David E. Luff of Holland, died peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at his residence. He was 85.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Betty A. Jones Luff. Born in Holland on the family farm, he was the son of the late Horace and Lydia Mann Luff, and was also predeceased by his 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Dave was a life long resident of Northampton Township, he was a graduate of Richboro High School, class of 1943. Dave followed in his father’s footsteps and worked on the farm for many years, he knew the value of the earth and all he could produce.

In 1965, he went to work for the Dilks Fuel Oil Company in Newtown as a service technician where worked for over 30 years until his retirement in 1997.

Dave was a quiet unassuming man who loved his wife and family, he was talented carpenter and could make almost anything with his hands, he even built his own home. A mans home is his castle and Dave took pride in his, both inside, as well as his gardens. He was a member and former Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, Defiance Lodge # 335, Newtown, and he was an avid Phillies fan. Dave will be remembered for is smile and gracious hand shake. He will be deeply missed by his devoted family and friends.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children and their spouses; Kenneth J. Luff and his wife Melanie of Montrose, PA, Mark D. Luff and his wife Kathy of Furlong and LeighAnn Bello and her husband Kenneth L. Jr. of Newtown, he is also survived by his 8 dear grandchildren; Emily P. Boyle (Chris), Keleigh Luff, David Bello, Kristina Luff, Travis D. Luff, Rachael Bello, Valerie and Adam Luff and 2 great grandchildren Logan and Navaleah Boyle.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Saturday February 5, 2011 from 9:30 am until his Funeral Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 875 N. Easton Rd. Doylestown, PA 18902

Clare E. Colangelo passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 27, 2011. Clare was born in New York City on June 30, 1944 the daughter of the late G. Harlow and Loretta Gardner.
Clare’s family moved to Fanwood, NJ when Clare was 11 years old. She graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and received a teaching degree from Montclair University. She taught Home Economics for 6 years in East Brunswick Township, NJ. She then became a stay at home mother for her two sons in Freehold Township, NJ.
A talented seamstress and her love for sewing, Clare maintained a small dress making business from her home. She served as a religious education teacher and a coordinator of the confirmation program in the St Robert Bellarmine Church in Freehold for many years. For the past 7 years she has spent winters in Florida and summers in Ocean City, NJ.
Clare is survived by her loving husband, Robert, of 42 years and two sons, John of Baltimore, Md., and Daniel and his wife Carol of Mechanicsburg, PA. She is also survived by two brothers, Joseph and his wife Susan of Ocean City and Marco Island, Florida and Dr. Donald Gardner and his wife Billie of Brookfield Center, CN and Ocean City. Clare is also survived by many nieces and nephews who adored their Aunt Clare. Her grandson, Aaron, was the source of great happiness and pride for her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening, February 4, 2011 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at THE GODFREY FUNERAL HOME 644 South Shore Rd. Palermo NJ., and on Saturday morning from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 40th and Asbury Ave. Ocean City. A Memorial Service will be held in Naples at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Clare's name to Gilda's Club of South Jersey, 700 New Road, Linwood, NJ 08221.

Dennis J. Cappo, age 66, of Gilbertsville, PA and formerly of Chalfont, died on January 27, 2011. Dennis was the beloved husband of Carole A. (nee Sharkey) Cappo. He was the loving father of Jamie C. Boudman (Edward) and Dennis J. Cappo (Marissa) . He is also survived by his 3 brothers William Cappo, Russell, and Thomas Jesson, his 3 sisters Christine Heller, Jeannete Metzenroth, and Eleanor Hirsch, and also 5 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, and on Friday at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave, Chalfont, PA 18914, from 10:30 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11:30 am. Interment will be private.

Mark F. Patterson of Newtown, PA died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, after fighting a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He was 55.
He was the beloved husband of Barbara J. (Weiss) Patterson for 31 years.
Born in Newton, MA, he was the son of Joan M. (Cargill) Patterson of Woonsocket, RI and the late Hedley V. Patterson, III.
Mr. Patterson was a resident of Newtown for the past 28 years. He was a member of the class of 1973 at Mount Saint Charles Academy High School in Woonsocket, RI. As a youth, Mark achieved the highest order in the Boy Scouts of America, and was an Eagle Scout. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from LaSalle University, Class of 1977. He went on to earn his Master of Business Administration degree at Rider University in NJ. Mark was employed by Schering-Plough Corporation for 32 years. Mark was an avid bird watcher, enjoyed landscaping, photography, and was a true craftsman. He loved all types of nature as well as sports which included his two favorite teams, the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Mark cherished family gatherings and celebrations. He will be deeply missed as a devoted husband, father, son and brother.
In addition to his beloved wife and mother, he is survived by his two daughters, Lauren Patterson and Allison VanVreede and her husband, Brian, both of Newtown. He is also survived by his sister, Miriam Patterson of New York, NY.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday evening, February 1, 2011, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Wednesday, February 2, 2011, from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Valley Square, 512 Township Line Road-Suite 133, Blue Bell, PA 19422 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

William C. Smiley of Lake Harmony, PA died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at his residence. He was 63.
He was the beloved husband of Audrey Cox Smiley for 32 years.
Born in Wilmington, DE he was one of the ten children of the late William and Joanna Woods Smiley.
Mr. Smiley was formerly of Philadelphia and has been a resident of Lake Harmony for the past 15 years where he enjoyed being surrounded by his family, watching NASCAR, spending time in nature, watching hawks, eagles and various wildlife in the area especially his favorite black bear “Buba”. His sense of humor will long be remembered by those who loved him.
In addition to his beloved wife Audrey, Bill is survived by his loving children Jason Smiley of Warminster, Melanie DeLong of Lake Harmony, Kelly Sztenderowicz of Feasterville, and Bev Timms of Angier, NC. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 5, 2011, from 1:00PM until his Memorial Service 2:00PM from 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 the Victory Junction, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27316, a camp which provides life-changing experiences for kids with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.

