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. 

Carol Anne White, 58, died peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at her home in Jamison, PA.  Carol was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa., the youngest child of William and Mary Thorn. Carol is predeceased by her brothers Joey and Steve. She was a devoted wife and mother, a compassionate and caring member of her community, and a highly accomplished Accountant, Tennis Coach and Player.

She attended St. Christopher's Grade School, Archbishop Ryan High School and graduated from La Salle University, subsequently earning her CPA.

Carol’s accounting career included teaching at Mount St. Joseph High School, LaSalle University and several accounting jobs ending at Goldman Law Firm in Doylestown this year. Carol, an excellent tennis player, was an Instructor and a coach for over twenty years. She was a tennis instructor for Bucks County Tennis Association.

She also coached the girl’s tennis teams at Central Bucks West High School before moving on to become the head Women's Tennis Coach at Cabrini University which ended last year. 

Carol played on several tennis teams and valued all the friendships that she developed over the years. She volunteered at Special Olympics, Bucks County Tennis Association and Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home and enjoyed her Book Club, Mahjong, Golf, Pickle ball and vacationing in Stone Harbor.

Carol is survived by her loving husband, Jim, of 33 years; 2 wonderful children; Tim and Ryan; and her beloved dog, Riley; her brothers, William Thorn (Joanne), Jack Thorn (Janet); and sisters Mary Jo Miller (Chuck), Betty McDonnell (Ron), Kathy Peterson (Wayne), Joanne Alexander (Rich).  She will be missed by her brothers and sisters in- law Eddie, Pat White (Lori), Larry White, Estella Plewes (Jim), and Marge Matysik (Bill) and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Services and Interment will be held privately.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

William L. Kern Jr. of Southampton died on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Southampton Estates.  He was 89. 

He was the beloved husband of the late Lois J. (Weizsacker) Kern with whom he had shared 65 years of marriage until her death in 2017. 

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Hazel (Preiss) Kern, father of the late Nancy L. Andersen. 

He was a member at North and Southampton Reformed Church since 1963. Dad’s faith, love for God, and love for others was prominent throughout his life. His favorite verse was Psalm 23:4. Dad served our country in the Korean War and received a silver star for his heroic service. Bill attended Dobbins Vocational-Technical School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Drexel University. He began and ended his career at Morris, Wheeler & Co. where he worked his way up to the role of President before his retirement in 1984. Bill moved to Holland, Pa. in 1961. He was a member of Old York Road Country Club for 45 years. Bill loved to golf, travel, and play cards. He was an avid Phillies fan since he was a young boy. He loved to meet people and enjoyed telling stories and corny jokes.  Bill enjoyed spending time at his vacation home at Lake Wallenpaupack and enjoyed spending time in Florida in the winter months.  He also enjoyed the Greenbrier in West Virginia. Dad was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  Most of all dad loved spending time with his family especially his six grandchildren. They were his pride and joy.

Surviving are his sons, Donald A. Kern and his wife Cyndi of New Hope PA, David W. Kern and his wife Cindy of Tafton PA, his son in law Joseph Andersen and his wife Debbie of Alton NH, his brother Richard Kern and his wife Maryann of Souderton PA, his nephews; Richard Kern and his wife Diane, James Kern and his wife Beth, his niece Donna McElhattan and her husband Rick, and his 8 great-nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by six grandchildren William L. Kern II and his fiancée Kristina Hadam, Kristin L. Schaller and her husband Kevin, Eric Andersen, Brian Andersen and his wife Amanda, Aimee Wentzell and her husband Jeff, Danylle Freeman and her husband James and 5 great-grandchildren; Jeffrey, Jaxson, James, Jayden, and Emma with another great-grandchild expected soon. 

The bible tells us in Rev 21:4 that there will be no more tears, and death shall be no more. Come celebrate Dad’s life.

Relatives and friends may greet the family on Saturday April 6, 2019 from 11:30 AM until his Memorial Service at 12:30 PM at the North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966.  His interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to North & Southampton Reformed Church at the above address or Southampton Estates, 238 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966.

