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.

Larry S. Larsen, of Doylestown and Jupiter, FL died on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He was 73.
He was the beloved husband of 53 years to June Maimone Larsen.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Emil and Elizabeth Krisch Larsen.
Larry grew up in Wilmington, DE and was a talented basketball player at Sharon Hill High School, and was offered several athletic scholarships to play in college. Ultimately, his decision led him to The Citadel.
Upon completion of his education at The Citadel, Larry began a career in freight logistics. Throughout his career he held various executive positions with several companies, which included owning his own trucking company. After Larry retired from the trucking business he worked briefly at the Bucks County Courthouse as an assistant in the courtrooms. His interest in work soon changed and turned towards spending more time at his home in Jupiter Florida with his wife. Then in 2003 they moved to Florida, became residents. It was only a few months during the summer that they came back to Bucks County where they lived for over 45 years.
Larry was a talented athlete throughout his life. Not only did he love playing sports he enjoyed watching them and rooting for all Philadelphia sports teams. However, once his time in organized sports dissipated, golf became his passion. For many years was a member of Doylestown Country Club and most recently at Riverbend Golf Club in Jupiter Florida where he will be missed this year on the course, by his friends.
In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his children, Lisa Ventresca and her husband Frank of Doylestown, Larry Larsen Jr. and his wife Mimi of Winchester, VA, and Erik Larsen and his wife Amy of Charleston, SC, and his sister Beth Rowe and her husband Joseph of West Chester, PA. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
His family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, December 5, 2011 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Service 10:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104 or to the Parish of St. Lucy, 4503 Smick Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127.

Lucian D. "Lou” Rosella on Nov. 29, 2011 of Phila, PA.

He was the beloved husband of 71 years to Clare M. (nee Tassone) Rosella, dearest father of Dolores C. Mitchell ( Fred A.), Carol Picini (Larry), Clare Hancock, dear brother of Clara Brennan( Michael), and the late Joseph Rosella and Jennie Dixon. He is also survived by 6 dear grandchildren; Donna St. Amant(Doug) Brian F. Mitchell(Jennifer), Lisa Hancock Rehrig(William), Peter Hancock, Renie Sheahan (Brian),and Jennine Donnelly (Matthew) and 12 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday, from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am at Our Lady of Ransom Church, Roosevelt Blvd. at Unruh St. Phila.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Life Choice Hospice, 200 Dryden Road, Suite 3300, Dresher, PA 19025.

Kathleen M. (nee Boyd) McTear, of Southampton, died on November 26, 2011.

Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late Paul H. McTear, Sr. and dearest mother of Paul H. McTear Jr. ( Denise F.), Thomas J. McTear (Patricia A.). She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren: Kevin, Sean(Kelly), Paul III(Magan), Tom, Brendan and Patrick.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Thursday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Friday from 8:45am to 9:45am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Second Street Pike Southampton.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Assoc. Del. Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila. PA 19106.

Jack King Callender, Sr., of Langhorne, died peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center with his family at his side. He was 80.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Marjorie Libby Callender. Born in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Benjamin King and Callie R. Smith Callender and devoted father of the late Jack King Callender, Jr. who died in May of this year.

Jack was a graduate of Binghamton North High School class of 1950. He was a resident of Middletown Township for the past 50 years. His professional career with General Electric spanned 41 years, beginning in Schenectady, New York as a graduate of GE apprenticeship course and then mostly in the space division at King of Prussia until his retirement in 1991. With his Mechanical Engineering background, he worked as a Special project manager on Solar Conductors as well as Fuel Systems and other projects involving space travel.

Jack was a proud veteran of the US Navy who traveled the world on the USS Newman K. Perry.

Jack balanced work and home well. He was the founder and first President of the Maple Point Cougar Football Booster Club in 1975. Jack was a Dad who coached not only his son but many others who played for the Middletown Athletic Association’s, football and baseball teams.

Sports were a big part of his life. He was a loyal Phillies and Eagles fan and also was a cherished fan of his son, grandsons and all others at any given match or game he attended. He was a mentor to kids through the church and in the neighborhood as well. He enjoyed a round of golf and time with friends.

Jack was a man of God and a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. He served on numerous church administrative, educational and missionary committees over the years. He is an active member of the United Methodist Church of Langhorne and attends the Orson Methodist Church in Orson, PA in the summer.

He was fortunate to spend most summers of his life at Wrighter’s Lake in Thompson, PA where he along side his father and uncle built a cottage in his early youth.
Jack will be deeply missed for his personable welcoming nature, and funny light hearted positive approach to every day.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his caring daughter, Joy Callender of CO, his supportative daughter-in-law, Sandy Callender of Ivyland, and his 3 devoted grandsons, Jack III, Jamie S, and Tyler S. Callender.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday evening November 25, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday, November 26 from 1:00pm until his Funeral Service 2:00pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church 820 Almshouse Rd. Ivyland, PA 18974.

Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Langhorne United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 301 E. Maple Ave. Langhorne, PA 19047

Regina Marie Pettit Bradley, of North Wales, PA, and Stone Harbor, New Jersey died on November 19, 2011.

Regina Marie was the beloved wife of 43 years to Joseph J. Bradley. She was the dearest mother of Christine M. Bradley, Michael J. Bradley (Dana), Diane J. Buckland (Jason), Stephen D. Bradley (Ali), dearest sister of James Pettit, Jr (Anne Marie), Dolores Graff (Francis), Irene Pettit, Dorothy Rute (late Gary), Stephen Pettit (Maria), the late Lawrence Pettit (late Theresa) and dearest grandmother of Donovan, Ronan, Andrew, Nolan, Finnegan.

Regina was a proud graduate of John W. Hallahan High School for Girls, Class of 1963.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Wednesday from 9:15am to 10:15am, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (Rt. 202 @ Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain and to her Funeral Mass 11:00am Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church 1325 Upper State Rd. North Wales.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center for Sarcoma Research, 333 Cottman Ave, ,Phila. PA 19111.