Dora Pacitti of Holland and formerly of Philadelphia and Bensalem died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Jefferson Bucks Hospital.  She was 89.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the beloved wife of the late Francis Girard Pacitti, daughter of the late Raffaele and Giovaninna Ioavannone Scipione and sister of the late Vincent Scipione and Loreta Rongione.

Dora was a longtime parishioner at Our Lady of Pompeii and then at St. Ephrem before moving to Holland and joining St. Bede the Venerable Parish.  She was an amazing cook and old world Italian dishes were her specialty.  Dora was one of the original daily “mall walkers” at the Neshaminy Mall.  Dora will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to have known her.

Dora is survived by her devoted children: Cynthia Cerulli and her husband Anthony of Holland; Frank Pacitti and his wife Kathleen of Warminster; David Pacitti and his wife April of Wilmington, DE.  She is also survived by her sister Frances Petruzzelli, her 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, some residing in Italy and Canada.

Dora’s family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.  Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Centre for Padre Pio Inc., PO Box 206 Barto, PA 19504.

Joanne Elizabeth Eisele of Richboro died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August  8, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was 78.

Joanne was the beloved wife of 57 years to Wayne Eisele.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Creswell Kotz.

Joanne worked for many years as a Legal Secretary and she transitioned into her husbands main go to person in the business he founded. Joanne loved animals and she enjoyed to pamper the family pets with love. She was a lady who had a heart so big, that no matter what was going on in her life, Joanne always thought and cared for her beloved family and close friends. Joanne will be greatly missed, but the love she gave will be cherished in the hearts and minds of those who received it.

In addition to her beloved husband Wayne, Joanne is survived by her loving children: Christopher Eisele of Philadelphia, and Susan Boyer and her husband Tom of Sterling, MA.  She is also survived by her two dear grandchildren Nathan and Sydney and her brother James Kotz and his wife Peggy.

Joanne’s family will receive friends on Friday Evening, August 10, 2018 from 5:30pm until her Memorial Service 6:30pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 30 South 17^th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Susan E. Dougherty passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at the age of 70.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Gatti) Salantri.

Susan was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Dougherty for 36 years. In addition to her husband Tom, Sue is survived by her loving and devoted children: Thomas S Dougherty of Philadelphia and Stacy Dougherty and her husband Brian Zavodnick of Ivyland.  She cherished time with her granddaughter, Taylor. She is survived by her brother James Salantri (Kathleen) and her nieces and nephews (Elissa, Jimmy, Ryan and Jackie).

Sue was a 2nd grade teacher at Benjamin Rush Elementary School in Bensalem for over 40 years and was beloved by all her students.  She was an active member of the fitness center at the Spring Mill Country Club for many years. Sue would light up the room and was always the life of the party (especially on the dance floor).  She enjoyed traveling the world and summers in Ocean City, NJ with family and friends. Sue loved the Christmas season, Broadway, listening to Sinatra, shopping at Macy’s and a passion for cooking. Above all, she loved being with her family and cherished every moment that has been forged into the hearts and minds of her children and granddaughter. Sue will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to be in her life.

Susan’s family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, August 15, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.  They will also be receiving friends on Thursday morning, August 16, 2018 from 10:00 until her Funeral Mass at11:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to benefit the playground at Clara Barton Elementary School by sending donations to the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, c/o Duane Morris, 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 18903. Please place Clara Barton Playground in the memo of the donation.

Dolores Cymbala of Newtown died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in Newtown, PA surrounded by her loving family. She was 80 years old.

Dolores was the beloved wife of 60 years to Frank P. Cymbala.

Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Helen (Fachet) Schaller and the grandmother of the late Nicholas Cymbala.

Dolores had been a recent resident of Newtown, PA and had formerly resided in the Olney section of Philadelphia and Churchville, PA. She had worked for many years along with her husband in her son, Frank P. Cymbala Jr’s business. Dolores was an avid reader and her true passion and joy was spending quality times with her family especially her grandchildren. She will be truly missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

In addition to her beloved husband Frank, Dolores is survived by her children and their spouses; Frank P. Cymbala Jr. and his wife Linda of Lower Gwynedd, PA and her daughter Karen Egan of Newtown, PA. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Erin, Joseph and Daniel Egan and her brother Dr. Richard Schaller and his wife Nanette of Allentown, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family from 8:30am to 10:00am on Saturday, August 18^th at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Dolores’s interment will be privately held by the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory should be sent to Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, Nicholas Cymbala Literacy Center, 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19102. 

