Albert M. Pirolli of Richboro passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018 with his devoted family by his side at Twining Village Healthcare.  He was 86.

Al was the loving and devoted husband of 63 years to Julia C. De Santo Pirolli. 

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late Albert J. and Anna Cattolico Pirolli and brother of the late Rev. Daniel Pirolli. 

Al graduated from North Catholic High School, class of 1949.  While there he played football, and possessed a love of the sport which continued his entire life.  He spent 6 years serving proudly with the United States Marine Corps and was a 20 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, retiring in 1976.  He followed that with a five year career as a private investigator and was former Police Chief of Warwick Township.

Al wore countless hats and was known to be an all around handy man.  He also coached football from 1966-1996 for several area High Schools  including,  Archbishop Ryan, Cardinal Dougherty, St. Joe’s Prep and Cheltenham High School  and Germantown Academy.  He was steadfastly devoted to his family and was never happier than when he was spending time with them.  He will be dearly missed. 

In addition to his wife, Al leaves behind his children, Albert J. Pirolli and his wife Barbara, Anna Marie Clark and her husband Bill, Daniel Pirolli and his wife Colleen, Bernadette Overbeck and her husband Richard, and Francine Mangin and her husband Dennis.  He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday January 26, 2018  from 10:30am  until his Funeral Mass 12:30pm  at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.  His interment with Military Honors will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Al’s name to St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. 

Mary Elizabeth McPeak (née McGovern), age 88, passed away peacefully at Chandler Hall on Saturday, January 20, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 17, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA to Jack and Mary McGovern. She was a graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School, where she discovered her love of Latin and poetry. She worked as a civilian packing specialist for the US Navy and later worked as bookkeeper for Warren Machine and ADCO.

She was the loving mother of James McPeak, sister to Jack McGovern, former mother-in-law to Bette McPeak, devoted grandmother of Katie McPeak (Chris Convery), Megan Benzio (Kyle Benzio), Ryan McPeak and Timothy McPeak, great grandmother to five beautiful great grandchildren and loving aunt to four nieces and nephews.

Later in life, she became a cherished member of the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Affectionately known to all as Lala, her enduring love, selflessness and support to her family will live on forever in the hearts of those she left behind.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary's name to the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (www.bucksblind.org).

May God welcome Mary back home and keep her in His heart now and forever.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA where all are welcome to attend. Following the mass, the family will hold a private burial ceremony at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery for immediate family members.

Andrea N. Eichenlaub, of Fountainville, PA died on Friday, January 19, 2018, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital. She was 51.

She was the beloved wife of 30 years to Raymond Eichenlaub.

Born in Abington, PA, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Regina Coonan Navarra.

Andrea grew up in Willow Grove and was a 1984 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School.  After high school she worked briefly as a hairdresser before going in to the health care industry.  She married in 1987 and in 1990 they moved to Fountainville where together they raised their family.  She worked with AmeriHealth in Horsham for many years and most recently with ProgenyHealth out of Plymouth Meeting, where she was a case administrator that reviews reimbursement pay outs.

Andrea was a loving and devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed cooking, reading and spending time on the lake in her kayak. 

In addition to her husband, Andrea is also survived by her two children Raymond Eichenlaub Jr. and his wife Arianna of Chalfont and Lauren Davis and her husband Weston of Derby, CT, her 2 brothers Joseph Navarra and his wife Roxanne of Somers Point, NJ, Nicholas Navarra and his wife Carol of Willow Grove, and her 4 sisters Sandra McElhinney of Southampton, Regina Steward and her husband William of Lewes DE, Mary King and her husband Stephen of Hansville, WA, Ellen Duffield and her husband Bruce of State College, PA. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until her Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. Her interment will follow in Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Thomas E. Turner of Churchville died Friday, January 19, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 65.

Thomas was the beloved husband of 42 years to Michelle L. King Turner.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Philip John and Martha E. Walsh Turner and the brother of the late Michael Turner.

Tom was a former resident of the Mayfair section of Philadelphia before moving to Churchville. He attended Saint Joseph University where he played four years on the men’s soccer team. “Tom joined the La Salle College High School community as a teacher in the Social Studies department in the 1982-83 school year, having arrived on campus as fledgling soccer coach in an earlier season. In addition to coaching and teaching World Cultures/World History, Tom served for a number of years as assistant Dean of Students.

