Joan Lillian Blair of Philadelphia died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia surrounded by her loving family. She was 80.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frederick M. and Mary M. Gallagher Anton and the sister of the late Patricia C. Wagner.

Joan was life long resident of the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia and was a communicant of the Nativity B.V. M. Church in Philadelphia. Joan enjoyed cooking, singing, traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends. She was always involved in family gatherings and hosted many a Thanksgiving Holiday with her sisters for her entire family. Joan had a keen wit and possessed a unique sense of humor and was never a loss for a smile to all. Joan will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Joan is survived by her children, Gene Blair and his wife Donna, Michael Blair and his ex-wife Jill, John Blair and his wife Renay, Robert Blair and Lisa McLaughlin. She is also survived by her 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and her brothers and sister; Frederick M. Anton Jr. and his wife Elaine, James E. Anton and his wife Eileen, Joseph M. Anton and his wife Jean and Mary F. Anton and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives, friends and residents of Nativity B.V.M. Place are invited to attend her viewing from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 31^st in the Nativity B.V.M. Church, 2535 E. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134. Joan’s interment will be privately held by the family.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Joan’s memory to the above named church.

Ethelyn (Lyn) May Hardwick of Bensalem and formerly of Southampton, PA died peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2018.  She was 94.

Born and raised in Toronto Canada, Lyn was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Hardwick, Jr. after they met on a cruise ship travelling the coast of British Columbia, Canada.  She was the daughter of the late William R. and Mary Lowther Johnston.

Lyn was an enthusiastic photographer, a member of local camera clubs and the Photographic Society of America.  She was an international exhibitor and her slides have been shown around the world.  Lyn was awarded a Fellowship in the Photographic Society of America in 1984 because of her ability as a Photographer and her dedication to photography.  Lyn loved to travel and made many trips around the world to 42 countries, as near as the United States and as far as Thailand, Morocco, and North Yemen and enjoyed seeking out the local culture as she was particularly interested in “people” and had received many awards for her sensitive portraits.  Lyn and her husband became interested in creating slide programs from her travels and presented their programs throughout the country.  It was a team, Lyn with her pictures and narration and her husband provided the technical end of slide projectors and sound.

Her husband was relocated to England for work from 1969 to 1973 and this gave Lyn a great opportunity to live in a new culture and meet many lifelong friends and to travel around Europe with her son and husband.

In 2002, her son found the exact 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe which is in her favorite Lemonwood Yellow color that was her 1965 Christmas present from her husband.  Lyn and her son were able to enjoy several meets across the country with the 1965-66 Full Size Chevrolet Club which she really enjoyed going to and meeting new friends in “her car”.

Lyn is survived by her loving son David Hardwick of Quakertown, PA and many nieces and nephews in the Toronto, Canada area.

Lyn’s family will receive friends on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 9:15 am until her Funeral Service at 10:00 am in the Church of the Redemption, 1101 2^nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966.  Interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn. Office of Development, 2900 North Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607.     

Ruth M. Robinson passed away peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2018 at her residence in Holland. She was 89.

Ruth was the beloved wife to the late John N. Robinson for over 50 years.

Born in Germany, she was the daughter to the late Walter and Elfreida Kunert Goebel and sister to the late Ellinor Ah Sam.

Ruth and John settled down in the Bucks County area over 50 years ago. It was here that Ruth found her love for gardening and flowers. She loved all animals, especially her Boston Terriers. In between spending her summers in the Poconos, Ruth would often volunteer her time at Holland Elementary School. Ruth loved the simple things in life like her crossword puzzles, playing the organ, and baking. She would often reminisce with her sister Ingie about their younger days in Germany. Ruth will truly be missed by all who knew her.

Ruth is survived by her loving daughter Kristina M. Robinson-Goodman and her husband William, as well as her two sisters; Ingrid “Ingie” Hamilton and Margita Belzig.

Services and interment will be held privately.

The family would like all contributions to go to the National Kidney Foundation of Philadelphia and Delaware Valley, 1500 Walnut Street - Suite 301, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

To the lady with many talents but mostly proud of being a mom, a grandmom, a great grandmom and friend, Martha (Missy) Mathews Haggerty has joined her son Brian in heaven.

