John J. Magee of Holland died peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, surrounded by his family at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, Philadelphia. He was 77.
He was the beloved husband of Mary P. Conlon Magee for 42 years.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Anna Roach Magee and brother of the late Charles Magee and Rosemary Brill.
Mr. Magee was a resident of Holland for the past 35 years. He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1951. He received his Bachelor’s degree in physics from St. Joseph University and his Master’s degree in mathematics from Villanova University. Mr. Magee was employed for many years as a systems analyst with IBM before retiring in 1988. In his leisure time he liked to travel and was an avid film collector who had a special interest in silent films. He always enjoyed family movie nights with his children. He will be sadly missed as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children, Charles J. Magee and his wife, Qian, of Alexandria, VA, John P. Magee and his wife, Erica, of Mount Laurel, NJ, Joseph T. Magee and his fiancee’, Dawn Rock, of New Cumberland, PA, Robert A. Magee and his wife, Michelle, of Houston, TX, Thomas M. Magee of Philadelphia, PA, and Mary J. Eidson and her husband, Duncan, of Hatboro, PA. He is also survived by five loving grandchildren; John, Amelie, Aidan, Josh, and Finn.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, December 11, 2010, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-3413.

James Patrick Berridge of Quakertown died suddenly Monday, December 6, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Quakertown. He was 38.
Born in Abington, he was the son of Dan Torre of Fawn Lake PA and Anne Marie Berridge of Southampton and was predeceased by his grandparents and his uncle.
Jimi was a graduate of William Tennent High School and the Middle Bucks Vo-Tech School in 1990. Throughout his short life, Jim worked as an electrician, metal fabricator and with sales at The Pet Shack in Hatfield, PA. Jimi had many interests which included reptiles, rare fish, remote control cars, comics and video games. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.
In addition to his parents, Jimi is survived by his son Dominick, his companion Victoria Py of Quakertown, his sister Megan Granieri of Abington, his brother C. Ryan Berridge and his wife Bianca of Levittown and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday, December 13, from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Dominick Berridge Trust Fund, c/o 1625 N. West End Blvd. Apt # 4 Quakertown, PA 18951.

Joseph J. Bergan, Jr. of Langhorne died Sunday, December 5, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 82.
He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Marie E. Sullick Bergan.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph J,, Sr. and Marie C. Dorney Bergan, brother of the late John M. Bergan and father-in-law of the late Scott Weber.
Joseph was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Langhorne in 1990 and was a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia. He was truly a man devoted to his Catholic faith. He was a former communicant of St. Bartholomew Church in Philadelphia and a present communicant and very active parishioner with Our Lady of Grace Church in Penndel. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holmesburg Council #1284. For many years, Joseph was a Project Manager with various firms which included Lupton Olin, Ocean City Reel and United Engineers and eventually was an Insurance Agent for the Knights of Columbus.
Joseph will be remembered as a dedicated family man. He was truly a positive role model for his cherished grandchildren and was often present at many of their functions.
In addition to his wife Marie, Joseph is survived by his dearest children, Marie C. Weber of Harrisburg, Ellen M. Harney and her husband Michael of Ester, Alaska, Kathleen M. Pfender and her husband James, Joseph J. Bergan, III and Lorraine A. Balara, all of Langhorne. Also survived by his 5 grandchildren, Christine, Nicholas, Timothy, Brittany and Andrew.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, December 9, 2010 from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, C/O St. Katharine Drexel Shrine, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020.

John D. Brunnquell of Washington Crossing and Bensalem, PA died Thursday December 2, 2010 at his residence. He was 48.
John was the husband of 20 years to Kimberly S. Brunnquell. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, he was the son of Anne Boyle Brunnquell and the late Gerard Brunnquell.
John was a former resident of N. Plainfield, New Jersey before moving to Washington Crossing, PA in 2001. He was a steel fabricator with Brunnquell Iron Works in Dayton, NJ and most recently Creative Metals in Bensalem, PA. John enjoyed many hoppies and interests which included fishing and Nascar. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.
In addition to his wife Kimberly, John is survived by his two daughters, Donna K. and Elizabeth A. Brunnquell, both of Washington Crossing, PA, his brothers, James, Steven and David Brunnquell and his many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, December 6, 2010 from 6:30pm until his Memorial Service, 7:30pm at Woodside Presbyterian Church, 1667 Edgewood Road, Morrisville, PA 19067. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of a donor’s choice.

