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.

Regina M. Cawley, formerly of Newtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Neshaminy Manor Home. She was 87.

Born in Philadelphia, Regina was the beloved wife to the late Thomas A. Cawley Sr., and daughter to the late Howard and Margaret Theveny Bell.

Regina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  Nothing gave her greater joy than being with her family.  She was an active member of Central Bucks Special Friends and participated in every event with her beloved son Christopher.  Regina was a member of the choir at St. Andrews Catholic Church for many years and was overjoyed to travel to Rome to sing for Pope John Paul II. Regina loved gardening, baking, and hosting Sunday dinners for her family.

Regina will always be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and thoughtfulness.  She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Regina is survived by her loving children and their spouses; Kathleen Galeone and her husband Greg, Thomas A. Cawley Jr., and his wife Denise, Lisa Toscano and her late husband Steve, and Christopher Cawley, as well as her sister Patricia Campbell and her husband James and her 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, August 6, 2018 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Her interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Regina’s name may be made to BARC Developmental Services, P.O. Box 470 Holicong, PA 18928. 

Viola T. Pascarella of Richboro and formerly of Roxborough died peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was 88.

Viola was the loving wife of 59 years to Michael Pascarella Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Secondino and Katie Pidatella Di Mario.

Viola was a hairdresser for many years until she became the loving mother who would dedicate her life to raising her children and eventually having the opportunity to enjoy her grandsons.  Viola will be greatly missed, but eternally loved by everyone who had the pleasure to have been loved by her.

In addition to her beloved husband Michael, Viola is survived by her loving and devoted children: Deacon Michael Pascarella Jr. and his wife Susan of Plymouth Meeting and Catherine Pascarella of Richboro.  She is also survived by her two dear grandsons Michael and Matthew and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Monday, August 6, 2018 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM.  Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham, PA.

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

Michael P. Kane passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family on July 31, 2018.  He was 65.

Michael was the devoted husband of Ilona A. Keller Kane.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Rita M. (Frazier) and Joseph M. Kane and proudly grew up in an Irish household with his three sisters.

Michael graduated from Father Judge High School and went on to lead a long career in the restaurant business.  He started his career at Bob’s Big Boy and eventually worked his way into kitchen management for his family’s restaurant, Ilona Keller’s Dugan’s Restaurant and Banquets in Philadelphia where he remained for over 30 years

An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he was perhaps most devoted to the Philadelphia Eagles.  And, even though many didn’t agree with him, he was staunch in his faith that Nick Foles would eventually be the one to give them a Super Bowl Championship.

Michael loved dogs, especially the family beagle, Candy, and enjoyed long walks in the Playwicki Park.  He also enjoyed countless trips to the New Jersey Shore.  He was steadfastly devoted to his wife and children, and never missed a sporting event for his kids.  Michael’s memory will be forever cherished by the many whose lives he touched.

In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by his children, Ilona Kane Duffy (Sean), Colleen C. Ecker (Kevin), Michael W. Kane (Tony Murphy), and Kerriann T. Kane (Clinton Mikulecky).  He will also be missed as an adoring “Bot” to his grandchildren, Callan & Declan Duffy and Lochlann Ecker; and leaves behind his sisters, Kathleen Duncan (Joseph), Maureen Bratton (Allan), and Eileen Hoffmaster (Richard) as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.), Richboro PA 18954.  His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Eagles Charitable Foundation, Novacare Complex, 1 Novacare Way, Phila., PA 19145.  E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!! SBLII Champs MVP #9

Vincent P. Carroll of the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia died peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Holy Redeemer Hospice, Meadowbrook, PA.  He was 84.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Frain Carroll.

Vincent was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School for Boys, Class of 1952.  He worked for 25 years in the consumer discount profession. He also worked in auto sales for 10 years with Keats Ford in Trenton, NJ and 15 years for Bill Marsh Ford in Newtown, PA.  He was an avid reader and always enjoyed traveling.  Family came first and foremost in his life and being a grandfather was very important to him.  Over the years, he freely gave of his time on a weekly basis to Assumption B.V.M. Church in Feasterville and also to St. Michael Church in Levittown, PA.

Vincent is survived by his children, Ellen Gallo (Anthony), Lisa Carroll, Marianne McQuaid (Francis), Peter Carroll, James Carroll (Deborah), Celeste Augustin (Stephan) and Paul Carroll ( late Taylor) and brother of late Thomas Carroll(late Mildred), late John Carroll (Marion), late Henry Carroll (late Joan), late Joseph Carroll (Beatrice), Patricia Hahn( late Joseph), late Mary Harkins (late Neil).  He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

His family will receive condolences on Friday, August 3, 2018, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053.  Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Assumption B.V.M. Church at the above address.

Margo A. Ragan stopped writing words that danced on July 31, 2018 at 10:05am. With grief and extreme sadness her family communicate this news. In marriage and in friendship, her husband of 53 years, Thomas C. Ragan stood by her side to share laughter, love, the growth of their children and grandchildren and in death he held her hand and whispered words of his eternal love and devotion. 

While Margo may have been born in Providence, Rhode Island and lived for many decades in Newtown, her heart and soul lived next to the ocean in California. Her son, Paul T. Ragan, and beloved granddaughter Emma S. Ragan, drew her and my father each winter to the West Coast. Her relationship with Emma was such that during a luncheon the love and laughter Margo shared with Emma was so apparent that a stranger asked to take their picture together to capture the moment. In California Margo gained an inner peace and found in many ways her "happy place." 

Drawing her back to the East Coast was the strong pull and love for her daughter Jocelyn S. Micolucci, her son-in-law Louis M. Micolucci and their two sons, Luca and Bastian. Margo relished in her role as "MomMom" to the boys and the weekend sleepovers at her house became a celebrated ritual that would never be complete unless there was a trip to Goodnoe's to end the night. Luca and Bastian bought Margo and Tom coffee mugs that read "I (heart) MomMom" and "I (heart) PopPop." These mugs made the cross country journey each winter in Margo's carryon luggage and were the first items unpacked in California. 

Many years ago, Margo's sister the late Martha Aramian of Rhode Island once commented that Margo and her sister Sue Aramian of New York were like bookends. The two sisters while opposite in many ways, had an uncanny ability to know what each other was thinking and even on more than one occasion show up in the same outfit to an event!

Margo was blessed to have friendships that spanned decades and those more recently built. She treasured each unique loving aspect of her friends and welcomed them with joy, sincerity and compassion into her life and that of Tom. These lasting friendships were forged through her years as an educator both on the high school and college level; her community volunteer work; and the opportunity to publish words for a living. Next to her family and friends, her next love was the written word and Margo loved to read! Tom often teased her that there was not a piece of paper, notecard or card that she did not glance at, red line any errors, or mentally "wordsmith!"

A graduate of Brown University (Pembroke) and University of Rhode Island provided her with her love of learning, exploration and of course, books. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 11:30am until Margo’s celebration of life at 12:30pm on Saturday, August 11^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, Pa 18954.

            The Ragan family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Mary Medical Center Foundation, 1717 Langhorne-Newtown Road, One Summit Square, Suite 300, Langhorne, PA 19047 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 N. 20^th Street, Phila., PA 19103.