David A. Schlichting Ph.D., of Holland, PA died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Twining Village Health Care, Holland, PA.  He was 90.

He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Dolan Schlichting.

Born in Ann Arbor Michigan, Dr. Schlichting was the son of the late Arthur F. and Annabell McFawn Schlichting.

Dr. Schlichting has been a resident of Twining Village for over 6 years.  He was a proud Veteran of the Army and served his country bravely during World War II as a battlefield medic.  Dave earned his Ph.D in Pharmacology from Purdue University in 1950.  For over 40 years, Dave was a Research Pharmacologist, who was instrumental in saving lives by  developing and enhancing medicines and drug therapy treatments.  In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf, singing, and participating in various church choirs.  With his deep spiritual convictions and his eagerness  to help his fellow man, Dave became an ordained Deacon of Oreland Presbyterian Church in 1960.  He also served as an EMT in Southbury Connecticut at 80 years of age.

Dave will be sorely missed for his overflowing kindness, his cheerful, caring nature and his deep spirit by everyone who has come to know and love him.

Dave was a loving, actively involved family man. He is survived by his two daughters, Lynda K. Murty and her husband, William, of Highland Falls, NY, Barbara Schlichting and her husband, Phillip Lubitz, of Stockton, NJ, his two sons, David J. Schlichting and his wife, Patti, of Newton, MA, Scott A. Schlichting and his wife, Lisa, of Broomfield, CO and also his 8 loving grandchildren, Jennifer, Zachary, Keith, Lizzy, Derek, Dylan, Su Fen, and Michael.

Services will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hunterdon County on October 22 at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Pennsylvania.

God “Showed him the Way to go Home”.

Barbara Perkins Garberg, age 66, of Warrington, PA died at her home on Saturday, October 16,2010.

Barbara was the beloved wife of Leon Garberg.

             Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Noel Perkins, and sister of the late Florence Fragassi and the late Martin Schortye.

            Barbara was a resident of Holland, PA for 33 years before moving to Warrington. She was a graduate of the 1961 class of Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, PA.  Since her retirement in 2005 with over 35 years of service as an Office Manager in the medical profession, Barbara had enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling.  She will be sorely missed by everyone who had come to know and love her.

            In addition to her husband, Barbara is survived by her son, David Garberg and his wife, Christine, of Sydney, Australia, and her grandsons, Matthew and Thomas. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00PM and on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 9:00AM until her Funeral Service 10:00AM from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.  (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation, 500 Old York Rd. Suite 110 Jenkintown, PA 19046.

Rita Mangano of Newtown passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2010, with her loving husband and children by her side.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gaetan (Guy/Tommy) Mangano: her children: Paula A Reynolds of Newtown, John G Mangano and his wife Mary Ellen of Newtown, Gaetan P Mangano of Doylestown, and her beloved grandchildren: Lauren, Melissa, Marielle, Richard, Alyssa, and Julianne.

Rita was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School , class of 1956, and attended Bucks County Community College.  She was the Assistant Paymaster for Bell Telephone, a medical office manager, and a homemaker extraordinaire.

Rita was a resident of Newtown Borough for the past 35 years.  She was a member and officer of the Newtown Questors, and was a member of the Pickering Manor Auxiliary.  Her interests were in antiques and collectables, which lead to a successful & rewarding business for many years. She enjoyed travel, gardening, and the gourmet cooking arts, but her biggest focus and pride and joy came from life with her husband, children, & grandchildren, who were everything to her.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, October 15, 2010 from 9:45 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Olde Church of Saint Andrews, 135 S. Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the St Mary Medical Center ICU, 1201 Langorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne PA 19047 or to the Susan G. Kormen Breast Cancer Foundation, 125 South 9^th Street, Suite 202, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Kathleen Jolly of Yardley, died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 at Attleboro Nursing Home. She was 89.
She was the beloved wife of the late Stuart T. Jolly.
Born in Bournemouth, England, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Martin.
Mrs. Jolly and her husband Stuart were proud veterans of the British Army and served their country as Radar Mechanics during World War 2. She was employed for over 15 years with Educational Testing Services in Princeton, NJ as the Supervisor of candidate relations. Kathleen always enjoyed helping and socializing with people. She was extremely active with Meals on Wheels at Pennswood Village and the Women’s Exchange at St. Andrew Episcopal Church in Yardley.
Kathleen will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure to come to know and love her, and call her Mom and Grandmom.
She is survived by her loving children Stuart M. Jolly of Columbia, MD, Michael A. Jolly (Debbie) of Chester, PA, Elizabeth A. Jolly-Roberts (Teddy) of Yellow Springs, PA, and Patricia J. Davis (Jeffrey) of Yardley, PA. Thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 4:00PM from Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1700 Makefield Rd. Yardley, PA 19067. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers contributions in he memory may be made to Woodside Meals on Wheels, c/o 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.

