Susan Cecelia Pitt Carroll formerly of Feasterville passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Richboro Rehab and Nursing Home. She was 93.  

Susan was the beloved wife of the late Patrick P. Carroll Sr.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late William and Susan Pitt, mother of the late Patrick P. Carroll Jr. and Kathryn Lombardo, mother-in-law of the late William Hannah and sister of the late Kathryn, William and Edith.

Susan was a longtime resident of Feasterville, Pa. Susan worked hard her entire life in different positions. She was extremely proud that she earned her GED later in life. Susan was an avid crocheter, known fondly by her family members for the wonderful blankets she crocheted for many special occasions. She enjoyed ceramics, tea drinking and the beach. Susan will be deeply missed by her family and by all that had the pleasure of knowing her.

Susan is survived by her children: William Carroll and his wife, Eileen of Pennsauken, NJ, Susan Schickling and her husband, Joseph of Richboro, Michael Carroll and his wife, Deb of Quakertown, Edith Hannah of Holland, and Dawnmarie McCullough and her husband, Kevin of Feasterville.  She is also survived by her son-in-law Salvatore Lombardo of Bensalem, her 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Susan’s family will receive friends on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM in Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053.  Her interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Melanoma International Foundation, 250 Mapleflower Rd. Glenmoore, PA 19343.

Lois E. Pollock, of Warrington died peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at the Solana Doylestown. She was 91.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Watson and the late Elmer Pollock.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Amanda Heath Turner.

Lois grew up in Roxborough and was a 1944 graduate of Roxborough High School.  She worked various jobs for several years and then in 1951 she married her high school sweetheart.  In 1956 they moved to Levittown and she took some time off from work to raise her children, however remained active in her community.  She joined the Federated Women's Club of Levittown where she was an active member for over 37 years serving as president of the local chapter as well as the Bucks County Chapter. The club primarily performed charitable work in the community and annually ran a spring and Christmas show where the members showcased their singing and dancing talents.

In 1967 Lois returned to work and for 9 years was the office manager for a State Farm Insurance office located in Northeast Philadelphia. After the death of her first husband Edward she went to work as a property manager in the Somerton Section of Philadelphia for the Giglotti Corporation.  Lois' great wit and wonderful sense of humor will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Lois is survived by her children Mark Watson and his wife Eileen of Charlottesville, VA, Rick Watson and his wife Ellen Lachewitz of Berkeley Springs, WV, Judith Pewterbaugh and her husband Todd of Warrington, Ceil Hosfeld and her husband Don of Greenville, OH, and Matt Watson and his wife Lisa of Royersford, PA, her sisters, Norma Clayton, Patsy Kelly, Janice Challingsworth, and Joyce Bussell and her brother J. Heath Turner.  She is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, Dec. 28^th from 10:00 a.m. until a time of Sharing and Remembrance at 12:00 p.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.  Interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 225 City Line Ave. Ste. 104 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. 

Richard C. Thornton, of Buckingham went home to the Lord on Sunday December 17, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was 93.

He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth for over 73 years. Born in 1924 in Franklin, PA he was one of eight children to the late Roy and Ruth Veeard Thornton.

He is survived by his children, Richard (Dorothy) Thornton, Sandra (Harry) Ciaccio, his grandchildren: Jeffrey (Cheryl) Thornton, Troy (Lisa) Thornton, Kimberley Graffeo, Kelly (Robert) Brown, Michael (Amanda) Ciaccio, and Nicole Ciaccio.  He is also survived by his 11 great grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Dick spent his early years in Northwest Pennsylvania before moving to Philadelphia as a teenager.  He was a true car enthusiast and from an early age he would be found near them, under them or simply tinkering with them.  Throughout and following High School, Dick worked in an Auto Body Shop where he gained great experience and skill as a technician.  Then in 1948 he set out on his own and opened Dick’s Body Shop, his first location, in the Germantown section of Philadelphia before moving it to Willow Grove where he remained until 2010 when he retired after 62 years in the business.

If Dick wasn’t working on a car you would most likely have found him throwing darts or shooting a game of pool.  And if he was doing that he was more than likely taking his opponents for a few dollars. 

Dick’s family will receive condolences on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 9:00am until his Funeral Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.  His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. 

Memorials in his name may be made to the Ascend Hospice 108 Cowpath Rd #3, Lansdale, PA 19446.

Agnes M. Walker of Philadelphia died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Hospice in Meadowbrook.

She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Walker, DDS.

Agnes is survived by her children  Mary A. Patti and her husband Michael, Paul A. Walker Jr, DO and his wife Regina, Susan C. Williams and her husband Richard, Anne M. Walker MD  and her husband Kurt Blickle , Martin P. Walker and Megan A. Walker. Agnes is also survived by her 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila., PA 19154. Agnes interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in  Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph, Saint Joseph Guild, P.O. Box 36, Flourtown, PA 19031-0036 or to Our Lady of Calvary Church, care of the above named address.

THEA M. BROWN / O’DONNELL

Thea M. Brown of North Wales died peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at home.  She was 87.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the wife of the late Thomas O’Donnell and Frederick Brown, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Diamond Slattery. She was also predeceased by 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Thea was a graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls. Her professional career spanned many years working as a bookkeeper. Thea was a former communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish when she lived in Southampton. When she moved to North Wales she became a communicant of Mary Mother of  the Redeemer Parish.

Family came first and foremost, she was the consummate homemaker, she loved doing ceramics and dancing. She will be sadly missed by her devoted family and her memory will be cherished forever.