Gerald J. Benes, of Chalfont, PA died on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at Heritage Towers. He was 91.
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Neimann Benes.
Born on March 29, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Nora Callahan Benes.
Gerald grew up in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, and on July 1, 1942 was appointed to the Fire Department. Then on October 6, 1942 he married his beloved Elizabeth before entering the US Army on November 30 of that year.
After serving his country in the Century (100) Infantry Division, Gerald was honorably discharged from the Army, only to return to duty, with the Fire Department of New York. For over 30 years he served the Fire Department, where he was a faithful member of the Uniformed Fire Fighters Association, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, and the Holy Name Society. He retired on July 5, 1976 as a Deputy Chief and soon after relocated to Clearwater, FL with his wife. Then in 2003 they moved to Bucks County, where they were closer to their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his sons Gerald B. Benes, Barry B. Benes and his wife Rosemary, and Kevin J. Benes and his wife Lynn. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren Kevin and wife Christine, Shannon and husband Richard Postiglione, Gregory and wife Joyce, Christopher and wife Angela, Matthew, Lauren and husband Stephen Cohen, and Ryan and 2 great grandchildren Brian and Kimberly. He was predeceased by his 2 sisters Helen Jones and Barbara O'Lena.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Graveside Service at 2:30 pm on Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Edward P. Brown of Warwick passed peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Doylestown Hospital with his beloved family by his side. He was 81.
He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Ethel Ann “Toots”VonBueren Brown. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Tamasaukas Brown and brother of the late John Brown.
Ed was a resident of Warwick for the past 8 years having formerly lived in Churchville for over 45 years. He was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1947. Ed attended Drexel University studying Electrical Engineering. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he was a Petty Officer 2nd Class in the Seabees. During the Korean War in the Philippines Ed received honors dedication in boot camp for his electrical expertise.
Ed’s professional career spanned over 35 years with Bell of PA as a power engineer in the Telecommunications division, he retired in 1985. Ed not only served his country, also his church and community. He was a faithful and active member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Ivyland for over 40 years and was active on many committees. Ed was elected Judge of Elections, for Northampton Township District # 2, for 8 years and most recently continued his community service as a Warwick voting machine inspector. He was a Mason and member of the Solomon Lodge # 3 F & AM, the Allentown Consistory and active with the LuLu Temple Shrine.
Ed was an avid family man, reader, aviation buff, gardener and woodcarver and member of the Churchville Nature center. He enjoyed traveling the globe with his wife Toots and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his daughter, Linda Hoffman and her husband Ira of Solebury and his son Michael E. Brown of Pipersville, and his dear granddaughter Erica Marshall.
Ed’s family will receive condolences on Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 1:00pm until his Memorial Service 1:30pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church 820 Almshouse Rd. Ivyland PA 18974, with additional fellowship to follow. Interment will be at a later date in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. John's Endowment Fund, 820 Almshouse Rd. Ivyland PA 18974 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St. Phila PA 19140.

Carol L. Price, of Palmetto, FL died on Monday, November 29, 2010. She was 55.
She was the beloved wife Joseph E. Price.
Born in Philadelphia, August 18th, 1955 she was the daughter of Frederick and Florence Clay McCann.
An extraordinary woman, great mother and loving wife Carol would light up the room, make you laugh or comfort you in any way. Carol enjoyed the sun, the beach and even work. She will be greatly missed by everyone.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is also survived by her daughter Carol L. Price and her husband Brian of Richboro, Joseph E. Price, her 3 brothers and their wives Billy, Charles, Donnie, her 3 sisters and their husbands, Nancy, Jane, and Molly. She is also survived by her 4 dear grandchildren Evan, Owen, Ava and Brian.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Friday, December 3, 2010 from 10:00 AM until her Memorial Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, (at Holland Rd) Richboro. Her Interment will be held privately.

