Rhett D. Ragsdale, Jr., of Newtown, died peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2011, with his devoted family at his side at Chandler Hall in Newtown. He was 78.

He was the beloved husband of 50 years to late Mary E. Sheehan Ragsdale. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Rhett D. Sr. and Mildred Sentel Ragsdale and brother of the late Carol Musselman.

Rhett was a resident of Newtown for the past 15 years. He was a graduate of Mastbaum High School, class of 1951 and LaSalle University with his B S in Business Administration in 1957.

Rhett was a man of deep faith and many talents, but his love of family was to be admired. Rhett worked for Warner Concrete, Co. as operations manager from 1960 to 1972. In the latter part of 1972 he became the Division Manager and later the Vice President for Waste Resources. He was the first operations manager of their Grows Landfill in Bucks County. His entrepreneurial skills led him to develop Eagle Hauling, Company and Quaker Water Company, which he operated from 1983 till 2001. From 1994 until June of this year Rhett has worked as a Field Agent for Knights of Columbus Insurance.

His talents were wide raging, from being a tenor Sax player in his early years and doing a stint with the Polish American String band to serving as auditor of Newtown Township from 1995 to 2001 and Newtown Township , Judge of Elections District # 2 from 1997 to 2001.

Rhett, has been and always will be known for his deep faith, love of family, and community service. He has been a communicant of the Church of St. Andrew and a faithful member of the R. V. Hennessy Council # 6145 Knights of Columbus, where he served as Past Grand Knight. He was also active with the Regina Coeli Council, #4921.

He enjoyed many years and especially summers at his vacation home in Sea Isle City, NJ, with his family, fishing, playing horse shoes, and flying kites on the beach. In his later years he loved spending time with his grand children and great grandchildren attending their social and sporting events and just hanging with them as their Grand Pop. He will be remembered for his quick wit and smile.

Rhett is survived by his devoted children; William M. Ragsdale and his companion Jean Anderson of Bensalem, Michael J. Ragsdale and his wife Krista of Coopersburg PA, Daniel J. Ragsdale and his wife Cathleen of Allentown, Sharon Lee Ragsdale and her companion Hope Kushner of Mt. Laurel, NJ, his sister Dolores Ragsdale of Gilbertsville and his 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Relative, friends and Brother Knights of Columbus are invited to attend his viewing Saturday October 29, 2011 from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Olde Church of St., Andrew 135 Sycamore St., Newtown. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory maybe made to the R.V. Hennessey Council # 6145, Knights of Columbus c/o 1391 Hi-View Rd. Southampton PA 18966

Helen A. Miller of Ivyland died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Neshaminy Manor Home, Warrington. She was 83.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Miller.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Elizabeth M. Laun Starr and sister of the late Thomas Starr.

Helen was a former resident of Ivyland for 47 years and also a resident of New Seasons at Chalfont for 5 years until most recently moving to Neshaminy Manor Home in Warrington. She had worked with Education Testing Service in Princeton, NJ for 20 years as a Clerk in the College Board Department. Helen was a faithful and devoted parishioner and communicant of St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church in Jamison and also served as the Past President of St. Cyril’s Women’s Club. In her leisure, she enjoyed bowling, golfing, bird watching, fishing and vacations spent with her children and grandchildren. Helen will be deeply missed by her family and by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Helen is survived by her dearest children, Doris M. Miller and her companion Brad W. Rodgers of Bedminster, Robert W. Miller and his wife Cynthia of Trenton, NJ, Thomas J. Miller and his wife Melanie of Charleston, SC, Steven F. Miller and his wife Gina of Fairless Hills, Karen E. Gunsel and her husband Scott of Bedminster, Carl F. Miller of Southampton and Patricia A. Quinn of Dublin. She is also survived by her brothers, Joseph Starr and his wife Helen of Moorestown, NJ and Edward Starr of West Palm Beach, FL, her sister Doris M. Korbel of Buckingham and her cherished grandchildren, Lauren, Jennifer, Gretchen, Kimberly, Joseph, Steven, Shirley, Christine, Jeffrey, Daniel and Evan. Helen is also survived by her 4 great grandchildren, Frank, Gabrielle, Ann Marie and Eva.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue, (Route 202 and Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain and to her Funeral Mass, Friday, October 28, 2011 at 10:00am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Rd., Jamison, PA 18929.

