June Overington Bierman was a regal Englishwoman known as Bee.  Her life was anything but ordinary. 

Born and raised in England, June grew up in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey.  Her father drove a classic red double-decker bus in London for 39 years. Her mother was a homemaker.  All was well--until the war began. Backyard bunkers became a necessity for those living near London.  Life was forever changed yet she persevered.  

At 17 years old, June accepted a job with the U.S. War Shipping Administration, a World War ll emergency war agency of the U.S. Government.  The agency was tasked to operate and purchase what the U.S. needed to fight the war. June’s skills were appreciated immediately.  She was reassigned, at the age of 18, to the U.S. Embassy in Germany.  She became a legal secretary for Judge Francis Biddle, the U.S. head judge of the War Crimes Tribunal at Nuremburg.  She was a young stenographer who “sat with the military brass while feverishly taking procedural notes." During that time, she caught the eye of a tall, handsome American Sergeant Earl Bierman.  Earl stood guard at the Palace of Justice during the trials for crimes against humanity.  Their attraction was immediate.  A difficult time in history enabled a wonderful couple to meet, marry and remain together for 72 amazing years.

Their three children, Glen, Gail (Gene Albert), and Lynn (William Goldman) as well as her seven grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren will miss her grace, wisdom and love.

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To all I am leaving behind - I thank you for sharing this good life with me.  It was kind of you to allow me to raise my family in a country that was not originally my own.  New Hope was a perfect place for Earl and me to become involved with the community, enjoy special friendships and remain active.  Take care of yourselves, the town and the river.  To all of my great grandkids, “Carry on!”

At June’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal period of visitation.  The family would like to express gratitude to the Penn Comprehensive ALS Center for their great expertise and kindness and to all the friends and caregivers along the way who provided care in such a pleasant manner.  

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: New Hope Park and Rec. System, 123 New Street, New Hope, PA. 18938,   OR  www.Every90Minutes.org for ALS research.

Patricia E. Kirkwood of Doylestown, PA died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Christ’s Home in Warminster on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She was 68.

Patricia was the beloved wife of 18 years to James J. Kirkwood Sr.

Born in Harrisburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Murray and Gladys Strohman Swingly.

Patricia worked for many years with Kaplin, Stewart Attorneys at Law.  She enjoyed playing the Violin, cultivating various plants and flowers, but she cherished every memory she helped to create with her husband, children, and grandchildren.  Patricia will be greatly missed, but eternally loved by everyone who has had the pleasure to have known her and to have been loved by her.

In addition to her husband James, Patricia is survived by her children: Richard Weir of Ligonier, PA and Jennifer Miller and her husband Steven of Phoenixville, PA.  She is also survived by her step children: James J. Kirkwood Jr. of Perkasie, PA and Jessica A. Kirkwood and her husband Kevin Kelly of Decatur, GA her nine grandchildren and her brothers Murray Swingly and Thomas Kerstetter. 

Relatives and friends are to attend her viewings on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 7:00 to 9:00PM and on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 9:00am until her Funeral Service 10:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901.  Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, PA. 

Kenneth C. Heintz Sr. of Warminster and formerly of Langhorne died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 11, 2018.  He was 71. 

Ken was the beloved husband of 48 years to Isabella “Charline” (Ford) Heintz.

Born in Philadelphia, Ken was the son of the late Charles and Marie J. (McDonnell) Heintz.

Ken was a proud Veteran of the Air Force who served the country during the Vietnam War.  He graduated from Frankford High School in 1965 and entered the Air Force in November of that year.  Upon his return from Military Service, Ken started a career that spanned 30 years with Amtrak.  Shortly after his retirement, he began consulting for AECOM on a light rail project for Long Island Railroad.  He was known by his family and friends as a person that was quite handy around the house, who tended to have the ability to fix most things that needed attention.  He enjoyed gardening and traveling with family to oceanfront destinations.  He also cherished all the times he spent at home with his beloved family.  Ken will be greatly missed and eternally loved by everyone who has had the pleasure to have been in his life.

In addition to his wife, Charline, Ken is survived by his loving sons: Kenneth C. Heintz Jr. and his wife, Marcia, of PennsPark and Christopher Heintz and his wife, Victoria, of Yardley.  He is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Isabella, Justin, Kendall, Chelsea, Miranda and Addison.  He will also be missed by his brother, Donald Heintz and his late wife, Helen, his sister, Nancy Postnieks and her husband, John and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 12 Noon in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment will follow with Military Honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Mary Cancer Center, 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd. Langhorne, PA 19047. 

George R. Funk Jr. of Newtown died peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Arden Courts of Yardley. He was 88.

George was the beloved husband of 66 years to Mildred Schaaf Funk.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George R. Funk Sr. and Florence Mulhausen and the step son of the late Margaret Funk.

