Helen Fay Lovett died on August 28, 2011 at Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA, just a few days past her 88th birthday.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Robert Pitfield Lovett IV, daughter of the late Mabel Grant Fay and Robert Charles Fay and sister of the late Robert Charles Fay Jr., Frederic Buckley Fay, and Edward Grant Fay.

She was born in River Forest, IL, grew up in Holyoke, MA and resided for 43 years in Upper Makefield Township. Helen and Bob were married for 62 years and moved to Pennswood Village in 1993.

Helen graduated cum laude from the University of New Hampshire in 1946 and received her Masters in Library Science from Rutgers University in 1969. In addition to serving as librarian at Newtown Friends School and George School, her professional career included 17 years with the Bucks County Free Library as Adult Extension Librarian. Among her significant achievements there was the oversight and delivery of the county’s first long-range planning documents—a blueprint for the library’s future growth. Its success paved the way for other Pennsylvania libraries to undertake this process.

Helen’s Quaker beliefs remained important to her throughout her life. She was an active member of Newtown Friends Meeting, and after retirement focused on her work with The Peace Center in Langhorne. Helen contributed her organizational capabilities and forward thinking to help The Peace Center train staff and bring conflict resolution and mediation into schools throughout the Delaware Valley.

Helen and Bob loved to read, travel, and spend time with family and friends. Helen spent several decades researching both Lovett and Grant family genealogies, traveling to England and Scotland to visit ancestral homelands.

Helen is survived by her children, Robert P. Lovett V and his partner Ann Buckley of Newtown, PA, Laura E. Lovett of Larkspur, CA, and Sarah Ann Lovett of New Paltz, NY; by her brother-in-law William J. Lovett and wife Elizabeth Sanger of Visalia, CA; and by sisters-in-law Florence Fay of Springfield, MA and Hazel Lovett of Newtown, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Saturday, October 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Newtown Friends Meeting, 219 Court Street, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Peace Center, 102 W. Maple Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047 or Newtown Friends Meeting, 219 Court Street, PO Box 224, Newtown, PA 18940.

Helen Fay Lovett died on August 28, 2011 at Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA, just a few days past her 88th birthday.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Robert Pitfield Lovett IV, daughter of the late Mabel Grant Fay and Robert Charles Fay and sister of the late Robert Charles Fay Jr., Frederic Buckley Fay, and Edward Grant Fay.

She was born in River Forest, IL, grew up in Holyoke, MA and resided for 43 years in Upper Makefield Township. Helen and Bob were married for 62 years and moved to Pennswood Village in 1993.

Helen graduated cum laude from the University of New Hampshire in 1946 and received her Masters in Library Science from Rutgers University in 1969. In addition to serving as librarian at Newtown Friends School and George School, her professional career included 17 years with the Bucks County Free Library as Adult Extension Librarian. Among her significant achievements there was the oversight and delivery of the county’s first long-range planning documents—a blueprint for the library’s future growth. Its success paved the way for other Pennsylvania libraries to undertake this process.

Helen’s Quaker beliefs remained important to her throughout her life. She was an active member of Newtown Friends Meeting, and after retirement focused on her work with The Peace Center in Langhorne. Helen contributed her organizational capabilities and forward thinking to help The Peace Center train staff and bring conflict resolution and mediation into schools throughout the Delaware Valley.

Helen and Bob loved to read, travel, and spend time with family and friends. Helen spent several decades researching both Lovett and Grant family genealogies, traveling to England and Scotland to visit ancestral homelands.

Helen is survived by her children, Robert P. Lovett V and his partner Ann Buckley of Newtown, PA, Laura E. Lovett of Larkspur, CA, and Sarah Ann Lovett of New Paltz, NY; by her brother-in-law William J. Lovett and wife Elizabeth Sanger of Visalia, CA; and by sisters-in-law Florence Fay of Springfield, MA and Hazel Lovett of Newtown, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Saturday, October 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Newtown Friends Meeting, 219 Court Street, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Peace Center, 102 W. Maple Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047 or Newtown Friends Meeting, 219 Court Street, PO Box 224, Newtown, PA 18940.

