Thora Jane McKenna of Richboro died suddenly at her residence on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was 70.

Jane was the beloved wife of 51 years to Ronald McKenna.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Oswald and Olga (Mygland) Tjersland.

Jane loved traveling with her husband and their Saint Bernard, Ben, to many locations in their RV. Together they explored sites in as well as outside of the country, with a recent trip together to her father’s hometown in Norway.

Jane’s love of children and their curiosity for learning can be seen in the many lives she touched over the past 30 years, as a teacher at Breezy Point Day School.  Jane was able to see the everyday beauty in the world around her, the simple but fulfilling pleasures of life like the first flower of spring, the beauty of a cardinal in the winter snow and toes in the sand on the beach. Jane had a natural love of animals and shared that love and wonder with her family. Teaching her grandchildren to take the time to watch a butterfly, listen to the birds sing and her students at Breezy Point Day School to marvel at the site of baby chicks hatching and young riders at Breezy Point, in the summer camp program, to feel the joy of the wind in your face when riding a horse.

In addition to her husband Ron, Jane is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-laws: Amy McKenna-Fell and Bruce of Buckingham, Laura Lamelza and John of Buckingham, and Joyel Moeller and Sean of Port Matilda, PA.  She is also survived by her sisters: Anna Mae Carlstrand (Richard) and Marlene McKenna (Kenneth), her seven grandchildren, Caitlin, Ally, Trevor (T.J.), Courtney, Mckenna, Khloe, Cameron and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jane’s family will receive friends on Saturday, April 21^st from 9:30am until a Service Celebrating Jane’s life begins at 11:30am at Advent Lutheran Church 45 Worthington Mill Rd. (Second St. Pike and Worthington Mill Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in Jane’s memory may be made to Breezy Point Day School, 1126 Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne, PA 19053 for a memorial fund in Jane’s name.

Michael Dean Simon (6/29/66 – 3/20/18)

Michael Dean Simon of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 20, 2018 after a heroic battle with cancer.  He was pre-deceased by his brothers Rob and Jeff who died tragically in a plane crash in 1980, and his partner and best friend Tom Bender who passed away in 2012.  He is survived by his loving and grieving family who include his parents Joseph and Janice Simon of Warrington, his sister Erica Jo of Jamison, his brother Chris and sister-in-law Lisa of Doylestown, his niece and nephews Maggy, Daniel, and Chris Jr. Simon of Doylestown, and by nephews Joseph Morris and Dylan Morris of Jamison.

“Mickey” was an accomplished trumpet player, section leader and Marching Band Drum Major at Council Rock High School in 1984. He attended college at West Chester University and Philadelphia Textile Institute where he excelled in design.

Professionally, he worked for many years as manager of several restaurants in Philadelphia and Wilmington that were noted for “fine dining”.

In his later years he became expert and enjoyed collecting, buying and selling artifacts, especially antiques, on weekends. He was also a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan, and their amazing Super Bowl victory and Parade were highlights for him that he enjoyed immensely.

He loved his family and friends passionately and he, in turn, was equally beloved by them.

He will always be remembered and that memory will always be cherished by all of us!. 

Adios sweet boy, until we meet again!!

His Funeral Service and interment will be held privately.

Checks should be made to Simon-Ford Instrumental Music Scholarship, Council Rock High School-South, 

2002 Rock Way, Holland, PA 18966, c/o CRHS-S Orchestra Parents

James Whitman, of Feasterville, PA, died peacefully at Chandler Hall Hospice, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was 68 years old.

He was the beloved husband of the late Diane McClelland Whitman.

Born in Luzerne, PA, he was the son of the late Viddie A. and Margaret L. Evasic. James was a proud and decorated veteran, having served in the US Army during Vietnam. He loved going to the casino and was an avid car enthusiast. However, his greatest pride and joy was his family and time spent with family.

James is survived by his children, James and his wife Paula, and Jaclyn; his step children, Kelly Skidmore and Lee Visco; his grandchildren, Tripp, Megan, Matthew, Brooke, Jordan and Devon; his sisters, Peg Williams and her husband Ken, Karen Dickson and her husband, Joe and Diane Beeco and her husband Brian; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 11:30 am until the start of his prayer service, 12:30 pm, at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. James’ interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in James’ memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 26 Broadway; 14^th Floor, New York, NY 10004.