Whatever job Tom held, he used it as a vehicle to show his loving concern for those entrusted to his care, students and colleagues alike.  For years, he discreetly supervised several La Salle funds which assist students or staff members and their families make it through a period of financial challenge or health difficulties. He had an eagle eye for any students who were experiencing difficulty adjusting to La Salle as ninth graders.  He showed them support and communicated gently how to be successful.  In the discipline office, Tom knew intuitively which students needed compassion and understanding to get them through a rough spot and how to call a slacker to account in short order.  In the classroom, while the course was history, the subject was how to develop into a respectful, responsible, and caring adult man.  Such men asked after Tom and called in to see him, year after year.  They came out in force when Coach Turner was inducted into the Hall of Athletics this past September.”

Tom also dedicated his talents as the men’s head soccer coach at St. Joseph University for over 20 years.  During his time on Hawk Hill, he served as a mentor on and off the field, keeping in touch with many of his players long after their soccer careers had ended.  He will be truly missed as a husband, father, brother, T-Pop, friend, and role model to many.

In addition to his wife Michelle, Thomas is survived by his children Brigid K. Howard and her husband Jason of Hatboro and Mary Catherine Turner of Churchville. Thomas is also survived by his brother, Philip Turner and his wife Bonnie of Blue Bell, his sister Martha Turner Green of Hatboro and will always be remembered as a special T-Pop to Thomas and Maura.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Tuesday, January 23rd from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Wednesday, January 24th from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 10:30 am in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

Thomas’s interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

Since Thomas devoted much of his life to working with children, the family requests that in lieu of flowers to please consider a contribution in Thomas’ name to either; the Make A Wish- Philadelphia, 5 Valley Square, Suite 210, Blue Bell, PA 19422 or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Nancy E. Luff of Holland died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday January 19, 2018 at St. Mary medical Center, Langhorne. She was 86.

Born in Hatboro she was the beloved wife of 58 years the late Lewis D. Luff, daughter of the late Howard and Helen Hoput Cramer, mother of the late Sharon Barnett Luff and sister of the late Marion, William, Bertha, Howard and Earl.

Nancy was a life long resident of Bucks County; she was a graduate of Hatboro High School, class of 1950.

She worked for the former Goodnoe Dairy Bar and Restaurant in Newtown for over 45 years, starting as a waitress and later head cashier and floor manager. Her smile always welcomed you when you walked into Goodnoe’s. Nancy attended Addisville Reformed Church in Richboro and was a member for many years.  She enjoyed playing bingo, reading, going to Long Beach Island for family vacations. Her real talent was her crocheting, the pieces she made for family and friends will be treasured for years. She was a member of Northampton Senior Center, St. Bede’s Young at Heart Club, Nancy especially enjoyed  the trips to the casino’s, theater shows and luncheons.

Nancy was a very out going and friendly woman who made you feel most welcome in any situation, she will be sadly missed by her caring and devoted sons and grandchildren, Gary Luff, Bruce Luff and his wife Janie, Jeff Luff, Doug Luff and his wife Debbie, her 6 dear grandchildren; Sam, Beth, Tom, Jake, Anna and Breann.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law Betty Luff.

Nancy’s family will receive condolences on Saturday January 27, 2018 from 9:00 am until her Memorial Service  10:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of Flowers contributions in her memory maybe made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 399 Market St. Suite 102, Phila, PA 19106.

James A. Maholic, Sr., of Richboro, died peacefully at home on Friday January 19, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old.

He was the loving husband of Nancy L. Cuthbertson Maholic for 62 years.

Born in Bradford, PA, James was the son of the late Andrew and Madeleine Page Maholic. He was the brother of the late William Maholic.

In addition to his beloved wife Nancy, James is survived by his three children, James A. Maholic, Jr., Jeffrey S. Maholic, and Julie L. Sourbeer; his grandchildren, Nicole, Brian, Theresa, Tim, Elizabeth, Robert and Caitlyn; his great grandchildren, Noah, Audrey, Caroline and Cole. He is also survived by his sisters, Carol Birmingham and Patricia Wolcott; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Maholic and his brother-in-law, Bill Birmingham.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend James’ memorial service at 1 pm on Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Rd., Ivyland, PA 18974. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital, 599 West State Street, Suite 312 Doylestown, PA 18901.

