Gaetano "Gus" Fiorentino of Brooklyn NY born September 21, 1927 called home January 31, 2018. Preceded in death by his wife, Gloria (Captain) and son, Guy Fiorentino. Loved and missed by his son Carl (Holland, PA); three Grandsons, Dante (PA), Nicholas (DE) and Andrew (DE) and one great-grandson.  Family and friends are invited to an INFORMAL gathering to share remembrances of Gus Wednesday,  February 7, 2018 from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Joan Marie Baker, 83, left her earthly home on Tuesday January 30, 2018, surrounded by those who loved and cared for her. A remarkably independent woman, Joan graduated at age 17 from Philadelphia Girls' High School and within a short time assumed a position at Pennsylvania Bank, the beginning of her long career in the banking industry, including many years as a bank examiner.  She traveled extensively throughout the years with a group of intrepid friends.  Joan never lost a game of Scrabble, out shown every player in her extensive Words-with-Friends network, put together 1000-piece puzzles in a blink of an eye, played championship slots in Atlantic City, had her hair done each Friday, knew every main thoroughfare and back road in and around Philadelphia, and willingly shared her deep knowledge of family and Philadelphia history with anyone who asked.  Hers was a kind spirit whose generosity extended to her family and dear friends who were as close as family.

Joan was born in Philadelphia, PA, on June 16, 1934 to Alfred Lorenz Baker and Marie Fitzgerald Baker.  In addition to her parents, Joan was pre-deceased by brothers and sisters-in-law Alfred (Pat Sharritter) Baker, Robert (Ethel Jennigan) Baker, and Norman Baker.  She is survived by her brother Don (Lynne) Baker, sister-in-law Joanne (Stout) Baker, and many nieces, nephews, and their families, including Barry Baker, Glenn (Mary Lou) Baker, Patricia (Don) Stevens, Dennis (Cyndy) Baker, Carol Baker Drigo (Tony), Karen Liberati (Rick), Linda Biondo (Sal), and Craig, Annmarie, Cathleen and Brendan Baker, of Napa, CA, and Maura Baker, of Vancouver, WA.

Joan's family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the many people who cared for Joan during the last months of her life.  In particular, heartfelt thanks go to Heidi Lancers, Rita Lawless, Ingrid Barr, Barbara Valecce, and Sandra Wasser-Reidy whose time and attention meant so much to Joan, not only during her illness but throughout her life.  These and other friends remain a priceless treasure.  The care and compassion of the physicians, nurses, and other staff members of Chandler Hall Hospice, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Jeanes Hospital, and Lafayette Redeemer Rehabilitation Center is forever appreciated.

Funeral Services for Joan will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday February 5, 2018 in the Joseph A.  Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd, Richboro, PA.  A viewing will be held in the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be held in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, following the funeral service. Friends and family are invited to share stories and celebrate Joan's life following the graveside service at Cannstatter Volkfest-Verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joan's memory to Chandler Hall Hospice  http://ch.kendal.org/about/giving/; Fox Chase Cancer Center at <foxchase.org/giving>; Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart at . 

Theodore J. Szanajda of Warrington died Monday, January 29, 2018 at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, PA., surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.

Ted was the beloved husband of 61 years to Patricia Ann Davis Szanajda.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore and Amelia Szanajda and brother of the late Mary Ann Dever.

Ted was a resident of Richboro, PA for 37 years before moving to Warrington, PA.  He retired from Betz Laboratories, Inc. in 1996 after 33 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Warrington and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Ted was a true do it yourself man who could repair virtually anything. In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, wood working, and playing golf with his sons. Ted also enjoyed his Thursday night poker games with his buddies. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Pat, Ted is survived by his 6 children: Theodore J. Szanajda (Jacqueline), Patricia A. Sovich (Ronald), Kathleen A. McClay (the late Donald Bruce McClay), James J. Szanajda (Margaret Ann), William J. Szanajda (Christine) and Thomas J. Szanajda (Angela). Ted is also survived by his 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 1, 2018 in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Euclid and Carriage Way, Warrington, PA 18976. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Joy Rye Carducci of Newtown died peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Monday, January 30, 2018 in the comfort of her home in Newtown.  She was 61. 

Joy was the beloved wife of 30 years to John Carducci and the loving mother of Dana Joy and Jamie Tate Carducci. 

Born in Newark, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Vera Rye Lamberti and sister of the late Marc Rye Lamberti. 

Joy graduated from Kean University in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and worked for the NJ DYFS for several years. Joy then transitioned into a career in computer programming for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.  This career change led her by fate to fall in love with the man who would become the love of her life.  After she raised her daughters, Joy went to work as the Church Administrator at Ascension Lutheran Church until her retirement in 2017.  She enjoyed spinning classes, playing tennis with friends, and being a verbose conversationalist, but she cherished all the times she spent with her family and friends.  She was also an advocate for the rights of those with special needs. Joy will be greatly missed for the love and warm smiles she shared with those that had the privilege to have been able to call her their wife, mother, and friend. 

Joy’s family will receive friends on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 10:00am until her Memorial Service at 12 Noon in Ascension Lutheran Church, 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, PA 18940.   Interment will take place in the church’s memorial garden. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to either the foundation that was started by her Physician: ALS Hope Foundation, PO Box 40777 Philadelphia, PA 19107 ALSHF.org or the Ascension Luther Church, 900 Washington Crossing Road Newtown, PA 18940.

Marie Poulson, (nee Ferioli-Sharkey) of Doylestown, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of 40 years to Thomas Henry Poulson.

Marie was born on May 22, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, she was known by her family as “Honey”. She was the sister of the late Anne Foster, Elizabeth Covert, Thomas F. Sharkey and niece of the late Phillip “Buddy” Foster.