Maricel Dominguez Leonard, formerly of Churchville, PA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2018 in Washington, D.C.  Maricel was originally from Cali, Colombia.  Her life's journey took her from to Cali to Bogota, to New York, and finally Pennsylvania where she started her family. She later retired to Florida, with frequent trips back to both Virginia and Pennsylvania.

She was the beloved wife of T. Gerald Leonard who preceded her in death in 2012 after 53 years of marriage.

Born in Cali, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Luis and Lucila Patino Dominguez.

Maricel was a Churchville resident for 41 years before retiring to Nokomis, Florida in 2004.  She was a graduate of Universidad Javeriana in Cali and worked for the Banco de la Republica in Bogota, Colombia until she moved to the United States to get married.  After raising her family she continued her career at Trevose Federal Savings and Loan Association (Horizon Financial) in Southampton, PA.  Maricel had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel.  She also loved to cook, tell stories, play Bingo, and most importantly spend time with her family.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved being a Nana.  Maricel had a big heart and a generous, loving spirit.  She loved all children and throughout her life she was involved in service work to help them.  She was instrumental in the founding of the Make a Difference Children's Foundation.

Maricel is survived by her children, Diana Leonard Meltzer and her husband Richard, Claudia Leonard Young, and Kevin Leonard and his wife Barbara.  She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Patrick, Erik, and Maria Young and Christopher and Theresa Leonard, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral mass on Monday, October 8 at 10:45 a.m. at Assumption B.V.M., 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053.  Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 with a reception immediately following. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Make a Difference Children's Foundation at www.madcf.org.

Matthew A. McKinney, of Warminster, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the Rose Garden at Ann’s Choice. He was 86 years old.

Matthew was the beloved husband of 22 years to Joan R. Hermann Richmond McKinney and the late Ann O’Brien McKinney.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Matthew and Florence Wombold McKinney and father of the late Kathleen Menzak.

Matt was a resident of Bucks County for many years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He retired in 1993 after a successful career in chemical sales with Pennwalt Corporation.

Matt loved being with family and friends, especially playing cards and was a fearless Hearts player. He always had a book close by that he was reading and looked forward to his quiet time painting in oils. He will be sadly missed by his devoted family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Matt will be missed by his children, Michael McKinney and his wife Debbie, and Patricia McKinney and her husband Daniel Perkins. He is also survived by his son-in-law, Brian Menzak; his 5 grandchildren, Mary Ann Hillig (Jesse), Daniel DiGiovanni, Megan Menzak, Katherine Perkins (Winslow Smith), Julia Perkins (Zachary Arbitman) and 2 great grandchildren Lily Huscher and Daniel Smith, his sisters, Florence Pearson and Claire Ryan, his 3 step children, Kim Williams (John), Bill Richmond (Patty) and Thomas Richmond (Julie) and 1 step great grand child.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday August 10, from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass, 10:30am at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Rd. in Warminster, PA 18974. Military Honors to follow. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to Ann’s Choice Benevolent Care Fund 20,000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974.

Michael E. Maurer of Warwick went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. He was 58.

Mike was the loving husband of 34 years to Rev. Erin Antrim Maurer.

Born in Bethlehem PA, he was the son of Suzanne Toth Maurer and the late Michael Maurer.

Mike graduated in 1977 from Freedom High School in Bethlehem, where as a senior where he earned the distinction of first chair in percussion in State Band. In 1983 he received a bachelor’s degree in Music Merchandising from Mansfield University. Mike’s love and dedication to music led him in 1991 to establish and continuously direct the Southampton Music Company. He was formerly an active member of the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra, played occasionally with the Southampton Band, and he has been a dedicated drummer in Beacon, the worship band at Chalfont United Methodist Church. Mike’s life was dedicated to the joy of bringing music into the lives of others, and he will forever be remembered by those who have had the pleasure and opportunity to have been in his life and loved by him.

In addition to his beloved wife Erin and loving daughter Elizabeth Maurer of Lancaster, Mike is survived by his mother Suzanne Toth Maurer of Bethlehem, his sister and brother-in-law Lori Fritz and Randy and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Anda Johnson and Lyle. He is also survived by his niece Jennifer Fritz and his nephews John Fritz, and Donnan and Nevan Coyne

Mike’s family will receive friends on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 8:30am until his Funeral Service 10:00 am at Chalfont United Methodist Church, 11 Meadowbrook Lane Chalfont, PA 18914.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Chalfont United Methodist Church at the aforementioned address or to Abington-Jefferson Hospital Hospice, 225 Newtown Rd. Warminster, PA 18974.

