Michael E. Tandy, of New Britain, PA died at home on Thursday, February 15, 2018.  He was 74 years old.

Born in Peekskill, NY, he was the son of the late Vincent and Harriet LeBrake Tandy. Michael was a Customer Service and Purchasing Representative with Electrosoft for 14 years. After retirement, he worked with the Intelligencer for 17 years, retiring in 2016.

While his family was of utmost importance, he enjoyed fishing, tinkering with gadgets and time spent at the shore.

Michael is survived by his long-term loving companion, Donna M. O’Donnell; his children, Megan Brennan and her husband Kevin, Shannon Shepard and her husband James, Kyle Tandy, Chris O’Donnell, and Kevin O’Donnell and his wife Jennifer; his grandchildren, Rebecca, Ella, Tricia, Morgan, Ethan, Nicholas, Colin, Paige and Alexandra. He is also survived by his brother David Tandy, and his wife Cecilia and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Michael’s family on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 11:00am until the time of his funeral service, 12:00 Noon, at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will follow with military honors at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made either to the Tisch Research Center of New York, 521 W. 57th St.; 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019, or the Disabled American Veterans, 500 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144.

Charlotte B. Mannheims of Ambler, died peacefully on February 14, 2018 at Chestnut Hill Hospital after a two year battle with Glioblastoma. She was 73.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the devoted daughter of the late Hans and Mary Esser Mannheims and sister-in-law of the late Walter Mueller.

Charlotte formerly lived in Cheltenham and was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School, Gwynedd Mercy College and St. Joseph University. She spent her professional career over 25 years with Pew Charitable Trust and its affiliates. Charlotte fought very hard to overcome this disease and with the care of St. Joseph Villa and Crossroads Hospice her family is ever grateful.

She made friends wherever she went and those friends have been faithful throughout this ordeal. Charlotte was a woman of faith and strength and courage, she will be remembered for her warm and loving smile.

Charlotte is survived by her caring and supportive sister Irene A. Mueller who was always at her side. Also surviving are several cousins and their families.

Charlotte’s family will receive condolences on Monday February 19, 2018 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:30am by Monsignor Stephen McHenry in the Chapel at St. Joseph’s Villa 110 W. Wissahickon Ave. Flourtown, PA 19002. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19002 or St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 259 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002.

George H. Urban of Richboro died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 80.

George was the beloved husband of 55 years to Sylvia D. Mills Urban.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George E. and Marion Urban.

George was former resident of Upper Black Eddy and Penndel before moving to Richboro in 1970. After his graduation from Palisades High School, he attended Dobbins Trade School in Philadelphia. He was an accomplished Tool and Die Maker and had worked with the George K. Garett Company in Philadelphia for over 23 years and eventually worked with the Kooltronic Company in Hopewell, NJ until his retirement in 2000. In his leisure, he worked on the pit crew for Schlauch racing team and enjoyed taking trips in his classic car. He would travel to Lake George, the New Jersey beaches and Niagara Falls. George will be deeply missed by his family and by everyone who came to know him.

In addition to his wife Sylvia, George is survived by his daughter; Dawn R. Margay of Horsham and his 2 cherished grandchildren Daniel P. and Justin A. Margay. He is also survived by his sisters Marion Tange of Upper Black Eddy, Gladys Bauder of Bethlehem and Anita Hendershot of Upper Black Eddy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 11:00am until his Funeral Service 1:00pm on Saturday, February 17^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.George’s interment will be private at the Milford Union Cemetery, Milford, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

William J. “Pop” Heller on February 13^th, 2018, Heaven opened its gates to a beautiful soul with a singing voice that no one will forget.

Born in Philadelphia, William J. Heller, more affectionately known as “Pop”, made an incredible impact on everyone who knew him. Pop devoted his life to his family, his country, and anyone who wanted to swim in the pool, learn how to turn a wrench or strum the guitar. His home was open to all. As an operating engineer, he took pride in the work he and his fellow members of IUOE Local 542 completed on some of the most iconic structures in the Delaware Valley.