Nancy Dolores Cubernot passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Richboro, PA, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 75.

Nancy was the beloved wife of Edward Cubernot.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of late Italian immigrants Pasquale and Catherine (Veneziale) Zampirri.

Nancy loved being surrounded by family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and taking care of her family. She also enjoyed taking care of her husband and was very proud of her beautiful home. Her doors were always open to all who knew her. She was well loved and appreciated for all her kindness, generosity and integrity. Whatever she gave was from the heart to any and all strangers and family. Her philosophy was never to get angry but "give forth kindness." She was a firm believer of "always take the high road" and passed this philosophy onto her children and grandchildren. She will truly be missed by all who came to know her.

Nancy will be greatly missed and forever in the hearts of her loving children; Andrea Passione (David), Edward Cubernot (Jeanine), and Albert Cubernot (Karen), as well as her devoted grandchildren; Jillian Cordi (Joseph), Mallory, Alexander, Victoria, Pierce, Jared, Jenna, and Julia.

She is also survived by her sister Rose Leipert (Henry), brothers Louis Zampirri (beloved late Alvera Marino), Albert Zampirri (Rose), brother-in-law Francis Schlosser (late sister-in-law Linda Cubernot) and 21 nieces and nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her siblings Anthony Zampirri, Dominic Zampirri (Josephine Barbadoro), Joseph Zampirri (late Susan Griggs), Florence Glynos (late Gus) and her late brother-in-law Thomas Ramsher (late Helen Dugan).

Family and Friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Her interment will take privately.

Patrick J. Duffy, III, of Churchville, died at home, on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was 13 years old.

Born in Abington Hospital, he was the beloved son of Patrick and Catherine (Curry) Duffy. Patrick is predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Mary (Furry) Curry and his paternal grandfather, Patrick J. Duffy, Sr.

Patrick and his family lived in both Penndel and Southampton before moving to Churchville. He attended Maureen Welch Elementary School and currently was a student at Holland Middle School.

Known for his love of sports, Patrick played baseball, football and was a wrestler. He enjoyed going to various sporting events, riding his bike, playing video games, and hanging out with his many friends.

He will be missed and remembered for his love of art and drawing.

In addition to his parents, Pat and Cathy, Patrick will be always be in the hearts of his sister, Charlotte Rose Duffy; his paternal grandmother, Anne R. (Adams) Duffy; his maternal grandparents, David & Lisa Curry and their son David. He is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Patrick’s family on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 8:30 am, until the start of his prayer service, 10:15am  at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. His burial will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patrick’s memory may be made to Yellow Ribbon, P.O. Box 644, Westminster, CO 80036.

Frederick DiMeo, of Perkasie, PA died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of 67 years to Mary Vivian Marchesani DiMeo.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony DiMeo Sr. and Marie Sarullo DiMeo.

Frederick grew up in SouthPhiladelphia went to Bok Technical School and soon after graduating married the love of his life, Mary Vivian. Unfortunately they were not married very long when he was drafted into the US Army and sent off to serve his country. Upon returning home he took a job as an engineer with Unisys, where he had a 40 year career.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling with his beloved wife on cruises throughout the Caribbean, Pacific and Europe. He was a passionate golfer and a talented woodworker.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children Frederick DiMeo Jr. and his wife Theresa of Clayton, DE, Theresa M. Vona and her husband Vincent III of Chalfont, Janet Troiano and her husband Kenneth of Perkasie, Natalie Brandt and her husband Stephen of Cohassett, MA, and his brother Anthony DiMeo Jr. and his wife Maureen. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren: Jamie DeVitis (Zachary), Joseph Troiano, Daniel DiMeo, Gina Anderson (Nick), Christian DiMeo, Ian Lyster, Christopher Brandt, Stephanie Vona, Vincent Vona IV and his one great-grandson: Zachary DeVitis

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 10:30 until his Funeral Mass, 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914. His interment with Military Honors will be held at 2:00PM in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

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