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.

Dorothy Anne Richards of Warminster passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Abington-Jefferson Health Hospice at Warminster with her loving family by her side.  She was 87. 

Born in Pittsburgh she was a daughter of the late Edward Milton Bailey and Gladys Anne Hurlbert Bailey and mother of Kathleen A. Richards and the late John T. Richards Jr.

Dorothy was a loving, caring and devoted mother. She was also proud of her career as a draftswoman, having been the first female in that role to join Union Switch & Signal.  Her talents helped her to lead a long and varied career until her retirement from the facilities department of the Unisys Corporation.

Dorothy was a funny, sweet, tough, and fearless woman and ever proud of her Irish heritage.  She treasured countless visits to Cape May, NJ, a place that became very special to her over the years and where she celebrated many birthdays with her family. Dorothy was a wonderful artist. She has many paintings and sketches of Cape May scenery, especially the lighthouse – her favorite subject.

Everyone around Dorothy simply adored her and she was beloved by many in all the different facets of her life.  At the age of 62 she moved to Florida all on her own, as it had always been a dream of hers and she showed much strength when she lost her son, one of the hardest times in her life.

Dorothy possessed a strong and steadfast constitution that shined through even in her days on hospice when she amazed medical professionals at how she continued to do well against the odds.  Most of all she will be dearly missed by all the many whose lives she touched.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter Kathleen Anne Richards and her wife, Martha L. Fowler, of Chalfont and her grandchildren, Hannah and Olivia Richards and there mother Jane Nechin, as well as her niece Debra Bass and husband Gordan and their daughter Sarah.

In addition to her son and her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward M. Bailey Jr. and his wife Ruth and her sister Gladys “Babe” Colbus and her husband, James.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave., New Britain, PA 18901.  Her services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to Abington-Jefferson Health Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Rd., Warminster, PA 18974 or to the Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington DC 20037.

Michael J. Quinn, of Downingtown, PA died peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018, at his home with his family by his side.  He was 70.

He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Dianne Mavis Quinn.

Born in Arlington, MA, he was a son of Margaret Gaddis Quinn of South Salem, NY and the late Francis L. Quinn.

In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by his three children, Michael E. Quinn and his wife Sharon of Kannapolis, NC, Amy Meenan and her husband Sean of Downingtown, and David J. Quinn and Lori Harrington of Middletown, DE, his brother Leo Quinn and his wife Cathie of Mequon, WI, and sister Carol Peck and her husband John of South Salem, NY.  He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren; Steven, Mackenzie, Kaitlin and Kelsey abd 8 nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown., and again on Friday February 16, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Church, 332 Manor Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335 from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Mass- 10:30 am.  His interment will be held privately in Lakeview Cemetery, 352 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement, 125 S. 9th Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Margaret M. “Peggy” Boorse of Warminster and formerly a long time resident of New Britain and Bensalem passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2018 at her home.  She was 68. 

Peggy was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Boorse with whom she had shared 48 years of marriage. 

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Boyd Lewis and mother of the late Robert Boorse.

Peggy spent much of her life working alongside her husband at the auto repair shops they owned and operated in Penndel and later Doylestown, where she enjoyed interacting with the many different customers.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, participating in weekly bible study groups and spending time with her two dogs, Dempsey and Ziva.    

Peggy is survived by her devoted and loving son Jeffrey J. Boorse and his wife, Theresa, of Warminster and her two grandchildren, Julianna and Jeffrey.  She also leaves behind one remaining brother, Kevin Lewis and his wife Michele and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.    

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday February 16^th from 10:00AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00AM at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 625 W. Street Rd., Warminster, PA 18974.  Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School, 585 West Street Rd., Warminster, PA 18974 or the Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Julia A. Wittman-Braccia, of Warrington, PA died suddenly on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  She was 54.

She was the loving mother of Vito N. Braccia Jr.

Julia was born in St. Marys, PA, on July 3, 1963, oldest child of John “Elroy” Wittman of St. Marys and the late Maureen Schatz Wittman.

She was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Gannon University and the University of Findley in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMED).  She worked at and managed various private heart treatment facilities in the Doylestown and Bristol areas.

Julia was a loving mother, enjoyed playing tennis, cooking, spending time with her family and relaxing by the pool.

In addition to her son and father she is also survived by her four brothers, Tom Wittman and his wife Bonnie of Mullica Hill, NJ, John Wittman and his wife Deana of St. Marys PA, Tim Wittman and his wife Alejandra of St. Marys PA, Bill Wittman and his wife Christie of St. Marys PA, her sister Margie DeLong and her husband Rick of Kane, PA and her former husband; Vito N. Braccia Sr. of Horsham.  She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Mass, 11:00 AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454.  Her interment will be conducted at the convenience of the family in St. Marys PA. 

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

Piotr Nawarynski of Holland, PA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 06, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services of Yardley.  He was 78.

Born in Poland, Piotr was the beloved husband of 15 years to Florence A. “Jackie” Baxter and the son of the late Kazimierz and Eufrozyny Sztokalo Nawarynski and step-son of the late Maria Kulik Nawarynski.

Piotr immigrated to the United States from Poland in 1965 and in five short years, Piotr became a United States Citizen.  He worked for many years with the Metalstand Company and was known by family and friends as a genuine all knowing and able Mr. Fix It.  He enjoyed listening to Polish Music and indulging in Polish delicacies, but above all Piotr cherished all the times he spent with his beloved family.  He will be greatly missed, but forever remembered as a man with a happy disposition who cherished and loved his family and close friends. 

In addition to his wife Jackie, Piotr is survived by his daughters Krystyna Newberry and her husband Donald and Kazimiera Karpel and her husband Kevin.  He is also survived by his brother Adam Nawarynski, sisters Michele Patricelli and Maria Konopacki,  his seven grandchildren: Samuel, Vince and Tina Resnick, and Joel Resnick, Corin and Kaitlin Scioscia, Zachary Newberry, and Emily Nawarynska and his three great grandchildren Alaina, Allison, and Jonathan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:00AM in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.  Interment will follow at Newtown Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St John's Anglican Church, 1150 Bristol Road, Southampton, PA 18966.