Interment will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila., PA 19106.

Donald W. Huff, a hero, best friend and loving and protective husband and father died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at this home with his wife at the young age of 80. He now guards the gates of heaven as a faithful and loyal Marine.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife and best friend of forty years, Carol Giemza-Huff.
Don was born in Trenton, NJ in 1931 to the late Joseph and Elvira Brelsford Huff and brother of the late Etta Nelson, Ann Barrett and Clara Haws, Frank, Joseph and Charles Huff and, and his dear friend, Dick Foley.
He was a very special Marine, serving two tours in the Korean Conflict, suffering wounds that caused him to spend two and one half years recovering in the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia. He was decorated with the Bronze Star, Navy Cross and three Purple Hearts. He was faithful to the Corps always wearing the Marine Corps logo on a hat or shirt, Semper Fi Stick.
In this youth his family nicknamed him “Bucky”, he loved baseball and he played football for the Trenton Deacons. He was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, and as a spectator enjoyed watching the University of Notre Dame play, Go Irish. Don loved his Catholic faith he was a devout parishioner at the Church of St. Andrew. Before his illness he was actively involved with the RCIA Program and took great pride ushering the Sunday Masses making everyone feel invited. He put a smile on everyone’s face and shared a joke or two before and after Mass. He volunteered at numerous First Holy Communions and Confirmations; he loved seeing all the children at their most special time in their religious life. Don had a love for rescuing Greyhounds, their gentle and calming manner just pulled on his heart strings. His Greyhound, “Alpine” and his Whippet “Charlie, Pots and Pans” will miss him dearly.
In addition to his beloved wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Cpl. Adam Giemza Huff, U.S.M.C. of West Chester, PA, Midshipman Haley Irene Huff, Drexel University, William Gibbs and his wife Jeanne of Hamilton, NJ, Richard W. Huff and his wife Jean of Fairless Hills, and Barbara Huff Bascara and her husband Jorge of Yardley. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren, Jennifer Krueger (Jason), Corey Huff (Mary Kate), John Huff Bascara, Christina Bascara, Amanda Gibbs, Laura Gibbs, and William Gibbs and his sweet great-grandchildren, River, Michaela, Bailey, Jason, Cali and Brenden. He also leaves a sister, Lois Cranston of Robbinsville, NJ.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his viewings, Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 8:00 — 9:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, and to his Funeral Mass 9:45 am at the Church of St. Andrew, Newtown. His interment will be held privately with honors, at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057. Special thanks to Chandler Hall Hospice Pavilion for their compassionate care.

Barbara J. Clark Ward of Holland died peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on the anniversary of her birth, Tuesday, October 18 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

She was the beloved wife of 33 years to Timothy P. Ward, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa, Barb was the daughter of Dorothy A. Dwyer Clark and the late William Clark.

Barb has been a resident of Holland and a dedicated parishioner of St. Bede the Venerable Church for 18 years.

Besides her passion for nurturing her family, friends, and patients, Barb enjoyed talking, long days on the beach, learning, attending theater with her girlfriends, Irish dancing, collecting knick-knacks, and serving her community. She shared her peaceful heart with each person she met.

In addition to her loving husband and mother, Barbara is survived by her 4 devoted children: Breanne A., Timothy P. Jr., Ryan T. and Shane C. of Holland. She is also survived by 3 brothers, Rich, Bob, and W. Scott Clark, 16 brothers and sisters- in-law, 26 nieces and nephews, and 14 great nieces and nephews.

