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Recent Obituaries

Edward Cannon (Cannon )

September 21st, 2011

Dr. Edward J. Cannon of Bryn Mawr, an eye surgeon at Wills Eye Hospital, passed peacefully on September 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy Meehan Cannon and brother of the late Frank Cannon and Agnes McGowan.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank D. and Agnes Monaghan Cannon.
Dr. Cannon grew up in Philadelphia and was an Alumnus of La Salle, Villanova, Temple and University of Pennsylvania graduate School of Medicine. Enlisted in the Navy in 1943, and was a Captain in the Army where he served as the Assistant Chief of Ophthalmology at Tokyo Army Hospital during the Korean War.
Dr. Cannon had a long and distinguished career. His professionalism, dedication and service to the community was appreciated by those he served, and was also recognized by his colleagues. Some of the recognitions and memberships he was invited to join included; Fellow of American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and International College of Surgeons, a member of Philadelphia County Medical Society and Pennsylvania State Medical Society. His dedication to the profession also included helping the future doctors by teaching Biology at LaSalle University.
Throughout his life many things changed, however, his faith never did. It was always centered on his special devotion to the Blessed Mother and his family. He was also a longtime active and faithful communicant of St. John Vianney Church and Member of Knights of Columbus and Circle of Leaders of Catholic Charities Appeal.
He shared many travel adventures at home and abroad with his family. His love of the Jersey shore started with summers in Ventnor and Ocean City in his youth. Later he enjoyed many happy memories with his wife and their nine daughters at their summer home in Longport. Cruising the four corners of the world was his passion. His professional designation was MD but his daughters lovingly referred to him as WT “World Traveler”.
He also had a passion for all things art, from the Grand Masters to the Impressionists. He had a scholar’s library of art books which he enjoyed on a daily basis.
Above and beyond his accomplishments and recognitions, he was first and foremost a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by all his family.
He is survived by his 9 loving daughters; Eva Cannon (Robert Westerlund), Nancy Cannon, Mary Magazzu (Mark), Maureen Meehan, Agnes Wismer (Richard), Lisa Gruchacz (Robert), Joanne Raphaelson (Mark), Colleen Tulskie (James), Constance Crump (Glenn), brother of Joseph Cannon (Betty Lou) He is also survived by his 19 devoted grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 9:00 am until his Concelebrated Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. John Vianney Church, 350 Conshohocken State Rd. Gladwyne, PA 19053. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 66th and Old York Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19126.

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Vincent B. Morgan

September 21st, 2011

Vincent B. Morgan, of Richboro, PA died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 69.

He was the beloved husband of 44 years to Geraldine Bartorilla Morgan.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard A. and Julia Scardino Morgan and brother of the late Mary Ann Snyder.

Vincent grew up in the Tacony section of Philadelphia and was a 1959 graduate of Father Judge High School. After graduating he joined the Steamfitters Local 420 and began his apprenticeship. For over 50 years he worked through the Philadelphia area serving in all capacities of a steamfitter from foreman to laborer. He was very talented with his hands and used those talents daily in his work as well as in his free time working on old cars. Reconstructing vintage muscle cars was a passion and he loved to return them to show car quality. As he worked on them, it would be a sure bet that he had on his favorite music from the 50’s and 60’s. His family thou was his true love. The time he spent with his grandchildren was his greatest pleasure.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children, Michelle Simmons and her husband Edward of Hatboro, and Vincent Morgan and his fiancée Chandra Walters of Levittown and his brother Bernard Morgan of Doylestown. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren Brittany, Briana, Dylan, Maxine, Michael, Edward, and Eric.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 8:30 - 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Richboro.

His interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Joseph F. Kavanagh

September 20th, 2011

Joseph F. McKavanagh, of Langhorne, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at his home. He was 82.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years to the late Mary Angela McAvoy McKavanagh and father of the late Sheena and Michael McKavanagh.
Born in Northern Ireland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah Bell McKavanagh.

Joe was a resident of Langhorne for the past 25 years. He emigrated from Ireland to Canada and then to Levittown, Bucks County where he lived for many years before moving to Langhorne. Joe, who was very talented with his hands, was a carpenter by trade and very proud of the work he did. He was a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 1462 for 46 years. During the course of his career he was employed throughout the East Coast as a union carpenter.

Joe was proud of his Irish heritage. He loved traveling to his hometown in Ireland to see family. It was always a time of peace and joy. Family was first and foremost in Joe’s life. His children and grandchildren were the love of his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Joe is survived by his four devoted children; Hugh F. McKavanagh of Levittown, Colm J. McKavanagh and his wife, Gwyn, of Levittown, Colleen M. Smith and her husband, Steven, of Doylestown, and Brian J. McKavanagh and his wife, Karen, of Doylestown. He is also survived by his sister, Josephine O’Rourke of Rose Valley and his 14 dear grandchildren; Michelle and Nicole Micalizzi, Shane, Connor, Taylor, Sarah McKavanagh, Michael and Jessica McKavanagh, Ashley, Brandon, and Ryan Smith, and Joseph, Brittany, and Patrick McKavanagh.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Sunday evening, September 25, 2011, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Monday, September 26, 2011, from 8:30 am to 9:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Road), Richboro and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown.

Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory maybe made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Doris Steiner (L'Heureux)

September 17th, 2011

Doris Dunn Steiner of Fairless Hills passed away Saturday, September 17th with her family around her. She was born on March 20, 1923 in Norwich, Connecticut to Joseph and Ethel L'Heureux. She was 88.

Doris was devoted to her family and friends. She will be remembered for her spirituality and her many stories of days past. Throughout her life, she traveled throughout the United States and Europe, with Austria being her favorite destination. Doris spent many years traveling by motor home and especially enjoyed camping.