George was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force who served our country during the Korean War and was called to serve his brothers and sisters in arms as a member and one time Commander for the American Legion’s Morell Smith Post 440 in Newtown. In his private life, he became a small plane pilot and earned his instrument license. George was briefly an employee of the Bell Telephone Company and then a part owner and manager of a Shop n’ Bag super market in New Jersey for many years. He was an active member of St. John’s United Methodist Church by participating in many activities and also by singing in the church choir for over 40 years. George’s two favorite vacation places were having fun and relaxing with family at Ocean City, NJ and sitting by Lake Jamie in the Poconos. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Mildred, George is survived by his loving and devoted children: Lynne Kemler and her husband Roland, Kathy Bristow and her husband John, and George R. Funk and his wife Vanessa.  He is also survived by his six loving grandchildren, four dear great grandchildren, and his sister Maryann Posey.

George’s family will receive friends from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 11:00am on Friday, May 18th in St. John’s United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974.  George’s interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. John’s United Methodist Church. 

Samuel H. Loughery of Jamison died Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at his daughter’s residence in Exton. He was 91.

Samuel was the beloved husband of 52 years to the late Bernice D. McGurk Loughery.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Gault Loughery.

Samuel was a former resident of Trevose before moving to Jamison in 1994. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II and a Communicant of St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church in Jamison. Samuel was a Tool and Die Maker with Quaker City Gear in Huntingdon Valley with over 40 years of distinguished service until his retirement in 1992. Upon his retirement, he would vacation in the winter in Naples, Florida and spend his summers in North Wildwood, NJ. Samuel was the consummate family man and was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all.

Samuel is survived by his children; Patricia” Patti” Hartman and her husband Michael of Warminster, Debbie Tarpey and her husband Michael of Langhorne, Bernie Ryan and her husband Michael of Exton, John Loughery and his wife Liz of Wayne, Mary Jane McCain and her husband Kevin of Jamison  and Janet McGlinchey and her husband Michael of Warrington. Samuel is also survived by his sister, Mary Jane Robinson of Hatboro, 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am on Friday, May 11^th in St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929.  Samuel’s interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Samuel’s memory to the Autism Cares Foundation, P.O. Box 180, Richboro, PA 18954.

James W. Semmel, dedicated teacher and principal for the Willingboro, NJ School District and Elder at Newtown Presbyterian Church, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home at Ann’s Choice in Warminster.  He was 86.

Jim was the loving husband of 28 years to Marilyn Kavan Semmel and, until her death, the loving husband of the late Jean Houseman Semmel.  Jim was preceded in death by his son, Scott A. Semmel, 2nd Lt., U.S. Air Force.

Born in Berwick, PA on June 6, 1931, he was the son of the late Worthy G. and Esther M. Eisenberg Semmel.

Jim taught school and then became an elementary school principal in Willingboro, NJ for 27 years. His love of children and teaching was palpable and his memory was full of wonderful stories.  He once said of his career, “The greatest reward you have in education is to see the kids grow up and be successful.”

Even after he retired, he was busy helping others. He volunteered with the school districts in Pennsylvania, joined Helping Hands and was an Ambassador at Ann’s Choice Retirement Community.  Always ready to help others!

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his children, Beth A. Rodriguez (Richard) of Tenafly, NJ, Brig. Gen. Greg A. Semmel (Carla) of Jamesville, NY, Jennifer Potter of Lumberton, NJ, John White of Philadelphia, and James White of North Carolina. He also leaves behind his daughter-in-law, Kathleen Foster (Erik) of Newtown, PA; his grandchildren, Amy, Katie, and Julie Rodriguez; Tara and Carl Potter; and Eric, Allison, and Amanda Semmel.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 10:00 AM until his Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Newtown Presbyterian Church, 25 N. Chancellor St., Newtown, PA.  His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Ann’s Choice Scholars Fund, 20000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974.  Please make checks payable to “Ann’s Choice Restricted Fund,” noting “Scholarship” on the memo line. 

John T. Oates, Jr., of Yardley, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 77 years old.

He was the loving husband of Genevieve Dlugosz Oates for 50 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John T. and Helen Murphy Oates and brother of the late Mary McCree and Betty Foley.

John was known for his sharp mind, his hard work, and his love for his family. John worked his entire life and took much pleasure in his career as an executive and later as a CPA. He read several newspapers a day to stay current and truly enjoyed helping his clients solve complex problems. Although he was remarkably career oriented, his true passion was his family. He was an exemplary provider for his family and always put them first. Whether working together in the family business, strolling the boards in Ocean City, NJ, or gathered together for meals in their home, John was the happiest when surrounded by his family.  