All who were touched by Barb are invited to share in the celebration of her life on Friday evening, October 21 from 7:00 to 9:00PM and Saturday, October 22 from 8:45 to 9:45AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) in Richboro and to attend her celebratory Mass 10:30AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alex’s Lemonade Stand (http://www.alexslemonade.org/contribute).

Louis J. Sabatini of Newtown died Monday, October 17, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 84.

Louis was the beloved husband of 60 years to Frances Sorge Sabatini.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John Quentin and Anna Intille Sabatini and father and father-in-law of the late Marianne and Frank Heebner and brother of the late Sally Ann Intille and Jeannine Garifo.

Louis was a former resident of Plymouth Meeting before moving to Newtown in 1996. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II and eventually attended and graduated LaSalle University on a basketball scholarship. Louis was an Analytical Chemist with Amchem Products, Inc. in Ambler, PA for over 30 years until his retirement. While residing in Plymouth Meeting, he volunteered his time in the Community. He served as a Judge of Elections and also as President of the Civic Association. Louis was a Communicant of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown and enjoyed music, gardening, fishing and was an avid reader. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Frances, Louis is survived by his children, Michele Petrillo and her husband Dr. Charles Petrillo of Washington Crossing, PA and Dr. John Sabatini and his wife Gabriella of Wrightstown, PA. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Christian, Gabriele, Jessica, Erica, Brianna, Callista, Catherine and Giavonna and his many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Marion Bolger Recreational Program/Special Needs Children at Saint Davis Parish, 314 North Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Victoria M. Green of New Hope, PA died on Monday, October 17, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 49.

She was the beloved wife of Charles R. Green for 13 years.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the daughter of John L. and Wanda B. Smith of Glen Mills, PA.

Victoria was a resident of New Hope for the past 12 years. She graduated from the University of Delaware, Class of 1983, with her bachelor degree in Education and went on to receive her Master of Arts in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1989. She was employed as the business administrator for Crossing Cooperative Nursery School in Washington Crossing for four years. Victoria was a founding member of Team Relentless and the Relentless Dragon Boat Association in Bucks County. She also coached girls’ lacrosse for Council Rock Lacrosse Association for three years.

Family was first and foremost in her life. She was always involved with her children’s activities and enjoyed spending special times with her family and friends. She was a fierce competitor, fighter and loyal friend. She will be sadly missed as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she is survived by her three children, Sabrina, Harry, and Ben Green, her three brothers, Geoffrey Smith and his wife, Laureen, of West Chester, Eric Smith and his wife, Dawn, of West Chester, and Andrew Smith and his wife, Kimberly, of Chadds Ford, PA. She is also survived by her 4 nieces and 6 nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening, October 21, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (Route 202 at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901 and to her Funeral Service on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 3:00 PM at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church at the above address, to the Janet P. Shaner Memorial Scholarship Fund, 28 W. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382 or gifts can be made to support breast cancer research at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center and mailed to Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Mary Lee (Elizabeth) Harris, 94, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family Wednesday October 12 at Chandler Hall in Newtown, where she resided for the last six years. She was a resident of Naples FL, New London NH, S. Woodstock VT, Warrington PA, Germantown PA, Syracuse NY, and the place of her birth and upbringing Waltham MA.

Mary Lee distinguished herself early by winning a full four-year scholarship to the College of Fine Arts (VPA) at Syracuse University for the best entering portfolio at the age of 16. She inherited great artistic talent from her father, Hoyland Bettinger, a listed artist and a founding member of the Carmel Art Association.

She married Arthur Harris in 1938 and the couple moved to Germantown, PA where she was the Director of the Art Department at Curtis Publishing in Philadelphia.
Mary Lee’s was a life well lived. Beyond raising three successful children, she served her community and the lives of others primarily through the United States Pony Club and P.E.O. International. She was the District Commissioner of the Huntington Valley Hunt Pony Club and then the Regional Supervisor for Eastern PA/NJ from 1958 — 62, and a lifetime member.

