Dorothy T. Gallagher Bettinger, of Huntingdon Valley, PA died peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Manor in Huntingdon Valley. She was 84.
She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Edward J. Bettinger who recently passed away in July of this year.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Brogan Gallagher and sister of the late Jane Cirino and Loretta Anstey.
Dot was a resident of Huntingdon Valley for 53 years. She was a graduate of Villa Marie Academy in Malvern, PA, Class of 1942. Dot was the first student in the history of the school who was valedictorian of her class at the age of sixteen.
For 32 years, she was a volunteer at Holy Redeemer Hospital and in her leisure time she enjoyed tournament bridge and playing golf, but her family came first and foremost in her life. She was a dedicated mother who successfully raised eight children and adored being a grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who came to know her.
She is survived by her 8 devoted children; Barbara Boyle, Sharon Barron, Edward J. Bettinger, Jr., Mary Kay Speese, Jeffrey S. Bettinger, Gail Boyle, Dori Bellezza, Meg Marshall and her two sisters, Mary Casey and Betty Costanza. She is also survived by 18 dear grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, November 18, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Interment St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer Provincialate, Attn: Sister Ann Marie Haas, 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

Agnes M. Mangino, of Holland, passed away peacefully at home with her children at her bedside on Monday, November 15, 2010. She was 75.

Agnes was the beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Mangino and the daughter of the late John and Anna Laczko.

Agnes was a member of St. Bede Parish where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed flower arranging, cooking and was an AVID sports fan. Most importantly, she loved being a mother and a grandmother. She was devoted to loving and caring for her family who will always love her and miss her immensely.

She is survived by her children, Linda Tuszl (John), Susan Mangino, Carol Fantacone (Anthony), and David Mangino (Patricia). She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren Marisa, Mark, Johnny and Joseph.
She is also survived by her brother Bob Laczko (Esther) and her sister, Ann Rapisarda (Frank) along with nieces, nephews and their children.

Relatives and friends are invited to her calling from 10-11AM and her Funeral Mass at 11AM on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19003.

Victoria M. Strobach, of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Pine Health Care Center. She was 88.
She was the beloved wife of 66 years to Joseph T. Strobach.
Born in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Victoria (Tymkiewicz) Selzda, and sister of the late Frances Selzda, Stella Baner, Genevieve Martin and Florence Caldicott.
Victoria, “Honey” as she was known to her family and friends was a resident of Doylestown for 5 years.
She was a proud member of the League of Women Voters and accomplished coloratura soprano who performed in several events though out Westchester County, NY. She was not only talented with her voice but she was an excellent seamstress and designer of dresses. She will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted family.
She is also survived by her children and their spouses, Joseph T. Strobach Jr. of Sunnyvale, CA, Dr. Richard P. Strobach and his wife, Barbara, of Hammond, LA , Jeanne M. Hubbard and her husband, Dr. John of Doylestown, her sister Dorothy Hettich and her husband Edward of Pittsburgh, and her three grandchildren, Capt. Meghann Strobach D.O., Bridgette, and Rebecca Strobach.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Sunday evening November 21, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:00pm and Monday from 9:00am until 10:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (Rt.202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 am at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church 1325 Upper State Rd. North Wales PA.19454. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery Doylestown PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory maybe made to Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Education Center at the above address.

Joseph Peter Reilly of Ocean City NJ formerly of Holland died on November 12, 2010.  He was 71.

He was the beloved husband of 48 years to Kay Ann Hymel and father of the late Katy Reilly and brother of the late Jack Reilly.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late John J. Reilly Sr. and Mary Rose Cavanaugh Reilly.

Joe grew up in Lansdowne, PA and was honorably discharged from the US Marine Corps. He started the Joseph P. Reilly, Inc Insurance Agency in 1974 in Feasterville, PA. He earned numerous insurance designations (CLU, ChFC, REBC, RHU) and awards in the insurance industry as a top producer in his many years in business. Joe was also on the board of Directors of Twining Village in Holland and taught at the American College of Life Underwriters. In 1991, he realized his dream of living in Ocean City, NJ and commuted daily to the office. He enjoyed running the “boards” biking, working out at the gym and wave running with his friend’s and brothers.

In addition to his devoted wife he is also survived by his children, Amee Kurtz, Mimi Greger and husband Philip, Leanne Lyons and husband Rick, and Julie Keats and husband Andrew. He was also “Pop Pop” to Jason, Joshua, Jarod, Jessye, Emily, Elizabeth, Ricky and Maya Rose.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday from 9:45 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00 am at St. Francis Cabrini Church, 114 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226. Rite of Committal Wednesday 1:30pm at Resurrection Cemetery 5201 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem PA 19020 Joe’s memory can be honored by saying a rosary for the safe return of our military serving today and or a contribution to the American Legion, Morvay-Miley Post # 524, Post Office Box 363, Ocean City, NJ 08226 building fund.                                                                                

Betty B. Buescher King, of Newtown, PA died on Friday, November 12, 2010, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 86 years old.
She was the devoted wife of 59 years to the late George W. K. King who passed in November of 2009.
Born in St. Louis, Mo, she was the daughter of the late Homer H. Buescher and Paula Vogt Buescher and sister of the late Robert Buescher of Broomall.
Mrs. King worked as a Dietician for Pickering Manor in Newtown for over 25 years. She was a resident of Upper Makefield Township for 47 years. She served on the Board of Elections from 1973 until 2005 and was elected Inspector and Judge of Elections for Upper Makefield Township District 2 during that time. She was a member of Newtown Presbyterian Church.
Betty will be greatly missed as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and friend.
Betty is survived by her two loving sons, William A. King of Newtown, and Bradley A. King and his wife Patricia A. of Newtown, her brother Homer “Tuck” Buescher, of Cincinnati, Ohio and her four dear grandchildren Emily, Drew, Melissa, and Kelsey.
Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Saturday, November 20 2010 from 10:00AM until her Memorial Service 11:00 am at Newtown Presbyterian Church, Washington Avenue and Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association Memorial Fulfillment Center, 5455 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214.

