A woman of great faith

Rosaria “Rosalie” Iola Esposito of Holland died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Pickering Manor Home in Newtown with her daughter and extended family by her side.

She was 111 years old.

Born in Ansonia, CT, she was the daughter of the late Domenica and Antonio Messina who were immigrants from Sicily.

Rosalie and her family eventually moved to the New Haven area during her teenage years.

 Rosalie was the beloved wife of 46 years to the late Joseph P. Esposito whom she married in 1933.

Rosalie spent many years employed as a tailor in a few of the finest men’s stores near Yale University in New Haven, CT., which included Fein and Feinstein and Ensons.  Her family came first and foremost; she was a former Brownie and Girl Scout Leader. Rosalie loved to attend operas and Broadway Shows. Singing and dancing were hobbies of hers, but sewing was her passion.

Rosalie and family moved to East Haven, Ct., where she and her   husband Joe became active members of St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic Church where Rosalie became a Columbiette and member of the Women’s Guild.

“Rosie” as she was affectionately known to family and friends, often stated that, most important in her life were “Faith, Family and Friends” as well as to practice everything in Moderation. With always a positive, happy disposition.  Rosie loved helping others and maintained being a selfless person throughout her life. She accepted at all times whatever situation came along. She will be remembered for the inspiration she gave to all those that came to know and love her for her strength of character.

Rosie moved to Holland when she was 100years old to live with her daughter Dolores. She loved attending Mass at St. Bede the Venerable Church and was in their Bible Study Group for a few years.

Rosie is survived by her 2 children; Dolores M. Uphoff and Paul J. Esposito.  She is also survived by her 2 grandchildren, Carla Shaffer and Matthew Esposito and his wife Sarah and her 2 great grandchildren, Giana and Jonathan. Rosie was predeceased by her son-in-law Richard Uphoff and her daughter-in-law Amelia Esposito, 3 sisters: Wilhelmina Monde, Grace Vegliante, Anna Messina, 2 brothers Anthony and Joseph Messina. She is also survived by several nieces’ nephews and many friends.

Rosie’s family would like to thank her Doctors, the Administrators, Nurses Aides and staff at Pickering Manor in both Personal Care and Nursing-Rehab. As well as Kindred Hospice and Guardian Angels for the wonderful care that was given to Rosie.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday May 7, from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland. Interment will be held at a later date in North Haven, CT.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address or to Pickering Manor Home, 226 N. Lincoln Ave. Newtown, PA 18940.

Dr. Richard W. Scott, longtime resident of Warminster, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Ann’s Choice, Rose Gardens. He was 82 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Betty Jackson Scott for 60 years.

Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Herman Willis Scott and stepmother, Mary Kathryn “Kitty” Scott.

Music was always one of Dick’s passions, but growing up with humble beginnings, this was difficult for his family to finance.  He mastered many instruments, playing whatever instrument was left over in the school music closet that year.

After he had finished serving in the Army, as a peace-time warrior, where he had played in the 5^th Army band at Fort Jackson, SC, Dick attended the University of Southern Mississippi.  He received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1962, where he also met the woman of his dreams, Betty Jackson, who also shared his passion for music.

Dick received his Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan in 1964, then moved to Philadelphia, where he taught in the Philadelphia School District at Edison and Overbrook High Schools.

In 1970, Dick and the family moved to Warminster, PA, where he became the instrumental music teacher at William Tennent High School, in the Centennial School District, also taking on the responsibility of Marching Band Director. 

He loved to encourage young musicians, and continued to teach at Klinger, then Longstreth and Willow Dale Elementary Schools.  Over the years, he served as director and assistant for the District Band, String Ensemble, Band and Concert Finale night for the Fine Arts Week.

As an early adopter of computers, Dick continued to author and publish many tutorial music pieces for young musicians, which produced a long-lasting body of work. His preparation of teaching young children the basics of music, included the use of practice tapes for his students, that continued even after he retired. Most characteristic of his teaching style, was the freely given encouragement, which put many a smile on his students’ faces.

Dick received his Doctorate of Musical Arts, in performance, at Combs College, in 1988.

