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. 

Joseph F. Loeffler of Langhorne, died peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 71.

Born in Philadelphia, Joe was a resident of Langhorne for the past 34 years. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Charlotte S. Lingman Loeffler and son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret A. Fuchs Loeffler.

Joe was a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1965; he attended Penn State University. Joe followed his Grandfather and Dad in the family business, and was President of the Loeffler Corp., a specialty machine shop, which made parts for the Marine industry especially for the United States Navy.

Joe was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel; and would annually support the Unbound Program that provides education for children that are less fortunate. Joe enjoyed playing chess and fishing. He was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to classical music, and classic cars, especially corvettes. Family vacations where always fun, he also loved the times he and Charlotte headed to Ocean City New Jersey for a quiet weekend.

What brought a smile to his face and a sparkle in his eyes are his 20 grandchildren and soon to be 21 and he would often say “How Blessed I am”. He will be deeply missed by his devoted family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his dear children and their spouses Sharon Detweiler and her husband Jonathan, Jennifer Mayle and her husband Stephen, Maryann Gutherman and her husband Charles, Joseph A. Loeffler and his wife Bethany, Laura DeJong and her husband Jonathan and Joanne Loeffler. His brother Frank Loeffler, his sister Mary LaBold and her husband Robert. He is also survived by his 20 dear grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday August 4, from 8:15am until 9:45 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to his Funeral Mass 10:30am at Our Lady of Grace Church 225 Bellevue Ave, Penndel.  Interment will follow in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Cynthia M. Stankiewicz Goldner of Langhorne passed away peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  She was 61.

Cynthia was the loving wife of Dean Goldner with whom she shared 36 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Genevieve Loncki Stankiewicz.

Cindy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Temple University (1981) with a BBA/Computer and Information Science degree.  She worked as a programmer analyst for The Federal Reserve Bank, PMA, and Dunn and Bradstreet.  After the births of her sons, she devotedly cared for them as a stay-at-home mom until they attended school. To Cindy, her proudest accomplishment by far was being a loving mother who raised exceptional children.

She enjoyed traveling and cherished sailing throughout Barnegat Bay, the Chesapeake, and the Caribbean Islands.

Most importantly, Cindy will be remembered for her grace and perseverance in the face of adversity.  Although she became severely disabled by Multiple Sclerosis in 2003, Cindy didn’t let that diminish her faith and optimism.  She was always cheerful and smiling; the true meaning of being an inspiration. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.        

In addition to her devoted husband, Cindy is survived by her children, Eric and Marc Goldner; her grandson, Ian Goldner; her brother Raymond Stankiewicz and his wife, Maureen; and her sister, Evelyn Mockus and her husband, David; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family as they celebrate Cindy’s memory on Saturday, August 4, 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 entombment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley.

For those desiring, memorial donations in Cynthia’s name may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Philadelphia Chapter, 30 South 17^th Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Beverly Ann Anderson was taken by the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the age of 85. The long-time and much loved Franklin, PA., resident passed peacefully in the home of her son, Jeffrey, in Washington Crossing, PA, with her sons by her side.

Beverly graduated from Titusville High School in 1950, and Hamot Schooling of Nursing in 1953. In 1954, Beverly married World War II veteran, widower and father of three, Dr. William Anderson of Erie, PA. Together they raised a family of seven children, Carl Robert, Karen Jean, William Carl, Jeffrey Dale, Mark Doran, Ronald Craig and Michael David. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Florence Butcher of Grand Valley, PA and is survived by her sister Barbara Panas and her brother Gale Butcher. Beverly was the blessed grandmother and “Grammy Bev” to 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Her kindness, compassion and beautiful smile will remain for generations, along with the memories of her pies and cookies.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration Memorial Service on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Enterprise United Methodist Church, 266 Enterprise Road, Titusville, PA 16354. Interment will follow the Memorial Service at Fairview Cemetery, 365 Cemetery Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341. A reception will be held at the home of Jim and Susan Wheelock, 15244 Centerville Road, Townville, PA 16360.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Enterprise United Methodist Church, (814) 657-3132.

Carl Andrew Lahetta, of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 53 years old.