Harvey A. Shultz of Cherry Hill, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 after a short illness and stay at CareOne in Moorestown, NJ. with his loving fiancé, Olga Cavaliere at his side. He also had the love and support of his family and friends during his illness.

Born in Boston, MA he was the son of the late Samson and Jean Korim Shultz.

Harvey was the fiancé and best friend of Olga Cavaliere with whom he shared his life, love, and adventures for 23 years.

Harvey earned his bachelor’s degree in Entomology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and was a board certified Entomologist.  He was a United States Army Vietnam veteran and remained in the Army Reserves, retiring as a Colonel in 2002.  His numerous awards and decorations included the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign medals.

Harvey spent his civilian career with the United States Navy Department of Defense as the Director of Environmental Sciences, retiring in 2006.

Harvey enjoyed nature and the great outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, former charter boat captain, and devoted Boston Red Sox fan.  Harvey also enjoyed his cat Buster, golfing, bicycling, kayaking,  and foreign travel with his fiancé.  Everyone who knew him and was touched by his life (and jokes) will dearly miss him.

In addition to his fiancé, Olga, Harvey is survived by her daughter, Nicole Cavaliere; his brothers, Lenny Shultz (Kathy) and Arnon Vered as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday, August 16, 2018 beginning at 10:00 AM, followed by his memorial service at 11:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Rails to Trails Conservancy, Northeast Regional Office, 230 S. Broad St., 17^th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19102 or to a charity of your choice.

Robert W. Pankoe, longtime resident of New Britain, PA died peacefully with his family by his side, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He was 70 years old.

He is the beloved husband of Marie Delp Pankoe, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage.

Born in Kassel, Germany during WWII at the United States 25^th Medical General Dispensary, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Walter W. and Elizabeth Pavluk Pankoe.

Robert grew up in the Fairview section of Camden, NJ and spent the last 40 years in New Britain. He attained an associate’s degree at Temple University in electrical technology and then completed a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the University of Miami.  After traveling the nation installing the original CATV systems, he enjoyed a successful career as a project manager in the electrical engineering industry. 

Robert is remembered for his always cheerful and smiling attitude despite any hardships, emanating the Holy Spirit.  His passion was to create a legacy for his family in passing down his lifelong hobby.  He treasured the unique relationship that he had with each of them and relished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Marie, he will be greatly missed by his children and their spouses, Ryan W. and Laura Pankoe, Sharon L. and Joel Homan; and his step-daughters, Rachele Wilson and Charlene and Stephen Dunn. Robert is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Walter D. and Elizabeth Pankoe.

His smile and hugs will be missed by his grandchildren, Joshua and Jeffrey Pankoe, Hannah and James Homan, Lauren, Isaiah, Erik and Josiah Wilson and Samuel, Tucker, and Laura Grace Dunn.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 during calling hours from 9:30-10:45am. Robert’s Funeral Service and a Time of Remembrance will begin at 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert’s name may be made to Chalfont United Methodist Church, 11 Meadowbrook Ln., Chalfont, PA 18914 or to First Baptist Church of Doylestown, 311 W State St, Doylestown, PA 18901.

After a life well lived, Richard J. of Holland passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2018. He was 90 years old.    

He grew up in Philadelphia, the son of Domenick and Philomena Falcione. Richard graduated from Central High School and attended Drexel University before enlisting in the Army during WWII.  He worked with his Father and Uncle at Falcione Bros. Construction and then was owner of Complete Auto Service.  He was a long-time member and past president of Torresdale- Frankford Country Club.  He loved his wife, his family, a great cigar, golf and a good game of pinochle.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife Elaine of 65 years and is survived by his 9 children, Barbara Haas (late Alan), Richard Falcione Jr, (Diane), Domenick Falcione (Anthony), Linda Griggs (late John), Gina Regaldi (late Nicholas), Madalyn Trentalange (Vincent), Phyllis Trentalange (Anthony), Elena Marques (Anthony) and Alfred Falcione. He was “Pop Pop” to 21 grand-children and 15 great-grand-children. He is also survived by his sister Matilda Di Bello. He is loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

Richard’s family will receive condolences on  Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd., Holland. Int. Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.