She is survived by her six children; Kate, Jimmy, Sean, Heather, Meg and Gwyn, 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She lived life with an open door and an open heart. She will remain ever young.

Please join the family for a celebration of life and share your favorite memories at the Joseph Ambler Inn on August 19th, 2018 at 1:00pm. 1005 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19054.

In lieu of flowers please donate in remembrance of Missy to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Isabella has had to deal with more than anyone should ever have to, but she has done so with a strength and attitude that has been inspiring to everyone that has had the pleasure of knowing her. Anyone who knows her can describe her infectious giggle that immediately puts a smile on your face. From first thing in the morning to the end of the day, she was always smiling, even during the toughest times.

During her tremendous battle, which has lasted almost 3 ½ years, she continued to dance, go to school, travel, and keep smiling. She always said that she would never stop fighting. She was true to her word. Her tremendous fight came to an end at about 7:00 AM on July 22^nd. She passed peacefully at home with her mother holding her hand, surrounded by the incredible love and support that has helped her and her family deal with this terrible ordeal.

From when Isabella was a baby, she was always such a caring, loving, thoughtful little girl. Even during the bad times, she would concern herself with how everyone else was doing, and doing whatever she could to cheer us up. She always thought of others first.

She loved her family, school, her teachers, and her amazing friends. Isabella was blessed to have real BFFs – a term that is thrown around very casually, but she really got to experience an amazing, supportive, loving group of wonderful friends who were always there for her, especially during the bad times.

We would like to thank all of you for your endless support. Isabella really enjoyed the years of pictures, posts and messages. They helped get her through the tough times.

Thank you all for being Team Isabella.

She is survived by her loving parents, Linda and Scott O’Brien of Richboro, PA, her rock star big brother Nicolas, her maternal grandmother Patricia McDonald of Princeton, NJ, her paternal grandparents, David and Mary O’Brien of North Port, FL, her loving aunts and uncles, James McDonald of Princeton, NJ, Debbie and Bud Trench, of Boyertown, PA, Gerry and Agnes McDonald of Morrisville, PA, and Ron and Julie McDonald of Bensalem, PA, her great aunt Pat of New York City, her cousins Diana and Luke Dunlap of Pittsburgh, PA, Laura Trench and Craig Dauman, of Arlington, VA, and Matthew McDonald of Bensalem, PA, countless friends, including her BFFs Stephanie Harkins, Reese Merrill, Ava DiGrosso, Cassidy Monaghan and Emma Murphy, her teachers from both Oliver Heckman, and Richboro Elementary and her many wonderful nurses, especially Michelle and Megan, who Isabella respected most because they would never put up with her crap, and her amazing doctors, Dr. Tracey Jubelirer and Dr. Julie Stern of CHOP who were both not only her doctors, but her friends too.

 A celebration of Isabella’s life will be held at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home – 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954  from 4:00 to 8:00PM on Friday, July 27^th.  As Isabella lived a very happy, cheerful life, we are requesting you wear bright, vivid colors, preferably Disney-related, to keep this celebration as bright and vivid as Isabella’s smile.  Please do not come dressed in ALL BLACK!  We would also ask anyone that has a picture of Isabella to please bring it with you.  We will have blank picture boards to contribute to. 

In lieu of flowers, we are asking for contributions to be made to several worthwhile charities.  Details for these charities are posted on www.teamisabella.org under ‘Donations’ on the main page.

Robert L. Donnelly “Bobby” of Naples, FL. died peacefully on July 22, 2018 at his home, with his beloved wife by his side.  He was 82.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of 49 years to Suzanne M. Ebert Donnelly, son of the late Patrick L. and Catherine Lithgow Donnelly, brother of the late Patricia Mullen (late John Mullen).  He is also survived by one sister Jean Schiuma (late William) and many nieces and nephews.

Bobby’s family will greet family and friends on Tuesday July 31 from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew 135 S. Sycamore St. Newtown. Interment with Military honors will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project P. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.                  

Dorothy A. Morrison of Churchville passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia surrounded by her family. She was 78. 

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Roger F. Morrison.

Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Jean Kiefski Broscius.

Dorothy was a resident of Holland since 1974. She was a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Shamokin, PA. She was a person of faith and was committed to a life of prayer as a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland.