Emily O’Hara of Langhorne passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Attleboro Nursing & Rehabilitation.  She was 100 years old.

Emily was the loving wife of the late William J. O’Hara.

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Fedence Kavalkovich.

Emily was born at home in South Philadelphia and she was the youngest of 4 children. She graduated from South Philadelphia High School, the first one in her family to complete high school. She was married in 1936 to William O'Hara and they were blessed with 4 daughters, 15 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Emily took great pride in the accomplishments of her family and attendance at school and sporting events, dance recitals and every birthday party was a time of special joy for her.

Over the years she had many careers but the job she loved the most was ownership and operation of her own candy store ( O'Hara's Candy store). She loved life and was always involved in some activity. Some of her favorites were traveling, singing, dancing, painting and playing the guitar but the thing she loved to do the most was  to spend time with her children and their families.

Surviving are her children, Emily M. McLoughlin (the late Edward), Nancy Anderson (Clark), Eileen Melvin, and Patricia Ricci (Alex).  She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, John and Andrew Kavalkovich and Mary Billy.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, March 26, 2018 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM at The Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.  Her interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Bucks County Association for the Blind, 400 Freedom Dr., Newtown, PA 18940.

Cecelia ‘Cis’ Mazzella of Palm Harbor died Wednesday, March 20, 2018 at SunCoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, Florida surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 62.

Cecelia was the beloved wife of 44 years Francesco Mazzella. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Cecelia was the beloved daughter of the late John and Cecelia Muir Phillips.

Cecelia was a former resident of Newtown, Pennsylvania before moving to Palm Harbor, Florida.  Before moving to Palm Harbor Florida Cecelia was a teacher at Dipolvere Nursery School in New Jersey and Our Lady of Grace School in Pennsylvania. Cecelia dearly loved her friends and family, and enjoyed traveling to Pennsylvania and New Jersey for special occasions and holidays. Cecelia enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening and helping others.

In addition to her beloved husband Francesco, Cecelia is survived by her children, Francesco Mazzella Jr. and his wife Donna of Chalfont, Christopher Mazzella and his wife Lindsey of Edgewater Park, NJ and Jenna Rae Mazzella of Palm Harbor.  Cecelia is also survived by her 6 dear grandchildren: Benjamin, Justin, Lucas, Caeli, Rocco, and Lucia, brothers Jack Phillips (Jessie) and Neil Phillips, her sisters Veronica Mulrine (George) and Ellen Cline (Ernest) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings from   6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, April 2nd and from 8:30am-9:15 am on Tuesday, April 3rd in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 followed by her Funeral Mass 10:00 am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Cecelia’s interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery in Newtown.

If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33760 (https://suncoasthospice.org/donate) or to Autism Cares Foundation, PO Box 180 Richboro, PA 18954 (https://autismcaresfoundation.org). 

 Raymond W. James of Ivyland died peacefully on March 19, 2018 at his residence. He was 74.

Ray was the beloved husband of 51years to Sharon I. Blaker James.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Ruth Michel James.

Ray served with the New Jersey National Guard for six years and was a Supervising Machinist for the Budd Company in Philadelphia until his reitirement.  Ray was an active member of the Free and Reformed Masons Lodge 751.   

In addition to his beloved wife Sharon, Raymond is survived by his loving and devoted daughter and son: Kimberly Guinan and her husband Matt of Warminster and Raymond J. James of Ivyland.  He is also survived by his sister Ruth Blair, his three loving grandchildren: Tiffany, Richard, and Trisha, his three dear great grandchildren: Kylie, Jayden, and Ricky, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Raymond’s family will receive friends and fellow brother Masons on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 11:00am until his Memorial Service 12 Noon in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Robert A. McDaniel of Holland, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018 with his loving wife and family by his side at Chandler Hall Hospice.  He was 80. 

Bob was the loving and devoted husband of Catherine Giampetro McDaniel with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. 

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Robert A. and Julia Morrissey McDaniel. 