A member of the Cavalcade of Bands for over 43 years, Dick continued to promote Jazz and Marching band competitions by serving as Judge, Jazz Band Judge Coordinator and Administrator. In acknowledgement of his hard work and passion for music, he was inducted into the Cavalcade Hall of Fame in 2003.

He loved to work in the garden. Mulching ever richer soil to grow wonderful bounty of fruits and vegetables, Dick would often feed the grandchildren right from the vine.

If Dick wasn’t writing music or working in the garden, he was fishing …or planning on fishing or talking about fishing or the one that got away. He loved to share all these experiences with his grandchildren. 

Dick and Betty raised two children, Mary and David. Mary is married to Paul Morgan, and David to Alicia (Zilinsky) Scott. He had six grandsons, Seth, Jonathan, Zachary, Joshua, Michael and Matthew.

Dick grew up with four loving brothers, David (deceased), Herman “Joe”, Mark and Samuel Scott.

Family and friends are invited to attend Dick’s Memorial Service on Sunday, May 20^th at North and Southampton Reform Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA  18966.  Visitation will be at 1:00, and a memorial service at 2:00, immediately followed by a time of fellowship and appetizers. The family request you wear lots of color in celebration of his life. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ann’s Choice Scholarship Fund, c/o Philanthropy, 20000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA  18974.      

Born in Kentucky on November 28, 1922, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Arnold George Tew, lived a full life and peacefully reached the end of his final voyage on May 2, 2018. 

He grew up in Rhode Island, graduated from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, and proudly served his country as a Merchant Marine during World War II.  He enjoyed a career with Sears Roebuck until his retirement, after which he spent time growing his portfolio of investments.  He married the love of his life, Shirley Carpenter Tew, in April 1951 and celebrated sixty-seven glorious years of marriage just before his death at age 95 due to complications related to advanced dementia. 

His survivors include:  Shirley, son John D. Tew (Molly), daughter Susan Tew (Bernie Handler), son Peter Tew (Teri) and son Robert Tew; grandchildren Molly Prader (Chris), Shane Tew (Kristen), Conor Tew, Jonathan Tew (Pam), Christopher Tew and Emily Dworecki; and great-grandchildren, Grace Prader, Nora Tew, Rory Prader, Reagan Tew, Marigold Tew and Rosie Prader.  He is also survived by his younger sister Priscilla Henthorne and was predeceased by his brother John A. Tew (Becky).  Other survivors include many nieces and nephews of the Tew, Carpenter, and Connell families.  The extended family will hold a memorial service and interment at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, Rhode Island at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the Creative Gifts Peace Valley program for young adults with special needs in New Britain, PA or Brookdale Hospice in Wayne, PA.

Mary De Benedetto of Perkasie died peacefully on April 30th at Abington-Warminster Hospice, Warminster. She was 89.

Born in Scranton, Mary was the beloved wife of the late Valentino who died in 2003, daughter of the late Matteo and Angelina Masotti Sanitate, great grandmother of the late Dylan Valentino O’Toole.

Mary attended Overbrook High School, Philadelphia. She met the love of her life Valentino and was happily married for 54 years. Mary lived in Richboro for 37 years and was a faithful communicate of St. Bede the Venerable Parish before moving to Perkasie 4 years ago. Family came first and foremost; her grandchildren and great grandchildren made her eyes sparkle.

Mary looked forward to family gatherings, working on scrap books, doing all sorts of crossword puzzles, playing mahjong and reading constantly, but every night before going to sleep, Mary would get her list of family and friends who were either sick or passed and said a prayers for them all.

Mary is survived by her dear children and their spouses Anne Marie Francano and her husband Thomas, Angela Foley and her husband Joseph, Joseph De Benedetto and his wife Lisa. She is also survived by her 9 dear grandchildren: Rachelle (Anthony), William (Michelle), Nicole (Dave), Danielle (Ryan), Kristen Nicole (Michael), Kristen Marie (Brandon), Derek, Ashley and Victor and 16 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday May 4, from 10:30am am until her Funeral Mass 11:30 am at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.   Interment St. Peter & St. Paul Cemetery, Springfield PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory maybe made to Abington Jefferson Hospice 225 Newtown Rd. Warminster, PA 18974.