 (nee Russo) passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in Langhorne, PA. She was 87.

Irene was born on September 4, 1923 in Paterson, NJ to Vincenzo and Anna (Picone) Russo.  She graduated from Eastside High School in 1941 and then attended The College of Paterson.  She worked for Curtiss Wright Corporation in Fairfield, NJ as a secretary supporting the defense effort during WWII.   In 1947, she married Louis De Caprio, also of Paterson, NJ, and became a homemaker. 

In 1987, Mrs. De Caprio moved to Bucks County, PA where she resided with her daughter and her family for the remainder of her life.  During her life, Mrs. De Caprio devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to many family members. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed the company of her family and friends as well as cooking wonderful Italian food.  We will sadly miss her warmth and welcoming personality.

Mrs. De Caprio is survived by her three children and their families: Dominick and Janet De Caprio of Newtown, PA; Vincent and Mary Lou De Caprio of Mountain Lakes, NJ; and Edie and Dominick Commodaro of New Hope, PA; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis De Caprio, in 1978 and by sister, Edith Russo, in 1947.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Friday October 15, 2010 from 7-9pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA  18954.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 9am on Saturday October 16 at St. George RC Church , 1370 River Rd.,  Titusville, NJ 08560. Friends located in the Totowa area are invited to attend the Graveside Service at 12 o’clock noon at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

James A. Flint, III, of Quakertown, formerly of Churchville, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 9^th as a result of pancreatic cancer at the age of 73.

Born in Williamstown, NJ, he was the son of the late Mary Paul and James A. Flint, Jr. 

Jim is the beloved husband of 34 years to Carol (James) Flint.

A graduate of Frankford High School, he attended Spring Garden Institute, Drexel University and Trenton State College. In his early years he was employed by the United States Rubber Co. where a patent was issued to Jim as co-inventor of “Method of Molding Positive Drive/Timing Belts”. Jim was later employed by Philco Division, Boonshaft & Fuchs, Inc., Weston Instruments, and Control Concepts, Inc.  Jim was a Professional Engineer, holding a license in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, specializing in mechanical engineering.  Later employed by the Department of Defense for over 25 years, he worked for the Army at Fort Dix, the Air Force at Maguire AFB, the Navy at Trenton and the Air Force at Willow Grove.  

After retiring in 2003 he thoroughly enjoyed tinkering in his garage with his various motors, engines and tractors and held a special love of old planes and trains. An avid outdoorsman in his youth, he loved hunting, fishing and riding his Indian motorcycle. He was a longtime member of the Souderton-Harleysville Game and Fish Assoc. and shot competitively for several years, and was one of the top qualifiers for the State of Pennsylvania high power rifle shooting competition. Recently, Jim became an active member of the Perkiomen Sportsman Association. With a wealth of knowledge, Jim was always ready to help anyone in need. He will be sorely missed.

In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by his sons, Leslie Flint and wife, Karen of New Hope; Todd Warner of Langhorne; Kevin Warner and wife, Alyson of Alexandria, VA,; his daughters, Lynn Warner of Quakertown, Ann Elizabeth DeFrangesco of Trappe; dear granddaughter, Alexandra of Quakertown; dear sister and caregiver, Joyce Flint, R.N. of Florida and brother, John Flint of New Jersey.

Friends may call on Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro (at Holland Rd) Richboro from 7pm to 8pm at which time we will celebrate Jim’s life with Words of Remembrance.  A private interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name to the Grandview Hospital HOSPICE, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960.    