He was a loving husband to the late Gail Heller, and is survived by his four children Linda and her husband Dave, Thomas Jr. and his wife Rose, Tina and her partner Alan, and William and his partner Anita; his ten grandchildren Kevin and his wife Jean, Alexander and his wife Roxanna, Shannon and her husband Kyle, Cameron, Sean, Thomas III, Holly, Danielle, Alexis and William; and his three great-grandchildren Ian, Sloane and Luke.

Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Pop’s life at 8:00am on Monday, Feb. 19 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd (at Holland Rd.)  Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will follow promptly at 10:30am, at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at ww.woundedwarriorproject.org.  

Kimberly A. Plenzick Levin of Holland passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne.  She was 48. 

Born in Abington she was a daughter of Herman Plenzick (Anna) and Cookie Graham Plenzick-Stead.

Kimberly graduated from Archbishop Wood high School and went on to attend Temple University.  She was most recently employed with Holy Redeemer Health System as a Property Manager.  During her time there she oversaw the Cedar Views Apartments and established a great relationship with the residents there.  She was personable, compassionate, and caring towards the people at Cedar Views and it showed in how much they cared for her as well. 

Kimberly was a hard worker, optimistic, and caring.  She was an amazing mother, adored by her sons for her good heart and her diligence in her job and in caring for her family. 

Above all else, Kimberly will be remembered for her infectious sense of humor and quick wit.  She would give you a run for your money and always kept everyone around her laughing.  She will be dearly missed and the memory of her laugh and her smile will be forever treasured by those who loved her. 

In addition to her parents, Kimberly is survived by her sons, Jacob and Jordan Levin and their father, Greg Levin; her sister, Tiffany O’Leary (Daniel), her aunts, Debbie Coonelly (Bill) and Geri Hunter (Tom); her uncle Nick Plenzick (Marie); and her nephews, Shane, Connor, and Dillan O’Leary and loved by her six cousins

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, February 19, 2018 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, her interment will be private.

Asha Thatte, of Newtown died peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

She was the beloved wife of Prabhakar Paul Thatte for 51 years.

Born in India, she was the daughter of the late Shridhar and Premala Dongersane Tambat. Asha came to the United States in the late 1970s, and had been a resident of Bucks County ever since. She spent over 25 years in Newtown, PA.

Asha loved gardening and had a passion for flowers and plants. Her first priority was her family and she truly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, Paul, Asha is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Sangita Thatte, Anita Sood and husband Munish; her 2 brothers Shivaji Tambat, Kailash Tambat, and their wives; her sister Hemangani Deodas; and her grandchildren, Sanjna, Sonali, and Jay.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Asha’s funeral service on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 3:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.Her interment will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007.

Joanne H. Blank of Feasterville, PA passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, February 12, 2018. She was 81.

Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the beloved wife of the late William F. Blank, daughter of the late Hugh and Helen Kline Devlin, and loving mother of the late Joseph R. Blank.

Joanne was a longtime resident of Feasterville and parishioner of Assumption B.V.M. Church. She enjoyed time spent playing games of chance and luck at the casino and also in the creating of fine ceramics with her friends. She truly cherished the times she spent cooking with her grandchildren and having fun with her entire beloved family. She will be greatly missed as a loving and devoted mother, Mom Mom and dear friend.

Joanne is survived by her 4 children, Hugh F. Blank and his wife, Joanne, of Philadelphia, William J. Blank and his wife, Rosemary, of Langhorne, Michael J. Blank and his wife, Barbara, of Newportville, and Joanne E. Barrett and her husband, Matthew, of Feasterville. She is also survived by her 14 loving grandchildren, Hugh W., Julianne, Christopher, William, Michael, Andrew, Lauren, Michael J., Crystal, David, Jennifer, and Allison Blank and Matthew and Katie Barrett, her great grandson Isaac, and her close friends, The Golden Girls.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, February 16, 2018, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.

Edward F. Jardel, a long time resident of Feasterville, was peacefully welcomed into the Loving Arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 11, 2018, following a courageous 5-year battle with cancer.  He was at home, surrounded by his loving family.  Ed was 84.

Ed was the loving and devoted husband of Edna Lubis Jardel, his best friend, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. 

Born in the Burholme section of Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John C. and Mary Diringer Jardel and was predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters.