Dot was a kind and gentle woman who was devoted to her late husband Roger and her four children. She especially enjoyed being a “Mam Mam” to her twelve adoring grandchildren. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and was selfless in nature, always putting the needs of her loved ones first.

Dorothy is survived by her children and their spouses; Thomas P. Morrison and his wife Wendy of Churchville, Brian J. Morrison and his wife Karen of Eldersburg, MD, Andrea M. Graff and her husband William of Churchville, Susan E. Stoneback and her husband David of St. Johns, FL. She is also survived by her Sisters: Marie Furianic, Rita Schaffer, Patricia DeLong and her brother Albert Broscius and was preceded in death by her brother Frank Broscius and sister Jean Falkie.  She is also survived by her twelve cherished grandchildren: Emily, Shane and Christopher Morrison; Juliana, Sarah, Ella and Tessa Graff; Madden, Nolan and Rylen Stoneback; and Andrew and Liam Morrison.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Thursday July 26, 2018 in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Dorothy’s interment will be private in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

Mass cards would be appreciated by her family.

Mary S. McDonald Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2018.  She was 86. 

Mary was the loving wife of the late Edward J. Fitpzatrick.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary Glancy McDonald. 

Mary graduated from Little Flower High School and went on to attend the former St. Joseph’s nursing school and later the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science and LaSalle University.  She eventually completed her studies by becoming a Nurse Practitioner. 

Mary spent her career as a school nurse, first for the Philadelphia School District and later retiring from North Catholic High School.

She enjoyed countless summer vacations with her family to Long Beach Island and was also talented at painting and crocheting.  Many of her paintings and crocheted creations remain treasured by her family to this day.  Mary will be greatly missed as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. 

Surviving are Mary’s children, Michael Fitzpatrick (Helen) of Holland, Thomas Fitzpatrick (Eileen) of Philadelphia, Edward Fitzpatrick (Netty) of Warrington and Robert Fitzpatrick (Linda), of Marlton, NJ. She also leaves behind her 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Marilyn McCue.     

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marion McDonald.  

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.  Her interment will take place privately. 

In lieu of flowers donations to Lupus Foundation of America, Phila. Tri-State Chapter, 101 Greenwood Ave., Ste. 200, Jenkintown, PA 19046 would be appreciated.

Norma J. Gass of Holland died peacefully at Majestic Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.  She was 92. 

Born in Philadelphia, Norma was the beloved wife of the late James M. Gass, daughter of late Joseph and Mildred Magurn Surrell, and loving mother of the late Jane Twining. 

Norma is survived by her step-daughter Jeanne Christy and her husband Michael, her step grandchildren Susan, Thomas, and Brian, and her dear friends and neighbors Edmund J. and Lori Zongolowicz. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:00AM in the Chapel of St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.  Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

Barbara Josephine Gump of Clermont, Florida died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia surrounded by her loving family. She was 51.

Barbara was the beloved wife of 17 years to Jesse R. Gump.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Barbara Anne Burns Kaznicki of Bensalem and the late Richard Joseph Kaznicki.

Barbara has been a resident of Florida since 1990 and most recently of Clermont, Florida. She was a graduate of Bensalem High School Class of 1985 and she also received an Associates Degree as a Paralegal from Lake Sumter State College in Clermont, FL. In her leisure, she was an avid reader and would spend time completing puzzle books and games. Barbara’s true joy in her life was spending quality time with her family, especially her children. She will be deeply missed  by all who came to know her.

In addition to her beloved husband Jesse, Barbara is survived by her children: Brett Gump of China, Kelsey Gump of Gainesville, FL, Ryan Cressey of Yokosuka, Japan, Alexis Cressey of Davenport, FL, Tyler Gump of Clermont, FL, and her 2 brothers Dennis Kaznicki and his wife Kristie of Bensalem and Richard Kaznicki and his wife Adrienne Berney of Raleigh, NC. She is also survived by her grandson Yin Xiang Huang Gump and her nephews and nieces:  Wren Berney, Nathaniel Berney, Elaina Berney, Clio Berney, Katie Kaznicki and Remy Kaznicki.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 9:30-10:20am followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30am on Friday, July 20^th  in St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Road , Bensalem, PA 19020. Barbara’s interment will be private. 

If so desired, please consider a contribution to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.