Rosanna V. DiLizio, of Newtown, died peacefully at Chandler Hall on March 5, 2019. She was 74 years old.

She was the beloved wife of Stephen DiLizio. The couple shared 52 years together. Born and raised in Chieti, Italy, where she met Stephen, they married in 1966. She bravely and selflessly left her family and country to follow Stephen to the United States. For this, Stephen is forever thankful. They were able to travel and live in many beautiful places, raising a wonderful family and meeting many wonderful friends.

As an artist, she loved to paint and made over fifty oil and watercolor paintings, as well as etchings on copper. Rosanna enjoyed cooking and wrote a family cookbook for her children. She also translated a book that was handwritten by her uncle while a prisoner of war in Germany during WWII. These will be treasured heirlooms for her family.

More recently, Rosanna was enjoying the golden years with her daughters, Maria Luisa (Mark) Lee and Tanya (Stephen) Bastian, and her 5 grandchildren, Mark, Jr., Sabrina, Rachael, Marisa and Sarah. She is also survived by her siblings, Isodoro Cappelletti, Maria Iannotti and Rachelle Pizzico; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends and relatives are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from 10:30am until the start of her Funeral Mass,11:30 am, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Her entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Association of Cancer Research at  https://aacr.donordrive.com/index.cfm.

Lore Porsche passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 97.

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Frederick Porsche.

Born in Remscheid, Germany, she was the daughter to the late Walter and Emilie Zimmermann Michel, and sister to the late Marga Michel Scharmacher and Walter Michel.

Lore was born, raised and educated in Germany before coming to the United States in 1949 when she was sponsored by her cousin, Sofi Sandi, who owned the Westbury Manor, located in Westbury, NY. At the Westbury Manor, Lore worked in the coat check room. She also worked as a clerk at a credit bureau in Paterson, NJ after marrying her husband Charles in 1952.

Lore enjoyed cooking German meals, reading her German magazines and listening to the German hour on Saturday radio. She also enjoyed trips with her son to Quebec City, Canada, Bar Harbor, Maine, Boston, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Newport, Rhode Island, and Cape May, NJ.

Lore is survived by her loving son Frederick W. Porsche and his wife Rosemary, her nephew Winfrid Michel, her granddaughters Abby Lavery, Rachel Mea (Ryan) and Elizabeth Smith (Calvin) as well as her 7 great-grandsons.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. Her graveside funeral service will follow at Doylestown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lore’s name may be made to Ascend Hospice, 108 Cowpath Road, #3 & #4, Lansdale, PA 19446.

Constance Duckworth, of Feasterville, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Manor Care of Yardley. She was 94 years old.

Connie was the beloved wife of the late Raymond M. Duckworth.

Born in Cheltenham, PA, Connie was the daughter of the late Sam and Julia Politano Catersano. She will be remembered always, as a loving mom, cherished grandmom and doting Gi-Gi.

Connie is survived by her children, Carol J. Rogers (James) and Raymond E. Duckworth (Lori); her grandchildren, Kelly, Erin (Gregory), Christopher, Scott (Nicole), Lauren (Bo) and Sean; her great grandchildren, Jacob, Reagan, Leonardo, Xavier and Ella; and her sisters, Reggie Kirby and Eleanore Heyse.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 10:00am, until the start of her Funeral Mass, 11:00am; at Assumption BVM Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. in Feasterville, PA 19053. Her interment will follow at Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a Charity of one’s choice, in memory of Connie.

Bernard J. “Bernie” Johnston Retired Philadelphia Police Officer of Richboro and formerly of Greater Northeast Philadelphia died peacefully surrounded by family on March 4, 2019.  He was 76.

Born in Philadelphia, Bernie was the beloved husband of 53 years to Gloria Cichaczewski Johnston and the son of the late Joseph F. and Helene M. Madgett Johnston.

Bernie was a man of service to others who served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War and continued his service as an Officer of the Law with the Metro Police in Washington D.C., the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Police, and the Philadelphia Police Department.  He was an avid reader and he enjoyed learning about the Civil War, but above all he cherished the times spent in Sea Isle with his beloved family and close friends.  Bernie will be greatly missed but eternally loved by everyone who had the pleasure to have been in his life.

In addition to his wife Gloria, Bernie is survived by his loving and devoted Children: Debra A. Heaney and Joseph of Jamison, PA and Bernard J. Johnston, Jr. and Melissa of Bensalem, PA.  He is also survived by his 3 dear grandchildren Patrick, Elizabeth, and Adam and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave. Phila., PA 19111.   

William F. Lambeck of Warminster passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Doylestown Hospital.  He was 78. 