Mildred Mento passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, April 29, 2018.  She was 83 years old.

She was the beloved wife for 47 years of the late Nathan Mento, who died in 2003.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the youngest of the nine children of the late Leonard and Margaret (Dailey) Mainart.  Mildred graduated from Hallahan High School in 1952 and met the love of her life, Nathan Mento, in 1955 at a Valentine’s Day dance.  When Nate got home that evening he told his parents that he met the woman he was going to marry.  They got married in 1956 and raised their three children in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia.  Mildred retired from Graybar Electric , and she and Nate retired to their home in the Pocono Mountains.  They escaped the harsh cold of the Poconos by leisurely driving to Florida every winter, always spending some of the time in their favorite place, Disney World, where they took their children and grandchildren several times.  Millie was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting and crocheting.  She was most famous for her intricate afghans and beautiful baby blankets.

Mildred was preceded in death by her siblings Katherine Mainart, Leonard Mainart Jr., Thomas Mainart, James Mainart, Edward Mainart, Margaret Smith, Anna Mainart, and Agnes Daley, as well as her niece Deborah Daley and her nephew David Mainart.

Mildred is survived by her children Audrey Mento, Nicholas Mento, and Stasia Mento-Moloney and her husband Daniel, all of whom reside in Bucks County.  She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Patricia Mento, her grandchildren Edward Mento and his wife Susan, Andrea Parkins, Rachael McLaughlin and her husband John, Nicole Mento, Makayla Mento, Sean Moloney, Kristyn Moloney, and Lisa Moloney and her great-grandson, Varian Rodriguez.

She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren as well as by the crew from Graybar, her dear friend Jane Everitt Overington, whom she has known since first grade, and her friends and the staff at Twining Village.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 7:00-9:00pm on Wednesday, May 2nd, in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Thursday, May 3rd, from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church at 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.  Mildred’s entombment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Millie’s favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org). 

James P C Piau of Richboro went to be with His Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 29, 2018. He was 71. James was the devoted husband of 44 years to Alice Liang Piau. Born in Taiwan, he emigrated to the United States in 1973 and moved to Richboro in 1987.

A graduate of National Taiwan University and Temple University, James worked at Norristown State Hospital as a Social Worker and Administrator in the Forensic Psychology Unit for over 30 years.

James was extremely dedicated to his family, church, and neighbors. He loved cooking, playing golf, and taking walks in the neighborhood. His main delight was seeing his children, Angie and Vincent, excel and later spending time with his 4 grandchildren. James was a caring and considerate husband, father, and friend. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

James leaves behind his wife, Alice, daughter, Angie and her husband Larry, son, Vincent and his wife Constance. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Adam, Jacob, Emmeline, and Jeremy.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 9:30am until his Celebration of Life Service at 10:30am on Saturday, May 5^th at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in James' memory to the Chinese Gospel Church, 222 N 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Joseph Patrick Corcoran died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his residence in Furlong surrounded by his loving family. He was 81.

Joseph was the beloved husband of 47 years to Patricia Harvey Corcoran.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James and Anna Kilgallon Corcoran and brother of the late James Edmund and John Corcoran.

Joseph was a resident of South Philadelphia before moving to Abington in 1972.  He was a loved and respected educator with over 35 years of distinguished service with the Philadelphia School District until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-66. Joseph enjoyed spending his summers in Avalon, NJ and his winters in Naples, FL. He loved reading, spending time on the beach and swimming in the ocean with his grandchildren. He was a life-long learner and an independent scholar. Joseph was a daily and faithful communicant at St. William Catholic Church in Naples, Florida; St. Brendan the Navigator Church in Avalon, N.J. and St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church in Jamison. He will be remembered as a dedicated family man and friend and will be deeply missed by family and by all who came to know him

In addition to his beloved wife Patricia, Joseph is survived by his daughter Pateen (Corcoran) Handel, and her husband Heath, of Furlong; his 3 cherished grandchildren: Emily, Evan and Kaitlyn, and his sister, Anne Marie Gallagher of Berwyn, PA

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass, 10:30am on Friday, May 4^th in St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929.  Joseph’s interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 

Donations may be made to an education fund in Joseph’s memory to St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929 and please note on the check “Prep Donation”. 