As a young woman, she worked as a hairdresser and switchboard operator. Honey was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She took pride in her family. She cared for many cats during her life and loved them all. She also enjoyed walking, bird watching and reading.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her daughter Christine Marie (Robert) Furlong; two loving granddaughters Julie Alexis (John) Dougherty and Laura Ann (Omar) Din; one great-grandson Alexander William Din. She will be missed by many.

Friends and family are invited to gather on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 10:00am, until the start of her Time of Remembrance, 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 241 Butler Ave., at Sandy Ridge Rd, New Britain, PA 18901. Marie’s interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bucks County ASPCA at PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Helen M. Hollingsworth died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living in Richboro. She was 95.

Born and raised in Newtown, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late James Dafter and Mary (nee Koerns) Dafter and sister of the late Robert Vincent Dafter.

Beloved wife of 56 years to the late John R. Hollingsworth, Helen and John settled in Langhorne Borough where they raised three sons, welcomed grandchildren, and lived for more than 50 years. Raising her family Helen enjoyed countless hikes, camping trips, family vacations, rounds of golf, and attending her athletic sons’ many sporting events.

Quiet and observant by nature, Helen loved flowers and bird watching, along with the antics and company of her beloved cats. 

As a grandmother her touch was light, loving, and playful. To keep two young grandsons who lived across the street from ringing her doorbell before dawn, Helen devised a system of opening the living room drapes to let them know Nan-Nan was up and available for tea and a game of cards!

She is survived by her children John P. Hollingsworth (Maggie); James A. Hollingsworth (Cheryl), and Ken Hollingsworth (Tani). Helen is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until her Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., all in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery. 

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

Charlotte M. Tanner of Ivyland and Newtown died peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Pickering Manor, Newtown. She was 86.

Born and raised on Tyler Farms, Charlotte was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late William “Bill” Tanner who died in 2014 and daughter of the late John W. and Mary Scheiffer McNabb, sister and sister-in-law of the late Charles and Josephine McNabb and Anne Thompson.

Charlotte was a life long resident of Bucks County; she was a 1949 graduate of Council Rock High School and always tried to make her class reunions to keep in touch. She gave her love, time and talents to being a “Mother” and cherished that time. As her children grew and matured, she started volunteering her time at Doylestown Hospital and did that for over 23 years. An avid bingo player and supporter of the casino’s, she looked forward to playing a game of chance.  Charlotte was known for her strength of character and support of family and friends and will be sadly missed.

Charlotte is survived by her 3 devoted children; William Tanner, III and his wife Laura Jean, Chianne M. Gourley and her husband Robert “Kim”, and Brett Tanner and his wife Mary Elizabeth.  She is also survived by her brother J.W. McNabb and his wife Loretta, and a brother-in-law John Thompson. Eight devoted grandchildren: Christy (Sam), Crystal (Chris), Billy (Rikki), Rob (Lauren), Amber (Josh), Tommy, Matt and Corinne and six great grandchildren: Joe, Addison, Bryce, Everly, Lincoln and Cole.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Wednesday evening, January 31^st from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Thursday, February 1^st from 10:00 am until her Prayer Service 11:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in Richboro.

Charlotte’s family would appreciate, in lieu of flowers; contributions in her memory may be made to Pickering Manor, 226 N. Lincoln Ave., Newtown, PA 18940, in appreciation for the great care they provided her in the past 4 years. 

Bette C. DeMunzio of Ivyland died peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Abington Memorial Hospital. She was 79.

She was the beloved wife of 60 years to Joseph DeMunzio.     

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late James and Rose Blatt Rappaport.

Bette enjoyed working part time at the Marshalls clothing store in Philadelphia for many years.  During her tenure at Marshalls, Bette loved being to find the best clothing that were in the right sizes for her dear grandchildren.  She enjoyed playing cards, board games, working on ceramics, and going to the movie theater with friends, but she cherished the time she spent with her devoted and loving husband, children, and grandchildren.  Bette will be greatly missed, but loved eternally by everyone who has had the pleasure to have been in her life.

Bette’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 12 Noon until her Memorial Service 1:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of Flowers contributions in her memory maybe made to either the American Diabetes Foundation, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901.

Elaine C. Falcione of Holland, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She was 86.

Elaine was the beloved wife of 65 years to Richard J. Falcione.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Madeline McDermott Powell.

Elaine will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family and all who came to know her.  

“YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BRIGHT EYES.”

In addition to her husband, Elaine is survived by her 9 children, Barbara Haas (late Alan), Richard Falcione Jr, (Diane), Domenick Falcione (Anthony), Linda Griggs (late John), Gina Regaldi (late Nicholas), Madalyn Trentalange (Vincent), Phyllis Trentalange (Anthony), Elena Marques (Anthony) and Alfred Falcione. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Elaine’s family will receive condolences on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland. Her interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 399 Market St. Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or to Bright Focus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Clarksburg, MD 20871.

Theodore J. Basil of Lyons, NJ and formerly of Toms River Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System Lyons Campus on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  He was 74.

Born in Astoria, NY he was the son of the late Franklin T. and Rose Speilman Basil.

Theodore was drafted into the Army at the height of the Vietnam War and proudly fought for our country.  He worked for numerous years as a sales consultant for various insurance companies before owning and operating his own brokerage firm in Point Pleasant.  Theodore will be greatly missed, but his memory will be forever cherished in the hearts and minds of those who loved him.

Theodore is survived by his two brothers and sister-in-laws: Francis and Maryann Basil and Steven and Judith Basil as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. George Roman Catholic Church, 1370 River Rd. Titusville, NJ 08560.  Interment with Military Funeral Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.