Grace M. Sullivan of Langhorne died Friday August 26, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 96.
Born in Philadelphia on September 7, 1914, she was the daughter of Walter E. Nussle and Pauline Uhlig Nussle. She married James J. Sullivan on New Year’s Eve, 1936. After her husband’s retirement, they moved to Cocoa Beach, Florida where they remained until 1993. They then returned to the Philadelphia area to reside at Attleboro Retirement Village. Grace’s husband, Jim, preceded her in death on May 27th 2001.
Grace and Jim raised their five children at their homes in Germantown, Ambler and Jenkintown Manor. Summers were spent at their vacation homes in Brigantine and Ocean City, New Jersey. In recent years, the condo in Ocean city was her favorite retreat.
Grace was active and creative her entire life. She taught kindergarten children before raising her own family. She was a long time member of the Questers. She loved to share her enthusiasm for antiques and her collections with others. She was known for her tasteful and artistic displays that she designed in the lobby of Attleboro. Grace gave lectures on Early American cut glass and owned an extensive collection. She also was an artist and ceramist and taught many children and adults in her home studio. She enjoyed flower arranging and worked for many years at Albrecht’s nursery. A volunteer for the Miss America Pageant for over 30 years, she used her theatrical talents to form the Attleboro Players and entertained the residents of the facility for many years. She loved to throw great parties at all of the many places she resided and at the Brigantine Yacht Club. Her greatest talent; however, was to entertain her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bubba, as she was called, had a special bond with all 32. They will miss her terribly.
Grace is survived by her dearest children and their spouses, Robert M. and Sigrid Sullivan of Florida, Carol J. and William Boland of Ocean City, NJ, Jane S. and John Gibbons of Langhorne Manor, Maggie and Doug Magee of Downingtown, PA, James J., Jr. and Terry Sullivan of West Chester, PA. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Monday, September 5, 2011 from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Avenue, Penndel, PA 19047. Interment will be held privately on Tuesday at Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice or to Our lady of Grace Church at the above address.

Martha Bzdil Tursi, 90, of Feasterville, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.

She will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted family.

Services and Interment were private.

Eva C. Leomporra of Churchville, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at Chandler Hall Hospice. She was 92.

She was the beloved wife of the late Peter R. Leomporra Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Ellen Burns Herr.

Mrs. Leomporra was a resident of Churchville for the past 22 years. She was a graduate of Penn Treaty High School in Philadelphia. Eva was an active member at Benjamin H. Wilson Senior Community Center in Warminster where she volunteered in various capacities for 21 years. At the Senior Center she was very active with RSVP and won numerous awards for giving her time and talent. In her leisure time, she enjoyed crocheting, needlework and all kinds of crafts. She also liked bowling, square dancing and line dancing. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her four children: Gemma M. Altomari and her husband, Michael, of Warminster, Peter Leomporra and his wife, Susan, of Bristol Township, Michael J. Leomporra and his wife, Susan, of Churchville, and Howard J. Leomporra of Perkasie. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Michael J. Altomari Jr. and his wife, Kathryn, Brian D. Altomari, Lisa Leomporra-Whelan and her husband, Brian, Paul Leomporra, Katie Leomporra, and Michael J. Leomporra Jr. and two great grandchildren: Margaret O. Whelan and Samantha G. Altomari.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Benjamin H. Wilson Senior Community Center, 580 Delmont Avenue, Warminster, PA 18974.

Carleigh Marie Jones of Holland died suddenly Monday, August 22, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Abington, Carleigh was a resident of Holland for 16 years. She played Field Hockey and was a member of the Golden Wings Drama Club and the French Club. Carleigh traveled to France in June with her French Club from Council Rock South and would have been a junior this coming school year. Carleigh aspired to be a Fashion Editor and had started her college search, visiting SCAD in Savannah, Georgia in July. She was an avid Angry Birds Player and loved visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art where her mother Jeanine is the Facilities Project Manager. Carleigh was looking forward to passing her driver’s test in September and loved her dog Oliver. Carleigh loved all dogs and animals and had an extensive stuffed animal collection.