John Joseph DeMatteo of New Britain Township went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was 90.

John was the devoted husband of Anna Luisa (Ann) Corti for 58 years.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Gabriel and Carmina Cassella DiMatteo. He was forever grateful to his parents who made many sacrifices so that he could have an education.

In addition to his beloved wife, John is survived by his three children, John G. DeMatteo and his wife, Stefania, of Quakertown, Maria L. DeMatteo and her husband, James McKenzie, of Marysville, OH, and Cristina A. DeMatteo and her husband, Paul Darreff, of Chalfont.  His greatest joy was his 7 grandchildren; Jennifer (John), Pearson, Emily, Angela, Gianna, Vanessa, Liliana and great-granddaughter Madison.

John was a navigational engineer for the Navy Department for 38 years, ending his career working in research and development at the US Naval Air Development Center in Warminster, PA.  He thoroughly enjoyed his work, his colleagues and the opportunity to travel the world. He received recognition in his field including four patents.

John graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and earned both his undergraduate (Electrical Engineering, 1951) and graduate (MBA Industrial Engineering, 1959) degrees from City College of New York.

He was a proud Italian-American: a long-time member, former board member and contributor to the National Italian American Foundation. A sports fan, he enjoyed playing golf well into his 80s and was a long-time NY Yankees fan. He maintained life-long friendships with his Brooklyn buddies.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, May 5th from 11:00 am until his Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church 100 Broad Street, Hilltown, PA 18927.  His interment will take place at a later time in St. John Cemetery, Queens, NY. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

It is with great sadness that the family of Helena H. Roach announces her passing after a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at the age of 87 years.

She was a loving wife to her husband George for more than 67 years.  Together they built a life of love and laughter that began in Kauai, Hawaii and crossed the globe to Pennsylvania.  Affectionately known to many as “Feisty Little Momma,” she was a life-long learner, an artist, a dedicated homemaker, a creative powerhouse, and a fierce protector of her family and friends. 

Helena will be lovingly remembered not only by her husband George, but also by their children, Frank (Diane), George, Jr. (Jean), Christine Kerrigan (Greg McGarrigle), and Gregg (Jennifer). Helena will also be sadly missed by her seven grandchildren, her sister, Maria Heresa Gorospe Roberts, her brother, Manuel Heresa, and her many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Helena was predeceased by her five sisters and three brothers.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. New Britain, PA 18901; and again Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 10:00am, until the start of her Funeral Mass at 11:00am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5194 Cold Spring Creamery Rd. Doylestown, PA 18902.

Her interment will be held privately.

Hilda Doll died peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Christ's Home, Warminster, PA.  After a prolonged illness, she is safe in the arms of Jesus, her Savior and Lord. She was 92.

Born in Wilflingen, Germany, Hilda was the wife of the late Robert C. Doll, Sr., who died in 1992, and daughter of the late Christian and Sophie Katherine Gruhler Amann. Hilda was a resident of Christ's Home for 4 years, having lived in Churchville, Pa. for over 40 years. She spent many years working in several positions at Churchville Elementary School. She was a long time attender of Davisville Church and treasured her time with family and church and other long term friends.

Hilda is survived by her three children: Robert C. Doll, Jr. and his wife, Leslie, and their three children Emily, Bobby (and wife Elise), and Caroline; Nancy Chaney and her husband, Jim and Jane Loveless and her husband, Tom and their children Tom Jr. and Dan.  She is also survived by her brother, Walter Amann, of Moorestown, N.J.

Hilda's family will receive condolences on Tuesday, May 1, from 9:30 a.m. until her funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at Davisville Church, 325 Street Road, Southampton, PA. 18966. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Christ's Home, 1 Shepherd’s Way, Warminster, PA 18974 or Davisville Church at the above address.