Ed was a graduate of Presentation BVM grammar school and Northeast Catholic High School. In 1954 Ed received his Bachelors degree in Animal Husbandry from then Delaware Valley College, now Delaware Valley University. Ed proudly served in the United States Army, from 1955 thru 1957, in the 2^nd Armored Division.

He worked for over 20 years at Burholme Motors, a family-owned Dodge dealership in Northeast Philadelphia which was started by his late grandfather, Simon Diringer, in 1919.

Ed had deep faith in Jesus Christ and has been a faithful communicant of Assumption BVM Church for over 60 years. No matter what religious holiday, you could hear Ed filling the church with his beautiful singing voice praising the Lord.  His faithfulness and joyous voice will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Ed will be singing in welcome for the communicants of Assumption BVM and his family and friends, when they reach the Heavenly Gates.

Ed was family focused. He loved his children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, supported them in all of their activities, and was most proud of all that they accomplished.  He remained active in the community long after he retired. He was an active member of the Phoenix Sports Club for over 50 years, recently serving on the Board of Governors.

He will be sadly missed for his loving ways and beautiful voice.

In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by his loving children; Mark P. Jardel (Glenda), Marie Annette Johnston (Jim), Edward W. Jardel, Jr., and Paul A. Jardel. He also leaves behind his loving grandchildren; Bryan, Sean, Hanna, William, and Olivia, his great-grandchildren; Hailey, Nolan, Parker, and his sister Joan McManus of San Diego, CA.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass at 11:00am at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053.  His interment will take place privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to Assumption B.V.M Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053.

Tricia Mary Stewart Christner of New Britain passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Doylestown Hospital.  She was 48. 

Tricia was the loving wife of Stephen Christner. 

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of Janet M. Mahoney Ciliberti (Carmen) and George Anthony Grochowaski.

In addition to her husband and her parents, Tricia is survived by her sons, Derek S. and Alexander J. Tomes; her siblings, Noah Grochowaski (Julie), Neil Grochowaski, Carmen Ciliberti Jr. (Brandy), Richard Ciliberti (Jennifer), Jeny Stackhouse (Robert), and Nicole Endoso (Michael); and her uncles, Robert Mahoney (Judy) and John Mahoney.

She also leaves behind members of her husband’s family, Jane and Dave Vitko, Jennifer Donohue (Paul), Andrew Vitko (Lisa), Michael Christner (Wendy), Robert Lepone, Susan Yoskowitz (Brian), and Debbie Christner.

Lastly, a devoted pet parent and grandparent, she leaves behind her Beagle mix “son”, Tobias Beauregard Christner, her feline “son & daughter”, Owen Wilson and Sarah Rebecca Christner; and her “gecko granddaughter” Spawnette Tomes.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday February 20, 2018 from 1:30 PM until the start of her Memorial Service 2:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901.  Her interment will be private.

Jane Claire Pinel (nee Graham) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in Washington Crossing, PA. She was 84.

Jane was the beloved wife of 55 years to the late John Pinel.

Born on July 4, 1933 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter to the late Harold R. Graham and Gertrude S. Gray, and sister to Ronald Graham, and the late Harold, Gerald, and Dennis Graham.

Jane was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker and a lifelong resident of Bucks County, PA. She enjoyed reading, saying the rosary and spending time with her family. She passionately loved dancing and traveling with her husband. She was a loving and caring person. Always smiling and laughing and had hugs for all. She had beautiful Irish eyes that always saw the best in everyone. She had a heart that forgave the worst, a mind that forgot the bad, and a soul that never lost faith. “To know her was to love her.” She will truly be missed by all who came to know her.

Jane leaves six loving children to cherish her memory; Jane Costantini (Anthony) of Fairless Hills, PA, Patricia Roberts of Edgewater Park, NJ, Nicola Fritsky (Joseph) of Washington Crossing, PA, John Pinel (Peggy) of Elgin, SC, Cheryl Clarke (Marcus) of Perkasie, PA, and James Pinel (late Jean) of Edgewater Park, NJ.  She also leaves behind her 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 10:00 until 11:00 AM, with her funeral Mass to follow at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Her interment will take place privately with the family.