Laura A. Kwaciszewski Yeager, of Feasterville, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Holy Redeemer Hospital. She was 88.

           She was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Edward R. Yeager. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eva Zygmunt Kwaciszewski, and sister of the late Gertrude Plizak.

Laura was a resident of Feasterville and a faithful communicant of St. Christopher’s Church for over 57 years, she was a graduate of Merion Mercy Academy.

           Laura was a legal secretary for 24 years working in center city Philadelphia. She and her late husband Ed, loved to travel and where fortunate to have that time together. Laura was an avid reader, enjoyed working in her garden and especially loved being a grandmother and great grandmother. 

          She is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Lynn A. Repetto and her husband  Robert of Philadelphia and Michael R. Yeager and his wife Darla of Warrington, 6 beautiful  grandchildren; Matthew and his wife Carolyn, Amanda, Jennifer, Erin, Catherine and Kurt and 1 great granddaughter Isabella.

           Laura’s family will receive condolences on Saturday November 20, 2010 from 9:00AMuntil her Memorial Mass 10:00am at St. Christopher’s Church 13301 Proctor Road,  Philadelphia PA 19116.  Internment was held privately.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to St. Christopher’s School at the above address.

James F. Olcese, of Warwick, died on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Abington Hospice, Warminster having fought a remarkable battle against Jejunal Cancer for the past 17 months. He was 55.

He was the beloved husband of Deborah Moran Olcese for the last 8 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Geraldine Krupa of South Seaville, NJ.

Jim received his master plumber certification in 1982 and was a fire and flood restoration expert who worked for many years in the construction field.  He was an outdoors man and an avid fisherman spending many wonderful hours chasing the muskie on Lake Nockamixon.  He was a passionate fisherman who would share his fishing skills with others.

In addition to his beloved  wife and mother Jim is survived by his children Jason Olcese and his wife Daria of Malvern, Jessica Olcese and her fiancé  Robert McGuckin of Manayunk and Joseph Olcese of Plymouth Meeting, one brother Donald Olcese and his friend Nancy Myrden.  He is also survived by his 3 step children, April Skill and her husband William of Wildwood Crest, NJ, Melissa and her husband Rick Johnson of Sarasota, FL, Eric Schultz of Pennsburg, his granddaughter, Olivia and 8 step grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, November 15, 2010 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Service at 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.), Richboro.   Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Washington Ave. Newtown PA.

In consideration of his companionship he had with his precious dogs, Haley and Ella, please make contributions in his memory to Last Chance Ranch, 9 Beck Road, Quakertown, PA  18951.

Dorothy A. Betik, of Spring House formerly of Horsham, died on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Silver Stream Health Care. She was 83.
She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore M. Betik, mother of the late Linda J. Saldutti and Thomas Messina and grandmother of the late Jamie Saldutti.
Born in Canastota, New York, she was the daughter of the late Achille and Victoria Paterelli Quattrociocchi.
She is survived by her children Victoria A. Peterson, Stephen A. Terrell and his wife Paula, Joseph P. Messina, and Chris Messina and his wife Cathy. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 10:00 am until her Funeral Service 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Dorothy C. Eliason Hubmaster, of Doylestown, died on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. She was 95.

            She was the beloved wife of 48 years to late Joseph C. Hubmaster. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francis B. and Elizabeth O'Neill Eliason and mother of the late Joseph F. Hubmaster and Dorothy E. Clark.

Dorothy was a graduate of Hallahan High School for Girls in Philadelphia, class of 1933. She was a resident of Bucks County since 1958, having lived in Bensalem, Richboro and for the past 15 years she has been a resident of Doylestown and was a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Parish no matter where she lived. 

Dorothy was the former owner of Northeast Bowl- A-Rama for many years. She was an avid reader and exceptional crafter and often played a game of chance, she not only enjoyed watching sports but in her youth she played baseball. Family was first and foremost to Dorothy and all her children and grandchildren, great grand and great great grandchildren brought a sparkle to her eyes.  

She is survived by her devoted children and their spouses; Francis X. Hubmaster and his wife Elaine,  James J. Hubmaster and his wife Janette E., and also a daughter-in-law, Sandra Hubmaster, one  brother Frank Eliason, 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

            Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Saturday November 13, 2010 from 9:00am until 10:15am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland PA, 18966    Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery Bensalem, PA.

            Flowers or Contributions in her memory maybe made to the Building Fund of St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address would be appreciated.

Loretta R. Tapley of Feasterville, PA died peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at her residence.  She was 86.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Tapley.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Walko McNamara.

She was a resident of Feasterville for the past 51 years.  Loretta   was a dedicated member of Assumption B.V.M Church and the Weekenders. She enjoyed trips to the Shore, cooking, traveling, and especially cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Tapley is survived by her two children, Donna M. Norman of Mobile, AL and Timothy J. Tapley of Feasterville.  She is also survived by her sister, Rita Scioli, along with her three loving grandchildren, Darla, Tiffany and Jeremy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday,  November 10, 2010, from 9:30AM to 10:30 AM at and to her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville.  Interment will be at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19013