Elnora "Ellie" Mae Vail, of Richboro, PA died on Monday, March 7, 2011, at Pickering Manor. She was 91.
Born in Dalton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Davenport Ross.
Ellie was a resident of Richboro, PA for over 30 years, having moved from Clark Summit. Living with her daughter and family she enjoyed the time she had with her grandchildren as they were growing up, and was fortunate to also enjoy many hours with her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time working in her flower gardens and loved to bowl and was active in a league for many years.
She is survived by her children Sandra and David Parry of Richboro, Frazier "Fritz" Vail of Apalachin, NY, her sisters Jean Rounds of Tingley Lake, PA, Betsy Delevan of New Hampshire, Gayle Lent of State College, PA, and her sister-in-law Velma Ross of Sarasota, FL. She is also survived by her grandchildren Sharon Russo, Frazier "Fritz" and Brian Vail, Stacey Talotta, David and Dan Parry and great grandchildren Robert and Renee Scarinzi, Richelle, Frankie, Vinnie, and Tommy Russo, Benjamin and Gregory Talotta, and Ashley, Ryan, and Tyler Parry.
Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 10:30 am until her Memorial Service 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Nesquehoning, 152 West High Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240. Her interment will be held privately in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Dalton, PA.

Herman F. Sack of Holland, PA died Monday, March 7, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 94.

Herman was the beloved husband of 65 years to the late Frances T. Sack.

Born in Collingswood, NJ, he was the son of the late Hugo H. and Mabel M. Forman Sack and father of the late Carol-Mae F.S. Campion.

After graduating from Collingswood High School in 1937, Herman attended Camden Commercial College where he met his future bride. The Army cut short his college career.
During World War II, Herman proudly served in the US Army as an infantryman and signal technician from 1941 to 1945 with the 5th Ranger Battalion and 8th Army Division. Participating in the Normandy Campaign in Europe, he heroically fought in the Battle of Normandy, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Hürtgen Forest, and the Battle for Brest where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during combat operations. In addition to his many decorations, he was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge (with two stars), Presidential Unit Citation (twice awarded), and French Croix de Guerre with Silver-Gilt Star for aiding in the successful liberation of France at Pointe du Hoc. Herman also helped liberate two concentration camps in Germany.

Herman retired in 1982 after over 40 years of service with NJ Bell Telephone, now known as Verizon. In his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed travelling all over the United States in their RV seeing the sights, winning ping pong tournaments, making many friends, and good memories. When he wasn’t travelling, Herman volunteered countless hours of his time in Brigantine helping out at the local Library and the Senior Center. He also enjoyed “hanging out” with the members of the Police and Fire Departments and visiting his many friends at City Hall.

During his 60 year residency in Brigantine, Herman was a Boy Scout Leader, member and Deacon of the Community Presbyterian Church, an Auxiliary policeman, and founding member and past Chaplin of the American Legion Post #396.

When Herman and his wife moved to Twining Manor in 2006, he fostered many relationships. Affectionately known as “Sarge”, he was often seen walking the grounds and feeding the squirrels. Herman was an usher at Sunday morning services and distributed newspapers at Twining Manor.

His interests included gardening, farming and walking the “great outdoors.” He loved all animals especially dogs who sensed a real friend in him. Herman was a life member of the National Ranger Battalions Association WWII and a member of the NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Herman is survived by his daughter, Kathryn S. Klatzkin and her husband Charles of Warrington, his four cherished grandchildren, Jacquelyn P. DuVal, Jesse T. Campion and his wife Celina, Lindsay B. Klatzkin and Christopher J. Campion and his great grandsons Braydon DuVal and Justin Gutierrez.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday March 10, 2011 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service11:00 AM at the Community Presbyterian Church in Brigantine, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave., Brigantine, NJ 08203. Interment will be private at Milford Union Cemetery, Milford, NJ. Shiva will be observed on Sunday Evening, March 13, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the residence of Charles and Kathryn Klatzkin.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the following organizations: Community Presbyterian Church at the above named address, AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 1531 Upper Stump Road, Chalfont, PA 18914, or Temple Judea of Bucks County, 300 West Swamp Rd. Doylestown, PA 18901.

Francis R. McGuire of Halifax, PA died suddenly on Monday, March 7, 2011, at his home. He was 81.

He was the beloved husband of Florence Klotzbach McGuire for 36 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Aloysious and Margaret McGrath McGuire and brother of the late Dorothy Wunder, Bertha Koelzer and Margaret Gallagher.