Doris was the loving mother of Jack (Kathy) of Holland, Jim (Debbie) of Levittown, and Glen (Mary) of Henderson, Nevada. She will be sadly missed by her 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Doris' Celebration of Life on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from10:00 AM until her Mass 11:00 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will be at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

Memorial contributions in Doris' name can be appreciately sent to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 or at www.cff.org

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Richard J. Queppet

September 16th, 2011

Richard J. Queppet of Trevose, PA died suddenly on Friday, September 16, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 70.

He was the beloved husband of Eleanor A. Conroy Queppet for 47 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Baltazar and Lillian Ross Queppet and father of the late Jeffrey R. Queppet who passed away in February 2011.

Mr. Queppet was a resident of Trevose for the past 38 years. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1959 and attended Temple University. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served stateside and overseas. For many years, he was employed as a manager at various electronics companies, including Microcom Corp. and AEL, working in the field of defense contracts. After his retirement, he joined his wife working in their pet sitting business, Lov-in-Care. In his leisure time, he was an avid golfer and a devoted Philadelphia sports fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his dogs, Dixie and Dottie. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Krista Scheffler and her husband, Scott, of Morrisville, Nikki Krassen and her husband, Paul, of Plymouth Meeting and his daughter-in-law, Sandy Queppet of Holland. He is also survived by his five grandchildren: Julie, Emily, Miles, Eli and Aidan; and by his two brothers, Joseph Queppet and his wife, Jean, of Fort Worth, TX and Robert Queppet and his wife, Betty, of East Petersburg, PA, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053.

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

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John Goheen

September 10th, 2011

John T. Goheen of Chalfont died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Abington Hospital Hospice, Abington. He was 94.
John was the beloved husband of the late Marie A. Wisniewski Goheen and father of the late John T. Goheen, Jr.
Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Emma Feese Goheen.
John was a former long time resident of Philadelphia before moving to New Britain in 2004. He was a retired Supervisor with Boeing in Ridley Park, PA. John eventually went to work with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at St. Benedict’s Parish in the Maintenance Department until his retirement. He was a former communicant of St. Cecilia’s Church and a member of the Young at Heart Club before becoming a communicant at St. Jude Parish in Chalfont. John will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.
John is survived by his two daughters, Beverly Goheen and her life partner Laura Grant of Paradise, CA and Maureen Simpkins and her husband Wallace of Chalfont. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Judy Goheen of Columbia, MD, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery, Philadelphia.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Abington Hospital Hospice, 225 Newtown Rd., Warminster, PA 18974.

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Della Heisner (Dyer)

September 10th, 2011

Della Heisner of Feasterville died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Sierra Oaks of Bensalem, Bensalem. She was 91.
Della was the beloved wife of the late Warner Heisner.
Born in Upper Merion Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Morton and Myrtle Keebler Dyer.
Della was a resident of Feasterville since 1950 having formerly residing in Trevose. She was a Account Controller with Sears and Roebuck Company in Philadelphia for over 25 years. Della enjoyed gardening, baking and quality times spent with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Della is survived by her son, Warner Heisner of Trevose and her sister Edith Atkins of Levittown and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Thursday, September 15 from 6-8pm and Friday September 16, from 9:00am until her Funeral Service 10:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Philadelphia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Della’s memory may be made to a charity of a donor’s Choice.

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John Beveridge

September 10th, 2011

John Patrick Beveridge, of New Hope, PA died on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at hospice. He was 47.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of James Beveridge of Chalfont and the late Cecelia McGowan Beveridge, of Chalfont, who died in May of this year, and brother of the late Jimmy Beveridge.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters Kathy and John Eyrich of Warrington, Fran and Stefni Beveridge of Hainesport, NJ, Marianne and Charles McFadden of Lansdale, Mike and Marlene Beveridge of Warrington, Peggy and Pat McDaid of Macungie, and Brian and Michelle Beveridge of Chalfont. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Jude Church, Chalfont, PA on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with a private burial at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, PA.

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Steven J. Pyle

September 9th, 2011

Steven J. Pyle of Southampton died Friday, Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after a long illness. He was 64.

Born in Philadelphia, Steve was the son of Martha (Ferguson) Pyle and the late Joseph E. Pyle. He was a longtime resident of Feasterville before moving to Southampton in 2005. Steve is survived by his wife of 15 years, Deborah L. (Corscadden) Pyle, his children Michael, Melanie, and Joseph, and his sister and brother, Carol Salan and David Pyle.


Steve, a 1965 graduate of Neshaminy High School, was a star football player earning 1st Team All-Lower Bucks County honors and was selected by his teammates to be Mr. Redskin. He was inducted into Neshaminy’s Football “Hall of Fame” in 1988. Steve attended Texas Christian University. He was a proud Marine infantryman serving from 1966 — 1969 and he was a Vietnam veteran. Steve was a career union carpenter with Local #1462 in Philadelphia.

Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service with Military Honors, 2:30pm Friday Sept. 16, 2011at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940 where assembly for procession for Graveside Services will form at 2:15pm at the Administration Office.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association., Greater Phila. And Southeastern NJ., 150 Monument Road-Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

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Dorothy L. Gaeta (Mentzel)

September 6th, 2011

Dorothy L. (nee Mentzel) Gaeta, of Quakertown, PA, died on September 6, 2011.

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late John C. Gaeta and devoted mother of Nancy L. Pinkerton (Michael) and the late Garrett J. Gaeta. She was the loving grandmother of Corinne Sierzant (Kevin) and Michael J. Pinkerton and the dear sister of Janet Tessier.

Services and interment will be held privately.

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