A member of P.E.O for 66 years, she was devoted to improving the lives of women through steadfast sisterhood and education. She started the Doylestown chapter and a Naples chapter, and president of many. She was a prime mover in the formation of the Northeast District State Chapter (coalescing VT, NH, ME, & RI) and its first Vice President.

She was a friend to many. She was a volunteer for many years at the Doylestown Hospital and for the Shelter for Abused Women & Children in Naples FL.

She is survived by her three children: Stephen B. Harris, Esq. of Warrington PA, Richard B. Harris of Furlong PA, and Wendy Harris of Syracuse NY; four granddaughters Tobi Harris Quinlan, Stephenie Harris, Emily Harris, Rebecca Harris, and one great grandson Patrick Harris Quinlan.

Mary Lee will be interred in East Bethel ME with family and friends in attendance.

Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the women’s shelter in your town

Noreen F. Swanson of Feasterville, PA died on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 64.

She was the beloved wife of Arthur F. Swanson for 39 years.

Born in St. Mary’s, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Daly Frano.

Mrs. Swanson was a resident of Feasterville since 1975. She graduated from Penn State University, Class of 1971, with her bachelor degree in Education. Noreen was a middle school teacher in Cherry Point, NC for 3 years before becoming a substitute teacher with Neshaminy school district for 4 years. Her hobbies included needlepoint, gardening, and she was an avid reader. She will be sadly missed as a devoted wife, sister, and aunt.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her brother, Gordon Frano of Brockway, PA, and her two sisters, Beverly Burkett and her husband, Larry, of Brockway, PA and Elaine Gaczkowski and her husband, Ron, of Lake City, PA. She is also survived by her 3 nieces and 1 nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening, October 14, 2011, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Funeral services will be held in Brockway, PA on Monday, October 17, 2011. Interment will take place at Morningside Cemetery, Du Bois, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital Neurological Laboratory, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Constance S. Sestito of Holland passed peacefully into the arms of God on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 92.

Born in Worcester, MA, Constance was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Carbone Sestito and sister of the late Robert Sestito and the late Theresa Sestito..

Constance was a former resident of Warminster and Feasterville before moving to Twining Village in Holland in 2006. She had worked with Bell Telephone for over 37 years as a Supervisor until her retirement. Constance was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a Communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland.

Constance is survived by a sister, Jean M. Petersen and her husband Leon of Pocono Summit, PA, and a sister in law, Frances Sestito of Philadelphia, PA. She was a loving Aunt to the following nieces and nephews; Jeanie Sware (Richard) of Lancaster, PA, Frank Dischinger (Mary Carroll) of Jamison, PA, Donna Rominiecki (Ronald) of Midlothian, VA, Keith Dischinger (Mary) of Warrington, PA, Theresa Sica of Philadelphia, PA, Robert Sestito of Philadelphia, PA, Christine Halbritter of Hatfield, PA, Joseph Sestito (Dottie) of Maple Shade, NJ, Michael Sestito (Karin) of Thorofare, NJ, and John Sestito (Linda) of Dublin, PA. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews who loved sharing life with her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Monday, October 17, 2011 from 9:00 to 10:15AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to her Funeral Mass 11:00AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.

Private Interment will be held at future date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 or the Capital Campaign of St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Timothy P. Daly, of Bensalem, formerly of Chalfont died suddenly on Saturday, October 8, 2011. He was 23.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Kathleen Quigley of Chalfont, PA.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother Francis Daly and his fiancé Danielle Kadish of Bensalem, his sisters, Bridget Daly of King of Prussia, and Megan Daly of Chalfont, his maternal grandparents Bernard and Dorothy Farmery Quigley of Hatboro, and his aunts and uncles; Noreen Quigley, Patrick and Michelle Quigley, Kelly Ann and Kevin McIntyre and Colleen and Ed Wesolowski. He is also survived by many cousins.
His family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 and Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His service and interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to SPCA of Bucks County, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.