Bill was the loving and devoted husband of Joan Ann Blaker Lambeck. 

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late Gustave and Dorothy (Thile) Lambeck and father of the late Lisa Gray and William Lambeck. 

After completing his high school education Bill enlisted in the US Navy and completed 4 years of service.  He was employed at Rohm and Haas in Bristol, PA for 35 years and retired in 2000 as a foreman.  Following retirement Bill loved to spend his leisure time on the golf course.  He was also an avid gardener that liked to share the fruits of his labor with all those he loved.  In addition to these hobbies, Bill loved to spend time assisting his children that needed help with their various home improvements projects including a lengthy rebuild of an entire home.  He enjoyed working with his hands and his magnitude of skills and knowledge matched no other.  As a master carpenter, there didn’t seem a thing he could not accomplish including framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, painting, and beautiful cabinetry making.

In addition to his wife Bill is survived by his children, Cheryl Ledford of Southampton, PA, Diane Lambeck-Riley (Martin) of Langhorne, PA, Barbara Lambeck of Warminster, PA, Steven Lambeck (Kim) of Pigeon Falls, WI, Danielle Lambeck (Jesse) of Trempealeau, WI, Nicole Lambeck-Johnson of Gordon, WI, Annette McDonough (Scott) of Richboro, PA, James Duffy of Pottstown, PA, and Robert Coggins of Fairless Hills, PA.  He also leaves behind his brothers Gus Lambeck (Carol), Robert Lambeck (Phyllis); and Carl Lambeck (Sheila); his sister, Dorothy Stevenson (Joe); his 25 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild as well as countless nieces and nephews.

Bill had a heart of gold.  He was a devoted husband to his wife, loving father to his children and extraordinary Pop Pop to his grandchildren and great grandchild.  He will be sincerely missed by all those that had the pleasure of having him in their lives and his unwavering love is eternal.  

Services and interment will be private.

Lewis A. Hollish Jr. of Furlong, PA died suddenly at his residence on Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was 74.

Born in Philadelphia, Lewis was the beloved husband of 30 years to Charlotte Bickley Hollish and was the son of the late Lewis A. and Eleanor Weber Hollish.

Lewis was a Veteran of the Army who served our Country during the Vietnam War. He was a successful self-employed building contractor in the Bucks County and Montgomery County for over 40 years prior to his retirement. He was a person that was full of life who loved to make people laugh with him and he also enjoyed meeting and getting to know new people. Lewis enjoyed watching the Villanova Wildcats Men’s Basketball team, the Penn State Nittany Lions Football team, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was an avid reader and fisherman who enjoyed spending quality time with his beloved family and close friends in Long Beach Island and in Sea Isle. Lewis will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to have been loved by him.

In addition to his wife Charlotte, Lewis is survived by his loving and devoted children: Barbara Tantum and her husband Don of Chalfont, PA, Lewis A. Hollish III and his wife Barbara of Horsham, PA, Jennifer Knowles of Vista, CA, Melinda McKinney and her husband Sean of San Marcos, CA, Tracy Penland and her husband Bob of Newtown, PA, Amy Costello and her husband Todd of San Marcos, CA and Craig Hollish and his wife Allison of Glen Mills, PA. He is also survived by his 14 dear grandchildren, his sisters: Marie McBrien and her husband Tom and Justine Killian, and his brother Joseph Hollish and his wife Natalie.

Services and interment will be private at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Shirts can be purchased in honor of Lew at the below site with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:https://www.customink.com/fundraising/rip-big-lew-1944-2019

Victor J. Cicalese passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2019 in Newtown, surrounded by his loving family. He was 76.

He was the beloved husband of Sandra Yett Cicalese for 52 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son to the late Eliodorio and Marie Cappuccino Cicalese and brother to the late Michael Cicalese.

Victor graduated from Father Judge High School in 1961. He was a proud member of the Ironworkers Local 405 & 373 for 42 years. He most loved spending time with his family. Victor especially loved taking his grandkids places and watching them play sports. He really enjoyed buying, fixing and selling vintage cars. Victor also liked to play golf, watch the Phillies, Eagles and travel.

In addition to his wife, Victor is survived by his loving children Jennifer Wszolek and her husband Charles, and Greg Cicalese, as well as his 2 grandchildren; Chloe and Jake Wszolek and his two sisters Lenore Mahon and Mary Anne Kiker and her husband Douglas.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. His interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Victor’s name may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Grace Sayres of Chalfont, PA. died suddenly on Sunday, March 3^rd, 2019. She was 87.