Joseph A. Fluehr Jr. of Philadelphia and formerly of Southampton died peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Lafayette Redeemer Health Care. He was 90.

He was the beloved husband of 14 years to June K. Mink Fluehr. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Fluehr Sr. and Alys Munch Fluehr and husband of the late Elizabeth Meehan Fluehr.

Joe was a 1937 graduate of Northeast Catholic High School and attended St. Joseph’s University. In 1949 he founded J. A. Fluehr Furniture Co., in the Logan section of Philadelphia; later he started Fluehr and Allen Interior Design and Decoration, which is still in operation today. Joe was a 14-year resident of Southampton, a communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, and a former member of the Lions Club and the Serra Club. He shared many travel adventures at home and abroad with his family. He was an avid boater and fisherman who enjoyed his lucky streaks when fishing -- and when playing games of chance. He will be sadly missed by his loving family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children and their spouses: Joseph A. Fluehr III and his wife Christine M., of Richboro; James M. Fluehr Sr. and his wife Helen, of Southampton; Edythe Mary Merritt and her husband Robert J., of Vero Beach, Fla.; Eva Andrea Albert and her husband Dr. John G., of Manlius, NY; Thomas A. Fluehr Sr. and his wife Susan, of Alamo, California; Mary F. McQuiggan and her husband John J., of Abington; Lawrence L. Fluehr of Warminster; Margaret Mary Bauer and her husband Mark P., of Warrington, and his brother, Charles F. Fluehr and his wife Ann of Cheltenham.  Also surviving are his step children, Ferne A. Abramson and her husband Gilbert, Esq., of Upper Gwynedd, and Gary W. Mink and his wife Linda, of Harvey Cedars, NJ, 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 7 step great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews..  

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, and to his Funeral Mass at 10 am Friday, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Second Street Pike and Knowles Avenue, Southampton. Rite of Committal will be at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Sisters of the Carmelite Monastery, 1400 W. 66th Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19126 or to Holy Redeemer Hospice, c/o Development Dept., 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

Daniel J. Keating, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Daniel J. Keating Company, died at Bryn Mawr Hospital on August 15, 2009 at the age of 90.   

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Overbrook, Mr. Keating was the son of the late Daniel J. Keating, Sr. and Madeline O’Donnell Keating. He was the beloved husband of Eva Meehan Keating for 62 years.

After graduating from St. Leonard’s Academy elementary school, Mr. Keating attended St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School, where in 1937 he was recognized as the outstanding basketball player of the Catholic League. He was also a member of the All Catholic League Champion Team. Mr. Keating earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Villanova University in 1941.  During World War II, he served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in the Seabees in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.

In 1951, Mr. Keating became president of the Daniel J. Keating Company, which was founded in 1911 by his father as a mechanical contracting firm.  Under Mr. Keating’s leadership, the Daniel J. Keating Company and Keating Building Corporation became two of the largest general construction firms in the nation. For the past 25 years, Mr. Keating has worked alongside his son Pierce Keating, Chairman of the Daniel J. Keating Company. Numerous well-known Philadelphia buildings were constructed by Daniel J. Keating Company, including the expansion of the Philadelphia Convention Center (presently a joint venture project with his son Daniel J. Keating, III), the Philadelphia International Airport, the National Constitution Center, and the renovations to Independence Hall and City Hall. Most recent projects in Philadelphia include the renovation of SEPTA’s Suburban Station Transit Center, Microsoft School of the Future, and the renovation of Memorial Hall for the Please Touch Museum.  The company has completed more than 1,000 projects across the United States and abroad.

Mr. Keating was a director of General Building Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania and a member of the Board of Directors of First Pennsylvania Bank.

A parishioner of St. John Vianney Parish in Gladwyne, Mr. Keating was a devoted supporter of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  He joined the Board of Trustees of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in 1977, and his expertise and resources in the construction business proved invaluable when he served as Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Committee and the Finance Committee.  In 1975, he led the Catholic Charities Campaign as General Chairman, and he was Chairman of the Special Gifts program in 1982.  He also served on the Steering Committee of BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools).

