Joseph N. Rosella of Holland, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at his daughter’s residence in Warwick. He was 97.

He was the beloved husband of the late Elsie T. Sokolowski Rosella and the late Amelia “Molly” Dalesandro Rosella.

Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Michael and Carmella Mercuri Rosella and brother of the late Jenny Dickson.

Mr. Rosella was a resident of Holland for the past two years and formerly resided in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia for 57 years. Before retiring in 1971, he was employed as a machinist at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for 32 years. During that time, Mr. Rosella was president of both the machinist union and the metal trades union. After retiring, he then started a family contracting business with his son and continued working until he reached the age of 93. He was a past Grand Knight and member of Father Thomas Ryan Council #5036 of the Knights of Columbus in Philadelphia. In his leisure time, he enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City, NJ and visiting the casinos for a game of chance. He was an avid Phillies fan.

He is survived by his three children, Constance D. Coffin and her husband, Jay, of Warwick, Joseph M. Rosella and his wife, Karen, of Holland, and Joseph Dalesandro and his wife, Donna, of Brigantine, NJ, his brother, Lou Rosella and his wife, Clara, of Philadelphia, and his sister, Clara Brennan and her husband, Michael, of Wrightstown. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, July 16, 2011, from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3331 Street Road, Suite 410, Bensalem, PA 19020.

Peter Taratuski, of Churchville, PA died suddenly on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Holy Redeemer Hospital. He was 64.

He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Martha Cannon Taratuski.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Peter and Marion McNesby Taratuski.

Peter grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Father Judge High School in 1964. After graduation, he attended Temple University. He served his country in the Army and was stationed in South Korea and Vietnam before being honorably discharged in 1971. He was employed as a union carpenter for 30 years and was a member of Local Union No. 8 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, brother and uncle.

In addition to his beloved wife, Peter is survived by his daughters Amanda and her husband Bruce Pierpont of Garwood, NJ, and Jessica of Red Cliff, CO, his brother Michael Taratuski and his wife Kathleen of Feasterville, PA, and his sister Anne Fanelli and her husband Thomas of Huntingdon Valley, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, July 16, 2011, from 1:30 PM until his Funeral Service 3:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd) Richboro. His interment will be held privately.

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

Grady D. “Don” Blackburn of Richboro passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at his home. He was 64.

Don was the beloved husband of Shirley Ginther Blackburn for almost 45 years.

Born in Huntsville, AL, he was the son of the late Harvey Owen and Lera Burke Blackburn and the brother of the late David A. Blackburn.

Don resided in Philadelphia for many years before moving to Richboro in 1995. He was a former Philadelphia Police Officer and Detective for over 25 years until his retirement in 1995. He eventually went to work with Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ, where he recently became a Compliance Manager. Don was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting and salt water fishing on his boat at the New Jersey shore.

Don was a dedicated father and grandfather who especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife Shirley, Don is survived by his loving children and their spouses, Robert J. and Kerry Blackburn of West Chester, PA and Kelly A. and Michael Giordano of Churchville, PA. He is also survived by his two brothers, Ronald O. Blackburn of Huntsville, AL and Dale L. Blackburn of Gadsden, AL; his sister, Karen J. Blackburn of Ringgold, GA, and his four cherished grandchildren, Richard, Bridget, Michael and Megan.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. until his Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M., at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA. A private burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Pottsville, PA at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018.

Michael A. Blatz of Washington Crossing, PA died suddenly on Sunday, July 10, 2011, while riding his mountain bike at Washington Crossing Historic Park in NJ. He was 45.

He was the beloved husband of Sandra Y. Kitka Blatz for 20 years.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Donna Marie Garcea Blatz of Doylestown, PA and Robert W. Blatz and his wife, Judith, of Bradenton, FL.

Mike was a resident of Washington Crossing for the past 12 years. He graduated from Truman High School in Levittown, Class of 1984 and received his bachelor degree in Business from Temple University, Class of 1988. Mike was employed as a certified financial planner with Janney, Montgomery, Scott and three years ago, along with his business partner, Dan Levin, started 1776 Capital Management Group. Mike enjoyed his work and was especially proud of the success of the company. He was a dedicated father who was actively involved with his children especially coaching their soccer and baseball teams. In his leisure time, he was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed skiing, hiking and biking. Mike touched everyone’s lives with his gregarious personality and positive outlook on life. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend to many.