Grace was the beloved wife of 47 years to Joseph D Sayres who was the founder of Sayres Flowers in Juniata Park.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Clem and Grace Carlin Byrne.

Grace was a former resident of Swampoodle, Nottingham, Richboro and presently resided in Chalfont, Pa. 

She was an active and dedicated member of Al-Anon for over 60 years.

She loved to travel the world and enjoyed her winters in Florida with friends and family.

She is survived by her three children Linda Sayres Sprows & husband Jim Sprows of Ocean Pines, Md., Joseph D Sayres & wife Carolyn Phillips Sayres of Mechanicsburg, Pa, Maura Sayres Fleisch & husband Greg Fleisch of Perkasie, Pa. and pre-deceased by her younger son John Sayres of Rehoboth Beach, De.  She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She will be missed by many loving nephews, great nephews & nieces, relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454.  Her interment will follow in George Washington Memorial Park, Plymouth Meeting.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Ardys M. Bollenbacher of Newtown died Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Pennswood Village in Newtown. She was 96.

Ardys was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Paul V. Bollenbacher.

Born in Monticello, Wisconsin, Ardys was the daughter of the late Bennnett and Marie Svrud Benson.

Ardys was a long time resident of Pennswood Village in Newtown. She had lived in various communities throughout her lifetime which included: Monticello, WI, Brookings, SD, Forest City, IA, Northfield, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, New Vernon, Bernardsville, NJ and New Hope, PA. She received her undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College where as a college freshman she became the lead soprano in the famous St. Olaf Choir. She continued her education and received her Masters Degrees from Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and the New School for Social Research in New York City. Ardys in her early years was a professional vocalist on the radio in Chicago and Minneapolis; would sing in clubs, managed the Arbach Singers and eventually transitioned into a fabulous homemaker. She volunteered countless hours in her early years to the music program at the Minnesota State Mental Hospital. Ardys traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting: Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Africa, Australia, Costa Rica, Paraguay and the mountains and villages of Switzerland. Her interest and activities included literature, biography, concerts, theater, photography, art, and staying updated on current events.

Ardys was predeceased by her cherished daughter, Lisa K. Bollenbacher and is survived by her son Christopher P. Bollenbacher and his wife Denise of New Hope and her daughter-in-law Catherine E. Smith of Newtown.

Services and interment will be privately held by the family.

William F. Lotz, III, passed away peacefully at his home in Willow Grove, Pa., on February 28, 2019, at the age of 73. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Bill was an engineer, a golfer, a sailor, and a raconteur.

Born in Philadelphia, Bill attended William Penn Charter School where he played varsity tennis and football and wrestled.  He attended the University of Pittsburgh and served in the US Navy.  He joined the family business, Lotz Designers Engineers Constructors, where he served as General Superintendent, Vice President and President.  Later, he started WFL Associates, serving as an owners’ representative and a bank inspector, which allowed him to spend his days on construction sites, doing what he loved.

Bill was a longtime member of the Engineers Club (1970-2002),the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia (1974-2003), Huntingdon Valley Country Club, and the Frankford Checker Club.  He also served on the Board of the Associated General Contractors of America and as President of the General Building Contractors Association of Philadelphia.

He was a tireless advocate for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in Willow Grove, serving on its Local Advisory Board for 25 years. Having completed his own carpentry apprenticeship as a young man, he firmly believed in the importance of vocational and technical programs, and he was always so proud to watch the students he met at the school thrive and succeed.  In the community, he served on the Board of Directors of the Bucks County Historical Society (Mercer Museum and Fonthill) and on the Board of the Variety Club (Tent 13).

Bill began sailing as a child at the Ocean City Yacht Club, and many of his happiest days were out on the water in Ocean City, NJ. He loved playing golf, biking, and taking long walks with his wife. Called Popeye by his grandchildren, he loved them all fiercely and could play with them for hours without tiring. Bill was a master story teller: he took so much joy in entertaining others, and his laugh was distinctive and infectious. He was absolutely adored by every dog he ever met.  

Bill lived by the highest moral code: he was honest, generous, and loving, and he raised his daughters to be the same.  He is sorely missed by all who knew him, especially his girls: Anne, his beloved wife of nearly 43 years, and his daughters Cathy Boyle (Patrick) and Anne Voorhees (Jeremy), as well as his four grandchildren, Annabelle, Billy, and Grady Boyle and Emma Voorhees, and his sister Barbara McFadden (Thomas).

The Catholic funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, March 5, at 10:30 AM at Our Lady Help of Christians Church (1500 Marian Road, Abington, PA), preceded by a viewing at 9 AM. Interment will be private. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology, 3075 Terwood Road,Willow Grove, PA 19090.