Thea is survived by her loving children and their spouses: Thomas J. O’Donnell and his wife Sharon, Stephen M. O’Donnell and his wife Lynn, Brian D. O’Donnell and his wife Kathy, and Linda A. Joerger and her husband Leo.  She is also survived by her 10  grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and to her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454.  Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Unite for Her 127 East Chestnut St. 1^st Floor West Chester, PA 19380.

Karen Ann Harvey of Tunkhannock, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2017.  She was 57.   

She was the wife of John X. Harvey with whom she had shared 17 years of marriage.

Born in Freeport, NY she was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Helen V. Fitchett Zettler.

A graduate of Council Rock High School she went to earn her Associates degree in Food Services from Bucks County Community College.  She was employed for many years in food services.

Karen was among the most selfless people you could ever meet.  She was always giving to those around her and took great pride in volunteering with local soup kitchens and feeding the homeless in the area.  There were even times that if she came across a homeless individual she would drive to the nearest fast food restaurant, purchase them food, and turn around and bring it right back to them.  Although having moved many times in recent years, she was always quick to lay down roots no matter where she landed.  She will be dearly missed as a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sisters, Linda Ksensik and her husband, Robert, and Debra Patrick and her husband, Tom.  She also leaves behind her nephews, Chris, Ryan, and Michael; and her beloved cat, Sweet Potato, who meant the world to her.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, December 23, 2017 from 1:00 PM until her Memorial Service 2:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will be private.

For those desiring, donations may be made in her name to Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen, 54 Warren St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

Elizabeth Ann Gillick, of Southampton, PA died peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Willowbrook Court at Southampton Estates. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of the late James G. Gillick.

Born in Hackensack, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Mary Crombie Larmann. 

Elizabeth had a long career as a registered nurse, having retired from Abington Hospital.  She was strong, but also very humble and kindhearted. “Betty” touched the hearts of everyone she met and will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving children and their spouses, William Gillick, Ann and Harry Skidmore, James and Lori Gillick, Joan and Daniel Kane, and Albert and Karen Gillick; her 10 cherished grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Albert F. Larmann.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 10:00 until the start of her Funeral Mass, 11:00am, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. Feasterville, PA 19053. Her interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Kathleen Merchel (nee Wills) 67 of Richboro died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of Thomas Merchel, daughter of Grace McColgan Wills and the late Harry, loving mother of Thomas, Jr. (Diana) and devoted grandmother of Jenna and Michael.  She is also survived by her sisters Patricia Henneberry (Charles), Jacquelyn Smith (Walter), brother Harry Wills III (Alexandra), and numerous nieces and nephews.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 10:30am until her Funeral Mass 12 Noon in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Convent of Divine Love for the benefit of the Pink Sisters, 2212 Green St. Phila. PA 19130. 

Sophie A. Zubyk, better known as “Sally” or “Babci” to many, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Neshaminy Manor.  She was 95. 

Sally was the beloved wife of the late Michael Zubyk and was preceded in death by her son, Michael Thomas, and daughter in law, Nancy Zubyk.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Angela Mis Lubas.

Sally had been a long time resident of Bucks County and previously resided in Chalfont and Philadelphia.  She worked for 15 years for W.T. Grant and later another 15 years for Rite Aid. 

To say Sally was a selfless individual would be an understatement as she dedicated her entire life to caring for others.  She loved to travel, spend time with her adoring family and was also a well known resident of Neshaminy Manor where she could always be counted on for selling raffle tickets each week.  She will be dearly missed by all the countless people whose lives she touched. Her loving family would like to thank Neshaminy Manor for all their loving care over the years.

Surviving are her grandchildren, Linda Hamarlow (Michael), Michael Zubyk, James Zubyk (Jennifer), and Sandi McEwen.  She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren, Brian, Tyler, Benjamin, Jordyn, and Jake. 

In addition to her husband, her son and her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Josephine Shields, Jean Curtis, Helen Lubas, and Joseph Lubas. 

Relatives and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Sally’s life on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 5:00 PM until the start of her Funeral Service at 7:00 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.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Charles V. Abert III of Pipersville left this life to be with his Lord and Savior.  He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home.  He was 75.

Chuck was the beloved husband of 27 years to Linda Campbell Abert.  Chuck and Linda were high school classmates at Morristown High School. They met again at their 20th high school reunion and their friendship developed into a deep and abiding love. Chuck's devotion to Linda, the children and grandchildren was renowned.

Chuck was a loving stepfather to Bob and Scott Campbell with whom he shared interests and time together on the golf course, snowmobiling, and at family gatherings. Chuck was known by family and close friends as the "grill master," especially at gatherings at their family farm.  "Pop Pop's" chicken was a favorite with his grandchildren.

Chuck was a member of ROTC at Trinity College, San Antonio, Texas. After graduation he joined the US Army and was a Battery Commander, First Lieutenant, Artillery.  Following his military service, he worked for many years as sales manager for US Concrete.

After retirement Chuck took pride in his manicured lawn and gardens. He served his community as a bus driver for Central Bucks School District. The special needs students on his route knew him as "Mr. Chuck," their bus driver and their loving caring friend.

In addition to his wife, Chuck is survived by his sons, Keith C. Albert (Lisa), Robert G. Campbell (Carey), and Scott D. Campbell.  He also leaves behind six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 10:00 – 10:45 AM at Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, 1856 Forest Grove Rd., Forest Grove, PA 18922 where his Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chuck’s memory to the American Cancer Society to which he was committed most of his life, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.