Bob graduated from North Catholic High School before proudly going on to serve with the United States Air Force from 1956-1960.  Shortly after his honorable discharge from the Air Force he met and married his beloved wife, Catherine.  They resided for 30 years in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia and for the last 24 years in Holland, Bucks County. 

Bob led a long career working for the U.S. Government’s War Reserve in Defense Personnel Support and Supplies.  He retired as a manager after 42 years.  In retirement he enjoyed travelling all over with his wife, and together they enjoyed countless cruises with destinations from the Caribbean to Europe. 

Bob was a self proclaimed history buff and voracious reader and enjoyed cutting articles of interest from the newspaper to share with his friends and family. 

Most importantly, Bob was devoted to his wife and family, never missing a Friday night date night with his devoted wife or any quality time spent with his children and grandchildren.  He will be dearly missed. 

In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his daughters, Eileen M. Sykes (Paul) of Harleysville, PA and Patricia A. Curry (T.J.) of Holland, PA; his adoring grandchildren, Kathryn, Daniel, Amanda, Jessica, and Julianne; and his sister Betty Delp (the late John) of Warminster, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, March 26, 2018 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. His interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Chandler Hall, 99 Barclay St., Newtown, PA 18940 or to Wounded Warrior Project at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Florence E. Jarman of Bensalem died Monday, March 19, 2018 at St.

Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 93.

Florence was the beloved wife of the late Jonathan Jarman.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Carl G. and

Florence E. Zollers Seidel and was predeceased by her brother Carl Seidel

and her sister-in-law Arlene Seidel.

Florence worked for many years with Septa until her retirement. She was a faithful member of the Bensalem Presbyterian Church in Bensalem and will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Florence is survived by many family members which include Dr. Martha Jarman and Carl, Emily, Brittany and Declan Seidel.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 9:30am until her Funeral Service 10:30am on Wednesday, March 28th in the Bensalem Presbyterian Church, 2826 Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. Florence's interment will follow in Rosedale Memorial Park in Bensalem.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in her memory to the Bensalem Presbyterian Church.

Glendyne H. Sanwald of Holland died peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018, surrounded by his family at Twining Village in Holland. He was 99 years old, one month shy of his 100^th birthday. 

Glen was the beloved husband of the late Marie B. Sullivan Sanwald with whom he had shared 71 years of marriage.

Glen, a World War II Veteran, was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star among other distinctions, while serving in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Army.

A longtime resident of Churchville, Glen took great pride in caring for his lawn and gardens.  He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan and could be found watching the games whenever they were televised.

Glen was a devoted member of Good Shepherd Church in Southampton, and sang in the choir for many years.  He continued singing in the Twining Village Choir.  Glen also co-founded a group called the Merry Tones.

He had a long career working for Freihofer’s and Bond Bread Companies and in retirement drove a school bus for Centennial School District for 15 years.

Glen enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He will be dearly missed.

Surviving is his brother, John of Philadelphia and his loving daughters, Patricia A. Marx and her husband, Edward of West Grove, PA and Barbara Stehlik of Quakertown, PA.  He is also survived by his four devoted grandchildren, Jennifer M. Steich, Charles J. Stehlik IV, Edward R. Marx and Timothy M. Marx and 7 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

John Romanauski of Churchville, Pennsylvania died peacefully on March 18, 2018 at Symphony Manor of Feasterville.  He was 90 years old.

John was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy) for over 60 years.

He was born on January 16, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late John and Monica Romanausky, and was the father of the late Arlene Romanauski.

John was a graduate of Frankford High School.  Upon graduation he joined the U.S. Marine Corps.  Semper Fi.  He graduated Temple University then went on to earn his Masters Degree at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business.

During their retirement, John and Peggy spent the winters in Deerfield Beach, Florida, where they enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather, swimming, and jogging along the sandy beaches.

John is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Mark and Laura Romanauski; Craig and Lisa Romanauski; and Kurt and Colleen Romanauski, twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  His brother and sister in law, Michael and Betty Romanausky, and many nieces and nephews.

John will be laid to rest with military honors on Monday, March 26^th at 1:00 pm, at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Adminstration Building at 12:45 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA  19106.