In addition to his loving wife, Genevieve, John will be missed by his children and their spouses, Christine A. and Joseph Kulka, Carol Oates, John T. Oates, III and Nicole Beden, and Kellie A. and Christopher Quinn; and his seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis Oates and his wife Joan.

Family and friends are invited to attend John’s visitation on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 10:00am, until the start of his Funeral Mass, 11:00am at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 999 Reading Ave. Yardley, PA 19067. His interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at: https://pulmonaryfibrosis.donorpages.com/Tribute/JohnOates

Ronald Lewis Gadonniex of Langhorne passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 5, 2018.  He was 30 years old. 

Born in Beacon, NY he was the son of Melinda Bardwell Provenzano of Horsham and the late Ronald Gadonniex.

Ron was a graduate of Council Rock High School North and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology where, following in his father’s footsteps, he studied to become an automotive mechanic.  It wasn’t long before it became clear how talented and knowledgeable he was as he excelled in his career and quickly became lead mechanic at various area shops.  He was admired by his colleagues for his passion for his job and the care he took in figuring out a problem and solving it. 

Ron was not only a skilled mechanic but he was also an all around handy man, possessing the keen ability to fix just about anything. After the loss of his father at a young age, Ron quickly took on the role as “man of the family” and was steadfast in his devotion to them. He will be remembered not just as a brother but also as a father figure by his younger siblings.

In addition to his love for his job, Ron was also an avid bowler, loved animated movies, enjoyed the exhilaration of riding roller coasters, being out in nature, and he was unusually good at winning prizes from crane game machines.  Most of all, he will be remembered for his caring nature, for always wearing his heart on his sleeve, and for being willing to do anything he could to help someone in need.  Ron will be forever missed but never forgotten.

In addition to his mother, Ron’s memory will be cherished by his girlfriend, Rachel Vollmer of Langhorne; his siblings, Kayla Clementi and her husband, Andrew, of Horsham and Tyler Gadonniex and Chase Provenzano of Horsham.  He also leaves behind his niece, Addison Gadonniex; his grandparents, Lewis and Carol Bardwell; and his K-9 companion, Riley.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Ron’s family on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 5:00 PM until a time for sharing of tributes and remembrances at 7:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment will be private.

Vincent J. Presto passed away peacefully on May 5, 2018 at Holy Redeemer Hospital. His loving wife and family were by his side. 

Vince was the Loving and adoring husband of Doris Miller Presto with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.

Vince graduated from West Chester University where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Education and later earned his Masters in Education from Temple University.  He spent the entirety of his career with the Philadelphia School District, retiring as a Health and Physical Education Department Head and Athletic Director for Northeast High School. 

Vince was not only devoted to his teaching career but as an a great lover of all sports, he also had an impressive career as a football official at the college level and for two Army vs. Navy games, among many others.  He was inducted into the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and even had a street at Northeast High School named after him for his dedication to the school and sports communities. 

Vince served proudly with the United States Army Air Force during World War II and later in his retirement enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoying countless vacations with his wife.  He will be greatly missed. 

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Patricia Brown of South Williamsport, PA and Christine Ireland (James) of Palm Beach, FL.  He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Andrew Brown (Carolyn) and Michael Brown (Cari) and his great-grandchildren, Rylie, Carter, and Payton. 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Stumpo. 

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 11:30 AM at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19116.  His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Northeast High School Alumni Association, Cottman & Algon Avenues, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

William J. Mitchell of Warminster and formerly of Beach Haven Terrace, NJ and Essex, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Christ’s Home Retirement Community in Warminster. He was 90.

He was the beloved husband of 15 years to Dorothy Edman Mitchell and to the late June Adams Mitchell.

Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late Manuel and Margaret Damon Mitchell, father of the late David N. Mitchell, and step father of the late Douglas Sanders.

William proudly served in the United States Army during World War II.  He worked for over 40 years and retired as a production foreman for Seafood Kitchens.  William coached his sons Little League Baseball and Pee Wee Football teams.  He bowled for many years with the Essex Men’s Bowling League and was an avid golfer and diehard New England Patriots fan.  William loved boating, dancing, sharing good jokes, but he cherished the times he spent creating memories with his beloved family.

In addition to his wife Dorothy, William is survived by his loving sons: William J. Mitchell Jr. and his fiancée Susan Bjork, Bruce W. Mitchell, and Michael E. Mitchell and his wife Kelly Brown-Mitchell.  He is also survived by his step-children: Bruce Sanders and his wife Valerie, Glenn Sanders and his wife Denise, Kimberly Sanders-Geib and her husband Glenn, his step-daughter-in-law Linda Sanders, 19 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 3:00PM on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Christ’s Home Retirement Community’s Multi Purpose Room, 1 Shepherd’s Way Warminster, PA 18974.  Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Christ’s Home Retirement Community Benevolence Fund, 800 York Road Warminster, PA 18974.