught business courses at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO and also at Bucks County Community College. Wherever she lived throughout her lifetime, Ruth was very active in her church. She was a former parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Doylestown. In her leisure time she was an avid reader, enjoyed needlepoint and ceramics, and was known for her excellent cooking. Her true passion throughout her lifetime was being a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Norman, who predeceased her in 1997.

She is survived by her two children, James F. Gerhold and his wife, Louise, of Oakdale, CA, and Sabra Ann Haas and her husband, Thomas, of Warrington. She is also survived by her sister, Rita Boyer, of Wichita, KS, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, December 5, 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.

Interment will take place at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.