In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he is survived by his three children, Jessica L. Blatz, Julia M. Blatz, and Ethan M. Blatz, all of Washington Crossing, PA and his sister, Kimberly A. Politz and her husband, Christopher, of Dallas, TX and aunt & uncle, Anna and Gordon Leib of New York, NY. He is also survived by his parents-in-law, Barbara and Andrew Kitka of Richboro, his three sisters-in-law, Holly Baider and her husband, Scott, of Woodbury, CT, Andrea Mazzolla and her husband, John, of Doylestown, and Jennifer Kitka and her fiance’, Michael Pramberger, of Philadelphia, and also his two nieces and four nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday evening, July 14, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday, July 15, 2011, from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Service 10:00 AM 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 his memory may be made to Blatz Children Educational Trust Fund, C/O Sovereign Bank, 1102 Taylorsville Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977.

Martin E. Boekel, of Warminster, died peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2011, at Abington Hospice at Warminster. He was 77.
He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Marianne Blumenstock Boekel.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Herman and Martha Schwittay Boekel.
He is also survived by his children; Debbie Riener and her husband Michael, David Boekel and his wife Joyce, Brian Boekel and his wife Sharon, and was dearly known as “Goggy” to his devoted grandchildren; Nicholas, Brandon, Sophie, Emily, Allie, Garrett, Evan and Connor; his brother Eric Boekel, his wife Dolores, his nieces Jackie and Carol and late nephew Bob.
Marty was a resident of Warminster for the past 2 years, having been a 40 year resident of Richboro.
He was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1952; he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel University in 1961 and his Masters in Civil Engineering from Villanova University in 1966. Marty’s professional career spanned many years, he worked for the Federal Government in the Department of Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Housing and Urban Development for 25 years. He turned his engineering focus to the telecommunications industry and joined RCA and GE Aerospace, working on contracts with the US Air Force. He retired in 2003, after working with Verizon Wireless developing cellular sites throughout the tri-state area.
Marty was a man of many talents, never missing an opportunity to be with family and friends, as a little league coach for his children, cheering for his favorite Philadelphia sports teams and Penn State Football or a round of golf with buddies. Marty, believed in his community and was a member of the Northampton Planning Commission for 16 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a faithful member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Marty’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd, (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and on Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 877 Street Rd (at Knowles Ave) Southampton from 9:00am until his funeral services at 9:30am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at the above address or Fox Chase Cancer Center 333 Cottman Ave. Phila PA 19111.

Michael Wladyka of Holland died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 84.

Michael was the beloved husband of 61 years to Dorothy M. Thomas Wladyka.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Bessie Makar Wladyka.

Michael was a resident of Holland since 1966. He was an accomplished Tool and Die Maker with IMCO Company in Moorestown, NJ and A and A Machine in Southampton for many years. Michael was a Communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland and was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II. He was a member of the Northampton Council Rock Seniors Center and enjoyed playing pool and participating in their dart league at the Northampton Center. Michael also was a Philadelphia Phillies fan and in his leisure time enjoyed dancing, fishing and golfing. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Dorothy, Michael is survived by his children, Dorothy A. Gallagher and her husband Francis of Feasterville, Geri W. Price of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Michael G. Wladyka and his wife Carol of Willow Grove, Deborah D. Lafferty and her husband Jack (Spanky) of Bensalem and Cheryl L. Bernhard and her husband Markus of Holland. Also survived by his sisters and brother, Katherine Slobdzian of North Wales, Judy Fergusen of Kintnersville and Raymond Wladyka of Warminster, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday, July 11, 2011from 8:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Capital Campaign of St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Barbara L. Wright, of Doylestown, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington.

She was 75.

She was the beloved wife of 57 years to Richard G. Wright. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy Tripp Lutzy and grandmother of the late Marc Iacono.

Barbara was a resident of Doylestown, for the past 14 years. Barbara, was an active member of the Central Bucks Senior Center, she loved dancing especially Toe-Tap dancing. A woman of many talents, she volunteered at Greenleaf Health Care Center in Doylestown, and was active with the Doylestown Business Community Alliance and their projects in the borough.