Mr. McGuire has been a resident of Halifax for the past 5 years and formerly lived in Langhorne from 1974 until 2006. He was a civil engineer who started his own business, Vector Contracting, which was located in Langhorne for many years. Francis was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps. In his leisure time, he was an avid reader who enjoyed all types of books and was always ready to play golf. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three children, Wesley T. Rickards of Charleston, WV, Kenneth S. Rickards of Kitnersville, PA and Dawnlynn Reichle and her husband, Stephen, of Warminster, PA. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Walcott and her husband, Alvin, of Warminster, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, March 11, 2011, from 2:00 PM until his Funeral Service 3:00 PM 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 Halifax Area Ambulance & Rescue Association, 100 Mountain View, Halifax, PA 17032.

Joan Brennan Stitz, 88, of Gardenville, PA died on Monday, March 7, 2011, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA.
Born August 17th, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, Mrs. Stitz was a resident of Holland, PA for 38 years. She graduated from John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School, Class of 1940 and Drexel Institute of Technology, Class of 1944, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration. While working at SKF in Philadelphia, she attended graduate school at Temple University where she met her husband, Joe, after World War II. After raising a family, she returned to work at Greif Company, Division of Genesco in Baltimore, MD and John J. McIlhinney of Feasterville, PA, before joining her husband in his accounting business in Holland, PA. She was a member of the Newtown Questors for many years and enjoyed golf, gardening, sewing, smocking, needle point, counted cross-stitch, a good book and the annual vacation on the Outer Banks. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Daughter of the late Joseph Xavier and Anne McGlone Brennan, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph L. Stitz in May 2008. She is survived by her three sons, David J. Stitz and his wife, Sherry, of Gardenville, PA, Paul E. Stitz and his wife, Ann, of Cockeysville, MD, Mark E. Stitz and his wife, Eileen, of Washington Crossing, PA, her twin brother, Joseph X. Brennan, Jr. and his wife, Beverly, of Upland, CA and her sister in law Jean Marie Savage of Delran, NJ. She is also survived by her seven dear grandchildren, Michael Stitz (Maria), Jennifer Stitz, Christina Finney (Shawn), Katherine, Elizabeth, Edward, and Megan Stitz and three great grandchildren, Lilliana and Brennan Stitz and Alexa Finney.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326 www.stjo.org or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Edward J. Yocum, of Churchville, PA died on Monday, March 7, 2011, at Buckingham Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 73.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Ilse A. Yocum.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Louis and Florence Yocum.

Edward grew up in Philadelphia and moved to Churchville in the early 1970’s. He graduated from Temple University with honors and served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated his own independent insurance agency in Philadelphia for over 45 years, representing numerous insurance companies. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his daughter Linda Marshall and her husband Timothy of Newtown, and his son Edward J. Yocum, Jr. and his wife Donna of Chadds Ford, PA. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Joseph, Edward J. III, Matthew and Ana.

His funeral service and burial at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville were held privately.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd.-Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Philip D. Haun of Holland died Monday, March 7, 2011 in Doylestown. He was 23.

Born in Methuen, MA, Philip was the beloved son of Glenn D. and Darci S. Sharasheff Haun.

Philip was a resident of Holland for 13 years. He was a graduate of Council Rock High School South Class of 2005 and was finishing his finance degree at Temple University. Philip was an avid golfer and played for his high school and college teams. He was a member and caddie at Lookaway Golf Club for the past ten years. Philip will be deeply missed by his family and by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Philip is survived by his brother Adam Haun and his sister, Julia Haun, both of Holland. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Joan Haun of Yardley, his maternal grandmother Phyllis Sharasheff of Farmington, CT and his many aunts, uncles and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, March 11, 2011 from 7-9pm and on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 9:00am until his Funeral Service 10:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Area FISH, P.O. Box 196, Doylestown, PA 18901. FISH is a 501 (C) (3) non profit Organization, Tax ID #23-2471583.

Marian Elizabeth Juerges Mahon of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Holland and Yardley, Bucks County, died peacefully, on Monday, March 7, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87.

Marian was the beloved wife of the late Fritz “Fred” Juerges and the late Gerald Mahon. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Rachael Matthews Mount, mother of the late Nancy Juerges and sister of the late Anna Mae Schneider and late Theodore Mount, Jr.

