Francis Xavier Faris, 92, a resident of Severna Park, died on May 16, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

He was born on December 20, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, He was a member of the first class, graduating in1936, of South Catholic High School. Mr. Faris served in the U.S. Army during WW II and the Korean War. After WWII he began an apprenticeship to become a machinist at the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia PA. As a machinist by trade he built the first mold used to make a Styrofoam cup for his brother-in-law, Harry Harp, of Double H Plastics. Mr. Faris also worked for a time as a photographer with his brother-in-law, Jim Forsyth, at Forsyth & Faris.

Moving out of the shop he began his career in Procurement where he rose to the position of Head of Procurement at the Frankford Arsenal, retiring after 37 years. Frank and his wife of 50 years, Ann, enjoyed wintering in Holiday, Florida for over 20 years.
He lived the past 4 years in Severna Park in Cape Arthur.

He was a member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, American Legion, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Millay Club for Graduates of South Catholic, a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Severna Park, and former member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Philadelphia.

Family and friends may visit on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 9-11 am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore St, Newtown, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

Mr. Faris was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Theresa Faris (nee King), his parents, Walter & Sarah Faris and his sisters Sara Forsyth and Mary Harp, and brothers Walter, George, Tom, and Harry Faris.

Survivors include his son, Francis X. Faris, Jr. of Baltimore and three daughters, Mary Anne Dorman (Bill) of Arnold, Lorraine Faris of Severna Park, and Kathleen Sands of St. Petersburg, FL. He was also survived by four grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great grandson.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-1515; Assisi House- Sisters of St. Francis, 600 Red Hill Road, Aston, PA 19014; and/or Juvenile Diabetes Research, 225 City Avenue Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Charles H. “Charlie” Lauer, of Chalfont, PA died on Monday, May 16, 2011, at his residence. He was 67.

He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie Palmer Lauer for over 30 years.

Born Feb 14, 1944 in Atlantic City, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles and Miranda Kolbe Lauer.

Charlie was a graduate of Oak Crest High School in Egg Harbor City, N.J., class of 1962. He was a member of the Army National Guard, 112th Artillery. Charlie spent 38 years as a Switching Equipment Technician for Verizon and retired from their Ft. Washington center in 2009. He was an avid sports fan and loved both the Eagles and the Phillies. However, his life’s real passion was fishing. Whether freshwater or saltwater, Charlie was happiest with a fishing pole in his hands.

In addition to his wife, Charlie is survived by his two sons Stephen Lauer and his wife Anju of North Wales, and Charles Lee Lauer of Chalfont.

Charles’ family will receive condolences on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 11:00AM until his Memorial Service 12 Noon at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice 595 W. State St. Doylestown PA 18901 or the A. S. P. C. A. P.O. Box 277 Lahaska PA 18931

Charles Barden Walter passed away peacefully on May 16, 2011 at Neshaminy Manor in Warrington with family members at his side. He was 82 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Charlotte Ivins Walter.

He was the son of the late Russel Bush & Carolyn Nearing Walter and brother of the late Roland Walter and brother-in-law of the late Peg Walter.

Charlie was born in Tioga, PA; not far from Corning, NY. He was a resident of Perkasie for the past 20 years prior to entering the Neshaminy Manor in June of 2009. He received his Bachelor’s degree in 1951 in Physical Science and Mathematics from Lock Haven University and received his Masters degree in Educational Administration from Bucknell University in 1955. He also worked toward his Doctorate at Temple University. He held certificates in education for Physical Science & Mathematics, Pennsylvania Supervising Principal, Pennsylvania Administrative Assistant to Superintendent in Charge of Business Affairs and Pennsylvania Secondary Principal.

Charlie taught mathematics at the Wellsboro Jr.-Sr. High School, Wellsboro, PA from l952 to 1953 and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the Roaring Creek Valley Joint High School in Numidia, PA from 1953 to 1956. In 1956 Charlie came to Lower Bucks County where he taught Mathematics at Benjamin Franklin Jr. High School from 1956 to 1959 and from l960-1964. He was a Guidance Counselor and Instructor of Mathematics at the Woodrow Wilson High School, from 1959 to 1960 in the Bristol Township School District. His other experience was being a Physical Science Aide at the Naval Ordinance Laboratory, White Oak, Maryland. He was the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent in Charge of Business in East Hartford Public Schools, Connecticut for two years.

In 1969, at the creative hand of Raymond Gilbert a prominent Council Rock school board member, Charlie came to work for the Council Rock School District. Charlie gave his heart and soul to the district for over 41 years of service in education, retiring as Director of Business Affairs in July of 1993. Well done, good and faithful servant! While at Council Rock, he placed the welfare of the district in his hands and treated it as a priority. Council Rock benefited from his true dedication, dependability, eagerness, honesty, and leadership. Charlie’s love for children shined through in everything he did. Charlie was active in the Boy Scouts and was especially proud when his son Chuck received the Eagle Scout Award.