Carleigh is survived by her parents, mother Jeanine Kline and her husband Glenn and father Brian Jones and his wife Rhea of Holland. She is also survived by her step-sister Kelsie Jett of Holland, her Paternal Grandmother, Sue Ann Jones of Little Falls, New Jersey and her Maternal Grandparents Raymond and June Clothier of Trevose, PA and many loving cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday, August 26, 2011 from 9:00 to 11:00am from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and her Funeral Mass 12 noon at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will follow at Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

Carleigh is a bright, loving and creative spirit. To honor her devotion to beauty, donations may be made in Carleigh’s memory to the Philadelphia Museum of Art c/o Development Dept, P.O. Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA 19101 or to the Carleigh Marie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Newtown Community Fund, P.O Box 2073, Doylestown, PA 18901.

John J. McIlmoyle “Jack” of Doylestown, PA died suddenly on Monday, August 22, 2011, at his residence. He was 63.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of Dorothy Smith Franklin of Doylestown, PA and the late John J. McIlmoyle Sr. and his late step father, R.G. Franklin.

Jack was a resident of Doylestown, PA for most of his life. He was a graduate of Central Bucks West High School, Class of 1966, and was a veteran of the Air Force having served during the Vietnam War. Jack was the founder and operator of K & J Hardwood Flooring located in Doylestown. He installed residential and commercial flooring for many years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed model trains and open wheel car racing, especially Formula 1. He will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather, son and brother.

He is survived by his two children, Sean McIlmoyle and his wife, Meredith, of Anacortes, WA, and Tiffani M. McIlmoyle and Joshua Hargrave of Quakertown, PA. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas McIlmoyle of Hilltown, PA and his three grandchildren; Brayden, Connor, and Jameson.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday evening, August 29, 2011, from 6:00 PM until his Funeral Service 7:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to SPCA of Bucks County, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

George Shannon Emmons, 86, WWII Veteran, Direct Descendant of the Lewis & Clark Expedition

George Shannon Emmons, of Newtown, PA died on Thursday, August 18, 2011, of natural causes. He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of 26 years to Cristina Mendoza Relova-Emmons. Born in Mexico, Missouri, he was the son of the late St. Clair Patterson and Mary Carter Emmons. He was the second youngest of 9 siblings, a direct descendant of George Shannon from the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and a distant cousin of Thomas Jefferson.

George resided in Yardley and Newtown for more than 30 years. He graduated after 3 yrs. from Artesia H.S. in New Mexico and received a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of New Mexico. He was a proud World War II veteran of the United States Navy. After serving his country, George joined GE Aerospace as an engineer and worked in various locations such as White Sands, NM, Schenectady, NY, Cape Canaveral, FL, and King of Prussia, PA. He participated in the recovery of the first rocket sent into space. A photograph of 2 fellow workers and him with a piece of the recovered rocket was displayed at the old Philadelphia National Bank in Center City, Phila. His career allowed him to be part of additional historic aerospace milestones which were featured in two National Geographic Magazine articles (c. 1949, 1950). One article included a photograph of George with a captured German V-2 rocket in White Sands Proving Grounds and another article featured the work he was involved in with the first monkey (Albert II) to be sent successfully into space on June 14, 1949.

After his GE career, George started his own company that installed hot-water heating systems powered by solar energy, and was a consultant for air quality control for schools and hospitals. He was an active member and Chair of the Sierra Club of Bucks County and Chair of the Sierra Club PA Chapter Political Action Fund Committee. George was also a volunteer with the PA League of Conservation Voters. Those who knew George described him as a kind, gentle, reserved and very intelligent man, who enjoyed spending time with his family, was an avid reader and applied his engineering background in his personal life.