Left to mourn her passing are her siblings, Joseph Mount and his wife Mary of Sun City West, AZ, Sisters Dorothea Shaw of Warrington, Joan Torpey and her husband David of Beaufort, SC and Joyce Schmitzer and her husband Lawrence of Churchville. Her love and guidance was freely given to her numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.

Marian loved to read, especially History and spent more than 20 years doing genealogy. She was the founder of the Quester Group, “Dames of Rocksville” and co-owner of Watson Hardware of Feasterville.

Marian’s family would like to thank the Doylestown Hospice for the exceptional care given her,

The Memorial Services for Mrs. Juerges Mahon and interment will be private.

Expressions of sympathy in Marian’s name may be made to; Doylestown Hospice 595 W. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 or Gilda’s Club of Delaware Valley, 700 Kirk Rd, Warminster, PA 18974.

Ralph J. Pellegrino, Jr. of North Wales, formerly of Holland died peacefully on Saturday March 5, 2011, at Abington Health, Lansdale Hospital, Lansdale. He was 70.
He was the beloved husband of 46 years to the late Sandra M. “Sandy” Pellegrino, who died just a year ago.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ralph J. Sr. and Anna Wolf Pellegrino.
Ralph was a resident of North Wales for the past 2 years having formerly lived in Warminster for 12 years and Holland for over 20 years. He was a graduate of Father Judge High School in Philadelphia. He was the former owner of Pelle’s Deli in Richboro for over 20 years, and for 10 years was Deli Manager and Receiver for Giant Foods.
Ralph was a member of the Council Rock Kiwanis Club and active with and chaired for many years the annual Peanut Day fund raiser. He was also active with the Kiwanis Key Club at Council Rock High School. Ralph enjoyed going to the Jersey shore to fish with his family and travel with his wife. He was a devoted grandfather who loved his grandchildren and looked forward to fussing over them.
Ralph is survived by his devoted children and their spouses; Scott and Sandra Pellegrino of Levittown, Sandra and Glenn Moore of Roebling, NJ and Patrick and Jennifer Pellegrino of North Wales, his one sister, Sr. Beverly A. Pellegrino, IHM, residing at St. Monica’s Convent, Philadelphia. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, John, Tabitha, Bailey, Darnay, Terrell, Daniel, and Gianna, and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Jane and Jack Walsh of Tequesta, FL and Patricia and Allan Ayling of Holden Beach, NC.
Ralph’s family will receive condolences on Friday evening, March 11, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Villa Maria House of Studies, 1140 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345.

Adella Augis Tuffner of Warrington died peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Neshaminy Manor in Warrington. She was 94.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Tuffner Sr., and mother of the late Frank Tuffner and sister of the late Millie Lennox and the late Stella Liggett

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Mrs Tuffner was the daughter of the late William and Rose Stakute Augis.

Adella is survived by her loving sons, Stephen Tuffner and his wife Kathleen of Lake St. Louis, MO and Kenneth Tuffner and his wife Betty of Wyoming and a daughter-in-law Barbara Tuffner.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass 10:00AM Monday, March 14, 2011 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Ave. Warrington, PA 18976. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Adella’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Mary C. Merlino Lello, 92, of Doylestown, PA, formerly of Laflin, passed away Friday, March 4 at Neshaminy Manor, Warrington, PA.
Born in Hudson, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Sabbato and Viola Mirra Merlino.
She retired from the Consolidated Cigar Company in West Pittston after thirty one years of service. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, friends, and attending church. She was a communicant of St. Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church since 1979. Mary and her late husband Dave hosted countless family dinners and parties at their home and Mary provided her own home made ravioli, gnocchis, pizza and other Italian dishes, which were beyond compare.
Mary was a kind, compassionate and generous human being who gave to life far more than she took and did, indeed, leave the world better than she found it.
She was preceded in death by her husband Dave in 1992 ; sister Eleanor Costello, brothers, Johnny Merlino who was killed in World War II, and Frank Merlino.
Mary is survived by her son David Lello and his life partner John Sandy of Doylestown, PA, sisters Rose Rubino of Laflin, Louise Materazzi of Etters, PA, brother Dominick Merlino and his wife Caroline of Bath, PA, and sister-in-law Grace Merlino of Hudson, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 10, at the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 S. Main Street in Plains, PA, 18705. Friends may call Thursday, 5 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. There will also be a viewing, Friday, March 11, 2011 at Saint Maria Goretti Church 42 Redwood Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 from 10 A.M — 10: 45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. Her interment will be held at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.
The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Neshaminy Manor, 1660 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976.