Charlie was the proud father of two children, Charlene Borah (Ken) and Charles B. Walter, Jr (Cheryl).

In addition to his beloved wife, and children Charlie is survived by three step-children Dale Hogeland, Drew Hogeland and Dawn Hogeland Cascarino (Steve). He is also survived by his brother Fred Walter of Lititz, PA and his sister Linda Nesbitt from Chicago, IL. He has 8 wonderful grandchildren: Jessica L., Charles B., III, Kenneth, Jr., Thomas, Mackenzie, Melanie, Sean, and Jamie. He also is survived by several nieces and nephews and many cousins. Also his love for his next door neighbor children was a site to behold (Melanie, Natalie, Daniel, Bethany, Victoria and Hannah).

Charlie was a faithful member of Doylestown Presbyterian Church and was so appreciative of the kind support they provided both he and Charlotte during his illness.

Charlie’s family will receive relatives, friends and colleagues prior to his life celebration on Thursday May 26, 2011 from 10:00am until his Memorial Service at 11:00am at the Doylestown Presbyterian Church, 127 East Court St,. Doylestown, PA 18901. Interment will be private.

Since Charlie thoroughly loved the Music Ministry at Doylestown Presbyterian Church, the family would appreciate contributions in his memory be made to them at the above address.

Ruth E. Heidmann (nee Brossman), of Lower Gwynedd, PA, died on May 14, 2011 at the age of 90.

Ruth was the beloved wife of the late George B. Heidmann, Jr.

She was the loving mother of Jacqueline Criswell (Alan) and the late Barbara Kraft-Heidmann and devoted grandmother of George Kraft-Heidmann and Nicole and Alexander Criswell. She was the dear sister of John Brossman (Helen).

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Service 11:30 AM at The Wayside Chapel at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Prospectville, PA 19002. Entombment to follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Irene Coldwell Wiegand, of Northampton Township died peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. She was 93.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank G. Wiegand. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Irene Cunningham Coldwell.

Irene was a resident of Northampton Township for over 42 years having lived in Churchville and Richboro and also spent a few years in Stuart Fl. She was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School class of 1935 and Philadelphia College of Art, class of 1938 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and continued her education at Trenton State College to obtain a Certification in Elementary Education. Irene was a kindergarten teacher in the Council Rock School district for many years, having taught at both Churchville and Holland elementary schools.

Her faith was most important to her, for she gave her time and talents, as a member of the North and Southampton Reformed Church in Churchville, where she was an Elder, President of the Reformed Church Women, Sunday School Teacher and a strong advocate for Christian Education. She was a respected and loved leader and mentor to the women and youth of the church. A widow for over 18 years, she devoted herself to family and especially her dear grandchildren. Her quick wit and loving smile will be deeply missed by all who came to know and love her.

Irene is survived by her loving children; Jonathan F. Wiegand and his wife Diane of Crewe, VA., Susan W. Nelson and her husband Roy of Richboro, David C. Wiegand and his wife Nancy of Fairfax, VA., and her 9 caring grandchildren; Jonathan Wiegand, Jodee Haigh, Heather Staylor, Shannon Wilcox, David Nelson, Laura Siciliano, Karen and Peter Nelson and Norah Wiegand.

Irene’s family will receive condolences on Saturday May 21, 2011 from 9:30am until her Memorial Service 10:30am at the North and Southampton Reformed Church 1380 Bristol Rd. Churchville, PA 18966, Fellowship will follow immediately after the service at the church.

Interment will be private at Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Irene’s memory may be made to Memorial Fund of the North and Southampton Reformed Church, at the above address.

Richard A. Dorwart of Wrightstown died on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. He was 64.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia M. Driscoll Dorwart for 43 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Florence Faux Dorwart of Warminster, PA and the late Earle Warren Dorwart.

Mr. Dorwart was a resident of Wrightstown for the past 21 years. He graduated from Neshaminy High School, Class of 1964 . He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Vietnam War. From 1977 until 1990, Mr. Dorwart owned and operated Northampton News Service and was a machinist for many years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and traveling with his wife. He was a family oriented man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.

In addition to his beloved wife and mother, he is survived by his four children, Stephen M. Dorwart and his wife, Andrea, of Mullica Hill, NJ, Michonne L. Frohnapfel and her husband, Rob, of Hockessin, DE, Nicole C. Galione and her husband, Chris, of Brandon, MS, and Danielle M. Dorwart and her husband, Frank Sundermeier, of Newtown, PA. He is also survived by two brothers, George Dorwart of Churchville , Kim Dorwart of Arizona and his 10 loving grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 3:00 PM until his Funeral Service 5:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

Elaine G. Seiger Poserina, of Newtown, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Spring Village of Floral Vale in Yardley. She was 82.