Louis G. Madonna, D.D.S. of Furlong died on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 83.
He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Berta C. Hasenknopf Madonna.
Born in Conowingo Maryland, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary M. Santoro Madonna.
Dr. Madonna was a resident of Furlong for over 39 years. He was an accomplished Dentist who practiced in Hatboro for over 30 years and was also a School Dentist with the Hatboro-Horsham School District. Dr. Madonna was instrumental in the inception of the Clymer Medical Clinic and was the former President of the Hatboro Lions Club. In his leisure time, he enjoyed being a pilot and enjoyed flying his own plane and also operating his HAM Radio and reaching out to fellow operators around the world.
In addition to his wife Berta, Louis is survived by his sons, Louis E. Madonna of Doylestown and Thomas Madonna and his wife Jodi and their two children Alicia and Thomas of Harleysville, and Shane Madonna of Philadelphia. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Gloria J. Petrillo and her husband Edward of Holland and his nephews Mark and his wife Marie, Bruce and his wife Denise, Gary and his wife Linda, and Steven.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass 10:30 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 in Honor of his wife Berta.

Edith Malone Bergner of New Hope, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at her son’s home surrounded by her family. She was 83.
She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred R. Bergner.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Castor Gardens section, she was the daughter of the late David J. and Eva Parker Malone.
Mrs. Bergner was a resident of Buckingham Springs for the past year and formerly lived in Penns Park for 44 years. Edith graduated from Frankford High School in Philadelphia. She was employed as an office manager in the medical field for over 35 years. Mrs. Bergner was a member of Anchor Presbyterian Church for many years where she was an elder and former treasurer. She enjoyed going to the theater, travelling, and dining out where desert was her favorite part of the meal. Being family oriented, her most enjoyable times were spent with her son and daughter-in-law and four granddaughters. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her son, Alan R. Bergner and his wife, Denise, of Buckingham, her two sisters, Jeanette McCorkle and her husband, Frank, of Exton, Doris Sawyer of Glenside, and her two brothers, David Malone and his wife, Joan, of Philadelphia and Richard Malone and his wife, Delores, of Philadelphia. She is also survived by her four loving granddaughters, Kristin Marie, Lindsay Katherine, Carly Morganne, and Erin Leah.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening, January 28, 2011, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at 10:00 AM at the Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Road, Wrightstown, PA 18940. Interment will take place at Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

Charles Deussing, of Lansdale, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, age 92, died on Jan. 25, 2011. He was the dearest father of Fred Deussing, Carl and Kay Deussing, Mark and Michelle Deussing, Jeff and Debbie Deussing, Jacqueline and Rick Lowden, Annemarie Gehring and Keith and Adrienne Deussing. He is also survived by his 20 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:30 am until his Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Monday at Dock Woods Community 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446. Interment will be at the Amwell Ridge Cemetery, Ringoes, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Vincent Homes for Children, 1509 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124. Charles would routinely donate clothing, money and food to help the abused and neglected children of the Tacony home in Philadelphia.

Ruth L. Block Quirus of Feasterville died suddenly on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Holy Redeemer Hospital. She was 70.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria Szramkowski Block, mother of the late Paul Vincent Quirus Jr., and wife of Paul Quirus.
Mrs. Quirus has been a resident of Feasterville for over 45 years and retired from the Feasterville K-Mart after 25 years of service. Ruth had an immense love of animals and a place in her heart for those with out a loving home. She enjoyed crocheting and various other crafts, but the craft that she was proudest of was the doll house she constructed and furnished. She also enjoyed quality time with her children and grandchildren.
Ruth is survived by her loving children Vincent Quirus of New Britain, David Quirus and his wife Therisa of Feasterville, Mary Oechsle and her husband Raymond of Feasterville, and Christine Bouley and her husband Stephen of Oakford. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 2 Great grandchildren and her sister Phyllis Kaumenzer.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, from 12:00Noon until her Memorial Service 1:00PM from 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 her memory may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277 Lahaska, PA 18931.

Peter J. Giorgi, of Doylestown, PA died on Monday, January 24, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 67.
He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Carol Aust Giorgi.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Ferdinand Giorgi and Elizabeth DeNicholas Giorgi who died during his birth.
Peter grew up in Philadelphia and was raised by his Aunt, Josephine Sandoli, who was Elizabeth’s sister and the woman whom he called his mom. He graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School and continued on to Drexel night school where he studied metallurgy.
For many years Peter ran his two welding supply companies, Tec-Con in Darby, PA and then LanCo in New Holland PA, before retiring in 2006. He was an avid outdoorsman, longtime deer hunter and most of all addicted saltwater fisherman who enjoyed spending his free-time out on the water in his boat. However, Peter first and foremost was a fun loving and devoted husband and father who loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his children, Peter Giorgi, Paul Giorgi and his wife Jessica, Patricia McEntee and her husband Leland, Kari Giorgi, his sister Barbara Lawler and her husband Rory and his brother Robert Sandoli. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren Nicholas, Madeline, Mae, and Jane.
His family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 10:00 am until his Funeral Service 12:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd.-Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.