Born in Lawton, OK, Carl was the son of Marcy Lee Woolgar Lahetta and the late Carl Adrian Lahetta. Carl lived in Ohio for his childhood and moved to NJ where he met the love of his life Suzanne and married in 1991. They first lived in Westfield NJ and have currently lived in Doylestown for the past 19 years where they raised their four beautiful children, Meredith, Sean, Jacob & Mia.

Carl received his undergraduate and master's degree from Rutgers  University. The bulk of Carl's career was in the IT field with his most recent employer, Tata Consultancy Services.  Carl was very involved with For Pete Sake, a cancer respite organization as well as The Adventure Princess and Guides.

Family and friends meant everything to Carl. Nothing brought him more joy then spending time with those he loved. Whether it was hitting the slopes, swimming at the beach or enjoying a backyard barbecue with beer or wine  in hand.

In addition to his loving wife and beloved mother, Carl is survived by his children, whom he cherished more than anything: Meredith, Sean, Jacob and Mia Lahetta. Carl will be greatly missed by his brother, Michael Lahetta as well as family members and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend Carl’s visitation on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 4:30 pm until a Time of Remembrance to begin at 7:30 pm, at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. New Britain, PA 18901. Visitation will also take place on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from 10:00 am, until the start of his Funeral Mass, 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 E. State St. Doylestown, PA 18901. Carl’s interment will take place privately, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lahetta family for his children's education or Carl's go fund me account.

William Ashley Morrill, age 88, died on July 25, 2018 at his home in Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Born in Bronxville, New York, to now deceased Katharine Anderson Morrill and Ashley Baker Morrill, M.D., (both offspring of Methodist Bishops), Mr. Morrill was a product of the Bronxville School (K-12).  He graduated in 1952 from Wesleyan University, majoring in government, and went on to get his Masters in Public Administration in 1953 from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. 

He is also pre-deceased by his brother, Richard Baker Morrill, and his former wife, Lois Birrell Morrill.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy Porter Morrill, and four daughters:  Margaret K. Morrill Gates of Madrid, NY (Cedric); Carolyn R. Cummins of Sabael, NY (Joseph); Elizabeth Darcie Corbin of Bloomington, MN (Roger); and Janet Robin Forsell of Clifton Park, NY (Jeffrey); seven grandchildren (Daniel Gates, Molly Baker (Justin), Kim Gates, Kate Cummins, Cody Cummins, Mindy Corbin, and Kurt Forsell); two great-grandchildren (Callie Cummins and Cash Baker); and his sister-in-law JoAnn Morrill of Minneapolis and her son and daughters and their children.

In 1953 Mr. Morrill began his over sixty year career in public service in successive posts in the Directorate of Manpower and Organization, H.Q., United States Air Force, where his work included devising and directing an experiment in alternative manpower approaches to staffing Arctic electronic facilities, where he traveled extensively.

From 1962-1971 he served in several roles ending as Deputy Director for Programs, National Security Programs Division at the Bureau of the Budget (now Office of Management and Budget).  His work included analysis of nuclear energy programs with particular concentration on power reactors and the production and control of nuclear weapons.  As Deputy Director, Mr. Morrill oversaw the national resources and environment, science, transportation, energy, and business functional areas.  He represented OMB on the Rostow Task Force on National Telecommunications Policy, and was chief of analytic work done by OMB on military subjects for the National Security Council.  As Assistant Director Mr. Morrill led the review of all environmental regulations, drafted the Agricultural Support Act of 1972, and helped lead the effort to open the Highway Trust Fund for mass transit.

In the early 1970s Mr. Morrill’s objection to the Vietnam War led him to leave Federal service for a year as Deputy County Executive of Fairfax County, Virginia.  Mr. Morrill returned to the Federal government as Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare (now Health and Human Services) from 1973-1977, responsible for the management and oversight of research and evaluation activities throughout the Department.  In his work at HEW, he was the principal architect of and legislative negotiator for the Department and Administration of the Title XX social services program. He directed work on the preparation, negotiation, and implementation of legislation involving welfare reform, national health insurance, and elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education.

In 1977 Mr. Morrill was recruited to join the team responsible for creating the new U.S. Department of Energy.  At the end of that year, he began a 23 year relationship with the Mathematica Companies in Princeton, New Jersey, first as Senior Fellow, Sr. VP, and then President of Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.; VP and General Manager, Consulting and Research at Martin Marietta Data Systems; and CEO, Chairman, and Sr. Fellow of Mathtech, Inc.  