She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Late Joseph J. Poserina, Sr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence Engle Seiger and mother of the late Barbara E. Poserina.

Elaine was a resident of Newtown for the past 25 years; she was a graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls, class of 1946. Elaine retired from Thiokol Corporation, Newtown where she worked in the Tax Department for many years before her retirement.

Elaine was a woman of many talents; see loved working in her garden and seeing all of nature at its best, a wiz with a needle her counted crosstitch was envied by all. Her family came first, and her love of reading, always kept her well informed. She will be sadly missed by all who had the fortune to meet her.

Elaine is survived by her caring son and daughter; Joseph J. Poserina Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Langhorne and Karen A. Poserina-Lohr and her husband, Garth Lohr, of Langhorne, she is also survived by her 6 devoted grandchildren, Erin, Ryan & Shannon Poserina, Kelsey & Jesse Lohr and Christopher Shemeley.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday, May 16, 2011 from 9:00 am until her Funeral Service 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.( at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

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

Carol Ann Pietrowski DeCosta, of Southampton, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Holy Redeemer Hospice, Meadowbrook.
She was 68.

She was the beloved wife of 52 years to William S. DeCosta. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Annrita Gerner Pietrowski.
Carol was a resident of Southampton for the past 20 years; she was a graduate of Nativity Business school, class of 1958. Carol’s professional career spanned over 50 years, she worked for Pomco Graphics in Philadelphia as a secretary and proof reader until her retirement in 2009.

Carol’s first love was her family and especially her grandchildren, she also liked to travel and enjoyed her many trips to Myrtle Beach. Carol was a wiz at game shows and looked forward to watching them on TV. She will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted family.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is also survived by her loving children; Debbie A. Covelusky and her husband Michael , Cherie Leadley and her husband Thomas, Edward DeCosta and his fiance Nicole Fedak, her 2 sisters, Donna Cichonski and her husband Ronald and Arlene Gallagher. She was the dearest grandmother of; Michael Covelusky, Kelly, Thomas and Christina Leadley, Melissa Covelusky, Savanna and Hunter O'Neill and 2 great grandchildren; Alexis Hagerty and Jadalyn Covelusky.

Carol’s family will receive condolence on Saturday May 14, 2011 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro and to interment at Union Cemetery, Richboro.

Mary de La Tour, of Warminster, PA died on Monday, May 9, 2011, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 67.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Eleanor Guth Grace, and sister of the late Leonard Grace Jr. and Stephen Grace.
Mary grew up in Northeast Philadelphia and was a long-time parishioner of Calvary Church. She loved being around people and so at a young age worked as a waitress. For many years she worked at LA Padella in Philadelphia, where she developed lots of relationships. Even after moving to Warminster 10 years ago, she continued waitressing, this time at Philly Crab and SteakHouse where she quickly made friends and established a group of regular customers.
She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved to take care of her family; especially during her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. Her meal was a culinary masterpiece which took several days to prepare and allowed all her family and friends to enjoy with some leftover. Mary believed that family, food, and conversation was the foundation of a good life. Her passion for the simple things and time with her family and friends will always remembered and appreciated.
She is survived by her loving daughter Nicole Kreider and her husband Angelo of Dublin, and her 2 dear grandchildren Angelica and Nicholas.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 7:00 — 9:00 pm and Friday, May 13, 2011 from 9:00 until her Funeral Service 10:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Her interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial Fulfillment Center, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214-1127.

David A. Pitler, of New Hope, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, May 8, 2011, at his residence. He was 56.

He was the beloved husband of 24 years to Patricia “Patti” Johnson Pitler. Born in Albany, New York, he was the son of Richard and Jeanne Higbie Pitler.

Dave was a resident of New Hope for the past 11 years. He grew up in Pittsburgh where he enjoyed many great friends, sports, and playing the guitar. Dave also enjoyed surfing and long walks on the Nags Head beaches of North Carolina. In recent years Dave participated with his son Chris in local charity bike races.

A 1977 graduate of Colgate University with a degree in Economics, Dave was an outstanding swimmer and captain of Colgate’s swimming and water polo teams. Dave worked for BioClinica of Newtown, where he happily served as President, Bioimaging Services Division.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted daughter and son, Lauren E. Pitler and Christopher S. Pitler, his parents Richard and Jeanne Pitler of Amelia Island, Florida, and his 2 brothers, Steven P. Pitler and his wife Michele of McLean, Virginia and Andrew T. Pitler of Chicago, Illinois. Dave also leaves behind many wonderful friends, neighbors and co-workers who will miss him greatly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:00 am at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church 1680 Aquetong Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 18938. Dave’s family will receive condolences immediately following the service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Phila., PA 19103.