Karen M. Hines of East Greenville, PA died suddenly on Sunday, November 28, 2010, at her residence. She was 67.
Born in Amityville, NY, she was the daughter of the late J. Edward and Charlotte T. Singer Ireland.
Mrs. Hines was a resident of East Greenville, PA for the past 10 years. She was raised in Amityville and graduated from Amityville High School, Class of 1960. Karen was a homemaker and a devoted mother to her three children. She was an avid dog breeder and was passionate about all types of dogs and their welfare. Being family oriented, she especially enjoyed the times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Hines of Burlington, NJ, her two sons, Timothy Hines and his wife, Sharon, of Shrewsbury, NJ, Daniel E. Hines and his wife, Elaine, of Chalfont, PA and her four loving grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Kim Ireland, Jack Ireland, and two sisters, Janet Coward and Lee Anne Ireland.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Gathering on Friday, December 10, 2010, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Humane Society, 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA 18103.

Pamela A. Minnichbach of Warrington died Sunday, November 28, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia after a lengthy illness. She was 24.
Pamela was the beloved and cherished wife of Matthew E. Minnichbach.
Born in Abington, Pennsylvania, Pamela was the daughter of Paul and Dorothy “Dolly” Stebner Cell.
Pamela was a former resident of Churchville be fore recently moving to Warrington. She was a graduate of Council Rock High School Class of 2004 and a graduate of Gwynedd Mercy College Class of 2010 with her degree in Nursing. Pamela was a former EMT in Warrington and also a member of the Ivyland Fire Company as well as a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Ivyland. Pamela will be remembered for her radiant smile, her love for her family and friends, her helping and caring ways and her faith in GOD.
In addition to her loving husband and her parents, Pamela is survived by her brothers and their spouses, Paul J., II and Lauren Cell of Newtown, David A. and Tammy Cell of Doylestown and Daniel P. and Morriah Cell of Leonardtown, MD. Her 6 nieces and nephews, Katelyn, Johnathan D., Daniel A., Connor L. , Andrew J. and Audrey J. Cell. Also surviving are her father-in-law and mother-in-law Walter and Kathy Minnichbach of Levittown, her sister-in-law, Lianne Minnichbach of Bensalem, and her brother-in-law Walter Minnichbach, Jr. of Bensalem
Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 9:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00am at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Givers for Livers - Pamela Minnichbach Love Your Liver Fund, 112 Fulgens Court, Warrington, PA 18976.

Louise S. Spellman Carpenter, formerly of Churchville and Holland, PA died on Sunday, November 28, 2010, at Jeanes Hospital. She was 95.
She was the beloved wife of the late William T. Carpenter. Born in Waterbury CT, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Margretta Hughes Spellman.
Louise was a graduate of Catholic High School, Waterbury, CT, class of 1933 and earned her degree in French and Latin at Marymount College of New York, graduating as Valedictorian of the class of 1937. Louise was an educator who loved children and taught 5 grade at Kiser Elementary School in Stanley NC., before moving to Bucks County where she taught at St. Andrews Elementary School for 15 years. She moved from working in the classroom to working in the front office at St. Andrews for 17 years before retiring in 2007at the age of 92. Louise was a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church and a resident of Churchville for over 30 years before moving to Twining Village in Holland where she lived for 2 years. Since this past summer she was a resident of Lafayette Redeemer in Philadelphia.
She is survived by her children and their spouses; William G. Carpenter and his wife Noel of San Jose CA, Christine A. Stanton and her husband James of Alpharetta, GA and Catherine G. Scarpello and her husband Dr. Gary, PhD., of Dresher PA. Louise is also survived by her 6 dear grandchildren; Darby, Alina, Laura, Carolyn, Diane, and Greg.
Louise’s family will receive condolences on Saturday December 4, 2010 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro. Interment will be private at St. Andrews Cemetery, Newtown.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Angels Foundation, 6600 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont NC 28012. www.holy angelsnc.org