Mr. Keating was responsible for the construction of the 35 foot, elevated altar used at the 41^st International Eucharistic Congress Papal Mass held at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia in 1976, where more than 500 priests concelebrated the Mass.  Mr. Keating converted one of his company’s construction lifts into an elevator to provide access to the massive altar.

Mr. Keating was the recipient of the 1987 American Catholic Historical Society’s prestigious Barry Award, in recognition of his contributions to the church, community, and profession.  He was awarded the Papal Honor of the Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Paul VI.  He was a Steward of St. John Neumann, and was honored with the Borromeo Medal. He was a life-long member of the Men of Malvern.

Mr. Keating also received the Greater Philadelphia Area Leadership Award in 1993.

An avid golfer, he was a long-time member of the Philadelphia Country Club, and enjoyed spending time with his family at their summer residence in Longport, NJ. He was also a member of the Merion Cricket Club and a former member of the Union League.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Keating is survived by his devoted children, Daniel J. Keating III (Sarah), Eva McKendrick (Stephen), Nina Fisher (Anthony), and Pierce J. Keating (Mary Kathleen).  He is also survived by his only sister Margaret Mary Sherry and his 24 cherished grandchildren, Dan (Kristin), Michael, Patrick, Caroline, Connor, Hannah, Kiera, Alissa, Kaitlin, Maura, Stephanie, Eva, Tony, Zoe, Kristen, Kyle, Pierce, Chloe, Kimberly, Carly, Katrina, James, Kolbe and Luke.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation on August 20, 2009, beginning at 8:30 AM, followed by a concelebrated Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 1229 W. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA (on the University campus). Interment will be private.

The family would deeply appreciate that contributions in his name be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, or to the Sisters of the Carmelite Monastery, 1400 W. 66^th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126.

Julius Kozari of Langhorne, PA died on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 91.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Ida Czuczka Kozari.

Born in Hungary, he was the son of the late Josef and Anna Pozwai Kozari and brother of the late Imre Kozari..

Mr. Kozari emigrated from Hungary in January 1957 and eventually resided in Langhorne in 1963. He enjoyed gardening, horticulture and nature, especially bird watching and animals but most especially making homemade wine for over 50 years with his family. Julius will be remembered as a devoted family man and will be deeply missed by his family and by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his dearest children, Eva M. Kozari of Chalfont, PA and John J. Kozari and his wife, Dawn, of Feasterville, PA. He is also survived by his 2 sisters, Terez Szabo and Anna Gemesi and his 6 grand children. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 11:00 AM at St. James Episcopal Church, 330 S. Bellevue Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047.  Interment will be private.

If so desired, contributions in his memory may be made to Aark Rehabilitation & EducationCenter, 1531 Upper Stump Road, Chalfont, PA 18914.

Lloyd E. Franklin Jr., of Doylestown, PA died on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Neshaminy Manor. He was 77.

He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Theresa Kindlan Franklin.

Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late Lloyd E. Franklin Sr. and Anne C. Sullivan Franklin and brother of the late Julianne Griffin and John and Phillip Franklin.
Lloyd grew up in East Falls and graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1949. He then went on to LaSalle University before joining the US Air Force and serving during the Korean War. After returning home he met and fell in love with his beloved Theresa, who he married in 1957 at St. David’s Church, Willow Grove. They remained in Willow Grove for years while Lloyd worked for the F.M.C. Corporation in Colmar, PA. When he retired in 1989, after 20 years of service he was the company’s regional credit manger. Then in 1994 they moved to Doylestown where they have enjoyed being parishioners of St. Jude Church.

Lloyd loved to be with his family. Moreover, he most especially enjoyed the time when he was teaching them how to fish. Fishing was an obsession for Lloyd, and he shared his enthusiasm with all of his children and grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his loving ways and affection for his wife and children.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Lloyd Franklin and his wife Ellen of Lansdale, Owen Franklin and his wife Patricia of Pottsgrove, PA, Kathryn Armstrong and her husband Jeff of Woodinville, WA, Jennifer Cameron and her husband Wayne of Lansdale, PA, his sister Mary Alice Franklin of West Chester. He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, July 20, 2009 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain and to his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM, St. Jude Church, Chalfont.

Interment will be in Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.