In 2000 Mr. Morrill joined ICF International in Fairfax, VA as a Senior Fellow, retiring in 2013. During these later consulting years, Mr. Morrill assisted the U.S. Department of Education in a wide range of analytic and research efforts involving in part the Regional Education Laboratories, the National Assessment of Education Progress, Education Statistical Services Institute, What Works Clearinghouse, Title III, the National Educational Research Policy and Priorities Board, and the National Center for Education Statistics.   In the heath field, Mr. Morrill developed performance measures for public health programs as a member of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, annually reviewed an anthology of the work of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and directed a 5 yr. evaluation of that foundation’s School-Based Adolescent Health Care Program. He also co-chaired a national panel financed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation which completed a report on “Administrative Solutions in Health Reform”.    With respect to human services, Mr. Morrill directed the operation of the National Center for Service Integration, a clearinghouse and technical assistance function for states and communities.

Over the years Mr. Morrill authored and co-authored several professional reports, chapters and publications; he received many honors and awards throughout his career, including Lifetime National Associate of the National Academy of Sciences.  In 2013 he published his memoir: “A Journey through Governance - A Public Servant’s Experience under Six Presidents”, edited by John C. Long.

Mr. Morrill was a Fellow and Vice Chair of the Board of the National Academy of Public Administration; a Trustee of The Council for Excellence in Government; a founding President and member of the Editorial Board of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management; Chair and Member, Child Development Research and Public Policy Standing Committee as well as member of several other committees of the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences; Member of the Aspen Institute Roundtable on Comprehensive Community Initiatives for Children and Families; Chairman of the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission; and served on several visiting boards to university public policy programs. In Bucks County, PA, Mr. Morrill served as a Board member of Planned Parenthood and the Moyer Scholarship Foundation; co-founder of the Bucks County Food and Wine Festival; Partner of the Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition; and was active at Pennswood Village. 

Bill Morrill was a true Renaissance man: wine enthusiast, accomplished cook, self-taught guitar player, author of illustrated travel journals, splendid writer, aspiring tennis player, wise gardener, prolific artist in colored pencils, impressive poet, aficionado of folk and bluegrass music, singer of all Methodist hymns by number, consummate workaholic, and preserver of family treasures and stories.

Bill's Memorial Service will take place 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Penn Hall at Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Newtown, PA 18940.  The service will be followed by a luncheon.  Please see below for accomodations that are near by to Pennswood Village.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a financial contribution to The Wesleyan Fund, 318 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459; The Maxwell School, 44 University Place, Syracuse, NY 13210; National Academy of Public Administration, 1600 K Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20006; Planned Parenthood Keystone, P. O. Box 813, Trexlertown, PA 18087; The Fellowship Fund, Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Newtown, PA 18940; or a progressive charity of your choice. 

Places to stay near Pennswood Village ( call 215-968-9110 for limited guest rooms), 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Newtown, PA 18940

       Homewood Suites by Hilton Newtown, 110 Pheasant Run, Newtown, PA 18940

       215-860 5080  www.newtown.homewoodsuites.com

       Newtown Hampton Inn & Suites, 1000 Stony Hill Road, Yardley PA 19067

       215-860-1700 www.hampton-inn.com/hi/newtown

       Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, 400 Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, PA 19047

       215-547-4100       sheratonbuckscounty.com 

       Bridgetown Mill House Restaurant and Inn, 760 Newtown-Langhorne Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047

       215-752-8996   www.bridgetownmillhouse.com

       The Inn at Bowman’s Hill, 518 Lurgan Road, New Hope, PA 18938

       215-860-8090  theinnatbowmanshill.com 

        Logan Inn, 10 West Ferry Street, New Hope, PA 18938

        215-862-2300  loganinn.com

        Wedgewood Inn, 111 West Bridge St., New Hope, PA 18938

        215-862-2570 wedgewoodinn.com 

        Doylestown Inn, 18 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18938

        215-345-6610  hatterydoylestown.com

        Court Yard by Marriott Phila. Langhorne, 5 Cabot Boulevard East, Langhorne, PA 19047

        215-945-7980