Irene DeLuca, of Holland, died peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. She was 90 years old.

She was the beloved wife of the late Liberato “Lou” DeLuca for over 71 years.

Born in Nice, France, she was the daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Catarina Guadagnini Marro. She was also preceded in death by her 8 siblings.

A war bride of an American soldier, Irene was a courageous and adventurous woman. She arrived in the United States in 1946, and while she missed her family in the Alps, she quickly became part of the Bucks County community. She worked in the Bristol Township tax office as an information analyst and was a volunteer at St. Mary Medical Center for more than 25 years in the pharmacy.

Irene enjoyed gardening and knitting. She became part of the Patient Health Environments Program and would knit blankets for cancer patients and veterans. She also enjoyed upbeat music: Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and country music; live entertainment, and upbeat television shows; and being around other people.

Irene will be greatly missed by her sons, Renato "Ron" S. DeLuca of Holland, PA and Edward P. DeLuca and his wife, Patricia, of Newtown, PA.

Relative and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 8:45am, until the start of her Prayer Service, 10:15am at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd, (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Irene’s interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 28105.

Bob passed peacefully into eternal life on January 18, 2018.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the fifth son of nine children born to John Bernard “J” McIlhinney and Adelene “Dillie” McIlhinney (DeLarso).  At the time of his passing, he was a resident of Doylestown Borough, Pa.

Bob was a man imbued with an innate and strong spirit of fearlessness, optimism, determination and immeasurable energy, which he applied to all of life’s challenges and personal endeavors. 
He remains a role model to all on how to live an exciting, rewarding life of fullness.  Sixty-seven (67) years will never be long enough for those of us who knew and loved him.  We were fortunate to be graced with his “larger than life” presence.  He was a true renaissance man redefined by our modern times.   Bob was a man who wore many hats, and did so with fervor and dedication to the smallest of details regardless of the difficulty of the task at hand.

He was a Master electrician, realtor, builder, screen writer, producer, and an amazing actor. Bob loved to play the game of baseball. He was an excellent shortstop and an avid Phillies fan since early youth. Bob was a lover of all animals, especially his race horses “Lodi”, “Vendetta” and “Crazy Cousin John”. He was a masterful partaker in the “Sport of Kings”.  Bob was a great sportsman who loved small game hunting for pheasant and archery hunting for deer. He was also an outstanding fisherman, though there is some controversy as to who caught the most Yellowtail Snapper while on a fishing excursion with his brothers Jim and Den in the Florida Keys this past March. Bob wished he could have fished more often with his family and friends, and his advice to all was everyone should take the “opportunity of time” while it is still available.  His quick wit, sense of humor, twinkling eyes, and enormous personality will be sadly missed.   Bob graduated from Archbishop Wood High School, Class of 1968, and attended Belmont Abbey College, NC.

Bob fought a valiant battle to reclaim his health against formidable odds.  Always aware and in control, Bob peacefully surrendered his soul to his Almighty Father when he was called Home while surrounded by his loving family. 

Bob was predeceased by his parents and his son, Robert Alexander McIlhinney.  He is survived by his daughter Heather McIlhinney (Jeremy Sanchez), and Grandson Myles Sanchez. Bob is also survived by the love of his life for the past 15 years, Teresa Valdez, and stepsons, Michael Valdez and Christopher Valdez.  Additionally he is survived by siblings Charles T. Sr. , John B. (Linda), Joseph V. (Susan), James F.X. (Maureen), Dennis J. (Linda K.) Deborah Lee Harrison (Peter), Thomas C. (Cindy), Marybeth Hanson (Robert), and numerous relatives including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bob’s family will receive friends on Thursday Eve, January 25^th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901 on Friday, January 26^th  from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am.  Interment will follow at Doylestown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the care and shelter of retired racehorses via the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program - www.horseadoption.com/make-a-memorial-donation/  In memory of Bob McIlhinney PO Box 77 Holicong, PA 18928.  

John F. Fitzpatrick of Upper Pottsgrove and formerly a long time resident of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Reading Hospital.  He was 90. 

John was the husband of the late Margaret Van Winkle Fitzpatrick with whom he had shared 34 years of marriage. 