Barbara will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted family and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her devoted children and their spouses; Linda Iacono-Feldman and her husband Scott of Washington Crossing, Richard G. Wright Jr. and his wife Adrianne of Holland, Pamela Budrow of New Milford, CT., Michelle Grandone and her husband James of Worcester, MA, and Craig Wright of Furlong and her 10 devoted grandchildren; Sara, Christin, Brian, A.J., Stevie, John, Joe, Lea, Allison and Luke.

Barbara’s family will receive condolences on Friday July 8, 2011 from 9:00am until her Funeral Services at 11:00 AM at the Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, 1856 Forest Grove Rd., Forest Grove, PA. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, PO Box 462, Forest Grove, PA 18922.

Lisa Ann Schuck, of Center City Philadelphia, died suddenly on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was 50.

Born in the Abington Memorial Hospital, she was the devoted daughter of the Joseph and Carol Joyce (nee Lucas) Schuck.

Lisa Ann was a resident of Center City since 1983. She was a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1978 and the University of Delaware, class of 1983 where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Biology. Her entire nursing career was spent at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In her leisure time Lisa Ann enjoyed cross stitch, knitting and music.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her dear sister Susan Schuck of Mechanicsburg.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro.

Interment will take place at Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Arthritis Foundation, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Lawrence E. Olejkowski, of Chalfont, PA passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011, at Majestic Oaks, Warminster. He was 85.
He was the beloved husband of 36 years to Laura McEntee Olejkowski.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley and Theresa Pubenc Olejkowski and brother of the late Stanley Olejkowski.
Larry grew up in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Northeast High School. He was talented with his hands and eventually went to work as a machinist with Rohm and Haas. He worked with them at both their Bristol and Springhouse locations for over 30 years before retiring in 1986. He was a committed bachelor until meeting his beloved Laura whom he married in February of 1975 and then moved to Chalfont in 1977. He loved to keep busy at home, from tinkering with little things around the house to refinishing rooms to adding full additions. In addition to finishing his own home, he built a vacation home in the Pocono Mountains which they treasured for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors and appreciated all aspects of nature and was as comfortable in the mountains as he was on a cruise ship. More than his adventures outdoors and building accomplishments his real love was spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is also survived by his step children, Laura Lynn Settles and her husband Steven of Richmond Hill, GA, Deborah Beruf of Chalfont, a former son in law Richard Beruf of Glenside, his brother Edwin Olejkowski and his wife Joanne of York, PA, his 3 sisters, Helen Mellor of Churchville, PA, Bernadine Peahota and her husband William of Chalfont, Leona Opalkowski and her husband Casey of Philadelphia and his sister in law Marie Olejkowski of Glenside. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 19 nieces and nephews, 28 great nieces and nephews, 1 great-great niece and 1 great-great nephew.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Friday, July 8, 2011, from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice Compassus, 711 North York Road, 2nd Floor, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Patricia E. Mallee of Holland died peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2011 in the arms of her loving husband. She was 55.
She was the beloved wife of 35 years to Joseph P. Mallee Jr.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Dunphy McGinty of Strathmere, NJ.
Patricia was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Holland in 1999. She was a graduate of Penn State University and Frankford Hospital Nursing School. Patricia was the Divisional Director for over 14 years with Bayada Nurses in Moorestown, NJ. She was a Communicant of the St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland and enjoyed quality times spent with her family in the shore. Patricia will be deeply missed by her family and by everyone who came to know her.
In addition to her loving husband and parents, Patricia is survived by her dearest children; Joseph P. Mallee, III and his wife Allison of Skippack, Patrick G. Mallee and his wife Pamela of Hatboro, Lauren E. Mallee, and Shane M. Mallee, both of Holland. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Maureen Sagot of Langhorne, Joseph McGinty of Bensalem, Brian McGinty of Feasterville, Mary Kay Bieker of Philadelphia, Sheila Drummon of Philadelphia and Christopher McGinty of Philadelphia. In addition, she is survived by her two cherished grandchildren, Joseph, IV and Molly and her mother and father-in-law Joseph and Geraldine Mallee of Jamison.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening, July 8, 2011, from 7:00 -9:00PM from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10:00AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bayada Regatta, 101 Executive Dr Moorestown, NJ 08057.