In addition to his beloved wife, George is also survived by his children Shannon McCafferty and her husband Michael, Marivi Teicher and her husband William, Roderick " Rick" Relova and his wife Lisa, Mary Ann Chicko and her husband Brett, his brother Robert Emmons and his wife Betty, 8 dear grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday, September 2, 2011, from 10:00 am until his Funeral Mass 11:30am at the Church of St. Andrew,81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Sierra Club, PA Chapter, PO Box 606, Harrisburg, PA 17108 or to the Alzeihemer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Helen F. Mellor, of Churchville, PA died on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 87.
She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Mellor.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Theresa Pubenc Olejkowski, mother of the late William Jr. and sister of the late Stanley and Larry Olejkowski.
In 1989, Helen and her husband moved to the San Diego area where she was very active in Our Lady of Grace Church as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Legion of Mary. For the past 9 years Helen has been a resident of Churchville. Growing up in Philadelphia she graduated from Mastbaum Vocational School. She was trained in accounting, and used her skills at various Credit Unions, serving as treasurer with Rohm and Haas Credit Union and the American Bakery Workers Federal Credit Union. Helen enjoyed keeping busy working on crafts, puzzles including crossword, needlepoint and crocheting. She was an avid reader and was constantly finishing books, so recently she began using a kindle which her children had given her.
She was an active parishioner and communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church. She served as a Eucharist Minister, on the Altar Society, and participated in the Young at Heart Organization, where she was at one time their treasurer. The love and kindness she had for all of her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will always be remembered.
She is survived by her children Kriss Mellor and her husband William Clarke of Vail, Arizona, JoAnne Tedesco and her husband Ralph of Churchville, and Richard Mellor and his wife Muriel of La Mesa, CA, her 2 sisters and their families; Bernadine Peahota of Chalfont, Leona Opalkowski of Collegeville, PA and her brother Edwin Olejkowski of York PA. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Denise and John Labor, Michael and Kerry Tedesco, Janine and Jeremy Marr, Patrick Mellor and Matthew Tedesco and her 2 great-grandsons Dominick Tedesco and Taylor Marr.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral viewing Monday, August 22, 2011 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:00am, St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Mary J. Johnston Kuhn of Buckingham, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 85.

She was the beloved wife of Theodore Kuhn for 62 years.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Olney section of Philadelphia, Mary was the daughter of the late Morris W. and Estelle Hefft Johnston and sister of the late Jane Johnston.

Mary was a childhood member of St. James Methodist Church and a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia. She was honored to sing in the Accapella Choir under the direction of Theodore Nitsche.

She sang in a well known quartette known as the “Velvetones”, who performed an assortment of gigs and on the radio show “Top Tune Time” singing new music pieces written by emerging writers in the Philadelphia area.

Mary worked at Sears & Roebuck until she married her husband in 1949 at Zion Lutheran Church in Olney. As a Christian, she served and sang in the choirs of Salem Zion United Church, Lawndale Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, and St. John’s United Methodist Church of Ivyland.

Mary was a lovely person whose presence was always appreciated with coordinated clothing and a sweetness that exuded love. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family with her culinary creations throughout her life. She will be sorely missed by everyone especially by her husband who truly expects to see her in Heaven in the future.

In addition to her beloved husband, Mary is survived by her 4 daughters; Karen M. Elliott and family of Elkins Park, Kathy J. Heinicke, her husband Karl, and family of Ivyland, Karol Hollar, her husband Tom, and family of Mt. Laurel, N.J. and Kristy Hanisco and her family of Holland. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Mary’s family will receive friends on Saturday, August 27 from 9:30 AM until her Memorial Service 11:00 AM at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974.

Interment will be private at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels of Doylestown, 252 Belmont Ave., Doylestown, PA 18901 or to Crossroads Hospice, 300 Lakeside Drive, Suite 120, Horsham, PA 19044

Please note: the obituary is published in the Bucks County Courier Times, Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 edition