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Kathryn Flynn Fitzpatrick. 

John attended Northeast High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II.  During his service he played a role in working to liberate the Dachau concentration camp and would later find out that his efforts helped to free a man who later became part of his extended family. 

John led a long and proud career as a truck driver, a career that would end up being passed down to others in his family which was a bond he held very close to his heart.  He was an all around handy man, loved horses and dogs and was steadfastly devoted to his family. 

John was reserved in many ways; never wanting to be a burden on others.  He was the most happy when he was with his family and took great pride in watching his family grow over the years.  He loved to just sit back and watch as they gathered for family events and will be dearly missed.   

Surviving are his children, Maryanne McHale (Mark) of Philadelphia, Kathryn Lennox (Gene) of Upper Pottsgrove; his grandchildren, Kevin Lennox, Timothy McHale, and Colleen Lennox and his sisters-in-law, Louise and Mary Fitzpatrick and Jean Van Winkle.  He also leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews: Louise, Linda, Joe, Bud, John, Barbara, Carol, Lisa, Joanne, Megan and Sean; 14 great nieces and nephews and 4 great-great nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, the late Joseph and William Fitzpatrick. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 1:00 PM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.  His interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne. 

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

Elizabeth C. Schneider (nee Schaeffer), of Southampton, PA, after a courageous 22-month battle with cancer, died peacefully with her family at her side at the inpatient hospice unit of Holy Redeemer Hospital on Friday, January 12, 2018.  She was 58 years old.

She was the beloved wife of Bernardin “Bernie” M. Schneider for 35 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph Schaeffer of Emmaus, PA and Maria Birgel Liberto of Langhorne, PA.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mathias and Franziska Birgel; her stepfather, Charles Liberto; her stepmother, Eleanor Schaeffer; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Emil and Franziska Schneider; her Weimaraner, Angel; her beloved Beagle, Moose; and her rescue, Maggie.

In addition to her loving husband and parents, she is survived by her son Paul Schneider of Los Angeles, CA and her son and daughter-in-law Edward and Sharnell Wharton of Doylestown.  She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Sage and Anthony Wharton; her brother, Joseph Schaeffer of Langhorne; her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Anne and Joseph Fusco of Holland, PA, her stepbrother Vincent Liberto of Baltimore, MD; numerous other relatives and dear friends; and her perpetually hungry puppy, Skeeter.

Liz was a true Renaissance woman.

She loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends and helping anyone in need.  She was an avid gardener and loved animals.  Liz enjoyed adventures in the great outdoors and loved to go fishing, camping, hiking and so much more.  She also traveled to many places both near and far.

Liz was a fantastic cook, a creative crafter, crocheted beautiful blankets and scarves, and had a knack for decorating and design. In the last few months of her life, she found great peace in using her colored pencils to color in intricate designs and then use these creations to make cards and bookmarks that she would gift to her family and friends.

She obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work and began her professional career working with at-risk adolescents.  Her first job as a social worker was working in Texas at a wilderness camp for teenage girls. 

Liz also had a real estate license and worked for several years as a realtor.  While working fulltime, raising a family and taking care of her home, Liz also managed the family business known as Schneider Brothers.

She was most passionate about her final career, that as a hospice social worker.  Nothing was too much for Liz when it came to meeting her clients’ needs. She worked tirelessly to see that they were met.

Liz devoted her personal and professional life to helping others. She drew her strength and nearly inexhaustible energy from the beauty of God’s creations in nature. She put other’s needs ahead of her own and was the protector, supporter, and nurturer of her family and friends.  Liz had an uncanny ability to connect with people emotionally and spiritually and often understood a person’s problem before the person knew it. 

Liz’s family will receive relatives and friends at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 2^nd St. Pike and Knowles Avenue in Southampton, PA 18966, on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 9:00AM until 10:30 AM.  Her funeral Mass will begin “promptly” at 11:00.  Her interment will be held privately. 

Liz gave of herself freely, helping all those in need with never expecting anything in return. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, her family asks that “random acts of kindness” be performed in memory of Liz.  Also, if you wish, a donation in memory of Liz to Children Tabor Services, would be appreciated.  Checks can be mailed to Children Tabor Services at 57 East Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144.  Please write Elizabeth Schneider in the memo portion of your check.